Day 1
Nashville
Arrive into Nashville and make your way independently to check-in at your hotel. The afternoon is free for you to explore with a welcome reception back at the hotel in the evening for you to meet with your tour guide and fellow travellers.
Overnight: Gaylord Opryland Resort or similar. Dinner included
Day 2
Nashville
Today takes you to visit the RCAs Studio B, one of the world’s most famous recording studios recording the likes of Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison and Jim Reeves. You will also have the unique opportunity to look into the life and career of Johnny Cash with an exclusive private performance by a member of Johnny's family. Afterwards, visit the Country Music Hall of Fame, where you can see memorabilia from stars such as Loretta Lynn, Garth Brooks and Hank Williams. You also have the chance to watch the Grand Ole Opry.
Overnight: Gaylord Opryland Resort or similar. Breakfast included
Day 3
Nashville
Your day starts with a choice of experiences by exploring either the Johnny Cash Museum or a tour of the Ryman Auditorium where the biggest country music stars played to cheering audiences. The afternoon is yours to explore at your own pace and see what makes Nashville such as popular destination for music lovers, perhaps with a trip to Broadway Street to hear live music or how about walking through Broadway's honky-tonk scene?
Overnight: Gaylord Opryland Resort or similar. Breakfast included
Day 4
Nashville – Memphis
Today you'll be heading to the famous Beale Street in Memphis, origin of Blues, Soul and Rock 'n' Roll music, and start your tour with a local specialist and musician to learn about Memphis' musical heritage. Along your Memphis sightseeing journey, visit the hotel where Martin Luther King, Jr. was tragically assassinated before taking an in-depth journey of the significant sites around the town and end with a visit to the National Civil Rights Museum. This evening enjoy a regional dinner with your fellow guests.
Overnight: Hilton Garden Inn Memphis Downtown or similar. Breakfast and dinner included
Day 5
Graceland
A must-see for any music fan, Graceland is a museum dedicated to the great Elvis Presley. You’ll be able to marvel at the Jungle Room and browse the many walls of platinum records and awards. Then you will visit Sun Studios where in 1951 the very first rock n roll single was recorded. This evening is free for your leisure.
Overnight: Hilton Garden Inn Memphis Downtown or similar. Breakfast included
Day 6
Memphis – Natchez
Start this morning off at the Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum, discovering music across genres of country, blues and gospel of the rural South before departing to Natchez - a place founded in 1716 and home to a rich antebellum culture. In the evening, enjoy some classic Southern hospitality at two special residences in one evening. Firstly, head to the private home of Joe Stone whose property was built in the 1850s and contains a gallery collection of rare maps, a charming billiards hall and beautiful glasswork. You’ll sip on cocktails as Joe performs on the piano and explains the meaning behind the songs. Afterwards, head over to the residence of Esther Carpenter, built in 1804, to hear stories about the past and present of this historic estate. Esther, an esteemed chef, will host a delicious four-course dinner with wine for a true taste of the Deep South.
Overnight: Magnolia Bluffs Casino Hotel or similar. Breakfast and dinner included
Day 7
Natchez – Oak Alley – New Orleans
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel then stop at Frogmore Cotton Plantation and Gins to learn about the "white gold of the Mississippi Delta", before visiting a reconstructed 19th Century cotton plantation to witness a modern-day operation that produces over 900 bales every day. This evening, upon arrival into New Orleans, you’ll visit the New Orleans School of Cooking in the heart of the French Quarter for some classic Creole creations.
Overnight: Sheraton New Orleans Hotel or similar. Breakfast and dinner included
Day 8
New Orleans
Today begins with a hearty New Orleans breakfast with coffee before heading off in exploration of the Crescent City – you’ll join a tour with a local guide who will showcase the French Quarter and Jackson Square along with stopping at City Park as well as one of the city’s over ground cemeteries. In the afternoon, you’ll enjoy some free time to make the most of the city and its many attractions.
Overnight: Sheraton New Orleans Hotel or similar. Breakfast included
Day 9
New Orleans
Explore the vibrant mix of French, Spanish, and Creole influences in New Orleans today. How about taking up an optional excursion of the swamps and bayous at Jean Lafitte National Historical Park or visit Mardi Gras World for a glimpse into the city's famed festival. Wander Magazine Street for local cuisine and shopping. Conclude the day with a Farewell Dinner alongside your Travel Director and fellow travellers.
Overnight: Sheraton New Orleans Hotel or similar. Breakfast and dinner included
Day 10
New Orleans
Today your tour comes to an end. Transfer independently to the airport for your departing flight home.
Breakfast included
