America’s Music Cities Featuring New Orleans, Memphis & Nashville: 7-Nights
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Enjoy a finger-snapping, toe-tapping time on this tour of America’s most famed musical cities. Visit New Orleans, Memphis and Nashville as you revel in the sounds of the blues, jazz, country and good old rock ‘n’ roll.
- Experience the unique city of New Orleans, where jazz, food and fun are always on the menu. Have your choice on tour – either stroll through New Orleans’ famous French Quarter on a walking tour with a local expert or set out on a panoramic motorcoach tour for a different perspective of the city.
- Spend two nights in Memphis, “birthplace of the blues,” and tour Elvis Presley’s Graceland.
- At the historic Belle Meade plantation indulge in a culinary and wine tasting experience.
- Enjoy reserved seats at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville.
- Tour historic RCA Studio B and see where country legends recorded hit songs.
- A visit to the Country Music Hall of Fame is sure to have you humming long after you return home.
What’s Included: Land only, meals and sightseeing as per itinerary, gratuities on all included meals, luggage handling, porterage
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Departure Dates
March 10, 31
April 7, 21, 28
May 12, 19, 26
June 16
July 14
August 11
September 8, 22, 29
October 20, 27
November 3
February 16
March 9, 16, 20, 30
April 6, 10, 20, 27
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Destination
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Arrival City
New Orleans, USA -
Departure City
Nashville, USA -
Activity Level
This tour requires average physical activity. You should be in good health, able to climb stairs and walk reasonable distances, possibly over uneven ground and cobblestoned streets. -
Passenger Limit
Max 44
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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. Take in the sights, flavours, and sounds of New Orleans on your own before meeting your group in the morning.
Accommodation: Sheraton New Orleans, New Orleans
Accommodation: Sheraton New Orleans, New Orleans
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French Quarter
It’s your choice! Embark on a walking tour of New Orleans’ famous French Quarter, viewing St. Louis Cathedral, the bustling French Marketplace, Pirates Alley and more -OR- set out on a panoramic motor coach tour of New Orleans with a local guide, seeing the famous St. Louis Cemetery #3 and stunning mansions. Tonight, get to know your travel companions at a festive New Orleans-style welcome dinner.
Accommodation: Sheraton New Orleans, New Orleans
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Sheraton New Orleans, New Orleans
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Dinner
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New Orleans
Journey through Louisiana’s swamp on a cruise* narrated by the captain himself. Learn about the ecosystem’s history and ecology while keeping an eye out for wildlife including bald eagles, herons, turtles and alligators. Then, celebrate New Orleans’ festive side at Mardi Gras World, the working warehouse where artisans create the floats for the famous parades, and get a tasting of king cake. Tonight, enjoy dinner on your own before meeting your fellow travel companions at Maison Bourbon, a live jazz club in the French Quarter.
Accommodation: Sheraton New Orleans, New Orleans
Meals Provided: Breakfast
Accommodation: Sheraton New Orleans, New Orleans
Meals Provided: Breakfast
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New Orleans - Memphis, Tennessee
Travel north to Memphis, the birthplace of the Blues, Rock ‘n’ Roll, and Soul. Enjoy Southern hospitality at your hotel just steps away from the iconic Graceland.
Accommodation: The Guest House At Graceland, Memphis
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Dinner
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Memphis
This morning, it’s your choice! Jive along to “Jailhouse Rock” as you visit Graceland, the stately mansion of the “King” himself, and tour Elvis’ 14-acre estate, home, private jets and Meditation Garden -OR- embark on a Civil Rights tour and follow the route of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s last march by coach, stopping at Mason Temple where he gave his famous “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” speech the night before he was assassinated. Enjoy free time to grab lunch on your own before hopping back on the coach with some local musicians, who explain why Memphis embraces its title as the “Home of the Blues.” The remainder of the day is yours. You may opt to join a Memphis Musical History Tour with included dinner, or simply absorb the city’s vibrancy at your own pace!
Accommodation: The Guest House At Graceland, Memphis
Meals Provided: Breakfast
Accommodation: The Guest House At Graceland, Memphis
Meals Provided: Breakfast
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Memphis - Nashville
Roll along Music Highway to Nashville – the “Music Capital of the World.” Along the way, stop in Brownsville at the West Delta Heritage Center to discover the roots of the country blues sound and the hometown of Tina Turner – the Queen of Rock. 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.***
Accommodation: Gaylord Opryland Resort, Nashville
Meals Provided: Breakfast
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Nashville
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! Then, test your culinary skills at a hands-on chocolate-making lesson at the iconic Goo Goo Candy Shop. Tonight, gather for a farewell dinner.
Accommodation: Gaylord Opryland Resort, Nashville
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Dinner
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Nashville - Tour Ends
Your musical journey comes to a close today.
Meals Provided: Breakfast
Meals Provided: Breakfast
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