Nashville & Memphis Tennessee June 26 (Fri) - July 2 (Thu), 2020 7 Day Tour Day 1 Friday No Departure from Phillipsburg, NJ 6:00am Depart Bethlehem, PA (L.V.I.P) 6:20am Depart Allentown, PA (Green Hills Commerce Center) Lunch on own Arrive Bristol, VA Check into hotel - One (1) Night Courtyard by Marriott Dinner on own Day 2 Saturday (B,D) Breakfast at hotel Depart Bristol, VA Arrive Nashville, TN Lunch on own in downtown Nashville From its very beginnings, Nashville grew from a foundation built on music. Music has been the common thread connecting the life and soul of the city and its people. Visitors have ventured here to experience the music that weaves such a fundamental pattern in its cultural, business and social fabric. Check into hotel - Two (2) Nights GLO Best Western Nashville Airport West Dinner included at Opry Backstage Grill Grand Ole Opry Show For over 90 years, country’s best have mesmerized audiences at the Opry, the show that made country music famous. Each Opry show features an array of performances by new stars, superstars and legends of country music as well as great bluegrass, comedy and more. Opry shows are never rehearsed and never the same show twice, but always an unforgettable evening of uniquely American entertainment. Post Show tour at Grand Ole Opry After you watch the show, see what it’s like behind the scenes! Walk in the footsteps of superstars and get an exclusive look at what happens on the other side of the curtain of the show that made country music famous — right after the show ends! Day 3 Sunday (B,D) Breakfast at hotel Studio B Tour What started in 1957 as a sketch on a dinner napkin quickly became the birthplace to more than 35,000 legendary songs and more than 1,000 popular hits. Located on renowned Music Row, Historic RCA Studio B is one of the most famous studios in the world. Over 35,000 songs were recorded here by artists such as Dolly Parton, Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, and even more recently, Martina McBride and Carrie Underwood. Hear the stories behind the legendary recordings and view some of the original instruments used in producing over 1,000 hit records on this private guided tour. Lunch and time on own in Nashville Country Music Hall of Fame Membership in the Country Music Hall of Fame, the highest honor a country music professional can receive, is extended to performers, songwriters, broadcasters, musicians, and executives in recognition of their contributions to the development of country music. The first inductees were Hank Williams, Jimmie Rodgers, and Fred Rose. The most recent inductees (class of 2019) are Jerry Bradley, Brooks & Dunn and Ray Stevens. The Museum has an extensive, permanent objects collection. This collection includes more than eight hundred stage costumes, over six hundred instruments, and hundreds of other objects—from microphones to automobiles—documenting the history of country music. Honoring classic and current artists, the Museum exhibits everything from Hank Williams's cherished Martin guitar to Elvis Presley's custom Cadillac limousine, to outfits and instruments from the likes of Alison Krauss and Carrie Underwood, to a showcase of today’s top artists. Guided Tour of Nashville Travel through the heart of downtown and past many of the historic buildings, including the Ryman Auditorium, Tootsie’s world-famous Orchid Lounge, Honky Tonk Highway, Tennessee's State Capitol, Bicentennial Mall State Park, Music Row, Vanderbilt University, Centennial Park including an exact replica of the Parthenon, and much more! Dinner included at BB Kings Blues Club Legends Behind the Music In this up-close-and-personal experience, you will enjoy a delicious meal and then be entertained by one of Nashville’s most successful songwriters. This is a unique opportunity to hear major hit songs in their original form and get the inside scoop on what was going on in the songwriter’s life that inspired these classics! In this interactive experience, you are invited to ask questions about the songwriting process. There will be a meet & greet with the songwriter following the performance, where you can get a photo, autograph, and time to say “hello.” Day 4 Monday (B, L, D) Breakfast at hotel Depart Nashville for Memphis Graceland – Elvis Experience Tour & Airplanes – lunch voucher included Tour includes Graceland Mansion Audio-Guided Tour with orientation film, access to Elvis Pressly’s Memphis, Elvis’ Two Custom Airplaces, Presley Motors Car Museum, Elvis: The Entertainer Career Museum & Elvis Discovery Exhibits. Explore Elvis' home and follow his amazing journey to music super-stardom through exhibit after exhibit of museum-quality videos, personal mementos, displays of authentic clothing, an incredible showcase of awards, and much more. Experience how the King of Rock 'n' Roll lived as you tour Graceland mansion, step aboard his famous custom jets, and check out his collection of cars. The Graceland experience also includes Elvis Presley's Memphis, a new, state-of-the-art entertainment complex which includes Elvis The Entertainer Career Museum, restaurants, shops and much more. Check into hotel - Two (2) Nights Holiday Inn Express Dinner included at Marlowe’s Day 5 Tuesday (B,L) Breakfast at hotel Guided tour of Memphis See the sights and sounds of Memphis, the home of the Blues and the birthplace of rock ’n’ roll. During the city tour, you will see Beale Street, the famous march of the Peabody Ducks, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and of course the Mighty Mississippi River and more! Lunch included at Blues City Café Guided tour of Sun Studio Sun Studio is known worldwide as “The Birthplace of Rock’n’roll”. It is the discovery location of musical legends and genres of the 50’s from B.B. King and Elvis Presley to Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis; from Blues and Gospel to Country and Rock’n'roll. Rock & Soul Museum The Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum’s exhibition about the birth of rock and soul music was created by the Smithsonian Institution. It tells the story of musical pioneers who, for the love of music, overcame racial and socio-economic barriers to create the music that shook the entire world. Dinner & time on own on Beale Street The music and entertainment pulse of downtown Memphis, Beale Street at the turn of the 20th century served as a haven for African Americans migrating from small towns. Legendary greats such as W.C. Handy, B.B. King, Rufus Thomas, Willie Mitchell and Isaac Hayes have showcased their talents on Beale. Beale Street offers three blocks of nightclubs, specialty shops, galleries and restaurants. For over 150 years, Beale Street has hosted blues music and entertainment. Beale played a pivotal role in branding Memphis as one of the most musically rich cities in the world, and was prominent in hosting some of the first black business owners in the south. In between, the street was host to the birth of blues music, th e civil rights movement, rock ‘n' roll, racks of ribs and bands. Day 6 Wednesday (B) Most of the buildingsBreakfast that exist at hotel on Beale are the same buildings that have been frequented by the great many music loversDepart and great Memphis musicians that came in the 100 years before, providing a proprietary sense Lunch on own Arrive Bristol, VA of history to the legendaryCheck into street. hotel - One (1) Night Courtyard by Marriott Day 7 Thursday (B) Breakfast at hotel Bristol, VA Lunch on own Fast food dinner stop on own 7:30pm Approximate arrival in Allentown, PA Price Per Person: Single Double Triple Quad $1,985 $1,499 $1,360 $1,280 Trans-Bridge Tours, Inc. strongly recommends travel insurance to protect your investment; unforeseen circumstances may occur. Travel insurance protects you from two types of financial losses: the money you invest in the tour and medical expenses that your health insurance may not cover. When travel insurance is not purchased, customer will personally assume full responsibility for any financial loss associated with their travel arrangements. Trans-Bridge Tours, Inc. is not responsible for any financial loss due to the customer cancelling their tour. Any questions regarding travel insurance coverage must be addressed with the travel insurance company. For travel insurance information, visit www.transbridgetours.com. Trans-Bridge Tours Inc. arranges for transportation, lodging, meals, sightseeing and other tour services and serves only as an agent for those suppliers, and is not liable for any delay, negligence or default by companies or persons carrying out the arrangement of this tour. We reserve the right to cancel this tour due to lack of participation. We are not responsible for typographical errors. Itinerary is subject to change. Trans-Bridge Tours, Inc. www.transbridgetours.com 2012 Industrial Dr. Bethlehem, PA 18017 (610) 868-6001 .