Nashville Country Christmas

Departure Info:

Yankee Trails, Rensselaer - 7:00am

Thurs., December 2:

Our first day's journey takes us to the Comfort Suites in Harrisonburg, VA (540-534-0060). Dinner is included this evening at the Wood Grill Buffet.

Fri, December 3:

Breakfast is included at the hotel this morning before our departure for Nashville and our next three nights accommodations at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel (615-889-1000). Dinner is included at the resort this evening.

Sat, December 4:

Following breakfast at the resort (included) you will have free time to explore the property before we depart for a Tennessee Christmas Midday Luncheon Cruise aboard the General Jackson Showboat. Enjoy a cruise down an authentic Tennessee riverway for an authentic Tennessee Christmas! This musical Christmas treat celebrates the tremendous legacy of holiday favorites from some of Tennessee’s greatest musical stars like Garth Brooks, Blake Shelton, Reba McEntire, Luke Bryan plus many more. From the Great Smoky Mountains we’ll hear bluegrass and Americana styled holiday hits and from the heart of Memphis, we’ll feature some Christmas rhythm and blues from the King of Rock and Roll himself, Elvis Presley. The show culminates with a touching and joyful celebration of the real reason for the season. There will be time later to view the Gaylord’s famous ICE display. Don one of their signature blue parkas and step into a wonderland carved by expert artisans out of 2 million pounds of colorful ice. Discover beloved Christmas classics with larger-than-life sculptures and plunge down slides made entirely of ice in this beloved Christmas experience. This evening’s dinner is included at the Santa Fe Cattle Company followed by a visit to the Grand Ole Opry performing just down the street at the “New” Home of the Grand Ole Opry!

Sun, December 5:

Following an included breakfast at the hotel, we’ll enjoy a 3-hour Guided City Tour presented by our singing tour guides, Daphne & Dave! Returning to the resort, the afternoon will be free before heading to the Tennessee Ballroom for tonight's included Christmas dinner and entertainment. The show, CIRQUEumstance, is a brand new presentation and is a cirque style holiday production filled with awe, acrobatics and magic. Be transported into an exhilarating journey of three best friends who learn music, magic and circus skills at a secret university. To spread their astonishing lessons throughout the holiday season, the trio embark on a thrilling adventure that will have you on the edge of your seats. After the show, the rest of your evening is free.

Mon, December 6:

Breakfast is included at the hotel this morning before our short drive to Memphis for our morning visit to Graceland. You've heard the music, now see the place Elvis called home. Explore the beautiful mansion, walk the gardens where he found peace, and encounter Elvis Presley's Memphis entertainment complex for an unforgettable experience featuring legendary costumes, artifacts, and personal mementos from Elvis and his family. Following your tour and complex exploration, we’ll travel to Tupelo, Mississippi. After a quick check-in at our hotel, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tupelo (662-620-8184), we will enjoy dinner and entertainment (included) at the Elvis Presley Birthplace and Museum.

Tues, December 7:

Breakfast is included at the hotel before we depart for the Tupelo Visitors Center where pictures and stories of Elvis surround us. We will also travel into town visiting the hardware store where his mother Gladys, purchased Elvis’s first guitar. As we start heading North to Louisville, Kentucky, this evening we will experience a fabulous drive-through light display that is sure to amaze… “Lights Under Louisville“! Our tour bus drives through the magnificently decorated underground caverns! A must see! Our accommodations for tonight are at Drury Inn Louisville East (502-326-4170). Enjoy the Drury Kickback for dinner.

Wed, December 8:

After our Drury Breakfast (included) at the hotel we will visit Castle Noel where every day you can experience an extraordinary world within 40,000 square feet at America’s largest indoor year-round Christmas entertainment attraction! Lunch is included before a guided tour. Please make your selection upon booking. Your choices are: 1)Chicken Delight (chargrilled chicken breast with roasted red peppers, melted provolone, baby spinach and basil aioli on toasted ciabatta), 2)Kielbasa (w/homemade potato & cheese pierogies and apple kraut), 3)Cheeseburger, 4)Roast Turkey Panini (turkey breast w/house-made cranberry relish, dijon bechamel, baby spinach and melted swiss on toasted ciabatta). Following our visit we will check into our hotel, the Drury Inn & Suites Cleveland Beachwood (216-292-9980). Enjoy dinner (included) & some cocktails at Drury's Kickback.

Thurs, December 9:

A full Drury breakfast is included at the hotel this morning prior to departure for the Capitol District as we take treasured memories made on this tour with us, thankful for the new folks we met and new friends made!! Merry Christmas! Arrival in the Capital District will be approximately 5pm.