Day 1 Peru, IL
Christmas is a special time of year to us all and what better way to celebrate in the Country Music Capital, Nashville. We’ll begin our journey to Nashville traveling to our first nights stay in Peru, IL.

Day 2 Nashville, TN
We head to “Music City USA” today where music plays many beats and when you leave you will not be able to get them out of your head. Upon arrival to Nashville, we will check into our accommodations at the Gaylord Opryland Resort for the next three nights. The hotel is decorated with over 3 million lights and acres of decorations to celebrate the Christmas season. After you have a chance to get settled in your rooms, we’ll get back on the bus and drive to our evening attraction, the General Jackson Showboat. You’ll see and hear beloved Christmas classics that transcend generations by artists like Bing Crosby and Nat King Cole, as well as modern holiday favorites by Mariah Carey, Michael Bublé, and more! (B, D)

Day 3 Nashville, TN
The morning we do a Backstage Tour of the Opry House. Take it all in, the sights, the sounds, and the stories that only happen backstage, before the country music magic happens onstage. Next we will spend our afternoon at Fiddle Dee Farms and see “We Need A Lot of Christmas” Show. A boxed lunch will be provided. Next, we’ll return to our hotel to visit the ICE! Exhibit. Created by a talented team of artisans featuring a different theme each year and a full Nativity in stunning, crystal clear ice. These carvers spend nearly a month of 12-hour shifts transforming two million pounds of ice into a winter wonderland. Dinner is included at Santa Fe Cattle Company before attending the Opry Country Christmas Show at the Opry House. You can’t miss this holiday show series filled with festive fun, special guests, spotlight artists, and nonstop surprises! (B, L, D)

Day 4 Nashville, TN
A local guide will board our coach to give us an in-depth look into well-known historic sights, some homes of the stars, and country music attractions on a guided city tour of Nashville. The afternoon will be spent back at our hotel for some downtime to explore the beautiful Resort and all of it’s Christmas decorations. You’ll have the opportunity to ride the a Delta Riverboat down a scenic river winding through the 4.5 acre indoor garden while admiring the Delta Atrium’s natural beauty. Tonight we see the Opryland Hotel’s Country Christmas Dinner Show. (B, D)

Day 5 Rockford, IL
We depart Nashville with many special Music City Christmas memories and head to Rockford, Illinois for our overnight. We’ll enjoy an included farewell dinner at the Machine Shed this evening. (B, D)

Day 6 Home
Today we will travel through Illinois and Wisconsin making the usual stops. We will enjoy our last day with our fellow travelers as we make our way back home. (B)