Itinerary
- Day 1
Nashville
You'll arrive in Nashville this afternoon and connect with your Travel Director. The rest of the day is yours to settle in and adjust to your surroundings. Nashville's reputation as Music City comes from its deep roots in country music, and you'll have time to get oriented before the real exploration begins.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Inn at Opryland)
Landmarks/POIs Grand Ole Opry - Day 2
Nashville
This morning covers Nashville's key spots starting with Riverfront Park, the Tennessee State Capitol, and the Parthenon at Centennial Park. From there, you'll head to Music Row to see RCA Studio B where Dolly Parton and the Everly Brothers laid down their recordings. The Country Music Hall of Fame comes next, showcasing memorabilia from Elvis, Hank Williams, and Loretta Lynn. Grab lunch somewhere serving hot chicken and biscuits (that's the Nashville special), then settle in for an included evening performance at the Grand Ole Opry.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Inn at Opryland)
Included Activities
- Visit RCA Studio B
- Visit Country Music Hall of Fame
- Evening performance at Grand Ole Opry
Optional Activities
- Visit Riverfront Park
- Visit Tennessee State Capitol
- Visit Centennial Park Parthenon
- Visit Music Row
Landmarks/POIs RCA Studio B Country Music Hall of Fame Grand Ole Opry Riverfront Park Tennessee State Capitol Centennial Park Parthenon Music Row - Day 3
Nashville
Today you get to dig into Nashville's music scene with more options. The Ryman Auditorium, often called the 'Soul of Nashville', is available if you want to check it out. You can hop on the hop-on-hop-off trolley to hit major sites, or just wander around on your own time. If you're feeling the vibe, head down to Broadway after dark and work your way through the honky tonks under all those neon lights.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Inn at Opryland)
Optional Activities
- Visit Ryman Auditorium
- Hop-on-hop-off trolley tour
- Honky tonk experience on Broadway
Landmarks/POIs Ryman Auditorium Broadway - Day 4
Nashville to Memphis
You'll drive from Nashville toward Memphis today. Once there, you have the option to join the Backbeats Mojo Tour led by a Beale Street musician on the only music bus in the U.S., which then takes you to Sun Studio where Elvis, Johnny Cash, and Jerry Lee Lewis all recorded. The afternoon is open for exploring on your own, or you can opt into visiting the Memphis Rock 'n' Roll Museum and catching dinner at Blues City Cafe.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown)
Optional Activities
- Backbeats Mojo Tour
- Visit Sun Studio
- Visit Memphis Rock 'n' Roll Soul Museum
- Dine at Blues City Cafe
Landmarks/POIs Sun Studio Beale Street Memphis Rock 'n' Roll Soul Museum Blues City Cafe 
- Day 5
Memphis
Start early with an included breakfast at The Arcade, which has been serving Memphis since way back. After that, you'll make the pilgrimage out to Graceland to tour Elvis's mansion and private planes. In the afternoon, you can explore the city's Civil Rights history with a Local Guide, visiting the National Civil Rights Museum and the Slave Haven Underground Railroad Museum, or just spend time on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Iconic Breakfast at Memphis' oldest cafe)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at The Arcade
- Tour Graceland mansion and private planes
Optional Activities
- Civil Rights history tour with Local Guide
- Visit National Civil Rights Museum
- Visit Slave Haven Underground Railroad Museum
Landmarks/POIs The Arcade Graceland National Civil Rights Museum Slave Haven Underground Railroad Museum - Day 6
Memphis to New Orleans
The drive to New Orleans begins in Memphis, and you'll stop in Jackson, Mississippi to follow the Blues Trail before crossing the world's longest bridge across water into New Orleans. Once there, a Local Guide will show you the city's above-ground cemeteries with their towering stone crypts and mausoleums. You'll walk through cute cafes, pick up the voodoo vibes, and stroll streets lined with mansions. Later, Bourbon Street is calling if you want nightlife and good times.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham New Orleans Downtown)
Included Activities
- City orientation tour with Local Guide
- Visit above-ground cemeteries
Optional Activities
- Explore Jackson, Mississippi on Blues Trail
- Visit Bourbon Street
Landmarks/POIs Jackson, Mississippi Bourbon Street New Orleans above-ground cemeteries 
- Day 7
New Orleans
You have the whole day free in New Orleans to do whatever calls to you. Some people get their fortune told in Jackson Square, others just walk around the French Quarter grabbing food at different spots. If swamps and bayous interest you, there's an optional pontoon boat trip with a local guide where you might see alligators, eagles, snakes, and egrets out on the water.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham New Orleans Downtown)
Optional Activities
- Have fortune told in Jackson Square
- Stroll French Quarter
- Explore restaurants and dining
- Pontoon boat trip to swamps and bayous with local guide
Landmarks/POIs Jackson Square French Quarter 
- Day 8
New Orleans
Your last full day offers several options. You can learn how to make Cajun and Creole dishes at a cooking demonstration with local chefs at the New Orleans School of Cooking. Otherwise, the WWII Museum is worth your time if history interests you, since Congress designated it as America's official museum about World War II. Jazz lovers can find live music over dinner and drinks at an authentic New Orleans jazz club.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham New Orleans Downtown)
Optional Activities
- Cooking demonstration at New Orleans School of Cooking
- Visit WWII Museum
- Jazz club visit with live music, dinner and drinks
Landmarks/POIs New Orleans School of Cooking WWII Museum - Day 9
New Orleans
Your tour ends today. The rhythms of Beale Street and Nashville's hospitality will stick with you, along with thoughts of all that Southern food you've tried. You'll say goodbye to your travel group as everyone heads their separate ways. If you'd like to extend your time, New Orleans has more to offer.
Optional Activities
- Tour extension to stay longer in New Orleans
