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Rhythms of the Road (including Paducah)

10 days

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From Chicago to New Orleans

5.0

129 traveler reviews

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Hotels of good standard and in good locations. Coach and driver excellent.
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Gold Operator: Cosmos
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 42 - 50
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Chicago
Day 2
Chicago
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Chicago's landmarks
Optional Activities
- Elevator ride to top of Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower)
- Blues club visit
Landmarks
Willis Tower
Day 3
Chicago to St. Louis
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of St. Louis
- Gateway Arch National Park visit with trip to top of Arch
- Museum under the Arch
Landmarks
Gateway Arch National Park
Day 4
St. Louis to Nashville
Meals
Breakfast
Day 5
Nashville
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Nashville's landmarks
- Tour of Music Row recording studios
- Historic RCA Studio B tour
- Country Music Hall of Fame visit
- Reserved seating for Grand Ole Opry show
Landmarks
RCA Studio B
Country Music Hall of Fame
Grand Ole Opry
Day 6
Nashville to Memphis
Included Activities
- Tina Turner Museum visit
- Orientation tour of Memphis
- Walk the Line filming location viewing
Optional Activities
- Sun Studio excursion with dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks
Tina Turner Museum
Sun Studio
Day 7
Memphis
Included Activities
- Graceland guided audio tour including memorial garden and mansion
- Elvis custom jets and automobiles viewing
Optional Activities
- Southern barbecue
- Rock 'n' Soul Museum visit
Landmarks
Graceland
Rock 'n' Soul Museum
Beale Street
Day 8
Memphis to New Orleans
Included Activities
- B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center visit
Landmarks
B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center
Day 9
New Orleans
Included Activities
- Guided tour of French Quarter landmarks
- St. Louis Cathedral visit
- Jackson Square visit
- Above-ground cemetery visit
Optional Activities
- Plantation homes tour in southern Louisiana
- Mississippi River dinner cruise with buffet dinner and live jazz
Landmarks
French Quarter
St. Louis Cathedral
Jackson Square
Day 10
New Orleans
Optional Activities
- Extra nights extension to explore New Orleans

Landmarks
Willis Tower

Landmarks
Gateway Arch National Park

Landmarks
RCA Studio B
Country Music Hall of Fame
Grand Ole Opry

Landmarks
Tina Turner Museum
Sun Studio

Landmarks
Graceland
Rock 'n' Soul Museum
Beale Street

Landmarks
B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center

Landmarks
French Quarter
St. Louis Cathedral
Jackson Square

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Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Transport
Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

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Number of tours

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Age Range

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Response rate

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Traveler Reviews

5.0

Overall rating based on 129 Reviews

Itinerary
4.0
Transport
4.0
Guide
4.0
Accommodation
3.0
Food
4.0
Tour Operator
4.9

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Hugh
May 29th, 2023
5.0
The tour was extremely well organised and we were always kept informed of what we were going to do
Traveled in May 2023
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Angelo
October 25th, 2023
5.0
The tour guide and coach driver were fantastic!
Traveled in October 2023
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Caroline
October 25th, 2023
5.0
Fabulous holiday, great hotels, wonderful knowlegable tour guide & great helpful driver. Lots of exciting excursions...
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Traveled in September 2023
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Linda
October 25th, 2023
5.0
We consider the trip to be value for money and appreciate that the accommodation will be adequate and not premium for...
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Gavin
October 21st, 2023
5.0
Very well put together, fantastic tour guide and driver, they are a credit to your business
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Kim
October 17th, 2023
5.0
John, our tour guide was exceptional. Very informative and cares about everyones welfare at all times. The driver,...
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Mervyn
October 17th, 2023
5.0
John the tour guide was great and johnathan the bus driver was great. Enjoy them both. Best tour
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Dennis
October 18th, 2023
5.0
Great Guide John very informative and great knowledge and very friendly and understanding man! Johnathon the driver...
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Ian
October 17th, 2023
5.0
Hotels of good standard and in good locations Coach and driver Leo excellent Tour director (Susannah) very...
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Elaine
October 17th, 2023
5.0
Myra and Jonathan were fantastic and really appreciate everything they did to make the experience memorable.
Traveled in October 2023
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