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Music & Legends with Elvis & Dolly

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Operated by Cosmos
Tripcode: 8260
Overview
Destination:
United States Of America, 
Start:Atlanta, United States Of America
Finish:Atlanta, United States Of America
Duration:11 days
Type:Group tour (max 48)
Travel Period
March 2026 - November 2026
11 day tour from Atlanta to Atlanta
Explore American music and musical legends Elvis Presley, the King of Rock and Roll, and Dolly Parton, the Queen of Country, on this adventure in the American South. See the humble house where Elvis was born in Tupelo, Mississippi, as well as the hardware store where his mother bought him his first guitar. Visit Memphis, where his musical success flourished and learn how this city, “The Home of the Blues,” shaped American blues, soul, and rock-n-roll. Enjoy a tour of Graceland, Elvis’s palatial estate and retreat and step aboard his personal aircraft, see his legendary costumes, and walk in the Meditation Garden where he and his daughter Lisa Marie are laid to rest. Visit the Tina Turner Museum in Brownsville, TN and see the “Queen of Rock-n-Roll’s shimmering costumes and gold records. Make tracks to Nashville, “Music City USA,” where Dolly Parton arrived on the scene the day after her high school graduation and began her journey to stardom. Take an orientation tour that includes seeing Music Row, considered the epicenter of Nashville’s musical heritage. Consider an optional excursion to visit both RCA Studio B where Elvis and Dolly recorded some of their biggest hits and also the Country Music Hall of Fame filled with music memorabilia from stars of the past and present. Continue to Louisville, home of boxing legend Muhammad Ali, as well as four-legged racing legends like Triple-Crown winner Secretariat. Learn more about Secretariat and other famous Thoroughbreds on an optional excursion to Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby, the longest-running sporting event in the country. Louisville is also a major center for bourbon production, and you’ll have free time to do some tasting, visit the Muhammad Ali Center, or the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory. Head to Sevierville, TN, Dolly’s childhood home, to see the bronze statue of her in front of the Sevier County Courthouse. Explore nearby Pigeon Forge, a charming resort town nestled on the border of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and join an optional excursion to Dollywood Amusement Park. See Great Smoky Mountain National Park en route to Chattanooga with a stop to see the famous Chattanooga Choo Choo. Then return to Atlanta with lasting memories of this fun musical vacation in the American South!
All This. Included
The world is within reach with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded travel lovers in mind. Explore with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides, and private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi (where available). Enhance your free time to explore like a local with your CosmosGO mobile app!

Your Tour Includes:
• Orientation tours of Atlanta, Tupelo, Memphis, Louisville, Nashville, and Pigeon Forge
• Admission to Graceland, including audio tour and access to private jets
• Visit to the Tina Turner Museum
• Stop at the Colonel Sanders Museum
• Scenic drive in Great Smoky Mountain National Park
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ATLANTA
Welcome to Atlanta! Your Tour Director is on hand from 3-6:00 p.m. to answer any questions.

ATLANTA–TUPELO–MEMPHIS
After taking an orientation tour of Atlanta, head for Tupelo, MS, the birthplace of Elvis Presley. See the two-room house where Elvis was born on January 8, 1935, and the Tupelo Hardware Company store where his mother bought him his first guitar. Continue to Memphis with a late afternoon arrival.

MEMPHIS
This morning, take an orientation tour of Memphis, known as the “Home of the Blues” and the “Birthplace of Rock ‘n Roll” and then have free time to explore on your own. Perhaps pay a visit to the nearby National Civil Rights Museum that traces the history of the civil rights movement in the United States. Later, join an optional excursion to legendary Sun Studio, where artists like Elvis, B.B. King, and Johnny Cash got their start, followed by dinner. Then perhaps walk over to legendary Beale Street to enjoy some live music at one of the many nightclubs there.

MEMPHIS. EXCURSION TO GRACELAND
Enjoy a trip to Graceland, the estate where Elvis lived for twenty years. Explore the beautiful mansion full of his personal mementos and legendary costumes on a guided audio tour, go aboard his personal aircraft that he traveled in, see some of his favorite automobiles and spend time in the Meditation Garden where he and his only child, Lisa Marie, are laid to rest. This evening is at leisure. Perhaps venture out for some Memphis BBQ, a regional style of Southern barbecue known for its dry rub and slow-smoked pork & ribs.

MEMPHIS–BROWNSVILLE–NASHVILLE
Depart Memphis and visit the Tina Turner Museum located inside the one-room schoolhouse the then Anna Mae Bullock attended. See a collection of her memorabilia that includes her costumes and gold records. Then head to Nashville, “Music City USA,” and the place where stars like Dolly Parton and many other country artists got their start. Enjoy an orientation tour upon arrival that includes landmarks like Centennial Park with its reproduction of the Parthenon, the famous recording studios on Music Row, and stopping to see the beautiful mural painted on the side of a local club that pays homage to Dolly.

NASHVILLE
Have a day at leisure to explore this epicenter of country music. Consider joining an optional excursion to RCA Studio B where hits like Elvis’s ‘Are You Lonesome Tonight” and Dolly’s “I Will Always Love You’ were recorded and to the Country Music Hall of Fame, with its collections of musical instruments, glittering stage costumes, and Elvis’s “Solid Gold” Cadillac. Or perhaps pay a visit to the Johnny Cash Museum, Ryman Auditorium, or the African American Music Museum.

NASHVILLE–LOUISVILLE
Venture north to Louisville, Kentucky situated on the banks of the Ohio river. Louisville is known for many things including being the home to the internationally famous Kentucky Derby horse race, birthplace of boxer Muhammad Ali, home of Louisville Slugger baseball bats, and of course, bourbon! Take an orientation tour upon arrival and then have free time to explore. This evening, perhaps explore Fourth Street Live, Louisville’s premier dining and entertainment center or historic Main Street, named “One of the Best Main Streets in America.”

LOUISVILLE
This morning join an optional excursion to world-renowned Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby, the longest-running sporting event in the country, dating back to 1875! Watch the horses during their morning workouts, have a guided track visit, and spend time at the Kentucky Derby Museum which celebrates its tradition and history. Spend the rest of the day discovering Louisville’s many attractions, such as the Muhammad Ali Center, the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, or pay a visit to some of the distilleries and tasting rooms along Whiskey Row.

LOUISVIILE–PIGEON FORGE
Depart Louisville, making a stop at the Colonel Harland Sanders Café & Museum, in Corbin, KY. This original restaurant of the famous Kentucky Fried Chicken chain is listed in the National Register of Historical Places. Continue to Sevier County, TN, birthplace of Dolly Parton. Stop to see the bronze statue that pays tribute to this beloved country music icon at the Sevier County Courthouse. Settle in for a two-night stay at nearby Pigeon Forge, a popular resort town nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. This evening is free to start exploring.

PIGEON FORGE
Enjoy a free day in this family-friendly resort town. Visit the shops, restaurants, and attractions downtown or take a relaxing stroll on the River Walk along the Little Pigeon River. If you’re looking for a little more excitement, join the optional excursion to Dollywood, named number one theme park in the United States, and experience over 50 rides as well as live entertainment.

PIGEON FORGE–GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK–CHATTANOOGA–ATLANTA
Take a short drive through beautiful Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most visited national park in the U.S., then stop in Chattanooga, home of the Chattanooga Choo Choo. Continue on to Atlanta with a drop at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport where your vacation ends. Please schedule departing flights for after 6:00 p.m. Those with extra nights will continue to our Atlanta-area hotel.

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For more than 60 years, Cosmos has done something remarkable: Bringing the world to people; and people to the world. By pioneering value touring holidays, Cosmos enjoys a long and storied history of turning travel dreams into reality. We make possible “never thought I would” or “never imagined I could” moments by making travel attainable and easy. And in doing that, we help you expand your horizons, clear your head and open your heart to the world around you. Cosmos understands that adventure is waiting for us – all of us – out in the world. And there simply is no better time than the present to discover new sights, new sensations and new experiences. That’s why we pride ourselves in turning “what if” moments into “I did” realisations by providing wayfarers and wanderers unparalleled access to the globe with value-centric holidays in 67 countries, on six continents. Let the unexpected begin. Let awe-inspiring take over. Adventure is knocking. Cosmos travellers are answering by exploring the world that’s always within reach.

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