The Music Triangle Fly Drive

Memphis • Tupelo • Muscle Shoals • Nashville

The Music Triangle Fly Drive
7 Nights From
£1452pp

Experience A Southern Musical Adventure

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of Southern music with this meticulously planned road trip adventure. Start in Memphis, the birthplace of the blues, where you’ll explore iconic landmarks such as the Stax Museum, Graceland, and Sun Studio. From there, travel to Tupelo to visit the humble beginnings of Elvis Presley before heading to the legendary Muscle Shoals, where you’ll uncover the secrets of its famed recording studios.

Finally, conclude your musical adventure in Nashville, the vibrant capital of country music, home to renowned museums and live music venues. This itinerary promises a rich tapestry of American music history, culture, and unforgettable experiences.

What's included?

Travel
Flights

Flights to Memphis and return from Nashville

Flying from Dublin Airport

Baggage

1 checked bag per person roundtrip

Car Hire

Fully inclusive car hire for 5 days

Accommodation & Itinerary
Itinerary

2 NIGHTS Memphis
1 NIGHT Tupelo
2 NIGHTS Muscle Shoals
2 NIGHTS Nashville

Hotels - 3 Star

Comfort Inn Memphis Downtown
Best Western Plus Tupelo Inn & Suites
Days Inn By Wyndham Muscle Shoals
Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville-Vanderbilt

Meals Included

Daily Breakfast

Offer Details

Based on 2 adults sharing

This is an indicative price. Call us to quote for your chosen date

7 Nights From
£1452pp
Quote Reference number: 53328561

Your Adventure...

Memphis
Travel to Tupelo, Mississippi (2 hours, 110 miles)
Travel to Muscle Shoals
Travel to Nashville (2 hrs 20 mins, 120 miles).
  • Welcome to Memphis, the home of the blues. Visit the Stax Museum, dedicated to R&B music, then head to Graceland to experience Elvis Presley’s Memphis. Take a tour of Sun Studio, where Rock ‘n’ Roll was born, launching the careers of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and more. In the evening, explore Beale Street for excellent restaurants and live music, including B.B. King’s Blues Club.

  • On your way to Muscle Shoals, stop in Tupelo to visit the birthplace of Elvis Presley. Tour his small childhood home (additional cost payable locally), an impressive museum, and the hardware store where he bought his first guitar. The self-guided tour highlights significant locations in Elvis’ early life. Continue your journey to the adjacent Alabama towns of Florence, Muscle Shoals, Tuscumbia, and Sheffield (1 hr 50 mins, 90 miles), known collectively as the Hit Capital of the World.

  • Discover how Muscle Shoals became the Hit Recording Capital of the World in the 1960s at FAME Recording Studios, where Aretha Franklin, The Rolling Stones, Rod Stewart, and other artists recorded. Visit the birthplace and museums of Helen Keller, the renowned political activist, and W.C. Handy, the “Father of the Blues”.

  • Arrive in Nashville, the third major Southern recording town. During the day, explore music museums such as the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, the Johnny Cash Museum, the Patsy Cline Museum, and the George Jones Museum. Nashville’s vibrant live music scene includes the Grand Ole Opry, Ryman Auditorium, and famous honky tonks on Lower Broadway.

  • Conclude your musical journey and depart home from Nashville.