Day 1: To Maumee, OH
Today we depart Ottawa towards the Windsor/Detroit Border for Maumee, Ohio where
we will overnight at the Baymont Inn & Suites, or similar.
Day 2: To St. Louis, MO
Following breakfast at the hotel, our journey continues to St. Louis home
of the famous Arch. Overnight at the Drury Inn – Fenton, or similar. (B)
Day 3: To Branson, MO
After your hot, quick start breakfast this morning we depart for America’s live
entertainment capital, surrounded by the gorgeous backdrop of the Ozark
Mountains, Branson. We will make a stop in Springfield for lunch and browsing at
Bass Pro before arriving in Branson, our home for the next three nights at the
Fairfield Inn by Marriott, or similar. Unpack, relax and prepare for Country
Music excitement in North America’s number one entertainment destination. Enjoy
a fabulous dinner and the Allen Edwards Show this evening in Branson. (B,D)
Day 4 & 5: Branson, MO
Each day you will
enjoy a deluxe continental breakfast at the hotel and fabulous dinners at local
restaurants. During your visit we’ll be touring Branson with a local guide and
taking in dazzling live performances showcasing some of the well-known
entertainers from Branson. There’s so much to discover in the entertainment
capital of the Ozarks. Shows will include the Doug Gabriel Show, Jim Stafford,
Shoji Tabuchi and the Presley’s Country Jubilee. (B,D Daily)
Day 6: To Memphis, TN
Today we depart for Memphis, the “Birth Place of the Blues”, which is
celebrating 50 Years of Rock n’ Roll. Enjoy a leisurely evening dining on Beale
Street. Overnight at the Drury Inn – Memphis. (B)
Day 7: To Nashville, TN
This morning following breakfast we will tour Graceland which was the home of
the late Elvis Presley, who is still the undisputed King of Rock n’ Roll. Later
this afternoon, our travels continue to Nashville where you will be spending the
next two nights at the Fairfield Inn by Marriott, or similar. Tonight enjoy a
leisurely evening dining on Music Valley Drive. (B)
Day 8: Nashville, TN
This morning a local guide will provide us with a tour to view many of
Nashville’s historical and cultural sites. A luncheon cruise aboard the General
Jackson Showboat offers a delightful meal and an outstanding show. Enjoy Opry
Mills Shoppertainment Complex, a unique entertainment, shopping and restaurant
facility all in one. This evening we’ll claim our reserved seats for the
spectacular live country music performance at the world famous Grand Ole Opry -
Radio’s longest running show for listeners all over North America. (B,L)
Day 9: To Maumee, OH
Enjoy a deluxe continental breakfast prior to continuing our return journey to
Maumee, Ohio for our overnight at the Baymont Inn & Suites, or similar. (B)
Day 10: To Ottawa, ON
After breakfast, we depart for Ottawa stopping briefly at the Duty Free Shop
before crossing into Canada. Early evening arrival in Ottawa. (B)B