From Nashville to New Orleans: 6-Day Tennessee Music Trail Shared Group Tour
ID: GYG473083-842779
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
6 days
Description
Picture it – you’re jumping from Nashville to Memphis to New Orleans, laying down tracks at recording studios and hanging out at Graceland along the way.
• Day 1: Nashville
Welcome to Nashville, Tennessee! Your adventure kicks off with a welcome meeting at 10am, where you’ll meet up with your local leader and the other travellers joining you on your journey. Then dive straight into the city’s history with a visit to the Country Music Hall of Fame. Then cruise across town to Studio B where Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Roy Orbison and “The King” Elvis Presley have all laid tracks, and today you’ll be joining this prestigious list. Meet with a professional sound engineer for your own recording session and find out what it takes to create the Nashville sound. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore the city. Get back together in the evening for an optional dinner (at your own expense) with your group and leader at a local restaurant.
• Day 2: Memphis
Hit the road this morning and make tracks for Memphis, Tennessee, a city overflowing with musical history and legends. Your first stop on arrival will be Sun Studio. This studio may be tiny, but its impact on the world of music is immeasurable. BB King, Johnny Cash, Howlin' Wolf and Elvis Presley have all recorded here, and the studio claims to be the 'Birthplace of Rock 'n' Roll' (and they may just be right!). The rest of the day is yours to discover the sights and sounds of Memphis.
• Day 3: Memphis
After breakfast this morning, head to Memphis’s most iconic site – Graceland! Elvis’s former home and his final resting place, a visit to Graceland is like stepping back into the 1970s, with a glamourous and kitschy twist. Then it’s time for a change of pace as you leave Graceland and visit the National Civil Rights Museum at the former Lorraine Motel – where Martin Luther King Jr was assassinated – for a dose of history that is both confronting and inspirational. The rest of the afternoon is free for your own discoveries.
• Day 4: New Orleans
Today you’ll be road-tripping from Memphis to New Orleans, arriving in the afternoon. Jazz is not just a part of the city’s history – it’s alive and kicking today. Your local guide will show you some of their favourite venues, with time to grab a beer along the way. The evening is yours to further explore this fascinating city – your leader will have some great recommendations on where to grab a bite to eat and listen to more live music.
• Day 5: New Orleans
This morning, pay a visit to the Whitney Plantation where you’ll learn about what life was like for those enslaved on a Louisiana sugarcane plantation. Then you’re in for a real treat – not only famed for its music scene, the food in New Orleans is some of the best in the country. Today you’ll learn about Creole and Cajun cuisine at a local cooking school and find out how to create one of the region’s most beloved dishes, then tuck into the finished product for dinner.
• Day 6: New Orleans
Just like a good song, your adventure must come to an end, with things wrapping up this morning.
Highlights
- Walk in famous footsteps at the 'Birthplace of Rock 'n' Roll'
- Discover a kitschy world of Southern glitz and glamour at Graceland
- Get to know the real New Orleans during a Jazz tour
- Learn to cook a classic New Orleans Cajun feast for a true taste of Louisiana
- Visit the Whitney Plantation
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights on your trip and is subject to availability.
• The South gets mighty steamy in the summertime. Pack appropriately, drink plenty of water and you might even grow to love it. September through to November is hurricane season, so if you’re travelling over this period you should pack a rain jacket and waterproof shoes.
• You're in the Deep South of the USA, so expect a lot of (delicious) fried food and barbecue. Vegetarians and Vegans may have fewer options, as a lot of southern cuisine is meat-based. If you have dietary requirements and/or food allergies, please let your booking agent know prior to departure.
Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 10 am on Day 1 in Nashville.
Home2 Suites by Hilton Nashville Downtown Convention Center, 500 Rep. John Lewis Way South, Nashville 37203, USA
We’re at the heart of Downtown Nashville – Music City Center is a block away and the Country Music Hall of Fame is a short walk from our door. Bridgestone Arena is two blocks away and Broadway – home to vibrant entertainment, dining, and shopping – is within walking distance. We’re a five minute drive from Nissan Stadium and 16 minutes from the airport.
The Nashville Airport (BNA) is 8.5miles/13kms from our hotel. A taxi to the airport will take 15mins and cost approximately $30USD one way.
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
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
