Nashville

May 8, 2025

We'll begin our day with a 6:30 am departure from Kingston, making stops along the way in Kingston, Napanee, Belleville, and Cobourg.

Once everyone is on board, we will begin our adventure to Nashville, TN!

There will be comfort stops along the way including the Duty Free.

We will be stopping for a quick lunch on our own before arriving in Findlay, Ohio around 5:30 pm. Once we check into The Drury Inn, please join us for our included dinner and drinks at the hotel until 7:00 pm. The rest of the evening is yours to relax.

May 9, 2025

Breakfast is included this morning at our hotel. After we check out of our hotel at 7:30 am, we will continue on our journey South. There will be comfort stops along the way including lunch on our own.

We will be checking into the Gaylord Opryland Resort around 3:30 pm. After getting settled, we will board the bus to make our way to our included dinner cruise and show on the General Jackson Showboat.

One of the largest showboats ever built, the grand General Jackson is an elegant triumph of American ingenuity. While "rollin' down the river," you will enjoy stunning views, a delicious meal freshly prepared by their chefs and toe-tapping entertainment in their two-story Victorian Theater.

After the cruise ends, we will board the bus and return to The Gaylord for some rest and relaxation.

May 10, 2025

Enjoy Gaylord's included breakfast this morning before a day full of sightseeing.

This morning, a local guide will join our group for our guided tour of Nashville. We will depart the hotel at 8:30 am to meet our guide at the Country Music Hall of Fame. We will spend our morning on a three hour tour getting to know America's Music City. Our guide will take us through the heart of Nashville's downtown area and past many of the historic buildings, including the Ryman Auditorium, Tootsie's world-famous Orchid Lounge, Honky Tonk Highway, Music Row, and much more!

After our tour, we will get dropped off at the Assembly Food Hall for lunch on our own and some free time to explore downtown Nashville. The Assembly Food Hall features a variety of local and international eateries and its rooftop bar offers stunning views of the city and oftentimes has live entertainment.

You will enjoy exploring Honky Tonk Row in Nashville - a quintessential Music City experience, where lively bars and venues line Lower Broadway, offering live music from talented artists all day and night.

At 3:30 pm, we will board our motorcoach and head back to our resort to have dinner on your own and get ready for the Opry.

Tonight at 6:00 pm we will make our way to the Grand Ole Opry. You will spend the evening at the world-famous home of country music listening to some of the most talented country artists in the world. Once the show is over, we will head back to the Gaylord; the rest of the evening is yours to enjoy at your leisure.

May 11, 2025

Enjoy Gaylord's included breakfast at your leisure this morning.

At 9:15 am, we will depart for our journey through the beautiful Tennessee countryside for a guided tour of the historic Belle Meade mansion. Afterwards, we will enjoy a wine tasting featuring selections crafted by Belle Meade's on-site winery, making for a perfect blend of heritage and hospitality.

We will have ample time to explore the grounds and property before heading to the Opry Mills Mall for lunch on our own and a little shopping. The bus will bring you back to the resort at 3:30 pm and the rest of the afternoon and evening is yours to relax and enjoy our wonderful resort.

Should you wish to go to downtown Nashville, the bus will leave from the resort at 4:15 pm to deliver you to Hony Tonk Row. The bus will return to pick you up at 8:00 pm.

Dinner is on your own tonight.

May 12, 2025

Enjoy Gaylord's included breakfast at your leisure this morning.

At 10:30 am we will board the motorcoach to discover the wonderful world of Tennessee moonshine and craft brewing at Ole Smokey Moonshine Distillery and Yee-Haw Brewery. You will get to taste a variety of moonshine and craft beer provided by two of the best in the business. After our tour, you're welcome to visit the gift store, where you can browse and shop for some unique and tasty treats.

After our tour, we'll board the bus and head further downtown where you'll have time to enjoy lunch on your own at one of the many delicious restaurants and eateries. The bus will drop us off in front of the Country Music Hall of Fame, where we'll reconvene after lunch on our own at 1:00 pm for a self-guided tour of this iconic landmark.

The museum is home to country music stars' records, worn outfits, memorabilia, and more. After the museum, it's time to drive to Historic RCA Studio B for our private guided tour. Since the studio opened its doors in 1957, iconic country artists such as Elvis Presley and Dolly Parton have recorded here.

After our tour, we will head back to the resort for a little rest and relaxation before our included farewell dinner at the legendary Paula Deen's Family Kitchen. A true Southern dining experience, Paula's food features family style traditional comfort foods like fried chicken, creamed potatoes and macaroni and cheese. The rest of the evening is yours to enjoy at the resort.

May 13, 2025

We will enjoy our included breakfast before we check out at 8:00 am.

We will make our way to Findlay, Ohio with comfort stops and lunch on your own along the way. Once we arrive at the hotel around 6:00 pm, we will check into the Drury Inn. Please join us for our included Reception dinner and drinks at the hotel until 7:00 pm. The rest of the evening is yours to relax.

May 14, 2025

Breakfast this morning is included at the hotel. We will check out of our hotel at 8:00 am and head home. There will be stops along the way including lunch on your own and some last-minute shopping at the Duty Free.

We'll arrive back in Kingston around 6:30 pm after dropping off the other passengers along the way.

B=Breakfast, D=Dinner, W=Welcome Reception