DAY 1: UK - New Orleans.
Fly to New Orleans where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel for three nights.
DAY 2: New Orleans.
The birthplace of jazz and home of the Mardi Gras is a lively colourful city with a distinctly French feel. On your morning city tour you will see the French Quarter, including St Louis Cathedral and Jackson Square. Then drive by the Garden District to see its stately mansions and stop at a typical New Orleans above ground cemetery. The rest of the day and evening are yours to do some more sightseeing, go shopping for souvenirs or simply relax and re-charge your batteries.
DAY 3: New Orleans.
Another full day to experience more of this charming city. For keen shoppers, Canal Street and the French Quarter offer an extensive array of unique stores and designer boutiques, or why not join our swamp boat ride through the bayous?
DAY 4: New Orleans - Baton Rouge - Natchez.
Drive through the heart of Cajun country to Baton Rouge for an orientation tour, featuring the Governor's Mansion and the State Capitol. Then it's on to elegant Natchez, once a thriving port in the golden years of the cotton trade. During your included guided tour you'll visit a gracious pre-Civil War home featuring fine collections of period furniture and paintings. In the evening, relax at your hotel or play the slots in the nearby casino.
DAY 5: Natchez - Memphis.
Drive to Jackson, then through rural Mississippi to Memphis, Tennessee. For your first night in the 'home of the blues', why not visit one of the famous music clubs on Beale Street?
DAY 6: Memphis - Graceland - Nashville.
No visit to Memphis would be complete without a trip to the palatial home of the 'King', Elvis Presley. Your guided Platinum tour focuses on the splendid garden and the opulent 15,000-square-foot mansion. Then head through the fertile farmlands of Tennessee to the 'Capital of Country Music', Nashville. The evening is yours to relax or explore.
DAY 7: Nashville.
Its association with country music has made the name Nashville Tennessee world famous, but it's not just music fans who will find this charming southern city a delight. Start the day with a sightseeing tour of the famous landmarks including the Parthenon, Bicentennial State Park and the recording studio of Music Row. Then visit the Country Music Hall of Fame with its glittering costumes, rare instruments and Elvis Presley's solid gold Cadillac! In the evening you have reserved seats for an unforgettable show at the world-famous Grand Ole Opry, the mecca of country musicians since 1925.
Note: Monday and Thursday departures will attend the Grand Ole Opry show on day 6.
DAY 8: Nashville - Chattanooga - Atlanta.
First stop today is Chattanooga, home of the Chattanooga Choo Choo. Then enter the 'Peach State' of Georgia and continue through the Chattahoochee National Forest to the fast-growing metropolis of Atlanta, former home and burial place of assassinated civil rights leader, Martin Luther King Jr. After a sightseeing tour of the city, the rest of the day is yours to explore further or relax.
DAY 9: Atlanta - Savannah.
Head through rich rolling farmland to the historic seaport of Savannah where your included tram tour features visits to City Market, Forsyth Park, the Mercer House, Madison Square and River Street. This evening is free to enjoy the many charms of this fascinating city.
DAY 10: Savannah.
A day at leisure to explore this southern town. Shop on cobblestoned River Street or stroll among the many squares surrounded by elegant homes and majestic gardens. Don't miss Forsyth Park, with its lovely fountain and flowers, or the impressive Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum, where you can learn about Savannah's important role in maritime history.
DAY 11: Savannah - St Augustine - Orlando.
Travel into the famous 'Sunshine State' of Florida, stopping first at St Augustine, the oldest European city in the United States. On your orientation tour you will see the city's historic district and the Spanish fortress, Castillo de San Marcos. Then drive to the magical city of Orlando, USA's fun capital.
DAY 12: Orlando.
The day is yours to take advantage of the many attractions in the area, such as Universal Studios Florida and its companion parks, Islands of Adventure and SeaWorld, and of course, the world-famous Walt Disney World Resort.
DAY 13: Orlando - UK.
Transfer to the airport for your flight to the UK.
DAY 14: Home landing in the UK.
Maximum elevation on this tour is 840 ft.
New Orleans Jazz Fest
Departures - 21, 24 & 28 April 2010
The 'Dixieland' sound was made popular throughout the world by New Orleans' own Louis Armstrong. Why not join us and listen to the best sounds of New Orleans, by some of the hottest names in music from around the USA and around the world.
Don't miss the food, crafts and music, which make this festival one of the best of its kind and the best Louisiana has to offer.
Note: Your Jazz Fest Package includes a one day pass to the Jazz & Heritage Festival plus roundtrip transportation to the Jazz Fest grounds. The Jazz Fest will be held on: April 23-25 and April 29-May 2.
Note: 24 April (Platinum) departure - Jazz Fest will take place on day 2 and city sightseeing will take place on day 3.
Special Departure - 28 October
Revel in the very best of the Halloween celebrations across the Old South!
Watch the famous New Orleans Halloween Parade and immerse yourself in the sounds, smells and sights of harvest celebrations in the French Market District. Learn tales of local spirits on the atmospheric streets of Nashville and unravel the mysteries surrounding some of the Music City's most recognisable landmarks. Discover ghostly happenings in Savannah, and enjoy a drink in one of its eeriest inns.
Note: This special departure includes all activities on our regular departures plus extra activities as described in the full Halloween special departure itinerary. Hotels may vary from the main itinerary .
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