Dixieland and Rhythms
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12 days
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Southern USA
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Steady pace
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Classic escorted tours
Experience the treasured musical traditions of the South, from Nashville’s country roots and Chicago blues to the rock ‘n’ roll of Memphis and sultry jazz of New Orleans. Cruise the swampy waterways and ride the railroads of Louisiana past landmarks, memorials, cotton fields and catfish ponds. Tour the key sights that made a legend of Elvis Presley, and take in a show at the historic Grand Ole Opry on this toe-tappin’ tour.
At a glance
- St Louis Take in the towering Gateway Arch: iconic symbol of the Westward Expansion.
- Nashville See a show at the Grand Ole Opry, the place that made country music famous.
- Graceland Tour the iconic mansion home and final resting place of Elvis Presley.
- City of New Orleans Rail journey Ride this famous locomotive through the cotton fields of Mississippi.
- French Quarter Wander the atmospheric streets of New Orleans' most famous district.
What's included
Price match guarantee
Find a like-for-like tour that's cheaper elsewhere and we'll match its price and give you £100 off. That's how confident we are that we offer the best possible value for money on our touring holidays.
With accommodation, transfers, excursions, selected meals, private VIP home pick-up and the services of an expert Tour Director all included in the price, our escorted tour holidays are highly rated by our customers. But should you find a like-for-like tour cheaper elsewhere, we will match its price and give you a further £100 reduction.
VIP home pick-up service
You'll be picked up at home and whisked off to your departure point in a private, air-conditioned car, and we'll be waiting to take you home too.
Our VIP home pick-up service is included up to 50 miles to your departure airport. Your driver will happily load and unload your luggage, and drive you to your departure terminal. At the close of your trip, you'll be welcomed by your driver in the arrivals hall and returned home again. A supplement is payable per mile over 50 miles.
Single Share available
Opt to share a twin room with a fellow traveller, and if there's no one to share with you'll get a room to yourself at no added cost!
Our single share option will match you with a fellow solo traveller of the same gender in a twin room, so you don't have to pay a single supplement. If there's no one available to share with, you don't pay any additional single supplement. Please call us to book a single-share holiday.
Dixieland and Rhythms
Overview
Experience the treasured musical traditions of the South, from Nashville’s country roots and Chicago blues to the rock ‘n’ roll of Memphis and sultry jazz of New Orleans. Cruise the swampy waterways and ride the railroads of Louisiana past landmarks, memorials, cotton fields and catfish ponds. Tour the key sights that made a legend of Elvis Presley, and take in a show at the historic Grand Ole Opry on this toe-tappin’ tour.
Total meals included:
- 1 breakfast
UK - Chicago
Day1
Fly to Chicago where you will transfer to your hotel for two nights.
Your tour starts today.
Chicago
Day2
Included sightseeing shows off the city’s landmarks, then an afternoon at leisure. Maybe ride the elevator to the top of Willis Tower, formerly known as the Sears Tower, stroll in Grant Park, or cruise on the Chicago River.
Chicago - St Louis
Day3
Travel across the fertile Illinois farmlands to St. Louis, “Gateway to the West.” An orientation tour includes a trip to the top of the Gateway Arch, which commemorates the city’s key role in westward expansion. Visit the museum under the Arch, celebrating Lewis and Clark’s famous expedition 200 years ago.
St Louis - Nashville
Day4
Recross the Mississippi River today and roll southeast to Paducah on the Ohio River. Late-afternoon arrival in Nashville.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Nashville
Day5
Start the day with a sightseeing tour of Nashville’s famous landmarks and the Music Row recording studios. Tour historic RCA Studio B, cradle of the “Nashville Sound” in the 1960s and where stars such as Dolly Parton, Elvis Presley, Eddy Arnold, Willie Nelson, and the Everly Brothers recorded many of their biggest hits. Afterward, visit the Country Music Hall of Fame with its glittering costumes, rare instruments, and Elvis’ “solid-gold” Cadillac! Tonight, enjoy reserved seating for a show at the world-famous Grand Ole Opry, a mecca for country musicians.
Nashville - Memphis
Day6
Cross Tennessee to Memphis, “Home of the Blues” and a city with a distinct Southern flavour. Enjoy an orientation tour on arrival and see where the film, Walk the Line was filmed. Join the optional excursion to Sun Studio, where rock ‘n’ roll was first recorded, followed by dinner at a local restaurant.
Memphis
Day7
Visit to Graceland. A good portion of the day is devoted to Graceland, Elvis Presley’s beautiful estate. Your guided audio tour focuses on the memorial garden, and the opulent 15,000-square-foot mansion. Return to Memphis mid-afternoon where your tour director will have suggestions for your free time. Tonight, you may want to visit a blues club on famous Beale Street.
Memphis - Amtrak® City of New Orleans train - New Orleans
Day8
Providing the locomotion for today’s journey through the state of Mississippi and into the Mississippi River Delta is the city of New Orleans, the famous train of story and song. Cotton fields and catfish ponds slide past on the way to New Orleans. The evening is free to begin exploring this lively city.
New Orleans
Day9
A full morning is dedicated to the sights and sounds of New Orleans, featuring a guided tour that includes the French Quarter landmarks, St. Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square, and a visit to a unique above-ground cemetery. This afternoon, join an optional cruise through the winding, swampy waterways.
New Orleans
Day10
A free day with a wide selection of activities to choose from, including a visit to a beautiful plantation home. For shoppers, Canal Street and the French Quarter offer an array of specialty shops and boutiques. This evening, perhaps join an optional Mississippi River dinner cruise aboard an authentic steamboat to enjoy a delightful buffet dinner, complete with live jazz—the perfect finale to a memorable touring adventure of the South.
New Orleans - UK
Day11
Your tour ends today.
Transfer to the airport for your flight to the UK.
Land home in the UK.
Day12
Hotels
Tour hotels will be as specified or alternatives of a similar standard.
- Chicago: Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza
- St Louis: Pear Tree Inn Union Station
- Nashville: The Inn at Opryland
- Memphis: Crowne Plaza Downtown
- New Orleans: Wyndham New Orleans French Quarter