Enjoy a finger-snapping, toe-tapping time on a tour of America’s most famed musical cities – New Orleans, Memphis, and Nashville. Experience New Orleans, where jazz, food and fun are always on the menu. Explore New Orleans with a tour highlighting the city’s musical history and influence. Spend 2 nights in Memphis, “birthplace of the blues.” Choose how you explore Nashville highlights – with a chocolate-making lesson or a visit to the Johnny Cash Museum. Enjoy reserved seats at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. See where country legends recorded hit tunes at RCA Studio B. You’ll be hummin’ and strummin’ long after you’ve returned home.
Inclusions
- 7 night guided vacation with accommodation
- 7 nights at 3 hand picked hotel accommodations
- 11 Meals: 7 Breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 Dinners
- Sightseeing as listed in itinerary
- Transportation
- Services of professional Tour Manager
| Mar 20, Apr 6,27, 2025 | from $4429 tax included |
| May 11-Oct 19, 2025 | from $4529 tax included |
| Single Supplement | add $950 |
| Option to add pre & post hotel extension | from $165 per night |
| Roundtrip airfare to New Orleans and return from Nashville (or reverse) is additional | |
Note: This tour requires average physical activity. You should be in good health, able to climb stairs and walk reasonable distances, possibly over uneven grounds and cobblestone streets.
Day 1: New Orleans, Louisiana – Tour Begins
Step back in time on a cultural getaway that opens in the “Jazz Capital of the World,” New Orleans! This soulful city abounds with rich history, mouthwatering Cajun and Creole cuisine, and of course, an incomparable soundtrack.
Day 2: New Orleans: French Quarter (B/D)
Explore the many sides of New Orleans and how jazz began and thrives here. Join a local guide for a panoramic city tour, seeing the famous St. Louis Cemetery #3 and Esplanade. Then, it’s on to a walking tour of the French Quarter viewing St. Louis Cathedral, Pirates Alley and more. Tonight, get to know your travel companions at a New Orleans-style dinner.
Day 3: New Orleans – Oxford, Tennessee (B/D)
Leave New Orleans on a high note and head to the next music landmark. Explore the history of one of the world’s most prestigious awards in music at GRAMMY Museum Mississippi. Later, arrive in the charming college town of Oxford for a laid-back evening.
Day 4: Oxford – Memphis, Tennessee (B/D)
Travel north to Memphis, the birthplace of the Blues, Rock ‘n’ Roll, and Soul. Enjoy Southern hospitality at your hotel before jiving along to “Jailhouse Rock” as you visit Graceland, the stately mansion of the “King” himself, and tour Elvis’s 14-acre estate, including his home, private jets, and Meditation Garden.
Day 5: Memphis (B)
This morning, embark on a civil rights history tour via coach and follow the route of Martin Luther King Jr.’s last march, stopping at Mason Temple where he gave his famous “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” speech the night before he was assassinated. Take time to explore the National Civil Rights Museum and grab lunch on your own. Later, get acquainted with the musical history of Memphis with a visit to Sun Studio, perhaps the most famous recording studio in the world before continuing on to the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum, highlighting the musical journey of this popular city.
Day 6: Memphis – Nashville (B)
Roll along Music Highway to Nashville – the “Music Capital of the World.” Arrive in Nashville and tour the historic Ryman Auditorium,* the original home of the Grand Ole Opry. What began as a building where a local radio broadcast show aired once a week in 1925 has grown to become an entertainment complex that attracts music fans from all over the world. This evening, take your reserved seat at the renowned Grand Ole Opry.**
Day 7: Nashville (B/L)
Explore the Country Music Hall of Fame, the world’s largest museum of popular music, and check out the vast collections of memorabilia, costumes, recordings, and instruments. Tour RCA Studio B and gain an insider’s look at Nashville’s oldest remaining recording studio, where Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton, and Charley Pride once recorded classic hits. You may even have the opportunity to record your own hit! After one more lunch together, it’s your choice! Join a hands-on chocolate-making lesson at the iconic Goo Goo Candy Shop -OR- visit the Johnny Cash Museum where you’ll be immersed in the life and legacy of Johnny Cash, a “100 Greatest Artists of All Time” honoree and the biographical inspiration for the blockbuster film, Walk the Line.
Day 8: Nashville – Tour Ends (B)
Your rockin’ musical journey comes to a close today.
Extend your stay with pre or post hotel nights
Highlights
- French Quarter
- Jazz Revue
- Grammy Museum
- Graceland
- Civil Rights Tour
- Ryman Auditorium
- Grand Ole Opry Show
- Country Music Hall of Fame
- Historic RCA Studio B
- Choice on Tour: Goo Goo Cluster Candy or Johnny Cash Museum
Must-See Inclusions:
- Discover historic Ryman Auditorium, the original home of the Grand Ole Opry.
- Explore the Country Music Hall of Fame, the largest museum of popular music in the world.
Cultural Experiences:
- Embark on a one-of-a-kind tour of Memphis tracing its ties to the Civil Rights Movement.
- Tour the historic RCA Studio B for an up-close look at Nashville’s oldest remaining recording studio.
- Enjoy reserved seats at the Grand Ole Opry, the “home of American music.”
Culinary Inclusions:
- Enjoy Creole delights at a favourite French Quarter restaurant in New Orleans.
New Orleans Jazz Afternoon – $129
New Orleans Duration: 4.5 Hours Your transportation is included This afternoon, enjoy a jazz brunch at one of New Orleans’ most famous restaurants, The Court of Two Sisters. Relax and enjoy the live jazz music as you soak in the centuries-old atmosphere and the largest courtyard in the French Quarter. Indulge in the expansive brunch buffet, with over 60 items available, including made to order omelets and Eggs Benedict. After lunch, embark on a leisurely cruise aboard the traditional Steamboat Natchez, iconic in New Orleans. The ambience will transport you back in time to the 19th century when steamboats were the mode of transportation of choice to travel along the Mississippi. Sit back and take in your surroundings during your narrated harbour tour, listening to stories of days gone by along the way. As your paddlewheel boat makes its way back, it is time for a lively jazz band to take the stage for some toe-tapping fun! If over a certain weight, there will be an increase of 0 increase in rate.
Memphis Musical History Tour with Dinner – $115
Memphis Duration: 5 Hours Your transportation is included Begin with a visit to Sun Studio, perhaps the most famous recording studio in the world. A guided tour will introduce you to the location that began the careers of musical legends such as Johnny Cash, B.B. King, Jerry Lee Lewis, and of course, Elvis Presley. It was here at Sun Studio in 1954 where Elvis first began recording commer cially, changing the music world forever. View the priceless memorabilia, listen to audio clips from recording sessions, and visit the record store and soda shop at this iconic recording studio. Next, visit the Rock N’ Soul Museum, located on the famous Beale Street. Explore the museum at your own pace, with a self-guided audio tour that highlights Memphis’ musical journey. Complete your tour with dinner at a local restaurant.
