Meet The Music Makers

Tour Duration 10 Nights - From £1699*

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Where Legends Were Made and Music Lives On!

Get ready for an unforgettable musical adventure with our Meet the Music Makers tour! This carefully crafted trip allows you to spend less time travelling and more time immersing yourself in the sights, sounds, and stories of two legendary music destinations: Nashville and Muscle Shoals.

Begin with six nights in Nashville, the heart of country music. Soak up the city’s legendary music scene—dance through the honky-tonks on Broadway, see an unforgettable show at the Grand Ole Opry, wander the historic streets of Printers Alley, or take a scenic cruise aboard the General Jackson Showboat. From live performances to unique experiences like the famous Cowboy Church, your ultimate Music City adventure is yours to create. With ample time to explore, you’ll feel the magic of this vibrant and iconic destination.

Next, head south along the I-65 to uncover Muscle Shoals, Alabama—America’s soulful hidden treasure. Stop at the Jack Daniel’s Distillery in Lynchburg for a taste of Tennessee’s world-famous whiskey before arriving in “The Shoals.” Spend four nights delving into its rich musical heritage at FAME Studios and Muscle Shoals Sound Studio, where hits from Aretha Franklin and The Rolling Stones were born. Meet the people behind the music that made Muscle Shoals the “Hit Recording Capital of the World” and immerse yourself in the soulful charm of this historic region.

From the energy and excitement of Nashville to the timeless soul of Muscle Shoals, this tour is the perfect blend of music history, live performances, and unforgettable experiences. Whether your passion is country, soul, or rock, you’ll find something to inspire you at every turn. Don’t miss your chance to Meet the Music Makers—book now and let the rhythm guide you on the journey of a lifetime!

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Meet the Music Makers Music Bar

DAY BY DAY TOUR ITINERARY

Day 1

Welcome to our Meet the Music Makers Tour.  After checking in to the Nashville hotel, take some time to rest and refresh. Then say hello to your tour manager, driver and fellow travellers over welcome drinks in the hotel bar.

The day is yours to immerse yourself in the music and fun that can be found in Downtown Nashville. Why not visit the Grand Ole Opry and do the backstage tour or book dinner and a show at CabaRay - Ray Stevens’ fantastic new venue - ask for details when you are booking.

Nashville calling…Downtown, The Gulch, Bi-Centennial Park or Music Row…you’re spoilt for choice but the choice is your!

Have an easy Sunday morning in Music City or join us on an optional visit to Nashville's Cowboy Church followed by a shopping trip to Hendersonville Tennessee and a chance to pay your respects to Johnny Cash and June Carter at their final resting place.

The Bluebird Cafe, Patsy Cline or Johnny Cash Museums, General Jackson, Margaritaville, Musicians Hall of Fame, Printers Alley…?

It’s your last day in Nashville. Time to complete your “must see” list or maybe re-visit some of your favourite attractions, people and places.

Today we say goodbye to Music City and travel south to Alabama and "The Shoals". On the way we will stop by the world famous Jack Daniel’s Distillery for a tour and to spend a little while in the picturesque town of Lynchburg, Tennessee before continuing our journey to our hotel in Tuscumbia, Alabama. Tuscumbia is one of the four cities that make up the area known as “The Shoals”, the others are Sheffield, Florence and of course the City of Muscle Shoals! This evening we will enjoy dinner and live music in one of the many fantastic local  venues.

It’s time to explore the rich musical history of Muscle Shoals. We will visit FAME, Muscle Shoals Sound and  Cypress Moon recording studios before having lunch at Claunch Cafe in Spring Park. After lunch, we will visit Ivy Green - the childhood home of Helen Keller. This evening we will enjoy live music performed by the best local musicians (some of whom you may have met during the day)

Enjoy a day trip with a difference. We will leave the hotel this morning and travel to Tupelo, Mississippi - the birthplace of Elvis Presley. Enjoy seeing the Birthplace Park and Tupelo Hardware, where Elvis bought his first guitar. After lunch we will head back to "The Shoals", stopping on our way in Red Bay Alabama - home to the one and only Tammy Wynette. Learn all about Tammy at the Red Bay Museum. We will enjoy dinner and live music at the unique Rattlesnake Saloon!

It's your final day and we will take you to visit a very special place - Tom's Wall. Before we return to town for some free time we will stop for a short tour of KIX 96 - the radio station owned and operated by the Phillips family (Sam Phillips of Sun Studio and Million Dollar Quartet Fame was a native of Florence Alabama) where his son Jerry and grand-daughter Halley will often come and chat to the group. Back at the hotel, it is time to get ready for our last night in “The Shoals”. Enjoy dinner and live music in the company of friends old and new. Memories are made of this…

This morning we will end the tour with a visit to the Alabama Music Hall of Fame, where you are likely to see mention of some of the people you have met or heard playing during your stay in Muscle Shoals. The last stop on our “Meet the Music Maker” tour is Memphis Airport.

NEXT DEPARTURE 22nd MAY 2025

DEPARTURE DATES

Our Meet The Music Makers Escorted Group Tours are scheduled to depart:
 22nd May 2025 
If these dates are not suitable, please call us on 01738 643737 to discuss our small group option.

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BOOKING INFORMATION

At Travelling Time we offer exceptional value for money on our fixed price escorted tours. We include transportation to suit your group size, hotel accommodation, meals as described and all attractions listed in our itineraries.

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