This Southern vacation is a must for music buffs, as it explores some of the locations that played a critical role in the evolution of American music. Your trip includes three great cities in Tennessee: Memphis, dubbed the "birthplace of rock ’n’ roll;" Nashville, famous for country music; and Gatlinburg, a mountain resort destination. You also spend time in two of Kentucky’s famous cities—Louisville and Lexington.Begin your trip in Memphis, which is also the “Home of the Blues,” for a sightseeing tour and visits to Elvis Presley’s Graceland and the Rock ’n’ Soul Museum. Then on to Nashville, “Music City U.S.A.,” to enjoy a tour of the city and to attend the Grand Ole Opry. Visit the Country Music Hall of Fame and legendary RCA Studio B, once the recording home of Elvis Presley. Travel from Nashville to the heart of Kentucky bluegrass country—Louisville. Here, visit Sinking Spring Farm, Abraham Lincoln’s birthplace, and Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby. Then journey through the Great Smoky Mountains for a tour of America’s most visited national park before touring nearby Gatlinburg. Also spend a day at world-famous Dollywood before heading to Atlanta. Your trip ends in Atlanta with a guided city tour focusing on the downtown area and a special farewell dinner—a perfect finale for your grand Southern escorted tour.
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