The Ultimate American Music Tour

    The Ultimate American Music Tour

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    15 Nights
    Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, Louisville, Memphis, Muscle Shoals, Nashville & more

    About This Tour

    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.

    Tour Highlights

    • Chess Records Chicago
    • Hitsville USA - Motown
    • Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
    • Muhammad Ali Center
    • Graceland & Sun Studio
    • FAME Studios

    Meals Included

    Daily Breakfast

    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.

    Please note: Itineraries may vary due to scheduling. All attractions will be included but days may differ.

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    Price per person from

    £3,149

    Single supplement: £1100

    Your booking costs are fixed and cover all agreed-upon travel components as outlined in the itinerary in a single price. This price includes all accommodation, ground transportation, listed attractions, allocated meals and all compulsory taxes, fees and charges. If your booking includes flights, all taxes, fees and luggage costs are also included.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    The tour price of £3,149 per person includes 15 nights accommodation, daily breakfast, airport transfers, all coach travel, entrance fees to attractions listed in the itinerary, and services of an experienced Travelling Time tour escort. Flights are not included in the tour price. We can book flights for you as an extra, or you can arrange your own.

    Absolutely! Many of our guests travel solo. Single travellers can book a sole occupancy room for an additional £1,100 supplement. You'll meet like-minded music lovers and make new friends throughout the tour.

    You can book online or call us on 01738 643737. A deposit of £300 per person secures your place, with the balance due 10 weeks before departure. All bookings are 100% financially protected through Protected Trust Services (6332).

    Tour prices shown are land-only and do not include flights. We can book flights for you as an extra, or you can arrange your own. Just let us know your preferred departure airport when booking.

    Our escorted tours typically have 20 to 30 guests, and can run with as few as 8. The maximum is 50. Private groups can be any size.

    Travelling Time is a Member of Protected Trust Services (6332) and as such all your travel arrangements are 100% financially protected. All of our air holidays and flights are protected by the Civil Aviation Authority (ATOL 7516).