SOUTHERN STATES ESCORTED TOUR
7 night escorted coach tour from £ 2149pp
SOLO TRAVELLER from £ 2599pp
RHYTHMS OF THE SOUTH
7 NIGHT ESCORTED TOUR
musically-influenced cities • visit a 19th century plantation home • leisure time to explore as you wish
DAY 1 Fly to New Orleans
On arrival make your way independently to your hotel and later , meet your Tour Director , who can help you plan your stay in this bustling city .
DAY 2 New Orleans
The day is yours to immerse yourself in the charm and excitement of one of America ’ s most unique cities and for you to take in the French flavour and grandeur of New Orleans . Perhaps start the day with a visit to a working plantation ( at extra cost ) or , simply explore the French Quarter with its trademark wrought iron balconies overlooking the narrow cobblestone streets .
DAY 3 New Orleans / Natchez
Travel to the capital of Louisiana , Baton Rouge , and enjoy a brief city tour . From there , drive on via the historic Natchez Trace Parkway to Natchez , a 444-mile route through exceptional scenery and years of Native American and European history . Natchez is the oldest European settlement on the Mississippi River and before the Civil War , wealthy plantation owners from Louisiana built magnificent Antebellum homes here as the area was considered safer from flooding . This afternoon , visit one of these historic homes and learn about the wealth of these 19th century millionaires .
DAY 4 Natchez / Memphis
Leave Natchez and drive on to Memphis , home of ‘ Sun Records ’. As a large river port , it was one of the most important links in the cotton trade before the Civil War . Memphis is also known as the “ home of the blues ” and a brief city tour will take you to the city ’ s liveliest street , Beale Street , where the blues and other types of music are played nightly in almost a dozen clubs . Travel along historic Front Street , known as Cotton Row in the days when cotton traders and merchants conducted business here . Of course , no visit to Memphis would be complete without a visit to Graceland , the home of Elvis Presley ( optional and at extra cost ).
DAY 5 Memphis / Nashville
Continue on to Nashville , known as the capital of country music . The city earned its title with the very first airing of the WSM Barn Dance radio programme , the forerunner of the Grand Ole Opry . The newly renovated Ryman Auditorium in downtown Nashville , once home of the Grand Ole Opry , the studios near Music Row , and Opryland itself attest to Nashville ’ s reputation as the most important city in country music .
DAY 6 Nashville
Begin your day in the dynamic and thriving cultural and state capital of Tennessee with a morning city tour . While exploring the city ’ s landmarks , maybe you ’ ll discover a new country music classic before it ’ s even hit the charts while visiting one of the many recording studios around town . Perhaps enjoy dinner and a show in the evening as an optional excursion ( at extra cost ).
DAY 7 Nashville / Atlanta
Leaving Music City , head to Chattanooga , home to the famous Choo Choo and which has received national recognition for the renaissance of its beautiful downtown and redevelopment of its riverfront . In the afternoon , travel on to Atlanta where you may want to check out the World of Coca Cola , The CNN Centre or The National Centre for Civil and Human Rights ( all at extra cost ).
DAY 8 Atlanta
Morning at your leisure . Your Tour Director can assist you in arranging individual transfers to Atlanta International Airport or with sightseeing recommendations for the day should you want to enjoy this great city further . The tour concludes with your onward journey .
Memphis
MISSISSIPPI
Natchez
Nashville
New Orleans
TENNESSEE
Atlanta
Nashville
GEORGIA
New Orleans 2 nights | Natchez 1 night Memphis 1 night | Nashville 2 nights | Atlanta 1 night
Memphis
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Departures : Tour departs on specific dates Apr-Sep . Please ask for details .
Accommodation : In 3H hotels . Meals : Room only .
Tour price : The price shown for this American Tours International escorted tour includes international flights to New Orleans and from Atlanta , touring by coach , services of a tour guide , sightseeing as outlined and 7 nights accommodation .
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