Itinerary
- Day 1
Nashville
You'll arrive in Nashville this afternoon and meet up with your Travel Director to get settled. The city's known as Music City for a reason, having launched the careers of Elvis, Dolly Parton, and countless other music legends. This is just the beginning of your journey through the South's most vibrant music scene.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Inn at Opryland)
Landmarks Music Row Grand Ole Opry 
- Day 2
Nashville
Start by checking out Riverfront Park, then head to the Tennessee State Capitol and Centennial Park where you'll see the Parthenon replica. From there, walk through Music Row and stop by RCA Studio B, where Dolly Parton and the Everly Brothers recorded their hits. The Country Music Hall of Fame comes next. Grab lunch on your own, trying some local hot chicken and biscuits. By evening, you'll catch a live performance at the iconic Grand Ole Opry.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Inn at Opryland)
Included Activities
- Visit RCA Studio B
- Visit Country Music Hall of Fame
- Live performance at Grand Ole Opry
Optional Activities
- Visit Riverfront Park
- Visit Tennessee State Capitol
- Visit Centennial State Park and Parthenon
- Lunch - hot chicken and biscuits
Landmarks Riverfront Park Tennessee State Capitol Centennial State Park Parthenon Music Row RCA Studio B Country Music Hall of Fame Grand Ole Opry - Day 3
Nashville
This day focuses on Nashville's deeper music roots. The Ryman Auditorium, known as the 'Soul of Nashville', is available if you want to explore it. You can also join a hop-on-hop-off trolley tour to hit major sites at your own pace. If the mood strikes, head out to Broadway later to check out the honky tonks lit up with neon lights.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Inn at Opryland)
Optional Activities
- Visit Ryman Auditorium
- Hop-on-hop-off trolley tour
- Honky tonk experience on Broadway
Landmarks Ryman Auditorium Broadway - Day 4
Nashville to Memphis
You'll travel to Memphis, home of Elvis. Walk down Beale Street with its blues heritage, passing the Memphis Pyramid and Peabody Hotel. The Lorraine Motel is a significant Civil Rights Movement site where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated, and you'll visit there. The rest of the day is yours to explore. You can optionally check out the Rock N' Soul Museum, then find some Southern BBQ and live music back on Beale Street.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown)
Optional Activities
- Stroll Beale Street
- Visit Memphis Pyramid
- Visit Peabody Hotel
- Visit Lorraine Motel
- Visit Rock N' Soul Museum
- Southern BBQ dinner and live music on Beale Street
Landmarks Beale Street Memphis Pyramid Peabody Hotel Lorraine Motel Rock N' Soul Museum 
- Day 5
New Orleans
You'll arrive in New Orleans with the whole day to yourself. Spend time getting your fortune told in Jackson Square, wandering the French Quarter, or eating your way through the city. If nature interests you, there's an optional pontoon boat trip through the swamps and bayous where a local guide helps you spot alligators, eagles, snakes and egrets.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown)
Optional Activities
- Fortune telling in Jackson Square
- Stroll French Quarter
- Explore and dine around the city
- Pontoon boat trip in swamps and bayous with wildlife spotting
Landmarks Jackson Square French Quarter 
- Day 6
Memphis
Start your morning at The Arcade, Memphis' oldest cafe, for traditional Southern favorites. From there, head to Graceland to tour Elvis' mansion and private planes. In the afternoon, you'll visit Sun Studio, where Elvis was first discovered in 1954, and learn about his legacy as the 'King of Rock n' Roll'.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Iconic Breakfast at Memphis' oldest cafe)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at The Arcade
- Tour Graceland mansion and private planes
- Visit Sun Studio
Landmarks The Arcade Graceland Sun Studio - Day 7
Memphis
Your final Memphis day explores the city's Civil Rights history. You can join an optional guided tour led by a local historian, visiting the National Civil Rights Museum and Slave Haven Underground Railroad Museum. Later, there's the option to hop aboard the Backbeats Musical Mojo Tour, the nation's only music bus, for a deeper dive into blues music.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown)
Optional Activities
- Civil Rights History & Culture tour including National Civil Rights Museum and Slave Haven Underground Railroad Museum
- Backbeats Musical Mojo Tour aboard music bus
Landmarks National Civil Rights Museum Slave Haven Underground Railroad Museum - Day 8
Memphis to Natchez
You'll travel to Natchez, sitting on the Mississippi River banks, known for its unique architecture and antebellum homes. Stanton Hall, a Classical Revival mansion, is available to visit if you're interested. There's an optional mixology class at Dunleith Historic Inn where you'll learn to make a Mint Julep, followed by a Southern feast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Bridges Hotel Natchez)
Optional Activities
- Visit Stanton Hall antebellum mansion
- Mixology class at Dunleith Historic Inn - learn to make Mint Julep
- Southern feast dinner
Landmarks Stanton Hall Dunleith Historic Inn - Day 9
Natchez to New Orleans
After crossing the world's longest continuous bridge over water, you'll arrive in New Orleans. A Local Specialist shows you top sights including the city's unique above-ground cemeteries with their elaborate stone crypts and mausoleums. Later in the evening, you can optionally head to Bourbon Street for a classic Big Easy night out.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham New Orleans Downtown)
Included Activities
- City orientation tour with Local Specialist including unique cemeteries
Optional Activities
- Visit Bourbon Street for evening entertainment
Landmarks Bourbon Street 
- Day 10
New Orleans
You have another full free day in New Orleans to see what you haven't yet. Have your fortune read in Jackson Square, walk through the French Quarter, eat around the city, or join an optional pontoon boat trip through the swamps and bayous with a local guide to spot alligators, eagles, snakes and egrets.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham New Orleans Downtown)
Optional Activities
- Fortune telling in Jackson Square
- Stroll French Quarter
- Explore and dine around the city
- Pontoon boat trip in swamps and bayous with wildlife spotting
Landmarks Jackson Square French Quarter - Day 11
New Orleans
Make your last New Orleans day count with several optional choices. You can attend a cooking demonstration at the New Orleans School of Cooking to learn Cajun and Creole dishes from local chefs, visit the WWII Museum that Congress designated as America's official World War II museum, or spend an evening at an authentic jazz club with live music, dinner and drinks.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham New Orleans Downtown)
Optional Activities
- Cooking demonstration at New Orleans School of Cooking - Cajun and Creole dishes
- Visit WWII Museum
- Jazz club evening with live music, dinner and drinks
Landmarks New Orleans School of Cooking WWII Museum - Day 12
New Orleans
Your US South tour comes to an end. You'll say goodbye to your new friends as everyone heads their separate ways, carrying memories of Southern food, music, and hospitality. If you're not ready to leave New Orleans, an optional tour extension is available.
Optional Activities
- Tour extension to stay longer in New Orleans
