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Fully
Escorted Tour of the Most Famous Music Cities in the Southern United
States
Enjoy a
finger-snapping, toe-tapping time on this tour of America’s most famed
musical cities. Visit New
Orleans, Memphis, and Nashville as you
revel in the sounds of the blues,
jazz, country, and good
old rock
‘n’ roll.
Experience America’s most singular city in New Orleans, home to the
French Quarter where the world’s great jazz musicians reside. Spend two
nights in Memphis, "birthplace of the blues," and tour Elvis
Presley’s Graceland. Enjoy
reserved seats at the Grand
Ole Opry in
Nashville, Tennessee and a backstage tour. Tour historic RCA
Studio B, and see
where country legends recorded hit songs. A visit to the Country
Music Hall of Fame is sure to
have you humming long after you return home.
Eight-day/Seven-night
package from $1699 per person, double
occupancy
(land
only -see calendar chart below).
To make
your reservation for this America's Music Cities tour:
Phone: 1-800-331-5601 or 1-703-556-9010 (M-F
9am-5pm Eastern Time Zone)
or
e-mail:
GetAway@QualityTravelServices.com
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This
all-inclusive package is such avalue because it includes the following
fabulous features:
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Seven
nights hotel accommodations
- New Orleans: Ramada
Inn on Bourbon (3)
- Memphis: Marriott Downtown (2)
- Nashville: Gaylord Opryland Resort (2)
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Seven breakfasts
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Three dinners
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Luxury
motor coach transportation
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Experienced,
knowledgeable and friendly tour guides
America's Music Cities Itinerary
This tour
package is offered on the following departure dates - prices
vary by date.
Land
Only Prices - per person
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Start
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End
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Double
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Triple
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Single
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| 2013 |
Jun
9
| Jun
16
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$1699
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$1669
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$2249
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Sep
8
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15
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Sep 15
| Sep 22
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Oct
6
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13
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Oct 27
| Nov 3
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Nov
3
| Nov
10
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Dec
1
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8
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| 2014 |
| Mar
23 |
Mar
30 |
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$1699
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$1669
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$2249
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| Mar
30 |
Apr
6 |
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| Apr
13 |
Apr
20 |
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| Apr
20 |
Apr
27 |
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| Apr
27 |
May
4 |
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Terms and conditions:
A $250
PER PERSON, nonrefundable deposit is required at time of reservation. All rates guaranteed upon
deposit. Payment in full is due 60 days before the tour
departure. Payments accepted by check, money order or most
major credit cards. A $30 handling charge will be assessed for
reservation changes. All prices are $US and subject to change and
availability.
Cancellation charges:
- Between 45 - 22 days prior to departure: 20%
of total price;
- Between 8 - 21 days prior to departure: 30%
of total price;
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Between 1 - 7 days
prior to departure: 50% of total price;
- Day
of departure or later: 100%
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Cancellation
Waiver and Insurance is available.
Note: Itinerary
and tours are based on ticket availability, weather, road conditions
and event schedules. If unforeseen conditions necessitate changes, the
itinerary may vary with shows substituted with the best alternatives
available. Alternate hotels may be used on some dates.
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Your flights to New Orleans
should be scheduled to arrive prior to 4pm on Day 1 of the tour.
Day 1: Arrive
New Orleans, Louisiana. Step back in time for a cultural
getaway to the “Jazz Capital of the World” – New Orleans! This soulful
city abounds with rich history, mouth-watering Cajun and Creole
cuisine, and an incomparable soundtrack.
Day 2: New
Orleans. Enjoy a
leisurely walking tour of New Orleans’ famous
French Quarter where you
will see the majestic St. Louis Cathedral, one of the city’s most
recognizable landmarks. Continue on to the bustling French
Marketplace where
you’ll explore
Pirates Alley, the Cabildo, the Presbytere and the Pontalba. Stop to
taste a true New Orleans favorite at Café
Du Monde. Tonight,
roll up your sleeves and prepare to discover how to cook New
Orleans-style! During a unique cooking demonstration at the New
Orleans School of Cooking, your chef
will indulge you in everything that Louisiana cuisine has to offer.
Following dinner, discover why New Orleans is known as the “Birthplace
of Jazz” when you take in a toe-tapping jazz revue at a local
jazz club .
(Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 3: New
Orleans. Enjoy a
tour of New Orleans along historic Esplanade Avenue. See St.
Louis Cemetery #3, which
opened in 1854 and features some of the most elaborate crypts found in
New Orleans’ cemeteries. Then, relax during a drive along the shoreline
of Lake
Pontchartrain. This
romantic road eventually leads to the majestic St.
Charles Avenue, whisking
you past gorgeous mansions as well as Tulane and Loyola, two famous
universities in New Orleans. The remainder of the day is free to
discover this great city your way. (Breakfast)
Day 4: New
Orleans to Memphis, Tennessee. Travel
north to Memphis, the birthplace of the Blues, Rock ‘n’ Roll and Soul.
Upon arrival, immerse yourself in Memphis’ energetic musical scene as
you feast on southern cuisine on world-famous Beale
Street.
(Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 5: Memphis.
This
morning, embark on a one-of-a-kind tour of the city of Memphis. Local
musicians board the coach and tell the story of Memphis’ musical
heritage and history as you view the city’s many highlights…you may
even be tempted to sing along! Then, don your blue suede shoes when you
visit Graceland, the
palatial home of Elvis Presley. Enter Elvis’ 14-acre estate and visit
his home, original business office, trophy building and the Meditation
Garden, where
Elvis and members of his family have been laid to rest. The remainder
of your day is free to enjoy this city’s vast musical offerings on your
own. Dance to the live music that may fill the open air or spend the
evening exploring Beale Street’s vibrant musical clubs! (Breakfast)
Day 6: Memphis
to Nashville. Journey to
the “Music
Capital of the World” –
Nashville. Upon arrival, tour the historic RCA
Studio B for an up
close look at Nashville’s oldest remaining record studio where Elvis
Presley, Dolly Parton and Charlie Pride once recorded some of their
classic hits! Learn the secrets of how each artist recorded their chart
topping music in this famous studio, where you may even have the
opportunity to record your own hit! This evening, take your reserved
seat at the renowned Grand
Ole Opry. What
began as a building where a local radio broadcast show aired once a
week in 1925 has grown to become an entertainment complex that attracts
music fans from all over the world. After the show, enjoy a
behind-the-scenes look at the music during a backstage
tour of the
Opry! (Breakfast)
Day 7: Nashville. This
morning, explore the Country Music Hall of Fame, the largest museum of
popular music in the world. The museum’s vast collections of
memorabilia, costumes, recordings and instruments are artfully
presented in cutting-edge exhibits relaying the colorful histories of
country music and its artists. This afternoon, a local guide will share
the history and lore of Music City during a sightseeing tour. Visit the
Old Ryman Auditorium* and view the State Capitol, Music Row and the
Parthenon - a full scale replica of the Athenian original! Tonight,
enjoy a special dinner at the famous Wildhorse Saloon, home of a 3,300
square foot dance floor that is used every night of the week by dancers
and revelers! (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 8: Tour
ends, Depart Nashvillle.New
Orleans’ jazz and food, the country music of Nashville and the sounds
of Memphis comprise a journey full of experiences that will have you
humming and smiling long after you return home. (Breakfast)
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To make your reservation for this America's
Music Cities tour:
Phone:
1-800-331-5601
or 1-703-556-9010
(M-F 9am-5pm Eastern Time Zone)
or
e-mail:
GetAway@QualityTravelServices.com
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GENERAL
CONDITIONS
All
package rates are accurate at the time of printing; however, they are
subject to change without notice. Prices shown are based on specific
dates of travel and are subject to availability. Special Event and
Holiday Packages prices and policies may vary. Charges imposed by
hotels for items such as telephone calls, parking, or amenities are not
included in package prices.
Country
Music Travel LLC and Collette Vacations expressly disclaims any
liability for any damages that may be incurred for any changes,
cancellations or delays on any itinerary on any Collette tour.
Country
Music Travel LLC acts solely as an agent for the respective suppliers
and shall not be responsible for any loss or damage to property or
death or injury to person, resulting from an act or omission of any
supplier or any other person or entity or cause by strike, war,
weather, sickness or any other cause beyond its reasonable control.
Sale of the services for which service is provided shall be deemed made
by the actual providers of such services and not by Country Music
Travel LLC. Under no circumstances is Country Music Travel LLC to be
construed as a carrier under contract for safe carriage of the
passenger or his or her baggage and belongings. Acceptance of the
services of Country Music Travel LLC constitutes acceptance of all of
the foregoing. Participants expressly waive all rights which he or she
may have against Country Music Travel LLC in connection with the
foregoing.
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