Experience the roots of American music on this unforgettable, premium Senior Touring trip with Best of Times Travel. This hassle-free Senior group travel experience takes you to America’s Music Cities: Memphis, TN, and Nashville, TN. From the blues and rock ‘n’ roll of Beale Street to the heart of Country Music at the Grand Ole Opry, every detail is handled for your comfort. Enjoy Opulent Accommodations at the famous Gaylord Opryland Resort and soak up the culture, history, and toe-tapping sounds that defined a generation. This is the ultimate, inclusive Escorted Group Tour designed for senior travelers.

This inclusive Senior Touring trip is expertly crafted by Best of Times Travel to provide a relaxed pace and a deep dive into the history and heritage of America’s Music Cities. Our Senior group travel package ensures you see the very best of Memphis, TN, and Nashville, TN, including roundtrip airfare and transportation from Boston, MA.

You will enjoy Opulent Accommodations, including three luxurious nights at the premier Gaylord Opryland Resort. This Escorted Group Tour includes 9 Meals (4 Dinners, 4 Breakfasts, and 1 Lunch), show at the Grand Ole Opry, guided tours, a professional Best of Times Travel Tour Manager throughout, and all transportation and sightseeing detailed below. Leave the logistics to us and focus on the magic of Country Music, blues, and rock ‘n’ roll!

Here's What's Included as part of your Best of Times Travel EXCLUSIVE Package:

• Roundtrip Airfare from Logan Airport
• Roundtrip Transportation to/from Logan Airport *
• 3 Nights Lodging at the Premier Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville, TN

• 1 Nights Lodging in downtown Memphis, TN
• 9 Meals - 4 Dinners, 4 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch
• Guided Tour of Memphis, TN
• Admission & Tour of Graceland (Home of Elvis Presley)

• Ticket & Show to the Grand Ole Opry
• Tour of the Ryman Auditorium & Grand Ole Opry
• Admission to the Country Music Hall of Fame
• Visit/Tour of Historic Studio B
• Guided Tour of Nashville
• General Jackson Showboat River Cruise
• Best of Times Travel Tour Manager throughout trip
• Gratuities for Airport Transfers and Best of Times Travel Tour Manager
• Optional Travelers Insurance by Chubb is offered - Click Here for Details on Chubb Travel Insurance Program 

*Most New England Group Locations within 25 miles of Logan Airport.  Groups outside of 25 miles may need to pay a transportation upcharge.  

**Please note that we do not anticipate having a direct flight to Memphis, TN from Boston, MA. We do our very best to secure a direct flight from Nashville back to Boston but is not guaranteed. Guests can anticipate an early morning departure on the first day of the trip and an evening return flight back to Boston. This allows us to provide guests the most time possible to enjoy our destinations. Specific flight details will be shared after trip final payment date, as flights are typically confirmed after final payment with a guaranteed guest count.  Airline imposed baggage fees are an additional cost and are not included in the package price. 

*** There is a minimum requirement of 25 paying customers from Best of Times Travel to ensure the services of a Best of Times Professional Tour Manager throughout your trip.

Best of Times Travel will notify you of the closest departure point to where you live approximately 3 weeks prior to the trip departure date.   

ALL PRICES ARE PER PERSON AND ARE BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY.  IF YOU ARE A SOLO TRAVELER, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU SELECT THE OPTION FOR SOLO TRAVELERS WHEN CHOOSING YOUR ROOM.  

Enjoy all of the amenities you have come to expect from a Luxury Hotel Property.  

Traditional View Rooms - Our Standard View sleeping room at our hotel in Nashville features:   

Size: 350 square feet 

• King and Queen/Queen beds available with pillow top mattress and luxurious linens

• Lounge chair (King Room Only)

• Small refrigerator

• Work station with ample lighting

• 37-inch flat panel television

• Wired/wireless high-speed Internet access (for a fee)

• Cable and satellite television

• Two-line phones, speakerphone and voice mail

• In-room safe

• Movies/videos (for a fee)

• Coffee maker/tea service

• ADA compliant available

Atrium View Rooms -  Atrium View sleeping rooms overlook the lush indoor gardens or Delta River Section of the Resort. This room features:

Size: 350 square feet

• King and Queen/Queen beds available with pillow top mattress and luxurious linens

• Balcony, patio or bay window overlooking one of 3 atriums

• Lounge chair (King Room Only)

• Small refrigerator

• Work station with ample lighting

• 37-inch flat panel television

• Wired/wireless high-speed Internet access (for a fee)

• Cable and satellite television

• In-room safe

• Coffee maker/tea service

• ADA compliant available

For Full Details Regarding the Optional Chubb Travel Insurance Click Here.

Here are the Specific Terms & Conditions of Sale For this program.

Purchasing your trip with a credit card incurs bank service fees that are charged at the time of check-out and will also be charged on any installment payments as well. There are no banks fees for payment made via ACH payment on-line.  

Rates and itineraries shown here were in effect at the time of printing and no changes are anticipated; however, Best of Times Travel reserves the right to withdraw any tour or to make any rate changes, as necessary. Prices are subject to change. A deposit is always required to confirm a reservation. A Deposit of $600pp, plus insurance premium (if selected) is due upon registration to confirm your reservation. Travel Insurance: We recommend your purchase of optional travel insurance. This optional travel insurance is per person and the premium is based on the overall trip cost. Travelers MUST purchase the plan at the time of initial deposit. Coverage will not be in place unless your full Deposit is received. Cancellation schedule and fees are in place regardless of cancellation reason (including, but not limited to, force majeure, health pandemics or government restrictions). Travel Insurance Premium is also Non-Refundable regardless of cancellation reason. Payment in full must be received by June 19th, 2026 or this may result in an automatic cancellation. Please note: All cancellations must be made in writing and sent to Best of Times Travel via email to cancellations@bestoftimestravel.com or via mail. The date of cancellation is deemed to be the date received by Best of Times Travel. Cancellation Charges for this programs are as follows: Cancellations from date of booking until 6/19/25 have no cancellation fee. Cancellations from 6/20/2026 until 7/20/2026 will be assessed a cancellation fee of 75% of the total fare. Cancellations after 7/20/2026 will receive no refund, 100% of the total fare. Best of Times Travel is not responsible for any refunds over and above said amount. Best of Times Travel reserves the right to issue any refunds due, in whole or in part, in the form of future travel credit.

 *Pre-Existing Medical Condition Exclusion Waiver has the following stipulations: plan must be purchased within 15 days of initial trip payment, insured must be medically able to travel at time of purchasing the plan, all pre-paid, non-refundable trip costs need to be insured.  This information is a brief description of the features of this insurance program. Coverage & pricing may vary by state. The provision of this document is for informational purposes only and is not an insurance contract. Coverage is being marketed by Chubb Insurance Solutions Agency, Inc. located at 202 Halls Mills Road, Whitehouse Station, New Jersey 08889. Insurance benefits are underwritten by ACE Property & Casualty Insurance Company located at 436 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106. 

Please note that a valid government issued photo ID such as a Passport, Passport Card, or Real ID drivers license is required for this trip, and must be valid for 90 days AFTER the date this trip returns.  *BEFORE BOOKING, PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU PROVIDE YOUR LEGAL NAME AND DATE OF BIRTH AS THEY APPEAR ON YOUR PHOTO ID.  Errors in passenger information can result in your being denied boarding privileges or paying airline imposed fees for data changes. 

We depart from Boston, MA and head for “The River City” and the “birthplace of the blues” Memphis, TN.  Upon arrival we begin with a riding tour of Memphis and take in sights such as the National Civil Rights Museum, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, and other great areas of the city.  We will also be sure to take in the marching of the ducks at the grand Peabody Hotel.  Later this afternoon we arrive at our Hotel Accommodations in downtown Memphis, TN.  This evening enjoy the fun and excitement of famous Beale Street after we enjoy our included dinner at one of Memphis’ famous restaurant institutions located on Beale Street. (D) 

Enjoy a terrific breakfast at our hotel this morning.   Then, put on your blue suede shoes for our visit to Graceland, the palatial home of Elvis Presley. Experience 120 acres dedicated to the life and career of an American legend, Elvis Presley, the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. See his mansion, the gold records, the jeweled jumpsuits, the classic cars, and interactive exhibits that let you experience Elvis like never before. GRACELAND MANSION - Explore the personal side of Elvis Presley with an interactive iPad tour of Graceland Mansion, hosted by John Stamos and featuring commentary and stories by Elvis and his daughter, Lisa Marie. The tour of Graceland Mansion includes the living room, his parents’ bedroom, the kitchen, TV room, pool room, the famous Jungle Room, his father’s office, the newly-enhanced Trophy Building, the Racquetball Building – newly-restored to how it looked in 1977, and Meditation Garden. Also included is the Elvis the Entertainer Career Museum, Presley Motors Autombile Museum, and The Elvis Discovery Exhibits.  Enjoy lunch on your own at Graceland at either Gladys Diner or Vernon’s Smokehouse.  We depart from Memphis and head for the Music Capital of the U.S. Nashville, TN.  This evening enjoy a scrumptious dinner as part of your package.  Our lodging for the next 3 Nights is at the finest in Southern hospitality - the opulent Gaylord Opryland Resort   (B, D) 

Enjoy a fabulous Full Breakfast at the resort.  We then depart to enjoy a riding city tour to acclimate us to the wonderful sights of the area such as the State Capitol, Music Row and the Parthenon - a full scale replica of the Athenian original!  We will visit the cultural epicenter of the music city, Ryman Auditorium.  Most famous as the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943 - 1974, its history as Nashville’s premiere theater and central gathering place started even before construction was complete in 1892.  Lunch today is on our own.  This evening we enjoy our included dinner. After dinner we take in the Nighttime performance from our reserved seats at the Grand Ole Opry.  (B, D)

Enjoy a fabulous Full Breakfast at the resort. before we headout for our backstage tour of the Grand Ole Opry and walk out on the main stage!  You never know you just might run into one of the entertainers for the evening.  Then bring your appetite as we take in the General Jackson Lunch Cruise.  While “rollin’ down the river,” you’ll enjoy stunning views, a delicious meal freshly prepared, and toe-tapping entertainment in a two-story Victorian Theater in the center of the boat. One of the largest showboats ever built, the grand General Jackson is an elegant triumph of American ingenuity.  This afternoon take some time to explore our hotel and take in the Delta River Flat Boat Cruise.  This evening enjoy a terrific meal at one of the Opryland’s fantastic restaurants.  (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Enjoy a terrific full breakfast at our hotel before we depart for the Country Music Hall of Fame to be explored at your own pace. Enjoy lunch on your own at the Hall of Fame or take an easy stroll over to Honky Tonk Row for food, beverage, shopping and so much more with your free time. Included in our package is a visit to Historic RCA Studio B, for an up close look at Nashville’s oldest remaining record studio.  We then depart for home with incredible memories of a wonderful trip together! (B)

***Please note order of itinerary is subject to change depending on travel dates****