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Guitars & Fiddles

Day 1 – Nashville, TN – Two Nights, Gaylord Opryland – Free Evening

Arrive in Nashville, TN and check into the Gaylord Opryland for a two-night stay.  Enjoy a free evening and dinner on own at the Gaylord.  From SoundWaves, the city’s premier aquatic attraction, to an exciting lineup activities and entertainment, there’s something for everyone. Explore 9 acres of airy, indoor garden atriums, a wide selection of award-winning restaurants & bars, the world-class Relâche Spa, and a state-of-the-art fitness center.

Day 2 – Old Town Trolley Tour – General Jackson Lunch Cruise – Country Music Hall of Fame – Grand Old Opry

After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy the Old Town Trolley Tour. Your trolley conductor provides an entertaining narration that includes little known facts and behind-the-scenes tips. See popular attractions like the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, the Parthenon and Bicentennial Capitol Mall.

Then you board the General Jackson, the world’s grandest showboat. It offers a delicious meal and world-class entertainment while cruising the majestic Cumberland River.

The afternoon features a visit to the Country Music Hall of Fame, the keeper of priceless Country Music Treasures. Your self-guided tour is a walk through history, one that leads you from the earliest folk traditions to the music that thrills millions of fans today. Every tour ends in the Hall of Fame Rotunda, the never-ending Circle, and storied home of the inductees.

Dinner is provided by the Grand Ole Opry who manages the Opry Backstage Grill on Music Valley Drive. They serve signature Southern Cooking paired perfectly with Live Country Music. And at the Opry Backstage Grill, your waitress might even jump on the stage and sing a country favorite or two

Next, it’s showtime.  For more than 85 years, country’s best performers have mesmerized audiences at the Grand Ole Opry – a continuously broadcast Live Radio Show. Each Opry features a variety of new stars, superstars and the legends of music. You’ll hear the very best in country with a little bluegrass and comedy added in.  This is live and unrehearsed, you never see the same show twice. (B,L,D)

Day 3 – Depart for Home

After breakfast at the hotel, depart for home. (B)

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Wine & Murals

Day 1 – Nashville, TN – Three Nights, Gaylord Opryland – Free Evening

Arrive in Nashville, TN and check into the Gaylord Opryland for a three-night stay.  Enjoy a free evening and dinner on own at the Gaylord.  From SoundWaves, the city’s premier aquatic attraction, to an exciting lineup activities and entertainment, there’s something for everyone. Explore 9 acres of airy, indoor garden atriums, a wide selection of award-winning restaurants & bars, the world-class Relâche Spa, and a state-of-the-art fitness center.

Day 2 – Murals & Mimosas Tour – Afternoon Shopping – Dinner at Old Red’s – Evening Entertainment

After breakfast, enjoy a Murals & Mimosas Tour of Nashville. Travel to multiple eclectic areas of the Music City with an expert guide to see popular street art and wall murals. Snap pics with your friends at the top spots for fun shots. There are several Instagram-worthy sights on this three-hour tour. Plus, one extra destination for mimosas or margaritas, and bites!

The afternoon is free for shopping and sightseeing and lunch on your own.  Nashville shops offer something for everyone: records by local musicians, rare musical instruments, vintage items, artisanal sweets and drinks, and items crafted by local makers and fashion designers. Find a local treasure to commemorate your trip to Music City at one of Nashville’s shopping districts including 12South, East Nashville, Hillsboro Village, Green Hills, and Downtown.

Dinner is included at Ole Red’s inspired by Opry member Blake Shelton’s clever, irreverent third-chart hit, “Ol’ Red.

Groups have a choice of evening entertainment.  Choose from the Tennessee Performing Arts Center, the Grand Ole Opry or groups can add a dinner show this evening. (B,D)

Day 3 – Progressive Tour with Lunch & Wine (Belle Meade & Belmont Mansion) – The Parthenon – Free Evening to Explore Nashville

Enjoy a leisurely morning at the Gaylord Opryland and breakfast before heading to Belle Meade Plantation for the start of a Progressive Lunch Tour. At Belle Mead, enjoy a guided tour of both floors of William G Harding’s fully furnished, 1853 Greek Revival Mansion. After your guided tour and wine tasting at Belle Meade are complete, you will enjoy soup or salad, and entrée at Belle Meade served in the 1892 Carriage House or Stables.

After lunch, travel to Belmont Mansion, the country estate and summer retreat of Adelicia and Joseph Acklen for a guided tour and dessert.

The afternoon features a visit to the Parthenon the centerpiece of Centennial Park, Nashville’s premier urban park. The re-creation of the 42-foot statue Athena is the focus of the Parthenon just as it was in ancient Greece. The building and the Athena statue are both full-scale replicas of the Athenian originals.

Then enjoy a free evening to explore Nashville on your own.  Visit the local Honky Tonks, or the showbars in “The District.”  There are rooftop bars, three and four story showplaces with music on every floor, full scale restaurants and/or sandwich shops as well as souvenir stores.  Its as much, if not more, music and fun than any Dancin’ Fool or Music Fan can handle. (B,L)

Day 4 – Depart for Home

After breakfast at the hotel, depart for home. (B)