6 Days - Mardi Gras Musical Tour
ID: GYG842960-1333551
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
6 days
Description
From the Country Music City of the World, Nashville TN to “Graceland”, the home of “The King”. Feel the Mardi Gras atmosphere in New Orleans and ride through the croc infested swamps of Louisiana.
Travel with us as we explore Nashville, Tennessee, from the Centennial Park with its own Parthenon to The Farmer's Market. Visit Fort Nashborough and learn about the early settlers. Next, learn about one of the greatest Country Western Singers of all time at The Johnny Cash Museum. Finish the day with a visit to the RCA Studio B, where legendary artists recorded.
Learn how Jack Daniel's Whiskey is distilled with a visit to their distillery, not forgetting to try a sample or two! A visit to Nashville would not be complete without spending some time at The Country Music Hall of Fame, where we'll learn about the greatest artists of all time.
Our trip takes us to Memphis, the heart and home of blues, soul, rock and Rock N' Roll. Next, we'll visit Graceland - the home of "The King", Elvis.
Today, we'll visit SUN STUDIOS where rock & roll was first recorded. Listen to recordings from Elvis, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and B.B King. Next, we travel to Jackson, MS, "The City with Soul", and named after the 7th president - Andrew Jackson.
In Natchez & Baton Rouge we'll see 19th Century vast plantations and see how the enslaved people worked. We'll explore grand houses with rich decor. In the evening, we'll arrive in New Orleans and visit one of its many jazz clubs. Feel the influence of Louis Armstrong on an unforgettable evening.
Today we'll explore New Orleans and Mardi Gras. Our tour is perfectly timed to coincide with the rehearsals for the largest Mardi Gras in the world. Watch the parades and see street performers practicing their skills. As we travel through the city, we'll observe the fantastic architecture the city has to offer like St. Louis Cathedral, The Caesars Superdome and beautiful historic homes.
What better way to spend your last afternoon than traveling with us through the swaps of Louisiana on an airboat. See crocodiles aplenty as well as wildlife like herons, turtles and sometimes even snakes!
An amazing 6 days you will never forget.
Highlights
- Visit New Orleans during Mardi Gras Rehearsals
- Visit multiple cites of the most infamous singers of all time
- Visit recording studios and listen to original recordings
- Travel through Croc infested swamps in safety
- Guided Tour of Graceland
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Meet outside the hotel. The guide will contact you by telephone/SMS
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.