Itinerary
- Day 1
Nashville
You'll arrive in Nashville and meet the group at 6 pm for a welcome drink. This is your chance to get to know your traveling companions and kick things off before diving into Music City.
- Day 2
Nashville
Start the day at RCA Studio B, Nashville's oldest recording studio where Elvis and other legends recorded their hits. After that, you'll take a guided tour through Centennial Park to see the Parthenon replica, then head to Music Row and Honky Tonk Row. Later, you'll head to the Grand Ole Opry for reserved seats at this world-famous venue.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to RCA Studio B with option to make your own recording
- Sightseeing tour of Nashville with Local Guide
- Visit to Centennial Park's replica of Athens' Parthenon
- Viewing of Music Row and Honky Tonk Row
- Visit to Country Music Hall of Fame
- Reserved seats for Grand Ole Opry show
Landmarks/POIs RCA Studio B Centennial Park Parthenon Music Row Honky Tonk Row Country Music Hall of Fame Grand Ole Opry - Day 3
Nashville to Memphis
You're traveling to Memphis today. Check out Sun Studio first, where rock and roll was actually recorded, then spend time at the Stax Museum of American Soul Music to learn about the artists who shaped the genre. Wrap up with dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit to Sun Studio
- Visit to Stax Museum of American Soul Music
Landmarks/POIs Sun Studio Stax Museum of American Soul Music - Day 4
Memphis
A local guide will walk you through Memphis's musical landmarks and share stories about the city's heritage. You'll tour Graceland, which includes Elvis's mansion, his gold records, meditation garden, ornate jumpsuits, automobile museum, and airplane collection. The rest of your day is free to explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Memphis landmarks with Local Guide
- Tour of Elvis Presley's Graceland mansion and grounds
Landmarks/POIs Graceland - Day 5
Memphis to Mississippi Delta to Greenwood
Head into the Mississippi Delta to explore the birthplace of blues. You'll visit the Delta Blues Museum, stop at the Crossroads where Robert Johnson made his deal, and then have lunch with a local musician at Ground Zero Blues Club in Clarksdale. Later, drive to Greenwood for a tour of filming locations from The Help, then check in at the historic Alluvian Hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Special lunch with local musician at Ground Zero Blues Club in Clarksdale, served southern style with authentic southern-style dishes)
Included Activities
- Visit to Delta Blues Museum
- Photo stop at the Crossroads
- Special lunch with local musician at Ground Zero Blues Club in Clarksdale
- Guided tour of The Help filming locations in Greenwood
Landmarks/POIs Delta Blues Museum Crossroads Ground Zero Blues Club Alluvian Hotel - Day 6
Greenwood to Indianola to Natchez
Visit the B.B. King Museum in Indianola to see artifacts from his 60-plus year career and try playing blues yourself. Then continue south to Natchez for dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant featuring regional specialties)
Included Activities
- Visit to B.B. King Museum in Indianola
- Interactive experience playing blues instruments at B.B. King Museum
Landmarks/POIs B.B. King Museum - Day 7
Natchez to Louisiana Delta to Lafayette
Start with a guided tour of the Delta Music Museum hearing stories about Jerry Lee Lewis, Mickey Gilley, and Conway Twitty. You'll walk through Frogmore Plantation, a working cotton farm with 19 restored structures from the 1800s. Then head to Lafayette for live Creole and Cajun music, traditional dance lessons, and a chance to play Cajun percussion instruments at Cypress Cove Landing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Delta Music Museum
- Visit to historic Frogmore Plantation
- Musical experience at Cypress Cove Landing with live music and dancing
Optional Activities
- Play Cajun percussion instruments like the T-Fre
- Try playing the accordion
- Learn dances of Mardi Gras and Fais do do
Landmarks/POIs Delta Music Museum Frogmore Plantation Cypress Cove Landing Atchafalaya Basin - Day 8
Lafayette to St. Martinville to Atchafalaya Basin to New Orleans
You'll visit St. Martinville to see the famous Evangeline oak tree, then cruise through the Atchafalaya Basin swampland where you might spot alligators and moss-draped trees. After that, explore Houmas House Plantation, have lunch there, and take a guided mansion tour. You can also browse the gift shop, walk the gardens, or grab a Mint Julep at the bar. Later, head to New Orleans for a 2-night stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Houmas House Plantation)
Included Activities
- Visit to the famous oak tree in St. Martinville
- Cruise through Atchafalaya Basin
- Visit to Houmas House Plantation and Gardens
- Lunch at Houmas House Plantation
- Guided mansion tour of Houmas House
Optional Activities
- Stroll the magnificent gardens at Houmas House
- Browse gift shop at Houmas House
- Enjoy a Mint Julep at the Turtle Bar
Landmarks/POIs Evangeline Oak Atchafalaya Basin Houmas House Plantation and Gardens - Day 9
New Orleans
Take a guided tour through the French Quarter, including a stop at an above-ground cemetery to learn about local funeral traditions. You'll drive along St. Charles Avenue to see the Garden District's stately homes. In the afternoon, you're free to explore on your own, grab souvenirs, listen to live music, or try café au lait and beignets. End with a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Festive farewell dinner at one of the famed local restaurants in New Orleans)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of French Quarter
- Visit to above-ground cemetery
- Drive along St. Charles Avenue through Garden District
Optional Activities
- Shop for souvenirs
- Listen to live music
- Enjoy café au lait and a beignet
Landmarks/POIs French Quarter St. Charles Avenue Garden District - Day 10
New Orleans
After saying goodbye to your tour director and driver, you'll get a one-day pass for the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival with transportation included. Spend the day exploring the city at your own pace, checking out places to eat, shop, and catch live music.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- One-day pass to New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
- Transportation to New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
Optional Activities
- Visit Café du Monde for beignets
- Ride a New Orleans streetcar
- Shop for souvenirs
- Learn to cook Cajun specialties at New Orleans School of Cooking
- Dine at fine restaurants
- Listen to local jazz musicians at Preservation Hall
Landmarks/POIs New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Café du Monde Preservation Hall New Orleans School of Cooking - Day 11
New Orleans
Take a 2-hour lunch cruise on the Mississippi River with jazz music and good food. From there, the rest of your day is free to wander around New Orleans however you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on 2-hour cruise along Mississippi River with great jazz and delicious food)
Included Activities
- 2-hour lunch cruise along Mississippi River with jazz music
Landmarks/POIs Mississippi River - Day 12
New Orleans
Your music tour wraps up with breakfast this morning. Safe travels as you head home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
