From Nashville and Memphis to New Orleans, explore the sites and sounds of the southern United States, and get a taste of their famous culinary delights along the way.
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Day 1 Arrive Nashville (3 Nights)
The beating heart of America’s Music City will chart your pace as you prepare to embark on a leisurely pilgrimage to discover the tastes and sounds of the South. This evening, join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception.
Hotel – Sheraton Nashville
Included Meals – Welcome Reception
Day 2 Nashville Sightseeing
The famous Nashville Sound comes alive this morning as RCA’s Studio B reveals the legends of Elvis Presley, Jim Reeves and Roy Orbison. ‘Dive into Culture’ and gain insights into the life and music of Johnny Cash during a private performance of original Cash tunes with one of Johnny’s family members. Our acoustic journey continues with a visit to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum to see Elvis’ Solid Gold Cadillac limousine and Jim Reeves’ tuxedo jacket.
Included Meals – Breakfast
Day 3 Nashville At Leisure and Sightseeing
In the morning, we will visit the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, then continue our discovery of Nashville on a ‘Your Choice’ sightseeing experience, exploring either the Johnny Cash Museum or the Ryman Auditorium. Amble through Broadway’s honky-tonk scene or perhaps enjoy the gut-busting flavours of homegrown hot chicken or biscuits. This evening, the sound of country music fills the air as we head to the Grand Ole Opry to watch a performance of America’s longest running live radio programme. Then, you will have the option to join a backstage tour of the Grand Ole Opry or you can spend the day at leisure.
Included Meals – Breakfast
Day 4 Nashville – Memphis (2 Nights)
Head to Beale Street, the birthplace of Blues, Soul, and Rock ‘n’ Roll, where we’ll meet a musician and Local Specialist to learn about the musical heritage of Memphis. In the afternoon, you have the option of visiting the National Civil Rights Museum. Enjoy a Regional Dinner this evening.
Hotel – Hotel Hu
Included Meals – Breakfast, Regional Dinner
Day 5 Graceland Excursion
Worship at the altar of the King, Elvis Presley, and head to Graceland, paying tribute to the man who changed the face of American popular music and culture. Then, pay a visit to Sun Studios, which sought to immortalise the raw energy of Beale Street, recording the first Rock ‘n’ Roll single in 1951. This evening is free.
Included Meals – Breakfast
Day 6 Memphis – Natchez
Kick off this morning’s musical interlude at the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum before leaving for Natchez, Mississippi. ‘Connect with Locals’ as you enjoy a meal at a private home.
Hotel – Magnolia Bluffs
Included Meals – Breakfast, Be My Guest
Day 7 Natchez – Oak Alley – New Orleans (3 Nights)
Today you’ll take a deep dive into Southern history. On this morning’s visit to a working cotton plantation, Frogmore Plantation and Gins, learn about Natchez planters and slavery in the south. To further understand Louisiana history, continue through the countryside to visit Oak Alley Plantation.
Hotel – Sheraton New Orleans
Included Meals – Breakfast, Regional Dinner
Day 8 New Orleans Sightseeing and At Leisure
Let the good times roll in New Orleans today, tracing the cosmopolitan history of one of America’s oldest cities with a Local Specialist, stopping at City Park and one of the ornate above-ground cemeteries. Spend the afternoon soaking up the laidback vibes of The Big Easy. The afternoon is yours to explore on your own.
Included Meals – Breakfast
Day 9 New Orleans At Leisure
Today is yours to explore the French, Spanish and Creole sights and sounds of New Orleans. If you’re feeling adventurous, visit Marie Laveau’s Historic Voodoo Museum. This evening, join your Travel Director and new friends for a Farewell Dinner at the famed Court of Two Sisters.
Included Meals – Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
Day 10 Depart New Orleans
For now, it’s ‘Au Revoir’ New Orleans, but not ‘Adieu’. Take a transfer to New
Orleans International Airport or extend your stay in New Orleans at the Sheraton New Orleans.
Included Meals – Breakfast
