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Music Cities | New Orleans - Memphis - Nashville

Music Cities | New Orleans - Memphis - Nashville

Follow the rhythm of the South from New Orleans’ jazz-filled French Quarter to Memphis blues and Nashville’s country legends—an unforgettable journey through America’s musical heart. Experience iconic sights, rich history, and legendary sounds at every stop.

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Follow the rhythm of the South from New Orleans’ jazz-filled French Quarter to Memphis blues and Nashville’s country legends—an unforgettable journey through America’s musical heart. Experience iconic sights, rich history, and legendary sounds at every stop.

Experience the best of the South on a musical journey through New Orleans, Memphis, and Nashville

 

 

 

Begin with three nights in the heart of the French Quarter, where jazz-filled evenings, beignets at Café du Monde, a Mississippi River steamboat cruise, and a guided city tour showcase the soul and flavor of New Orleans

 

Continue north to Memphis, home of blues, rock ’n’ roll, and soul music, where highlights include Graceland, Beale Street, Sun Studio, the National Civil Rights Museum, and the BB King Museum.

 

The adventure concludes in Nashville, Music City USA, with visits to the Country Music Hall of Fame, RCA Studio B, and a guided city tour featuring iconic landmarks. Enjoy reserved seating at the Grand Ole Opry and celebrate your journey with a farewell dinner before returning home filled with the music, history, and spirit of the South.

 

 

 

 

Includes roundtrip airfare from PHX

Make your final payment by check prior to the final payment due date & receive $100 per person booking discount

 

 

 

 

Single Price $5,624.00

Day One

ARRIVE NEW ORLEANS - Today arrive in New Orleans for a three night stay in the exciting French Quarter. Tonight be sure to enjoy the “The Quarter” filled with fabulous restaurants and jazz clubs.

Day Two

FRENCH QUARTER TOURING - This morning enjoy a French Quarter Walking Tour featuring the St. Louis Cathedral with adjoining Cabildo and rectory, Bourbon Street, Pirates Alley and the French Marketplace. Next visit the famous Café du Monde to enjoy café au lait and beignets. Later board a Paddlewheeler Steamboat for a relaxing Mississippi River Cruise. This evening join your fellow travelers to enjoy a fun fi lled Welcome Dinner at the famous New Orleans School of Cooking.

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Day Three

NEW ORLEANS CITY TOUR - Today enjoy a New Orleans City Tour to see the Garden District which features one of the best preserved collections of historic southern mansions in the United States. Visit the Longue Vue House & Gardens, a NaO onal Historic Landmark. The ever-changing gardens provide an inspiring desO naO on year-round to learn about naO ve plants and fl owers. Also stop to view an Above Ground Cemetery which are both historic & hauntingly beautiful. This afternoon visit Mardi Gras World, the fun and informative museum brings together a dazzling collection of floats and costumes from the event. Enjoy dinner on your own this evening in New Orleans.

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Day Four

NEW ORLEANS | MEMPHIS, TN - This morning relax and travel north towards Tennessee. Pass through Jackson, MS, the capital city and largest in Mississippi. Stop to visit the B.B. King Museum in Indianola, which tells the story of his life and career from the cotton fields to juke joints to legendary Blues icon. Late aternoon arrive in Memphis for a two-night stay. Located on the banks of the mighty Mississippi River, Memphis is a music capital known as the Birthplace of Blues, Rock‘n’Roll and Soul.

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Day Five

MEMPHIS - This morning visit Elvis Presley’s famous Graceland, a 14-acre estate, museum and entertainment complex. See Elvis’ original business office, trophy building and meditation gardens where the ‘King’ is laid to rest. Later enjoy a Memphis City Tour to learn more about this great southern city. Travel along the Mississippi River, see Victorian homes and cultural landmarks like the Pyramid Arena. This afternoon visit the National Civil Rights Museum, an experience that covers centuries of history. The visit begins at the original Lorraine Motel, the site where Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated. Also visit Sun Studio, known as “The Birthplace of Rock’n’Roll”, and the discovery location of music legends B.B. King, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis. Tonight visit actionpacked Beale Street, filled with restaurants, shops and Blues clubs. Enjoy dinner and some Blues sounds at a popular local restaurant on Beale Street.

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Day SIx

MEMPHIS | NASHVILLE -This morning begin your journey through central Tennessee. Stop to visit the Delta Heritage Center & Tina Turner Museum which encompasses various facets of the Delta Blues music history. Explore the one room schoolhouse that Tina Turner attended with a collection of her costumes, old records and other memorabilia. Continue northeast through scenic rolling terrain and pass magnifi cent mansions on your route to Nashville, Music City USA for a two-night stay. This evening you have reserved seats to enjoy a performance of the famous Grand Ole Opry Show, a Nashville highlight.

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Day Seven

NASHVILLE - Enjoy a Nashville City Tour to see the Parthenon (replica), Old Ryman Auditorium, the State Capitol, Honky Tonks on Broadway and famous Music Row. Visit the Country Music Hall of Fame to see how country music has evolved and enjoy its highlight and central exhibition, Sing Me Back Home. The Hall of Fame features memorabilia, photography, recorded sound and other displays, and is referred to as the Smithsonian of Country Music. Then visit Historic RCA Studio B., built in 1957 and located on Nashville’s Music Row. Studio B is one of the world’s most famous recording studios and was once home to Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison & the Everly Brothers. Tonight’s Farewell Dinner is at a popular local restaurant.

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Day Eight

NASHVILLE | HOME - Fly home from Nashville with wonderful memories of your experiences.

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FB=Full Breakfast, D=Dinner

Suggested Packing

-Casual Clothing that can be mixed and layered

-Comfortable walking shoes

-Hat and Sunscreen

-Cash and Credit Cards (Only those needed)

-Medicine and spare prescriptions

-Extra glasses and/or contacts

-Book, Word Search and/or Crossword Puzzle

-Binoculars

-Seat Cushions and/or Blanket (If attending a parade or show)

-Ear plugs and sleep mask

-Mini-Sewing Kit

-Toiletries and Tissues

-Chargers for devices (Cell phones, Tablets, etc.)

-Extra Memory Cards (Digital Cameras) or Extra Film

 

Activity Level 3

This travel experience is perfect for those who want to see everything their destination has to offer. With the ability to navigate hills and uneven ground (1-2 hours with little difficulty), as well as climb into various modes of transportation, you'll be able to explore every corner of your destination without missing a thing. Plus, with some longer days balanced with free time to recharge or set out on your own adventure, you'll have the perfect harmony of flexibility and exploration.

 

 

HIGHLIGHTS

French Quarter Walking Tour

Paddlewheeler Steamboat Cruise

Café du Monde

New Orleans School of Cooking

New Orleans City

Tour Longue Vue Houses & Gardens

Mardi Gras World

Graceland

Beale Street Dinner S

un Studio in Memphis M

emphis City Tour

National Civil Rights Museum

BB King Museum

Grand Ole Opry

Country Music Hall of Fame

Historic RCA Studio B in Nashville

Nashville City Tour D

elta Heritage Center

Tina Turner Museum

3 Nights in French Quarters

 

 

Inclusions

Roundtrip Airfare - PHX

10 Meals: 7 Breakfasts & 3 Dinners

Professional Tour Director

Motorcoach Transportation

Hotel Transfers

Admissions per Itinerary

Sightseeing per Itinerary

Baggage Handling at Hotel

 

Exclusion

Travel Protection Insurance

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

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