10 days in Atlanta, Nashville & Memphis Itinerary

Georgia’s largest city and capital, Atlanta is a thriving metropolis anchored by its southern roots.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Atlanta: Sautee Nacoochee (Skylake Galleries & VIP Southern Tours). There's much more to do: observe the fascinating underwater world at Georgia Aquarium, browse the exhibits of National Center for Civil and Human Rights, snap pictures at Jackson Street Bridge, and let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour.

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Milan, Italy to Atlanta is an approximately 13-hour flight. Traveling from Milan to Atlanta, you'll gain 6 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Milan in February, you will find days in Atlanta are a bit warmer (17°C), and nights are about the same (5°C). Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 20th (Sat) to allow time for travel to Nashville.

Known as the capital of country music, the thriving city of Nashville combines old-world southern charm with a progressive urban flair.

Nashville is known for nightlife, museums, and historic sites. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: see the interesting displays at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, witness the site of a historic battle at Lotz House Museum, sample the fine beverages at Nelson's Green Brier Distillery, and see a show at Grand Ole Opry.

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You can fly from Atlanta to Nashville in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Atlanta to Nashville due to the time zone difference. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Atlanta in February, with highs in Nashville at 13°C and lows at 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Memphis.

The largest city on the Mississippi River, Memphis bills itself as both the "Birthplace of Rock" and "Home of the Blues." With such a rich musical heritage, it shouldn't come as a surprise that Elvis Presley chose to live in Memphis during his later years.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Wed): make a trip to Graceland and then try your luck at Horseshoe Tunica. On the 25th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: admire the masterpieces at Belz Museum of Asian & Judaic Art, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Beale Street, then appreciate the history behind National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel, and finally steep yourself in history at Sun Studio.

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You can drive from Nashville to Memphis in 3.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or fly. Expect a daytime high around 15°C in February, and nighttime lows around 3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.