- 9 day Luxury Gold Journey departing Nashville.
- 8 nights accommodation in Iconic Hotels Featuring Five-star Luxury and Service.
- 8 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 3 Dinners.
- The service of a dedicated Travel Advisor managing your booking
Curated Experiences
Record a Song at Nashville's Studio B
Nashville Country Music Hall Private VIP Visit
See a live country music show at Grand Ole Opry
Sun Studio Visit
National Civil Rights Museum Visit
Visit Houmas House, the crown jewel of Louisiana's River Road
The Great Delta Tour.
Airfares are additional and can be arranged by your Travel Associates Advisor to suit your travel plans.
Enjoy everything from rock 'n roll to Creole cuisine on this 9-Day guided tour that stretches from Nashville to New Orleans. In the birthplace of country music, take a tour of historic Studio B, in Nashville, with a professional sound engineer, who will record you and your fellow travellers singing for a once-in-a-lifetime keepsake. Later, visit the Country Music Hall of Fame on private tour and meet a local singer who will give you a behind-the-scenes look at the songwriting process. In Memphis, marvel at the mansion where Elvis once lived: Graceland. At the Houmas House plantation, take part in a Creole cooking demonstration, then feast on traditional Southern dishes for dinner. Allow a Local Expert to lead you through New Orleans best sites, from bustling Jackson Square to idyllic City Park.
Day 1 Arrive in Nashville
Your journey through the South begins by private transfer to your luxurious hotel. Tonight, get your first taste of Deep South cuisine.
Day 2 Nashville's Musical History
Visit Nashvilles highlights and participate in a rare recording session at Studio B - Nashville's oldest remaining record studio. At the Country Music Hall of Fame, join a private session with a singer/songwriter to learn the stories behind the hits. Enjoy a performance at the Grand Ole Opry.
Day 3 Memphis and Graceland
Personalise your day in Memphis with a tour of Elvis Graceland or afternoon tea at The Peabody. Learn about the personal side of "The King" or enjoy the only traditional English afternoon tea in Memphis at the opulent Chez Philippe dining room.
Day 4 The Best of Memphis
Delve into the Memphis music scene with a visit to Sun Studio, "The Birthplace of Rock 'n' Roll." Continue your exploration of Memphis with a backstage pass to visit Central BBQ, one of the city's oldest and most iconic BBQ establishments. Meet Clint Cantwell, a renowned grilling expert over a hosted lunch of Central BBQ's famed Pulled Pork, Brisket & Ribs accompanied by tempting sides like slaw and other barbecue classics on a rare event usually only local insiders get to experience. Later, enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience with a guided tour of the National Civil Rights Museum.
Day 5 Mississippi Mystique in Natchez
The Souths unique architecture comes to life in Natchezs antebellum homes. Tour an 1850s home or visit the Dunleith Historic Inn for a mixology class. At Monmouth Historic Inn & Gardens, sit back and enjoy the property's veranda or stroll through the gardens before dinner this evening.
Day 6 Frogmore, Houmas House, and New Orleans
Gain insight into the history of the South at Frogmore Cotton Plantation & Gins, then visit Houmas House and Gardens. The French Quarters historic Ritz Carlton New Orleans welcomes you for the evening.
Day 7 New Orleans Sightseeing
Explore the Big Easys iconic sights and stroll through a beautiful above-ground cemetery. Embark on a behind-the-scenes tour of Mardi Gras World or visit the National WWII Museum.
Day 8 Exploring the Big Easy
Dive into the Mississippi River Delta on an exclusive MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience. Discover wildlife in the wetlands and explore the Islenos fishing villages over a Bayou-side lunch with a local fisherman.
Day 9 Depart New Orleans
Bid 'au revoir' to the Big Easy. Sit back and relax as your complimentary transfer escorts you to the Louis Armstrong Airport.
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