2-Night Trip to Nashville by Bus
This program offers a fun and engaging exploration of Nashville’s diverse music history, cultural landmarks, and local attractions.
Program Summary
Tour Number: 0225-195457
You’lll dive into the heart of music history with visits to the National Museum of African American Music, the Johnny Cash Museum, the Country Music Hall of Fame, and a self-guided tour of the legendary Ryman Auditorium. The experience continues with a behind-the-scenes tour and live performance at the Grand Ole Opry, plus time to enjoy the Goo Goo Shop and Dessert Bar, the Parthenon, and the Nashville Zoo. You can unwind with free time at Opry Mills Mall, rounding out a dynamic and culturally rich itinerary.
Program Highlights & Inclusions
- Private Bus transportation throughout your tour
- Professional tour manager with your group throughout the tour
- Two nights Hotel Accommodations in Nashville
- Admission to the National Museum of African American Music
- Admission to the Johnny Cash Museum
- Visit to the Goo Goo Shop and Dessert Bar
- Visit the Country Music Hall of Fame
- Self-Guided Tour of Ryman Auditorium
- Free Time at Opry Mills Mall
- Tour of the Grand Ole Opry
- Grand Old Opry Show
- Visit the Parthenon
- Admission to the Nashville Zoo
- Free Time at Fifth + Broadway
Daily Itinerary
You’ll depart on the bus for your trip. When you arrive in Nashville, you will meet your tour manager.
You’ll have free time at Fifth + Broadway which is changing the way Nashville lives, works, and plays. Located just below The Place, you can treat yourself to eclectic shopping, from local flavor and niche favorites to urban fashion, tech, home, music, and lifestyle brands. Then refuel with delicious eateries focused on the taste of Tennessee.
After lunch, you’ll visit the National Museum of African American Music, the only museum dedicated to preserving and celebrating the many music genres created, influenced, and inspired by African Americans. The museum’s expertly-curated collections will share the story of the American soundtrack by integrating history and interactive technology to bring the musical heroes of the past into the present.
You’ll visit the Johnny Cash Museum where you’ll find the most comprehensive collection of Johnny Cash artifacts and memorabilia in the world.
You’ll visit the Goo Goo Shop and Dessert Bar, the home of the famous Goo Goo Cluster. You’ll learn the incredible history of this famous treat and you’ll have an opportunity to treat yourself to a sweet treat as well.
After dinner, you’ll arrive at your Nashville area hotel and check in.
After breakfast. you’ll board your bus and depart the hotel for the day.
You’ll visit the Country Music Hall of Fame which houses timeless stories and unlimited inspiration. The Country Music Hall of Fame preserves and protects legends and treasures. Inside the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, you’re invited to stand up close to history, to get a glimpse behind the scenes at the music and artists that sustained you this past year, and before, and beyond. Here, you’ll find the moments that made country music history. Be moved, be inspired, be together. BE HERE.
You’ll take a self guided tour of the Ryman Auditorium, a National Historic Landmark and must see for anyone visiting Nashville. Most famous as the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943 — 1974, its history as Nashville’s premier theater and central gathering place started even before construction was complete in 1892.
You’ll have free time to shop at the Opry Mills Mall.
After lunch, you’ll find out that there’s nothing like a backstage tour of the Grand Ole Opry House – it’s a must-see for everyone in Music City! Walk in the footsteps of country music’s superstars and get an exclusive look at what happens behind the scenes of the show that made country music famous! Your knowledgeable guide will share stories about the Opry and country music greats, past and present, show you photos from the Opry’s biggest moments in history and take you to the artist entrance – where legends, new artists, and superstars alike enter the Opry House on the night of an Opry show.
After dinner, you’ll see a show at the Grand Old Opry.
You will return to your hotel on the bus.
After breakfast, you’ll check out of your hotel room and board your bus for the day.
You’ll visit the Parthenon in Nashville, Tennessee. This full-scale replica of the original Parthenon in Athens was built in 1897 as part of the Tennessee Centennial Exposition. Today the Parthenon, which functions as an art museum, stands as the centerpiece of Centennial Park. You’ll be able to walk around the outside of the museum and take photos.
You’ll visit the Nashville Zoo which offers unique educational experiences. You may end up petting a kangaroo, feeding a lorikeet, taking a spin on the Wild Animal Carousel or exploring the zoo’s award-winning exhibits.
You’ll board your bus and begin the return trip home.
