Could you please provide more information on the itinerary, inclusions, and the type of accommodations used?

The itinerary is listed on the trip page. It is pretty complete and there is not much further we can add. The inclusions are: Tour of Graceland Sun Studios Stax Museum of America Soul Music Overton Square & Beale Street Memphis City Tour Nashville City Tour Johnny Cash Museum Reserved Seats to the Grand Ole Opry Country Music Hall of Fame Dinner Show "Legends Behind the Lyrics" Smoky Mountain National Park Guided Tour The Biltmore Estate The hotels are a mix of 3 & 4-star properties that are all centrally located.

How much walking is involved on the tour for a senior citizen?

There is about 3 hours of walking per day, but not all at once. There are no serious walking tours or anything along those lines. Our market is 55+.

Music Cities USA Tour featuring Memphis, Nashville & The Biltmore

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From Memphis to Asheville

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We saw so many wonderful sites. Many on my bucket list. Hotels were comfortable. Breakfasts and dinners were delicious.
Sandra, traveled in June
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Operator: Tours of Distinction
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 24 - 34
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Memphis
Start point
Memphis International Airport (MEM), 2491 Winchester Rd, Memphis, Tennessee 38118, United States (Arrivals Hall)
Meals
Dinner
Included Activities
- Check-in at Guest House at Graceland
Landmarks
Graceland
Day 2
Memphis
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Vernon's Smokehouse located at Graceland)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Graceland
- Guided tour of Sun Studio
- Visit to Stax Museum of American Soul Music
- Lunch at Vernon's Smokehouse
Optional Activities
- Dinner at Overton Square
Landmarks
Graceland
Sun Studio
Stax Museum of American Soul Music
Overton Square
Beale Street
Day 3
Memphis to Nashville
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner before 'Legends Behind the Lyrics' show)
Included Activities
- Attend 'Legends Behind the Lyrics' dinner show with meet and greet
Landmarks
Gaylord Opryland Hotel
Day 4
Nashville
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Opry Backstage Grill before Grand Ole Opry performance)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Johnny Cash Museum
- Visit to Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum
- Dinner at Opry Backstage Grill
- Reserved seats at the Grand Ole Opry
Landmarks
Johnny Cash Museum
Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum
Grand Ole Opry
Day 5
Nashville to Pigeon Forge
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Country Tonite Show performance
Landmarks
Country Tonite Show
Day 6
Pigeon Forge to Asheville
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Pigeon Forge area
Landmarks
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Day 7
Asheville
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Tour and exploration of The Biltmore Estate
Landmarks
The Biltmore Estate
Day 8
Asheville Departure
End point
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), 61 Terminal Dr, Fletcher, North Carolina 28732, United States (Departures Level)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Graceland

Landmarks
Graceland
Sun Studio
Stax Museum of American Soul Music
Overton Square
Beale Street

Landmarks
Gaylord Opryland Hotel

Landmarks
Johnny Cash Museum
Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum
Grand Ole Opry

Landmarks
Country Tonite Show

Landmarks
Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Landmarks
The Biltmore Estate

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Rating: 4.4(130 reviews)
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4.3

Overall rating based on 3 Reviews

Itinerary
5.0
Transport
4.5
Guide
4.5
Accommodation
5.0
Food
3.5
Tour Operator
4.4

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Larraine
October 24th, 2024
Marina, our tour director, was fantastic. She was organized, professional, patient and made the trip fun. We saw so...
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Traveled in May 2023
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Marina is one of our favorite guides. Thank you for sharing your trip experience and we look forward to seeing you again.
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Sandra
June 3rd, 2023
Marina, our tour director, was fantastic. She was organized, professional, patient and made the trip fun. We saw so...
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Traveled in October 2021
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Thanks Sandra. We look forward to seeing you again on another trip!
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Lourdes
June 13th, 2022
Tour guide Janet Serra was friendly, helpful yet professional.
Traveled in June 2022
Reply from: Tours of Distinction
Thank you for your wonderful comments Lourdes. We are thrilled you enjoyed Janet and look forward to seeing you again.
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Trevor
Asked on March 23rd, 2026
Could you please provide more information on the itinerary, inclusions, and the type of accommodations used?
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- Tours of DistinctionOperator•Written March 2026
  The itinerary is listed on the trip page. It is pretty complete and there is not much further we can add.
  
  The inclusions are:
  Tour of Graceland
  Sun Studios
  Stax Museum of America Soul Music
  Overton Square & Beale Street
  Memphis City Tour
  Nashville City Tour
  Johnny Cash Museum
  Reserved Seats to the Grand Ole Opry
  Country Music Hall of Fame
  Dinner Show "Legends Behind the Lyrics"
  Smoky Mountain National Park
  Guided Tour The Biltmore Estate
  
  The hotels are a mix of 3 & 4-star properties that are all centrally located.
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Jane
Asked on August 4th, 2025
How much walking is involved on the tour for a senior citizen?
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- Tours of DistinctionOperator•Written August 2025
  There is about 3 hours of walking per day, but not all at once. There are no serious walking tours or anything along those lines. Our market is 55+.

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