Overview
Celebrate the holiday season with a festive journey through America’s most iconic music cities. From live shows in Branson to the blues of Memphis and the twinkling lights of Nashville’s Gaylord Opryland Resort, this tour blends holiday cheer, legendary music, and Southern charm into one unforgettable experience.Tour Highlights
What’s Included
Tour Details
Full Itinerary
Day 1 – Flight – Springfield, MO – Branson
Fly to Springfield, meet your Tour Director, and transfer to Branson for a two-night stay. Branson is considered the “Live Music Show Capital of the World.” Tonight enjoy a Welcome Dinner with your fellow travelers.
Day 2 – Branson Shows & City Tour
This morning see the Doug Gabriel Show, Branson’s most awarded performer and one of the longest-running shows in town. Doug plays his world-famous Mufftar, a guitar made out of a 1969 Thunderbird muffler, and adds classics to his holiday season show.
Later venture out on a panoramic Branson City Tour featuring the enhanced downtown waterfront, Branson Landing, and learn the history of Branson from small mountain town to show capital.
This afternoon board the largest lake cruise vessel in America, the Showboat Branson Belle, to enjoy dinner and a music show while cruising picturesque Table Rock Lake.
This evening experience one of the top music and dance shows in Branson, The Dutton Family Show. The Dutton family plays everything from bluegrass to classical music featuring a variety of instruments.
Day 3 – Branson – Little Rock – Memphis
Today travel to the capital of Arkansas for a panoramic Little Rock City Tour featuring sites such as the Arkansas State Capitol Building, Central High School, and the River Market District.
Later travel to Memphis and check into your hotel. Memphis features a distinct southern flavor and a history embodied in the melancholy blues.
Tonight visit action-packed Beale Street filled with retail shops, restaurants, and music clubs. Enjoy Southern BBQ during your Beale Street Dinner with your fellow travelers. After dinner, you may want to take in some of the incredible music at one of the blues or other music clubs.
Day 4 – Memphis – Nashville
Today enjoy a tour of Elvis Presley’s famous Graceland, a 14-acre estate, museum, and entertainment complex.
Later travel through central Tennessee to Nashville, known as Music City USA. Arrive at the amazing Gaylord Opryland Resort to begin a two-night stay. The resort features three interior gardens under glass roofs including waterfalls, a river and lake system with passenger-carrying flatboats, plus a variety of restaurants, lounges, and shops.
Tonight enjoy a Holiday Dinner & Show with your fellow travelers at the Opryland Resort.
Day 5 – Nashville
Enjoy a Nashville City Tour to see the Parthenon (replica), Old Ryman Auditorium, the State Capitol, and famous Music Row.
This afternoon enjoy the amenities, shops, and holiday festivities at the resort. The magic of the holiday season comes to the Gaylord Opryland Resort with more than 2 million twinkling lights, horse-drawn carriage rides, and acres of stunning decorations.
This evening enjoy holiday performances at the famous Grand Ole Opry, a Nashville highlight and longest-running radio show.
Day 6 – Nashville – Home
Fly home filled with wonderful memories of your Music Cities Christmas Tour.
Land-only rates do not include hotel transfers. Roundtrip air package includes hotel transfers.
Tuesday Dec 1, 2026 Monday Dec 7, 2026
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