Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Atlanta
You'll pick up your rental car when you arrive and drive into downtown Atlanta. After checking into your hotel, settle in for the evening and get ready for the days ahead.
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel, Hotel, Hotel
- Day 2
Atlanta to Savannah
Start the day at the Georgia Aquarium and World of Coca Cola, then hit the road toward Savannah. By evening you'll be walking through the historic district, taking in the charming squares and checking out the restored 18th-century buildings scattered throughout the area.
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel, Hotel
Optional Activities
- Georgia Aquarium visit
- World of Coca Cola visit
- Stroll through Savannah's historic district
Landmarks Georgia Aquarium World of Coca Cola 
- Day 3
Savannah
You've got options today. Either spend the day in Savannah looking around the restored historic buildings and old-world charm, or drive to Hilton Head Island where you'll find 20 km of sandy beaches perfect for swimming and just relaxing by the water.
Optional Activities
- Explore Savannah's historic district and restored buildings
- Day trip to Hilton Head Island beaches
Landmarks Hilton Head Island - Day 4
Savannah to Charleston
Drive to Charleston and take time to see the 900 historic buildings the city has on record. Wander the winding alleyways lined with moss-draped oaks, peek into the charming gardens, and listen for the clatter of horse-drawn carriages carrying visitors through this Old South atmosphere.
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel, Hotel
Optional Activities
- Explore Charleston's historic buildings and alleyways
- Horse-drawn carriage rides
- Visit enchanted gardens and mansions
- Day 5
Charleston to Asheville
Head into the mountains to Asheville, a charming town right along the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway. If you're interested, you can detour to see the Biltmore Estate, the largest private residence in the country, which George Washington Vanderbilt built back in the day.
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel, Hotel
Optional Activities
- Visit Biltmore Estate
Landmarks Biltmore Estate Blue Ridge Parkway 
- Day 6
Asheville to Chattanooga
You'll drive to Great Smoky Mountain National Park and get out on the scenic hiking trails through one of the world's oldest forests. After that, continue to Chattanooga, a historic railroad town set in the mountains where you can rest up for the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel
Optional Activities
- Great Smoky Mountain National Park hiking
Landmarks Great Smoky Mountain National Park - Day 7
Chattanooga to Nashville
Check out Chattanooga's attractions like the Tennessee Aquarium and the steep railway up Lookout Mountain. From there, visit the Jack Daniel's whiskey distillery in Lynchburg (65 miles/105 km away), then drive to Nashville, the country music capital, where you'll find the legendary Grand Ole Opry.
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel, Hotel
Optional Activities
- Tennessee Aquarium visit
- Lookout Mountain railway (world's steepest with gradient up to 72%)
- Ruby Falls underground waterfall visit
- Jack Daniel's whiskey distillery tour
Landmarks Tennessee Aquarium Lookout Mountain Ruby Falls Jack Daniel's Distillery Grand Ole Opry - Day 8
Nashville
Visit the Country Music Hall of Fame and RCA Music Studio to dig into Nashville's music history. If you're interested, you can also check out the Belle Meade Plantation. By evening, head to some of the famous honky tonks on Broadway where you'll catch live country music performances.
Optional Activities
- Country Music Hall of Fame visit
- RCA Music Studio visit
- Belle Meade Plantation tour (approximately 10 km away)
- Honky tonk venues and live music
Landmarks Country Music Hall of Fame Belle Meade Plantation - Day 9
Nashville to Memphis
Drive to Memphis, the birthplace of rock and roll and home of the blues. Spend time at the Rock 'n' Soul and Stax museums learning about soul music history. Later, head to Beale Street and spend the evening in the blues clubs catching live performances.
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel
Optional Activities
- Rock 'n' Soul Museum visit
- Stax Museum visit
- Beale Street blues clubs (B.B. King's, Hard Rock Cafe)
Landmarks Stax Museum of American Soul Music Beale Street - Day 10
Memphis to Vicksburg
Start at Graceland, the iconic estate where Elvis lived for 20 years, then drive to Vicksburg to see one of the major Civil War battlefields. The drive takes about 4 hours, so plan accordingly for travel time and touring.
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel
Optional Activities
- Graceland tour
Landmarks Graceland Vicksburg National Military Park - Day 11
Vicksburg to Natchez
Leave Vicksburg and head to Port Gibson, then travel along the scenic Natchez Trace Parkway to Natchez. Visit Monmouth Plantation, a 19th-century antebellum mansion. Natchez was one of America's richest towns back in the 1800s when half the country's millionaires lived here.
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel, Hotel
Optional Activities
- Monmouth Plantation tour
Landmarks Natchez Trace Parkway Monmouth Plantation - Day 12
Natchez to Oak Alley Plantation
Take in Natchez's nice cityscape, then continue to Oak Alley Plantation. Walk down the 400-metre avenue lined with 28 oak trees that are over 250 years old. Tour the plantation interior and experience the grandeur of the Old South. The site has been used in films like 'Interview with a Vampire'.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Oak Alley Plantation tour including entrance fee
Landmarks Oak Alley Plantation - Day 13
Darrow to New Orleans
Drive to New Orleans, where you'll encounter a unique blend of Caribbean, African, French, Spanish, and American influences all mixed together. Arrive in 'The Big Easy' with its distinctive culture, great food, and vibrant music scene.
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel
Landmarks French Quarter 
- Day 14
New Orleans
Take a two-hour jazz cruise on the Steamboat Natchez or Riverboat City of New Orleans paddle steamer down the Mississippi River. You'll have freshly prepared Creole lunch on board. After returning, explore the French Quarter with its historic architecture, cultural energy, and live music coming from venues on every block.
- Meals
- Lunch (Creole lunch on board jazz cruise)
Included Activities
- Jazz cruise on Mississippi River (approximately 2 hours) with Creole lunch
Optional Activities
- French Quarter exploration and historic architecture
Landmarks Mississippi River - Day 15
Departure from New Orleans
Return your rental car at the designated location and depart, or if you prefer, arrange to stay longer and continue exploring on your own.
