The price per person sharing for the trip is €3699 which includes:
🔵 Personally escorted by Jimmy and Claudia
🔵 Return international flights
🔵 8 nights 3* hotel accommodation (2 nights Memphis, 4 nights Nashville, 2 nights Pigeon Forge)
🔵 Great local guides
🔵 Breakfast each morning
🔵 Elvis Presley's Graceland
🔵 Sun Studio's Memphis
🔵 Johnny Cash's Hideaway Farm
🔵 RCA Studio B's "Home of 1000 Hits"
🔵 Country Music Hall of Fame
🔵 Guided tour of Music City Nashville
🔵 The legendary General Jackson Showboat Dinner Cruise
🔵 Tour of the historic Ryman Auditorium
🔵 Grand Ole Opry Show "100th Anniversary Year"
🔵 "The Island" voted best tourist destination in Pigeon Forge
🔵 Paula Deen's Lumberjack Feud Show and Dinner
🔵 Dolly Parton's Themepark DOLLYWOOD
🔵 Heartwarming fun for all things Dolly
🔵 Great times and wonderful memories, song, craic, and laughter
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Join Jimmy and Claudia on an unforgettable American tour, experiencing the magic of Memphis, the lively atmosphere of Nashville, and the charm of Pigeon Forge. Stay at The Sheraton Downtown Memphis, The Holiday Inn Nashville Vanderbilt for 4 nights, and The Edgewater Hotel in Gatlinburg for 2 nights. Explore iconic attractions, enjoy live music, and revel in the famous Craic on the Costa spirit. Book now for a journey filled with laughter, music, and lasting memories.
Itinerary
MONDAY, 12TH MAY:
Depart Dublin Airport for your international flight to Memphis. After you check-in for your flight, enjoy the many shops and cafes in the airport. On the flight, sit back, relax and enjoy the inflight entertainment as we head west to the US of A! On arrival, our American adventure begins as we are collected from the airport and transferred to our hotel for check-in at The Sheraton Downtown Memphis where we will stay for 2 nights.
TUESDAY, 13TH MAY:
After breakfast, we depart for a tour of Memphis, followed by a tour of Graceland. Explore the mansion Elvis called home as well as exhibits showcasing Elvis's career, his automobiles, his wardrobe, his gold records, and much more from the Graceland archives. Welcome night Entertainment by Jimmy and Claudia Buckley.
WEDNESDAY, 14TH MAY:
After breakfast, we depart for Sun Studios, where we enjoy a tour of this iconic music location. Afterwards, we head for Nashville, stopping en route at Johnny Cash’s Hideaway Farm. Once we arrive in Nashville, we check in to our hotel for 4 nights at The Holiday Inn Nashville Vanderbilt.
THURSDAY, 15TH MAY:
After breakfast, we embark on a guided coach tour of the city. Nashville is home to the largest songwriting community in the world and you will see the heart of Downtown Nashville and pass many of our historic buildings, including the Ryman Auditorium, Tennessee State Capitol, Bicentennial Mall State Park, Vanderbilt University, Belmont University, Centennial Park, and the Parthenon and many more.
FRIDAY, 16TH MAY:
After breakfast, we visit the famed Music Row with a tour of Historic RCA Studio B, Nashville’s oldest remaining recording studio. Then it’s off to the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum to complete your tour experience. In the evening, we join the legendary cruise down the historic Cumberland River on the grandest vessel afloat, the General Jackson Showboat. Enjoy a delicious three-course meal followed by a fantastic show.
SATURDAY, 17TH MAY:
After breakfast, we head for the “mother church of country music,” the Ryman Auditorium. After touring the Ryman, enjoy a visit to Opry Mills Mall, Tennessee’s largest outlet, for shopping time and lunch on your own. In the evening, we head to the Grand Ole Opry to experience the world’s longest running live radio show, celebrating their 100th Anniversary in 2025.
SUNDAY, 18TH MAY:
After breakfast, we check out of our Nashville Hotel and drive through the rolling hills and onto the beautiful mountains of east Tennessee. We arrive at The Island in the heart of Pigeon Forge, offering entertainment, The Great Smoky Mountain Wheel, unique shops and great places to eat. The Island has been voted one of the Best Destinations in Pigeon Forge. After leisure time enjoying The Island, head for your nearby Gatlinburg to check in at The Edgewater Hotel. Entertainment by Jimmy and Claudia Buckley.
MONDAY, 19TH MAY:
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel then join your guide for a tour of the beautiful mountains that are home to none other than Dolly Parton. Afterwards, visit her very own park Dollywood filled with world-class rides, entertainment, artisans, shops, and museums centered around mountain life and Dolly. This unique park is known worldwide as the friendliest park atmosphere in the world! This evening is a fun time at Paula Deen’s Lumberjack Feud Show and Dinner. Get ready for side-splitting comedy, crowd participation, and lots of excitement for all.
TUESDAY, 20TH MAY:
After breakfast, we check out of our hotel and head to the airport for our journey back home to Ireland.
WEDNESDAY, 21ST MAY:
Your flight lands back in Ireland after a wonderful trip Across The USA with Jimmy and Claudia Buckley.
Deposit : €600
Price per person sharing: €3699
Single supplement: €799
Premier Plus Travel Insurance (up to 69 years old): €99
ESTA
An ESTA Visa is mandatory for all travel to the USA, and we will provide guidance at booking. Please note, the itinerary and included activities may change due to factors beyond our control.
Flights
Airline times will be advised in due course. Seats on the plane and arrangements for sitting together will follow airline policy, with potential costs for guaranteed seating together. Further details will be provided in the near future.For those joining us from the US, there is a €700 reduction available for packages without flights.
The Grand Ole Opry
The Grand Ole Opry package includes standard balcony seating. Upgrades to alternative seating options will be available for an additional fee. Please stay tuned for more details.
Final Balance Due 17th February 2025
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