Ultimate American Music Tour Fly Drive Holiday
Duration
15 Nights
Nights
15 Nights
Type
Self-Drive
Breakfasts
Daily
About This Itinerary
The definitive American music road trip, reimagined as a self-drive holiday. From the blues crossroads of Mississippi to Nashville's Broadway and everything in between, this is the ultimate fly drive for music lovers.
Windy City to Music City – The Ultimate American Music Tour! From Chicago's legendary blues clubs to Nashville's world-famous honky-tonks, this tour takes you through the cities that shaped the soundtrack of America.
What's Included
- Return flights from the UK
- Fully inclusive car hire to suit your party size
- 15 nights hotel accommodation
- Daily
- Tried-and-tested itinerary with recommendations
Hotel Stops
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Welcome to our all-new Windy City to Music City Tour! Your Ultimate American Music Tour is about to begin. Check into your Chicago hotel and join us for a welcome meeting.
Brief Chicago city tour starting at Navy Pier. Explore the historic Chess Records, then enjoy dinner and a night at the city's amazing blues clubs!
Leave Chicago and journey around Lake Michigan. Stop in Gary, Indiana, to see the Jackson 5's childhood home. Visit Kalamazoo for a local brewery before continuing to Ann Arbor.
Visit 'Hitsville U.S.A.' - the iconic home of Motown Records. Quick stop at Woodlawn Cemetery to honour Aretha Franklin and Rosa Parks, then continue to Cleveland!
Visit Cleveland's top attraction - The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. Driving tour of the city's lakeside districts and free time to explore this vibrant city.
Travel south into Kentucky to Louisville - home of the famous 'Slugger'. Spend the evening downtown enjoying dinner and local entertainment.
Visit the Muhammad Ali Center, dedicated to the legendary boxer. Free time to explore Louisville's museums and landmarks. Short trip to Owensboro for the Bluegrass Museum.
Visit the Bluegrass Museum and the Everly Brothers Museum in Central City. Head to Memphis and enjoy Beale Street.
Explore Sun Studio and visit Graceland Mansion. Brief driving tour including a photo stop at the historic Lorraine Motel. Evening for Memphis BBQ and blues on Beale Street!
Journey to Muscle Shoals Alabama - America's best kept secret, known as the Hit Recording Capital of the World. Tour amazing studios and enjoy live music.
Round-trip to Tupelo - birthplace of Elvis, and Red Bay - home of Tammy Wynette. End the day at the Rattlesnake Saloon!
Visit Ivy Green - childhood home of Helen Keller, and The WC Handy Home where the Father of the Blues began. More live local music.
Visit the Alabama Music Hall of Fame before heading to Nashville, Tennessee. Free time to explore Music City.
Optional trip to Franklin, where Johnny Cash and June Carter tied the knot. Visit Hendersonville and the Lake House where they lived. Evening at Nashville honky-tonks.
Visit Centennial and Bi-Centennial Parks and the Parthenon. Buy cowboy boots on Lower Broadway and kick your heels on Printers Alley tonight!
Your tour comes to an end today! Your tour manager will escort you to Nashville International Airport for your return/onward flight.
Highlights
- Chess Records Chicago
- Hitsville USA - Motown
- Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
- Muhammad Ali Center
- Graceland & Sun Studio
- FAME Studios
Ready to hit the road?
Choose dates to suit you. We'll put together a personalised quote with flights and car hire included.
Prices are per person based on two sharing and include flights & car hire. Subject to availability. Dates are flexible — travel when it suits you.