Southern Style
Tour Duration 12 Nights - From $4119*
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Discover the Heart of American Music with Our Southern Style Escorted Tour!
Get ready to experience the very best of Americaâs Deep South on our one-of-a-kind Southern Style Escorted Tour! If youâre a music lover looking for an unforgettable journey packed with fun, legendary sights, and amazing value, this is the tour for you. Brought to you exclusively by Travelling Time, this music-themed adventure is designed to give you a truly authentic taste of Southern culture, history, andâof courseâthe timeless sounds that have shaped music as we know it.
The Ultimate Music Loverâs Holiday
On Southern Style, every moment is a chance to dive into the rich world of Southern music, where each short journey means more time to enjoy the magic of the Deep South. This isnât just a tour; itâs a journey through the roots of country, rock ânâ roll, blues, and soul that were born in the heart of Americaâs music highways. Weâve packed it full of unique experiences, unforgettable encounters, and exciting stops where youâll truly feel the essence of the South.
Our carefully crafted itinerary ensures youâll have exclusive access to places and people other tours simply canât reach. From Nashvilleâs iconic honky-tonks to the soulful corners of Memphis, this tour is full of moments you wonât find anywhere else.
Meet the Legends Behind the Music
One of the highlights of Southern Style is our behind-the-scenes access to the history-makers and influencers whoâve helped shape Southern music. Imagine meeting local musicians, hearing their stories, and learning firsthand about the inspirations behind the songs we all know and love. Our journey takes you through the streets and studios where stars were born, offering you an insiderâs view of what makes Southern music so unique.
In Nashville, the country music capital of the world, youâll stroll down Broadway, soaking up the lively atmosphere of bars and honky-tonks, where up-and-coming musicians play their hearts out. From here, itâs onto Memphis, the birthplace of rock ânâ roll, blues, and soul. Walk along Beale Street, where live blues echoes from every corner, and feel the heartbeat of a city thatâs been a cornerstone of American music for generations.
More Than Just Music â The Real Southern Experience
Southern Style isnât just about music, itâs about soaking up the Southern spirit, hospitality, and food! This region is renowned for its warm welcomes, and youâll be embraced by friendly locals at every stop. Plus, every meal is a chance to dive into authentic Southern cuisineâthink mouth-watering barbecue, spicy jambalaya, and classic fried chicken.
Our tour is designed with your comfort and enjoyment in mind. Short travel times mean more time spent in each iconic location, so you can wander, explore, and really soak in the atmosphere. Youâll have time to kick back, relax, and take in each experience without feeling rushed.
Unbeatable Value & Lifelong Memories
With Travelling Timeâs Southern Style tour, youâre getting an unbeatable value for your money. This flagship tour is packed with unique experiences, incredible sights, and priceless moments that will stay with you forever. Youâll be part of a friendly, informal group of fellow music lovers, all coming together to enjoy the tour of a lifetime.
Whether youâre a fan of country, blues, soul, or rock ânâ rollâor just a traveller in search of something truly specialâour Southern Style tour offers everything you could want in a holiday: music, history, delicious food, and new friends.
This is more than just a trip; itâs a journey through the music, memories, and heart of the South. Join us, and letâs make some music-filled memories together!
DAY BY DAY TOUR ITINERARY
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Welcome to Nashville and the beginning of your Southern Style Escorted Tour. After you check in to the Clarion Hotel, it's time to relax and refresh. Then it's time to meet your tour manager and travel companions for welcome drinks in the hotel bar.
This morning after breakfast, you'll enjoy a guided tour of Historic RCA Studio B. Then it's back to downtown for a Self-Guided Tour of the Country Music Hall of Fame! Use this afternoonâs free time to explore the Honky-tonks of Broadway at your own pace.
Today, we make the short trip to Franklin, Kentucky where we will experience small town America at its very best. Upon our return to Nashville you will be free to relax and explore at your own pace.
Free time in Music City today, perhaps enjoy ribs at Rippyâs or a tour of the Ryman Auditorium. We will travel to Opryland this evening for a meal at The Nashville Palace. Then it's time for a fantastic show at the Grand Ole Opry!
The choice is yours, a lazy day or chat to your tour manager about our optional shopping and sightseeing trip.
Itâs your last full day in Nashville, Tennessee. Perhaps youâll want to go shopping for souvenirs, travel with us to some more optional attractions. Or, if the mood takes you, simply enjoy more fabulous live music in Downtown Nashville. There is really so much to see and do in Music City - you will be spoilt for choice.
It is time to say goodbye to Music City! First stop will be Lynchburg, Tennessee for a visit to Jack Danielâs Distillery. After a short stroll through the historic square, its lunchtime at Miss Mary Boboâs. Then it is time to make our way to Muscle Shoals, Alabama!
This morning starts with a trip to Rick Hallâs FAME Studios. Then it's off to the iconic Muscle Shoals Sound building at 3614 Jackson Highway. From there we make the short journey to the second home of Muscle Shoals Sound. This larger facility is now known as Cypress Moon! The current owner, a cousin of Elvis Presley, is always happy to meet our groups and show us around. You may even see some session Musicians and songwriters at work. A group lunch and the Water, Light & Music Show in Spring Park follows.
Today we will continue our Muscle Shoals discovery with visits to Tomâs Wall and Helen Kellerâs birthplace - Ivy Green. Finally for today, it's a tour of Big River Broadcasting. This evening we will enjoy a meal, live music and Dancing at the Rattlesnake Saloon!
This morning we will set out for the day and travel along the scenic Natchez Trace Parkway to Tupelo Mississippi. We'll take you to see the birthplace of Elvis Presley. We all know about his meteoric rise to fame and here you can see how it began! After a quick lunch stop at Johnny's Drive-In you'll visit the hardware store where Elvis bought his first guitar! Then weâll travel to Red Bay, Alabama, home of the late great Country Superstar Tammy Wynette. After lunch weâll learn all about her at The Red Bay Museum.
Before leaving Muscle Shoals we'll visit to the Alabama Music Hall of Fame. Thenit's time to travel to Memphis, Tennessee. In this vibrant city, where the âKingâ called home weâll learn about all the music that was born there. This evening, enjoy the sounds of Memphis Blues and Soul and, of course, some good old Rock ânâ Roll at Jerry Lee Lewisâ Cafe & Honky Tonk on Beale!
Today, take a step back in time on a visit Sam Phillipâs Sun Studio. This is followed by a tour of one of the most famous homes in the world - Elvis Presleyâs Graceland Mansion. Then you are free to explore Memphis at your own pace.
Your Southern Style Escorted Tour has come to an end. The last stop is Nashville Airport for your onward journey!