America’s Music Cities – Nashville, Memphis & New Orleans
Septmber 25, 2026
Step into the soul of America on this unforgettable journey through its legendary Music Cities—Nashville, Memphis, and New Orleans. Departing September 25, 2026, this group tour brings you face-to-face with the roots of country, rock ’n’ roll, blues, and jazz. From the iconic stage of the Grand Ole Opry to the gates of Graceland and the jazz-filled streets of the French Quarter, every day unfolds with music, history, delicious southern cuisine, and authentic cultural experiences. Hosted by Simply Epic Travel, this tour promises first-class accommodations, expertly guided excursions, and memories set to the soundtrack of America’s greatest musical legends.
Joining Us For The Week, With 6 CMA nominations, and 4 ACM Nominations, Is Radio Personality Mark Ericson
What's Included
• 11 Meals: 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 3 dinners
• Round trip airport transfers
• Spend two nights at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and
enjoy a sightseeing tour of Nashville’s Honky Tonks and
Music Row
• Visit the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum as
well as the Ryman Auditorium
• Reserved seats to the Granddaddy of Country shows,
the Grand Ole Opry
• Tour historic RCA Studio B, the recording home of
musicians Elvis Presley and Chet Atkins
• In Memphis, visit the Stax Museum of American
Soul and Sun Studio, known as “The Birthplace of
Rock’n’Roll”
• Spend the day at Elvis Presley’s Graceland and tour the
mansion, the meditation garden, his custom airplanes
and Car Museum
• Visit the Delta Blues Museum and have lunch at the
Ground Zero Blues Club
• Tour the B.B. King Museum and trace the roots of the
Blues through the life of the man himself
• Take a narrated tour of Vicksburg National Military Park
with a licensed guide
• Tour the majestic Oak Alley Plantation
• Narrated tour of New Orleans to see the historic French
Quarter, Garden District and Bourbon Street
• New Orleans Jazz dinner cruise on the Mississippi River
Tour Highlights
Day One
Arrive in Nashville, Music City USA and transfer to the glorious Gaylord Opryland Resort. Get to know the property on your own before meeting your traveling companions and Tour Manager in the lobby at 6:00 p.m. for a welcome dinner at the resort
Day Two
Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame and Grand Ole Opry: Begin your musical adventure with a narrated driving tour of Nashville. See the Honkey Tonks, Music Row, a fullscale replica of the Parthenon and visit the Ryman Auditorium. Then tour the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, called the “Smithsonian of Country Music” because of its collection of artists’ artifacts, photographs, recorded sound and vintage
video. The museum is highlighted by its core exhibit, Sing Me Back Home: A Journey Through Country Music. After time to freshen up at the hotel you have reserved seats at the Granddaddy of Country shows, the Grand Ole Opry.
Day Three
Studio B and The Memphis Sound: Get that Nashville feel at historic RCA Studio B. Once the recording home of popular music titans such as Elvis Presley, Chet Atkins and the Everly Brothers, it was here the “Nashville Sound” was born in the 1960’s and helped establish Nashville as an international recording center. Depart for Memphis, where your first stop is
at the Stax Museum of American Soul. The museum traces the roots of “Soulsville” the neighborhood once called home by the likes of Aretha Franklin, Memphis Slim and Booker T Jones.
Day Four
Elvis Presley’s Graceland Mansion and Estate: Today is devoted to Elvis Presley’s Graceland. You will tour the mansion, the heart of the 14-acre estate and see the living rooms, music room and “jungle” den. You will also see the meditation garden where “The King” is laid to rest. Also tour Elvis’ two custom airplanes, the Car Museum, The Entertainer Career Showcase Museum as well as the new state-of-the-art Visitor Entertainment Complex. Truly a day of musical history to remember. Later, visit Sun Studio, known as “The Birthplace of Rock’n’Roll”, as musical legends from the 50s began here. Imagine standing on the very same spot where Elvis was first recorded. Then, enjoy some delicious Memphis cooking at Central BBQ
Day Five
Delta Blues Museum, Morgan Freeman’s Ground Zero and B.B. King: Travel south to the town of Clarksdale, located at the intersection of Highways 61 and 49 and known as “The Crossroads.” Clarksdale’s roots with the Blues culture dates back to the 1920s. At the Delta Blues Museum, learn how the Blues was born and grew up in the area thanks to musicians like Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Sam Cooke and Ike Turner. It is dedicated to exploring the history and heritage of the unique American musical art form of the Blues. Enjoy an included lunch at the Morgan Freeman-owned Ground Zero
Blues Club, established in 2001 to celebrate the area’s rich Blues heritage. At the B.B. King Museum trace the roots of Blues music from the cotton fields and juke joints through the life of the Blues’ foremost ambassador, Riley B.B. King.
Day Six
Civil War Memories & Oak Alley Plantation
This morning, a licensed park guide leads you on a narrated tour of Vicksburg National Military Park. Learn about civilian life and military operations during the defense of Vicksburg in the spring and summer of 1863.
Continue south for a visit to the majestic Oak Alley Plantation, a breathtaking estate sitting on 25 acres of history and romance. Enjoy a refreshing Mint Julep and take in the iconic “alley” of 300-year-old live oak trees.
Later, arrive in New Orleans for a two-night stay.
Day Seven
New Orleans Sightseeing & Jazz Dinner Cruise
Start the day with a narrated tour of New Orleans, taking in famous sights such as the historic French Quarter, Garden District, River Walk, and Bourbon Street.
Enjoy free time in the French Quarter for lunch—or perhaps beignets and coffee at Café du Monde—before boarding the paddlewheeler Creole Queen for an unforgettable Jazz Dinner Cruise on the Mississippi River. Dine on regional cuisine while enjoying live, traditional New Orleans jazz music.
Day Eight
Travel Home
After breakfast, a group transfer is provided to New Orleans International Airport for flights departing after 11:00 a.m.
Pricing
$3099.00
Per-person twin pricing
$1159.00
Single Room Add
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