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 travelers 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.
Round-trip airport to hotel transfers (Restrictions apply)
Airport transfers (Restrictions apply)
8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
Itinerary
Engaging Experiences These special places and experiences are considered tour highlights. Look for them in the daily itineraries.
Grand Hyatt Nashville
Dinner
Included
Your journey through the South begins by private transfer to your luxurious hotel. Tonight, get your first taste of Deep South cuisine.
Grand Hyatt Nashville
Breakfast
Included
Visit Nashville’s 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.
The Peabody Memphis
Breakfast
Included
Personalize 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.
The Peabody Memphis
Breakfast,
Lunch
Included
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.
Monmouth Historic Inn and Gardens
Breakfast,
Dinner
Included
The South’s unique architecture comes to life in Natchez’s 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.
The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans
Breakfast
Included
Gain insight into the history of the South at Frogmore Cotton Plantation & Gins, then visit Houmas House and Gardens. The French Quarter’s historic Ritz Carlton New Orleans welcomes you for the evening
The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans
Breakfast
Included
Explore the Big Easy’s 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.
The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans
Breakfast,
Lunch,
Dinner
Included
Dive into the Mississippi River Delta. Discover wildlife in the wetlands and explore the “Islenos” fishing villages over a Bayou-side lunch with a local fisherman.
Breakfast
Included
Bid "au revoir" to the Big Easy. Sit back and relax as your complimentary transfer escorts you to the Louis Armstrong Airport.
2025 Tour Dates
OCTOBER
17
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$6,495
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Pricing is per person,
double occupancy,
land only, based on December 22, 2024 travel date.
Single supplement from $1,190.
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