2023038 Branson, Memphis & Nashville

Day 1

Arrive in St.Louis, meet your Tour Director and trasnfer to your hotel. St.Louis, was once the major gateway fpr westward pioneers and is now home to a revitalized waterfront and wonderful museums.

Day 2

This morning enjoy a panormaic St.Louis City Tour to see the famous Gateway Arch an Union Station, the former train station converted to a shopping complex. Then travel to Branson considered "The Live Music Show Capital of the World!" Enjoy two nights in Branson taking in several shows and attractions. Enjoy a Welcome Dinner in Branson before attending the first of your 4 included shows. Experience one of the top music and dance shows in Branson, the Duttons Show. The Dutton Family performers play everything from bluegrass to classical and feature a variety of instruments.

Day 3

Today see the Doug Gabriel Show, Branson's most Awarded Performer and one of the longest running shows in town. Later venture out on a panoramic Branson City Tour featuring the enhanced downtown waterfront, Bransons Landing and learn the history of Branson from small mountain town to show capital. This afternoon board the largest lake cruise vessel in America, the Showboat Branson Belle, to enjoy dinner and a music show while cruising picturesque Table Rock Lake. Tonight enjoy Russian comedian, Yakov Smirnoff, with his hilarious observations of life in America during his Yakov Smirnoff Show.

Day 4

This morning travel to Little Rock, the capital of Arkansas. Visit the Clinton Presidential Libary & Museum featuring replicas of the Oval Office and the Cabinet Room photograph and video exhbits and a time line presenting the work of the President. Later arrive in Memphis, Tennesse for a 2-night stay. Located on the banks of the mighty Mississippi River, Memphis is a music capital known as the birthplace of Blues, Rock n Roll and Soul.

Day 5

This morning enjoy a tour of Elvis Presley's famous Graceland, a 14-acre estate, museum, and entertainment complex. See Elvis' original bussiness office, trophy building and meditation gardens where the 'king' is laid to rest . Later enjoy a Memphis City Tour to learn more about this great southern city. Travel along the Mississippi River, see Victorian homes and cultural landmarks like the Pyramid Arena. This afternoon visit the National Civil Rights Museum, an experience that covers centuries of history. The visit begins at the original Lorraine Motel, the site where Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated. Later stop at the historic Peabody Hotel to see the famous Peabody Duck March through the lobby . Tonight visit action-packed Beale Street, filled with restaurants, shops, and blues clubs including BB King's Blues Cafe. Enjoy dinner at a popular local restaurant on Beale Street.

Day 6

Today travel through central Tennessee to Nashville. Rolling terrain, magnificent mansions and historic sights decorate the countryside as your route brings you to Music City USA. Arrive at the amazing and renovated Gaylord Opryland Resort to begin a two-night stay. The resort complex features three interior gardens under glass roofs including waterfalls, a river and lake system with passenger-carrying flatboats plus a variety of restaurants, lounges and shops. This evening enjoy a performance of the famous Grand Ole Opry Show, a Nashville highlight.

Day 7

Enjoy a Nashville City Tour to see the Parthenon (replica), Old Ryman Auditorium, the State Capitol and famous Music Row. Later visit the Country Music Hall of Fame to see how country music has evolved through the past 70 years. The hall of Fame features memorabilia and displays in a museum setting. Tonight's Farewell Dinner is at the famous Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theatre where you will experience a celebration of Country Music from both past and present.

Day 8

Travel home filled with wonderful memories of your Branson, Memphis, & Nashville Tour.

B=Breakfast, D=Dinner