Itinerary
- Day 1
New Orleans
You'll arrive in New Orleans and get settled into your hotel. Your Tour Director is on hand from 3 to 6 p.m. if you have questions or need recommendations. After checking in, there's time to walk around the shops and try some local Cajun and Creole food. It's a good chance to get your bearings and grab dinner somewhere that catches your eye.
Optional Activities
- Explore French Quarter shops and restaurants
- Sample local Cajun and Creole cuisine
Landmarks/POIs French Quarter - Day 2
New Orleans
A guided tour takes you through New Orleans' main attractions starting with the French Quarter, where you'll see St. Louis Cathedral and Jackson Square. You'll also learn about the city's unique above-ground cemetery and drive along historic St. Charles Avenue to see the mansions and old streetcars. The afternoon is yours to explore on your own. If you're interested, there's an optional Jazz Dinner Cruise on the Mississippi River in the evening.
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of New Orleans
- Visit St. Louis Cathedral and Jackson Square
- Above-ground cemetery tour
- Scenic drive down St. Charles Avenue
Optional Activities
- Jazz Dinner Cruise on the Mighty Mississippi
Landmarks/POIs St. Louis Cathedral Jackson Square St. Charles Avenue - Day 3
New Orleans to Memphis
You'll head to Indianola, Mississippi to visit the B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center. This covers his 60-plus year career from sharecropper to international star, with artifacts, photos, and a guitar studio where you can try playing. After that, it's on to Memphis for a three-night stay.
Included Activities
- Visit B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center
Landmarks/POIs B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center - Day 4
Memphis
A local guide leads you around Memphis sharing stories about the city's music history. You'll check out the Rock 'n' Soul Museum to see how the city's cultural and musical heritage developed. Sun Studio, the birthplace of rock and roll, is available as an optional visit. Later on, you can head to Beale Street to hear live delta blues, jazz, rock and roll, R&B, and gospel music.
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Memphis with Local Guide
- Visit Rock 'n' Soul Museum
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Sun Studio, birthplace of Rock 'n' Roll
- Explore Beale Street music venues and clubs
Landmarks/POIs Rock 'n' Soul Museum Sun Studio Beale Street - Day 5
Memphis
An audio tour takes you through Graceland, Elvis Presley's estate with all its distinctive and unusual rooms. You'll walk through his customized jet complete with living room and bedroom, plus those gold-plated seat belts. The Meditation Garden is where Elvis spent quiet time and where he's buried with his daughter Lisa Marie. You'll spend the night at the Guest House at Graceland.
Included Activities
- Guided audio tour of Graceland
- Tour Elvis Presley's customized jet
- Visit Meditation Garden
Landmarks/POIs Graceland Meditation Garden at Graceland - Day 6
Memphis to Nashville
You'll travel to Nashville for an orientation tour that passes by the famous Music Row studios that became the heart of the recording industry starting in the 1950s. The rest of the day is open to explore on your own. The Country Music Hall of Fame is worth a visit if you're interested, with its collection of costumes, rare instruments, and Elvis Presley's solid gold Cadillac.
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Nashville including Music Row
Optional Activities
- Visit Country Music Hall of Fame
Landmarks/POIs Music Row Country Music Hall of Fame - Day 7
Nashville
RCA Studio B is your stop this morning, Nashville's oldest surviving recording studio and one of the most important in the country. Over 35,000 songs were recorded here between 1957 and 1977, including 262 Elvis recordings. It's a must for music fans. Tonight you'll attend a show at the Grand Ole Opry, the world's longest-running country music venue since 1925.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit RCA Studio B
- Show at Grand Ole Opry
Landmarks/POIs RCA Studio B Grand Ole Opry - Day 8
Nashville
Your tour ends this morning. You can choose to extend your stay with extra nights and continue exploring Nashville on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extend vacation with extra nights to explore Nashville
