45 Years and still going strong! Join us as we celebrate this momentous occasion at one of our favorite destinations, Nashville, TN. Stay at the impressive Gaylord Opryland Hotel and visit the holy grail of country music, the Ryman Auditorium and the Grand Ole Opry! Add a little American history with a visit to Andrew Jack's Hermitage. Fabulous accommodations, good food, fantastic music and great travel friends!

• The cancellation date for this tour is June 24, 2026, which is the last day to cancel and receive a refund from Capitol Tours.  Travel Insurance is available upon request to help protect your investment, subject to eligibility criteria.

• All times listed on the itinerary are approximate.

• Capitol Tours reserves the right to alter this itinerary if we deem it necessary for the successful completion of this tour.

• Capitol Tours makes reasonable efforts to secure reservations for the attractions as listed, however we cannot guarantee all reservations. In the event a reservation is denied, we will work on your behalf to secure an alternative.

• Due to public health guidelines, there may be limitations, restrictions or additional requirements at attractions, hotels, restaurants, etc. As information becomes available that may impact your tour, we will work to pass along information provided to us. We encourage you to remain flexible as requirements may change rapidly or without notice.

• You are responsible for your health. Capitol Tours does not warrant nor guarantee protection from any communicable disease. We ask that anyone exposed to or exhibiting symptoms of an illness to stay at home. If you become ill during your tour, we may require that you be isolated from the group. Capitol Tours is not responsible for any costs associated with quarantine requirements or transportation home.

Thursday, August 27

  7:30am     Gather with your fellow travelers at Capitol Tours office on Leaphart Road to prepare for departure to Nashville, TN at 8:00am.  There will be a stop along the way for lunch on   your own.

  5:00pm     Estimated arrival a Gaylord Opryland Resort for check-in.  Please note you are now in the Central Time Zone.  Guests at the family-friendly Nashville resort can explore on their own nine acres of airy indoor garden atrium, award winning restaurants, the world class Relache Spa and so much more!  Once you have received your room key, the evening is yours to enjoy as you like.  The hotel overs shuttle service for hotel guests to the Opry Mills with numerous shops and restaurants to explore.  Dinner is on your own this evening.

Friday, August 28 – Breakfast is included at the hotel

  9:00am     Board the motorcoach with your guide for today’s City Tour of Nashville.  See the many exciting sites of Music City.

11:30am     Spend some free time in Downtown Nashville for lunch on your own and shopping.

  1:30pm     Continue to the Ryman Auditorium for a guided tour at 2:00pm.  Thy Ryman is known as the mother church of country music and hosted The Grand Ole Opry from 1943 to 1974. 

  3:30pm     Return to the hotel.

  4:45pm     Have an early dinner tonight at Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen.

  6:30pm     Enjoy reserved seats to the world-famous Grand Ole Opry, celebrating 101 years!

Saturday, August 29 – Breakfast is included at the hotel

  8:30am     Depart from the hotel and travel to The Hermitage, home of 7th President of the United State, Andrew Jackson.  Take a guided tour of the Hermitage Mansions followed by free time to explore the museum, garden, grounds and more than 20 historic buildings.

11:15am     Lunch is included at Nadeen’s Hermitage Haven.

12:30pm     Continue to our next stop, the Opry House, home of the Grand Ole Opry, for a backstage tour at 1:15pm.  Get an intimate look at the people, places and stories behind the show that made country music famous.

  2:30pm     After the tour, return to the hotel for rest and relaxation before tonight’s entertainment.

  5:30pm     Travel to the General Jackson Showboat for our anniversary presentation held in a private room on board the boat.  After the presentation, continue to the main dining room for dinner and entertainment as you cruise the Cumberland River. At the conclusion of the cruise, continue to the hotel.

Sunday, August 30 – Breakfast is included at the hotel

  9:00am     It’s been a fantastic time in Nashville!  Time for us to travel back to South Carolina with great memories of this special time together.  There will be a stop along the way for lunch on your own.

  7:00pm          Estimated arrival at Capitol Tours.