Music Cities Southern Style Fly Drive Holiday
Duration
14 Nights
Nights
14 Nights
Type
Self-Drive
Breakfasts
Daily
About This Itinerary
Cruise between America's greatest music cities on this Southern self-drive holiday. Memphis, Nashville, and New Orleans are linked by scenic highways and a shared love of blues, country, and soul — and this itinerary puts you behind the wheel for the ultimate road trip.
Elvis fans will love this 14-night escorted Deep South tour. In Memphis you visit Graceland and Sun Studio, the home and the recording studio that shaped Elvis Presley's story, and a day visit takes you to Tupelo, Elvis's hometown. Then enjoy the jazz of New Orleans, four nights in Muscle Shoals and the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. With nearly 30 years of experience and a small, friendly group, you will arrive as a guest and leave as a friend. Simply the BEST Deep South Music Tour! Get ready for the ultimate adventure through the Deep South, where the music that shaped the world comes alive. From the jazz-filled streets of New Orleans to the rock & roll, blues, and soul of Memphis. What makes this tour truly unforgettable is 4 incredible nights in Muscle Shoals.
What's Included
- Return flights from the UK
- Fully inclusive car hire to suit your party size
- 14 nights hotel accommodation
- Daily
- Tried-and-tested itinerary with recommendations
Hotel Stops
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Welcome to Nashville and the beginning of your Music Cities, Southern Style Escorted Tour. After check in, meet your tour manager and travel companions for a welcome meeting.
Visit RCA's Historic Studio B and the Country Music Hall of Fame. Scenic driving tour of the city. Evening free time to explore Nashville's live music and nightlife.
Say goodbye to Nashville and make our way to Memphis, Tennessee - the city Elvis would call home and where Blues & Rock 'n' Roll are found in abundance! Free time on Beale Street.
Visit Sun Studio where the 'Million Dollar Quartet' made their first recordings. Head to Graceland Mansion and tour the Memphis home of Elvis Presley. More live music on Beale!
Scenic drive through Mississippi following part of the legendary 'Blues Trail'. Arrive in New Orleans and check into our hotel. Evening to explore the vibrant French Quarter and Bourbon Street.
Day to immerse yourself in the charm of one of America's most unique cities. Optional plantation tour, jazz brunch, shopping on Royal Street, or a ride on the St. Charles streetcar.
Bid farewell to the 'Big Easy' and journey to Mobile, Alabama - the true birthplace of Mardi Gras. Continue to Montgomery, hometown of Hank Williams.
Journey to legendary Muscle Shoals, known as the 'Recording Capital of the World'. Discover the magic behind its iconic sound and the stories of the legends who recorded here.
Visit Rick Hall's FAME Studios, the iconic Muscle Shoals Sound at 3614 Jackson Highway, and Cypress Moon. Evening enjoying the local music scene.
Visit Tom's Wall tribute to Native American heritage, Ivy Green - birthplace of Helen Keller, and Big River Broadcasting. Evening at the Rattlesnake Saloon!
Travel the Natchez Trace Parkway to Tupelo Mississippi - Visit the birthplace of Elvis and the hardware store where he bought his first guitar. Then to Red Bay - home of Tammy Wynette.
Wave goodbye to Muscle Shoals with a visit to Alabama's Music Hall of Fame. Drive back to Nashville. Enjoy music in the Honky-tonks on Broadway!
Free time in Music City. Travel to Opryland for a meal at The Nashville Palace. Then a fantastic show at the Grand Ole Opry!
Last full day in Nashville. Go shopping for souvenirs, visit more attractions, or enjoy more fabulous live music in Downtown Nashville.
Your Music-Cities tour is over and it's time to head back to the airport for your onward flight.
Highlights
- Graceland, Elvis Presley's home, and Sun Studio, plus a day visit to Tupelo, Elvis's hometown
- FAME & Muscle Shoals Sound Studios
- Alabama Music Hall of Fame
- Country Music Hall of Fame
- Historic RCA Studio B
- Grand Ole Opry
Ready to hit the road?
Choose dates to suit you. We'll put together a personalised quote with flights and car hire included.
Prices are per person based on two sharing and include flights & car hire. Subject to availability. Dates are flexible — travel when it suits you.