Overview
Strike a chord in the heart of country music with a student performance tour in Nashville, Tennessee. Known as “Music City,” Nashville boasts dozens of popular performance venues, including the General Jackson Showboat and the Opry Mills Mall. Take a backstage tour of the world-famous Grand Ole Opry, experience a recording session at the historic RCA Studio B, or check out the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.
Itinerary
Day 1
Travel to Nashville, TN
Lunch
Andrew Jackson's Hermitage visit
Explore the home of the 7th U.S. president, set on 1,100+ acres with historic buildings, gardens, trails, and a working farm.
Dinner
Nashville City Tour with Step-On Guide
This 3-hour guided tour features highlights such as Downtown Music City and Music Row, the State Capitol, the Parthenon, the Country Music Hall of Fame, Vanderbilt University, Fort Nashborough, Ryman Auditorium, Riverfront Park, the Wildhorse Saloon, Millionaire’s Row, Bicentennial Mall, and the World War II Memorial.
Day 2
Breakfast
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Delve into the museum that has been called the “Smithsonian of country music,” celebrated for its broad cultural impact, educational mission, and unrivaled collection of historic country music artifacts.
Performance at Country Music Hall of Fame
Music City Walk of Fame Park
Stroll a path paved with stars—the Music City Walk of Fame honors legends with Nashville ties for their musical contributions across all genres.
Lunch
Ryman Auditorium visit
Visit this world-renowned concert hall, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame landmark, and former Grand Ole Opry home—Ryman Auditorium, Nashville’s “Mother Church” of music.
John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge
Stroll across this bridge connecting downtown Nashville to East Nashville, offering stunning river and skyline views.
Dinner
Schermerhorn Symphony Center guided tour
Day 3
Breakfast
Music Row
Home to record labels, radio stations, and recording studios, Music Row sits at the heart of Nashville’s country music scene.
RCA Studio B visit
Once the recording home of legends like Elvis Presley, Chet Atkins, Eddy Arnold, and the Everly Brothers, RCA Studio B earned fame as the birthplace of the “Nashville Sound,” a style defined by background vocals and strings that helped make Nashville a global recording capital.
Lunch
Vanderbilt University visit
Clinic at Vanderbilt University
Opryland Mills
Dinner
Grand Ole Opry Tour
The six-foot circle of dark, well-worn oak on the Opry House stage stands as a shining symbol of tradition. This iconic circle allows both newcomers and legends to perform on the same spot where country music greats like Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Garth Brooks, and Carrie Underwood once stood.
Grand Ole Opry Show
See country legends and rising stars on the iconic Grand Ole Opry stage.
Day 4
Breakfast
Centennial Park and Parthenon visit
This 132-acre park features the iconic Parthenon, a one-mile walking trail, Lake Watauga, the Centennial Art Center, historical monuments, an arts activity center, and a lovely sunken garden. Be sure to visit the Parthenon, the world’s only full-scale replica of the original in Athens.
Lunch
Depart for home
Already Included
Transportation to & from your destination
Hotel accommodations
Meals (unless otherwise noted on your itinerary)
WorldStrides Course Leader - a dynamic destination expert who brings learning to life by leading your group's activities and discussions
Admissions to top attractions (details in itinerary)
WorldAssist staff members available 24/7/365 should your group need extra help
Free high school credit for students who choose to complete WorldStrides free online coursework post-program
Scenes from Nashville
Health & Safety
Additional health and safety measures may be available within your respective destination. Refer to your program-specific materials for complete details.
Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance
WorldStrides provides over $2.5 million in financial assistance each year to thousands of families. Families with annual adjusted gross incomes of less than $85,000 may qualify. One simple call to Customer Service and you’ll know how much may be available for your trip even before signing up. Please note: financial assistance is given on a first-come, first-served basis.
Payment Plans
Advantage Payment Plan
At program sign-up you can opt to pay in full, or break up the cost of your trip with the Advantage Payment Plan. This plan allows you to pay a small initial deposit, then have your remaining payments spread out into affordable monthly amounts.
EZPay
We offer an EZPay option, which is a simple way to pay for your WorldStrides program by scheduling hassle-free, automatic drafts from your checking account. With EZPay, you'll never be late or miss an installment.
Fundraising Tools
Our easy-to-use tools put students in the driver's seat of their own fundraising efforts. Students can send e-cards, share links on social media, and even send out printed letters through WorldStrides' Gift of Education program. In one click friends and family members can make a direct donation to the trip - with 100% of the money raised going to offset their trip price. Thousands of students pay for their entire trip each year through the Gift of Education.
Also, WorldStrides makes program-specific scholarships available as well as other scholarship resources. Ask your Account Manager for more information about scholarships and fundraising tools.