Tours Beyond

Gaylord Opryland Resort

This is a resort like none other! Located on the banks of the Cumberland River, the Gaylord Opryland Resort is near legendary Nashville attractions, and is practically a legend itself! Dressed up for the holiday season, experience a winter wonderland of enchanting holiday décor, events and activities all under one roof! 

Step into the Magnolia Lobby, designed to resemble a grand Southern mansion with an impressive staircase and a Tiffany-style chandelier. The hotel features a glass atrium surrounded by 9 acres of indoor gardens, winding rivers, and waterfalls. Stroll through the Garden Conservatory, decorated with Christmas trees or take a Delta Riverboat Christmas Cruise and wind through the beautiful, 4.5-acre Delta Atrium. Your time at the Gaylord Opry Resort will sure be an entertaining one.

ICE!

A feature at Gaylord Hotels for the holiday season is the spectacular ICE! Specially trained engineers and artisans from China meticulously transform two million pounds of ice into a breathtaking winter wonderland of sparkling sculptures. The Nativity scene is always a favorite.

Nashville

On paper, Nashville is the capital city of Tennessee, but in its heart, “Music City” is a place of storytellers and dreamers. The wealth of musical attractions honour music legends of the past, and the variety of music venues provides current stars and aspiring performers a stage to entertain and inspire. As you experience Nashville, discover how music is the common thread connecting the life and soul of the city and its people. 

Ryman Auditorium

The Ryman Auditorium also called the “Mother Church of Country Music,” has had artists as diverse as Jon Bon Jovi and Patsy Cline perform on its legendary stage since 1892. With 130 years under its belt, it shows no signs of slowing down. This place is hallowed ground. It was right here that country music found an audience beyond its own back porch, and countless careers took off as deals were signed on napkins and paper scraps backstage. This is a building where anything is possible: a soul can find redemption, a crumbling building can find salvation, and an unknown kid with a guitar can find his or her name in lights.

Country Music Hall of Fame 

This is the world's largest popular music museum. Ever-changing exhibits feature the legends of country music from the past and today's hottest stars.  The Country Music Hall of Fame honors musicians representing all genres of music, and includes the studio players as well as the famous stars. 

The Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center

The Gaylord Opryland at Christmas time is a sight to behold! With acres of spectacular decorations and over 3 million lights, activities, events, and performances, it is the perfect destination to make the most of this year’s holiday season. Experience the finest in Southern hospitality at Gaylord Opryland Resort, situated in the heart of Nashville. 

Nashville’s Landmarks 

During your guided tours in Nashville, hear about the role the venues in this city has played, and continues to play, in providing opportunities for artists in the music industry. It won’t take long to see why Nashville, for over a hundred years, is known the world over as the Music City.

Enjoy the Beauty of Christmas, Stress-free

Be transported to a spectacular destination, with interesting sightseeing, a delicious Christmas dinner, music, and laughter with fellow travellers.

• Our unique Connections Program
• Private coach transportation
• 5 nights of accommodation
• 5 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 5 dinners
• Local professional guides and all entry fees to included highlights
• Services of Tours in Canada Tour Director

Prices are in Canadian dollars, are per person, and include HST.

Included Highlights:

• Gaylord Opryland Resort
• ICE! Winter Wonderland 
• Guided tour of Nashville
• Guided tour of Ryman Auditorium
• Country Music Hall of Fame with lunch
• RCA Studio B
• Christmas Day: Dinner & Show
• Christmas Festive Fun!

Day 1: Travel to Lima, Ohio

Sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenery as you travel south to Lima, OH. Get to know your fellow guests with a group welcome dinner.

Stay: Hampton Inn, Lima OH

Nights: 1

Meals: D

Day 2: Travel to Nashville, TN

Continue south through the farm country of Ohio and Kentucky. As you drive through Kentucky, the clocks change, then arrive at the beautifully decorated Gaylord Opryland Resort.  After an informal tour of the resort, enjoy dinner and then, with hot chocolate in hand, browse the spectacular attraction ICE! - scenes from beloved holiday stories made from magnificent sculptures.

Stay: Gaylord Opryland Resort, Nashville, TN

Nights: 3

Meals: B, D

Day 3: Christmas Day, Christmas Dinner & Show

Those interested in attending Christmas morning church service will be provided transportation. After a light lunch, enjoy some Christmas fun and games.  This evening is special “Christmas Edition” dinner show starring country music singer-songwriter, Darryl Worley.

Meals: B, L, D

Day 4: Nashville

After breakfast, learn the stories of Nashville on a city tour guided and top it off with a guided tour of the Ryman Auditorium, “The Mother Church of Country Music.” Enjoy lunch and a self-guided tour at the Country Music Hall of Fame, followed by a visit to the RCA Studio. After this day of Music City history, savour one final delicious serving of Nashville’s hospitality.

Meals: B, L, D

Day 5: Heading for Home

After breakfast, the drive north begins today and clocks are changed back to Eastern time as we drive through Kentucky. While heading north, watch a movie, read a book, have a nap, or just sit back and watch the beautiful farmland go by. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner.

Stay: Hampton Inn, Lima OH

Nights: 1

Meals: B, D

Day 6: The Journey’s End

After an included breakfast at the hotel, the coach heads for the border. Stop at the Duty-Free and perhaps an ingredient for upcoming New Year’s gatherings. Enjoy lunch in Sarnia, and as we drive through the farmland of Southern Ontario, say farewell to the new friends you have made, taking home warm and merry memories of Nashville.

Meals: B

Hampton Inn, Lima OH (1 night on the way down and 1 night on the way home)

This Hampton Inn in Lima, Ohio has been welcoming our guests for years. Their friendly staff and clean comfortable rooms make it a great stopover hotel.

Gaylord Opryland Resort (3 nights)

The Gaylord Opryland Resort features 15 restaurants, 4 bars and multiple retails stores. To say that this resort has “amenities” is quite an understatement! There are 3 sparkling pools, an award-winning Relâche Spa & Fitness Center, and a beautiful 18-hole golf course. See other information about this spectacular hotel in the highlights!

This 6-day day tour follows pickup Route A, and includes our unique Connections Program.  The pickup locations are:

• Lindsay
• Peterborough
• Bowmanville
• Whitby
• Markham
• Brampton
• Milton
• Cambridge
• Woodstock
• London
• Sarnia

We recommend comfortable rubber-soled shoes for walking tours. You will need your winter jacket, even if it’s only to wear while you visit ICE, and it’s always a good idea to have a portable umbrella. 

Nashville has a very relaxed dress code at all venues, from jeans and cowboy boots to sequins and high heels, you will see it all! 

Don’t forget your camera, the decorations are spectacular and you don’t want to miss those special photos to share with the folks back home.

Although this motorcoach tour starts and ends in Southern Ontario. guests can join this tour from anywhere in the world by flying to Toronto, and using our Connections Program for transportation to a pickup location!  Please contact us to discuss your airfare and pre-and post-tour accommodation options.