Rock 'N Roll, Rockets & Elvis Road Trip

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Amazing Experience

Overview

  • Trace the rhythm of the American South from Atlanta to Memphis and Nashville, discovering music’s roots.
  • Reflect on civil rights history in Birmingham, surrounded by the Appalachian foothills’ peaceful scenery.
  • Experience Memphis’ soulful energy on Beale Street and explore Graceland, home of Elvis Presley.
  • Visit Muscle Shoals, where legends like Aretha Franklin and Etta James recorded timeless hits.
  • End your journey in Nashville’s “Music City,” celebrating country icons at the Grand Ole Opry and beyond.

 

Trip Includes

  • 13 days Intermediate Car Rental with unlimited mileage (Mazda 3 or similar)
  • Detailed day-by-day itinerary
  • 2 nights moderate accommodations in Birmingham
  • 2 nights moderate accommodations in Memphis
  • 2 nights moderate accommodations in Muscle Shoals
  • 2 nights moderate accommodations in Nashville
  • 2 nights moderate accommodations in Huntsville
  • 2 nights moderate accommodations in Atlanta

 

Trip Excludes

  • Car Rental Insurance
  • Travel Insurance
  • International, domestic airfare & airfare taxes
  • Meals and beverages not explicitly listed as included
  • Gratuities
  • Optional excursions
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Passport & Visa fees, if applicable

 

Summary

Terms and Conditions

Prices are "from" per person based on twin/double share accommodation and for travel in low season. Seasonal surcharges and blackout dates may apply. Limited seat/spaces and all pricing is subject to change and availability. Rates for single or triple travellers are available on request. Additional terms and conditions apply for car rental - please inquire.

 

Pick Up: Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport

Drop Off: Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport

 

Atlanta - Birmingham (235 km / 147 miles)

Arrive at Atlanta International Airport, pick up your car rental and travel onto Birmingham, Alabama. Depending on your time of arrival you might want to see the Barber Vintage Motorsport Museum, home to the world's largest motorcycle collection. The museum has over 1,200 vintage and modern motorcycles and race cars. Alternatively, you can spend some time in the entertainment district in downtown Birmingham.

 

Your Accommodation

Best Western Carlton Suites

This classic all-suite hotel in a commercial area is 7 miles from Legacy Arena at the Birmingham–Jefferson Convention Complex, 6 miles from the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and 12 miles from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport. Contemporary suites include free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and pull-out sofas, plus minifridges, microwaves, and coffeemakers. Upgraded suites feature whirlpool tubs. Freebies include hot breakfast and parking. Amenities consist of a heated indoor pool and a 24-hour exercise room, as well as an airy lobby with sofas. There's a business center. There's also a coin-operated laundry. Pets are welcome for a fee.

Best Western Carlton Suites

Pick Up: Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport

Drop Off: Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport

 

Birmingham

On Sunday morning you have a great opportunity to hear a spirit filled Gospel Choir at the historic 16th Street Baptist Church, nominated as a World Heritage Site. The church is in the Civil Right District of Birmingham, adjacent to the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and a must-stop for those that want to learn more about Southern history and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

 

Your Accommodation

Best Western Carlton Suites

This classic all-suite hotel in a commercial area is 7 miles from Legacy Arena at the Birmingham–Jefferson Convention Complex, 6 miles from the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and 12 miles from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport. Contemporary suites include free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and pull-out sofas, plus minifridges, microwaves, and coffeemakers. Upgraded suites feature whirlpool tubs. Freebies include hot breakfast and parking. Amenities consist of a heated indoor pool and a 24-hour exercise room, as well as an airy lobby with sofas. There's a business center. There's also a coin-operated laundry. Pets are welcome for a fee.

Best Western Carlton Suites

Pick Up: Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport

Drop Off: Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport

 

Birmingham - Memphis (174 km / 109 miles)

Today drive on to enjoy the musical city of Memphis and explore the birthplace of the blues by taking in a performance in one of the entertaining Beale Street blues bars. Memphis offers a multitude of musical and movie moments, and you have two nights to explore your favorites. Perhaps, start with a visit to Graceland, home of the late Elvis Presley, then choose between the Rock & Soul Museum, the Stax Museum of American Soul Music, the Gibson Guitar Factory, or Sun Studio where musicians such as B.B. King, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash and Roy Orbison recorded their early hits.

 

Your Accommodation

Comfort Inn Downtown - Memphis

This hotel is set overlooking the Mississippi River. The hotel is nestled amidst the historical centre of Memphis, lying just a short walking distance away from many of the city's main attractions. Guests will find themselves just a short distance away from the popular Beale Street. The hotel lies just 16 km away from Memphis Airport. This charming hotel welcomes guests with warm hospitality and excellent service. The guest rooms provide a haven of peace and serenity, in which to escape the rest of the world. Guests will be pleased by the host of facilities that the hotel has to offer. Guests can enjoy a delightful breakfast in the mornings, for a great start to the day.

Comfort Inn Downtown - Memphis

Pick Up: Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport

Drop Off: Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport

 

Memphis

You have more time today to see some of the things you were unable to catch yesterday. Alternatively, leave the musical pursuits until the evening and just stroll around town. You might see the statue of Memphis Belle, a monument to Margaret the wife of the original bomber pilot, which was sculpted by Andrea Lugar who also created the bronze Elvis Presley on Beale Street. Or take the monorail that connects the city center of Memphis with the entertainment park on Mud Island.

 

Your Accommodation

Comfort Inn Downtown - Memphis

This hotel is set overlooking the Mississippi River. The hotel is nestled amidst the historical centre of Memphis, lying just a short walking distance away from many of the city's main attractions. Guests will find themselves just a short distance away from the popular Beale Street. The hotel lies just 16 km away from Memphis Airport. This charming hotel welcomes guests with warm hospitality and excellent service. The guest rooms provide a haven of peace and serenity, in which to escape the rest of the world. Guests will be pleased by the host of facilities that the hotel has to offer. Guests can enjoy a delightful breakfast in the mornings, for a great start to the day.

Comfort Inn Downtown - Memphis

Pick Up: Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport

Drop Off: Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport

 

Memphis - Tupelo - Muscle Shoals (243 km / 152 miles)

Today travel onto Tupelo, Mississippi to see the modest birthplace of Elvis. The most significant landmark of Tupelo's modern history is a simple, two-room house where the King of Rock & Roll was born on January 8, 1935. From this humble beginning, Elvis Presley began his swift rise to become the world's most popular entertainer. The house, built by his father with $180, draws over 50,000 visitors each year from across the world and is part of the 15-acre Elvis Presley Park. The home is a Mississippi landmark and the centerpiece of the park which includes, among many other exhibits, the popular photo-op "Elvis at 13" statue and Elvis' childhood church. Later in the day continue onto Muscle Shoals for your overnight stop.

 

Your Accommodation

Comfort Inn & Suites Tuscumbia-Muscle Shoals

The Comfort Inn & Suites® in Tuscumbia is the perfect place to enjoy everything the Shoals area has to offer. Located at the intersection of Highway 20 and Highway 43, our smoke-free hotel is convenient for business travelers and vacationers. You’ll find friendly service and cozy accommodations, all in a modern hotel with the amenities you care about.

Comfort Inn & Suites Tuscumbia-Muscle Shoals

Pick Up: Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport

Drop Off: Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport

 

Muscle Shoals Alabama

Keith Richards, guitarist with the Rolling Stones, who does not really need an introduction, called it "Rock-N-Roll Heaven". It still carries the moniker of 'Hit Record Capital of the World', and you should visit historic FAME Muscle Shoals Sound Studio, drop in at the Rattlesnake Saloon, and then see 'The Father of the Blues', W. C. Handy's birthplace and museum.

 

Your Accommodation

Comfort Inn & Suites Tuscumbia-Muscle Shoals

The Comfort Inn & Suites® in Tuscumbia is the perfect place to enjoy everything the Shoals area has to offer. Located at the intersection of Highway 20 and Highway 43, our smoke-free hotel is convenient for business travelers and vacationers. You’ll find friendly service and cozy accommodations, all in a modern hotel with the amenities you care about.

Comfort Inn & Suites Tuscumbia-Muscle Shoals

Pick Up: Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport

Drop Off: Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport

 

Muscle Shoals - Nashville (216 km / 135 miles)

Your next stop is Nashville, another music city of great renown where you can tour Music Row and visit historic RCA Studio B and Country Music Hall of Fame. Looking for nighttime entertainment, visit some of the intimate clubs in town including The Listening Room Cafe and the famous Bluebird Cafe.

 

Your Accommodation

Days Inn By Wyndham Nashville North/Opryland Area

Our Days Inn by Wyndham Nashville North/Opryland Area hotel near Opry Mills is your Music City stop in north central Tennessee. Just five miles from downtown and close to the Downtown Convention Center and Country Music Hall of Fame, your stay at our hotel will be a breeze.

Days Inn By Wyndham Nashville North/Opryland Area

Pick Up: Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport

Drop Off: Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport

 

Nashville

You have more time in Nashville today to soak up the sounds in the country music capital. Visiting the world-famous Grand Ole Opry and Opryland U.S.A should be on your menu but, alternatively, you can experience the South's tumultuous history at the Tennessee State Museum or check out the famous Printer's Alley.

 

Your Accommodation

Days Inn By Wyndham Nashville North/Opryland Area

Our Days Inn by Wyndham Nashville North/Opryland Area hotel near Opry Mills is your Music City stop in north central Tennessee. Just five miles from downtown and close to the Downtown Convention Center and Country Music Hall of Fame, your stay at our hotel will be a breeze.

Days Inn By Wyndham Nashville North/Opryland Area

Pick Up: Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport

Drop Off: Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport

 

Nashville - Lynchburg - Huntsville (178 km / 111 miles)

Today's drive will take you to Lynchburg Tennessee where small-town values and perfect Americana living are alive and well. It might be small, but it's home to one LARGE industry - the Jack Daniels Distillery - which is the oldest registered distillery in the United States and averages over 250,000 visitors every year. Every ounce of Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey is produced here, fed by the pure, iron free cave water springs nearby.

 

Your Accommodation

Hilton Garden Inn Huntsville/Space Center

Off I-565, they’re a mile from the US Space & Rocket Center and Space Camp, Huntsville Botanical Garden, and the University of Alabama – Huntsville. The Orion Amphitheater is a 10-minute drive. The hotel is five miles from downtown Huntsville and 10 miles from HSV Airport. Enjoy their fitness center featuring a Peloton® Bike with toe cages and an outdoor pool.

Hilton Garden Inn Huntsville/Space Center

Pick Up: Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport

Drop Off: Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport

 

Huntsville

Spend the day In Huntsville to see the largest space museum in the world, the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. The museum has one of the most extensive collections of space artifacts and displays more than 1,500 rockets, engines, spacecraft, simulators, and hands-on exhibits. It is also home to Space Camp.

 

Your Accommodation

Hilton Garden Inn Huntsville/Space Center

Off I-565, they’re a mile from the US Space & Rocket Center and Space Camp, Huntsville Botanical Garden, and the University of Alabama – Huntsville. The Orion Amphitheater is a 10-minute drive. The hotel is five miles from downtown Huntsville and 10 miles from HSV Airport. Enjoy their fitness center featuring a Peloton® Bike with toe cages and an outdoor pool.

Hilton Garden Inn Huntsville/Space Center

Pick Up: Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport

Drop Off: Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport

 

Huntsville - Atlanta (288 km / 180 miles)

Today you are headed for Atlanta, your stop for the last two nights of this trip. While in the South's gateway city, take the opportunity to visit the home of the world's largest aquarium, the Georgia Aquarium, and the World of Coca-Cola.

 

Your Accommodation

Crowne Plaza Atlanta

Situated between Downtown Atlanta and Buckhead, the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Midtown hotel is conveniently located near a variety of Fortune 100 corporations and fun points of interest. The Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, College Football Hall of Fame, Piedmont Park and Ponce City Market are within a short drive of our location. Guests at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Midtown hotel enjoy quality amenities during their stay, including beautifully decorated guestrooms, free WiFi access, and 24-hour fitness center. Relax at the outdoor rooftop pool or enjoy one of our many dining outlets at the hotel or nearby. Our hotel's midtown location makes us "The Place to Meet" for events. We offer 31,000 sq ft of meeting space for up to 700 guests. Your guests will love the SKY Room which is perched 25 stories high above the city. Whatever the reason for your visit, experience new southern hospitality at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Midtown.

Crowne Plaza Atlanta

Pick Up: Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport

Drop Off: Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport

 

Atlanta

Atlanta started as a railroad junction in the 1830s and quickly became the transport hub of the South. Its strategic importance was a large part of the reason it made such an inviting target for General Sherman's Union Army, which razed it during the Civil War. Consider visiting Fairlie-Poplar, the African American Panoramic Experience, Grant Park, or the Atlanta History Center.

 

Your Accommodation

Crowne Plaza Atlanta

Situated between Downtown Atlanta and Buckhead, the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Midtown hotel is conveniently located near a variety of Fortune 100 corporations and fun points of interest. The Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, College Football Hall of Fame, Piedmont Park and Ponce City Market are within a short drive of our location. Guests at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Midtown hotel enjoy quality amenities during their stay, including beautifully decorated guestrooms, free WiFi access, and 24-hour fitness center. Relax at the outdoor rooftop pool or enjoy one of our many dining outlets at the hotel or nearby. Our hotel's midtown location makes us "The Place to Meet" for events. We offer 31,000 sq ft of meeting space for up to 700 guests. Your guests will love the SKY Room which is perched 25 stories high above the city. Whatever the reason for your visit, experience new southern hospitality at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Midtown.

Crowne Plaza Atlanta

Pick Up: Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport

Drop Off: Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport

 

Atlanta

Return to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport for your flight home unless you plan to extend your stay in the area.

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