Tennessee Music Trail to New Orleans

United States
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Departure dates

26-Dec-24

What's included

7 day Intrepid small group tour departing Nashville - Comfort.
Accommodation: Hotel (6 nights).
Meals: 6 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch & 1 Dinner.
Transport: Private vehicle.
Included activities:.
Nashville- Leader-led orientation tour, Country Music Hall of Fame, Studio B tour with recording session.
Memphis - Stax Museum of American Soul Music, Graceland, The Home of Elvis Presley, Leader-led orientation walk.
New Orleans - Leader-led Orientation, Cooking Class.
Jazz Brunch.
Please Note: Airfares are additional, International flights, arrival and departure transfers, departure and airport taxes, visas, all other meals, all optional tours or activities during free time, transfers outside of the tour program, travel insurance, tips and items of a personal nature are not included.

Itinerary / more information

  • Day 1 Nashville. Welcome to Tennessee Your adventure begins in Nashville - an energetic city celebrating boot-scooting, whiskey shooting and rootin'-tootin' country music like nowhere else. Kick off your trip with a welcome meeting at 6 pm, where you'll meet up with your leader and the other travellers. After, head out on a leader-led walking tour of the city to get your bearings and then join your group for an optional welcome dinner. You might also get to try out a bit of line dancing at a local saloon
  • Day 2 Nashville. This morning after breakfast, dive straight into the city's history with a visit to the Country Music Hall of Fame. This fabulous piano-shaped building is a work of art and contains a whole range of impressive memorabilia, including Elvis' gold Cadillac. Then, cruise across town to Studio B, where Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Roy Orbison and 'The King' Elvis Presley have all laid tracks - today, you'll even 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 - you may like to check out the Nashville murals, visit the much-loved Goo Goo candy store, or swing by the Johnny Cash Museum.
  • Day 3 Memphis. Hit the road this morning and make tracks for Memphis - a city overflowing with musical history and legends. Your first stop is the Stax Museum of American Soul Music. Here at the original location of Stax Records in downtown Memphis, you'll learn the story of the Memphis sound where stars like Otis Redding and Isaac Hayes got their starts. You'll even have a chance to cut a rug on their dance floor as you listen to Stax tracks. The rest of the day is yours to discover the sights and sounds of Memphis. No visit to this city would be complete without checking out Beale Street, lined with traditional blues clubs. Join back up with your group for a dinner at a local restaurant, then head out to enjoy some of that live, local music.
  • Day 4 Memphis. After breakfast this morning, head out on an orientation walk in downtown Memphis including a stop at the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel. Your leader will talk about the museum, you'll have the chance to take photos and can choose to take an optional tour. Then, head to another of Memphis' iconic sites - Graceland. Elvis's former home and final resting place, a visit to Graceland is like stepping back into the 1970s, with a glamourous and kitschy twist. Explore a fascinating world of green shag-carpet ceilings and yellow vinyl walls while getting a sneak peek into the glitzy side of the Deep South.
  • Day 5 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 When you arrive, join your leader for an orientation walk around The Big Easy, and maybe try to sample one of the city's famous beignets. The evening is yours to explore further - your leader will have some great recommendations on where to grab a bite to eat and listen to more live music.
  • Day 6 New Orleans. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and a free morning to explore New Orleans at your own pace. Then for lunch, 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, and today you'll learn about Creole and Cajun cuisine at a local cooking school. Find out how to create one of the region's most beloved dishes with a demonstration, then get hands-on and try it yourself. Tuck into the finished product with your group, then the rest of the day is free for you to continue exploring. Why not check out a jazz club on Frenchman Street, join the party on Bourbon Street or - for the brave of heart - take a tour of the iconic St. Louis Cemetery?
  • Day 7 New Orleans. This morning, head out for a jazz brunch at The Court of Two Sisters - a gorgeous outdoor courtyard dining area where you can enjoy some delicious brunch specialities while live jazz plays - a great way to complete your music trail With nothing planned for the rest of the day, your trip will come to an end after brunch. If you'd like to stay longer, just speak to your booking agent.
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