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Music fans will be delighted by the included visits to Graceland, the lavish home of Elvis Presley; Studio B, Nashville’s oldest surviving recording studio; the Country Music Hall of Fame, with its rare instruments and glittering costumes; and the world-famous Grand Ole Opry, where you’ll have reserved seating for an unforgettable show. History buffs will enjoy visiting not only St. Augustine, but also the Old World city of New Orleans, with its clanging streetcars, stately mansions, and French Quarter. You’ll visit a pre-Civil War home in Natchez, which features fine collections of period furniture and paintings. In Atlanta, you’ll stop at the grave and eternal flame dedicated to preserving the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. A trolley tour in Savannah highlights many attractions of this historic seaport, including Madison Square, designed in the 1830s.
On this southern U.S. tour, you’ll also enjoy seeing the countryside between cities. You’ll drive through the heart of Cajun Country from New Orleans to Baton Rouge and through rural Mississippi from Natchez to Memphis. Between Chattanooga and Atlanta, you’ll drive through Chattanooga National Forest.
Highlights
Sightseeing with Local Guide
BATON ROUGE
Orientation tour
NATCHEZVisit Pre Civil War Home
MEMPHIS
Orientation tour; guided audio tour of Graceland
NASHVILLEReserved seating at Grand Ole Opry; tour RCA Studio B; Sightseeing with Local Guide; visit Country Music Hall of Fame
ATLANTAOrientation tour
SAVANNAHGuided trolley tour
ST. AUGUSTINE
Orientation tour
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Total meals included:
- 6 breakfasts
NEW ORLEANS
Day1
Welcome to New Orleans! Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.
NEW ORLEANS
Day2
The morning is dedicated to the sights and sounds of this Old-World city with a guided tour. First, visit the French Quarter, including St. Louis Cathedral and Jackson Square. Next, learn about the city’s unique burial customs at an above-ground cemetery, followed by a leisurely drive down historic St. Charles Avenue to enjoy its stately mansions and clanging streetcars. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
NEW ORLEANS
Day3
A day to explore at your own pace. Stroll through the centuries-old French Quarter or take a carriage ride while listening to tales of voodoo queens and pirates. History enthusiasts can roam through sprawling Victorian mansions and celebrated museums, catching a glimpse of life the way it used to be in the Old South. Tonight, you might like to experience the city’s beauty and romance on a 2-hour cruise from the heart of the French Quarter.
NEW ORLEANS–BATON ROUGE–NATCHEZ
Day4
Drive through the heart of Cajun Country to Baton Rouge for an orientation tour that features the Governor’s Mansion and the State Capitol. Next, on to elegant Natchez, a thriving port in the golden years of the cotton trade. Visit a gracious PRE-CIVIL WAR HOME featuring fine collections of period furniture and paintings. In the evening, relax and perhaps sip a refreshing mint julep on our optional dinner.
NATCHEZ–MEMPHIS
Day5
Drive through rural Mississippi to Memphis. On arrival, acquaint yourself with the town during an included orientation tour.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
MEMPHIS–VISIT TO GRACELAND
Day6
A trip to Memphis would not be complete without visiting GRACELAND, the palatial home of “The King,” Elvis Presley. Our guided audio tour focuses on the memorial garden and the opulent 15,000-square-foot mansion. Afterward, if you haven’t done so already, get a taste of Memphis with some authentic southern barbecue or visit the National Civil Rights Museum. This evening, you may want to visit Beale Street and explore more of the melting pot that is of delta blues, jazz, rock ‘n’ roll, R & B, and gospel.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
MEMPHIS–NASHVILLE
Day7
This morning, leave the “Home of the Blues” as you head for Nashville, the “Capital of Country Music.” Afternoon arrival in Nashville. This evening, you have reserved seating for an unforgettable show at the world-famous GRAND OLE OPRY, a mecca for country musicians since 1925.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
NASHVILLE
Day8
Its association with country music has made the name “Nashville” world famous, but it’s not just music fans who will find this charming Southern city a delight. Start your day with a visit to RCA STUDIO B, one of the country’s most revered, and Nashville’s oldest surviving recording studio. Afterward, sightseeing with a local guide includes the recording studios of Music Row, the State Capitol, and Bicentennial State Park. Then, visit the COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME with its glittering costumes, rare instruments, and Elvis Presley’s “solid-gold” Cadillac.
NASHVILLE–CHATTANOOGA–ATLANTA
Day9
First stop today is Chattanooga, home of the Chattanooga Choo Choo. Then, enter the “Peach State” of Georgia and journey to its fast-growing metropolis, Atlanta, home of 1996 summer Olympics. Enjoy an orientation tour, followed by a short visit to the grave and eternal flame dedicated to preserving the legacy of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
ATLANTA–SAVANNAH
Day10
Head south through rich, rolling farmland to the historic seaport of Savannah for a 2-night stay. On this afternoon’s TROLLEY TOUR, you will see attractions like the City Market, Forsyth Park, Mercer House, Madison Square (where General Sherman concluded his “March to the Sea”), Colonial Park Cemetery, and the world-famous River Street. The evening is free to explore this charming city on your own.
Meals included:
- Continental Breakfast
SAVANNAH
Day11
A day at leisure. Shop on cobblestoned River Street or stroll among the many squares surrounded by elegant homes and gardens. Don’t miss the impressive Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum to learn about Savannah’s important role in maritime history.
Meals included:
- Continental Breakfast
SAVANNAH–ST. AUGUSTINE–ORLANDO
Day12
Travel into the “Sunshine State” of Florida, stopping first at St. Augustine, the oldest city in the United States. You will see the Government House and the Spanish fortress, Castillo de San Marcos, on your orientation tour. Then, drive to magical Orlando.
Meals included:
- Continental Breakfast
ORLANDO
Day13
Your vacation ends this morning. You can extend your vacation with extra nights and explore the “Sunshine State” further.
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Sheraton New Orleans
Superior First-Class
Located on historic Canal Street just steps from the French Quarter, the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel is a short walk from Bourbon Street, the Aquarium of the Americas, IMAX Theater, Riverwalk Marketplace and the assortment of renowned restaurants, boutiques, and live music clubs. The hotel has an outdoor pool, hot tub, fitness center, business center, gift shop, concierge service, Internet access, restaurant, lounge, and room service.
Location
500 Canal St, New Orleans, United States
Hotel Facilities
- Luggage Storage
- Concierge desk
- Pool
- Shoe Shine
- Gift Shop
- Parking/Valet
- Business Center
- Elevator
- Bar/Lounge
- Ice Machine
- ATM
- Fitness Room
- Laundry Available
- Restaurant On-Site
- Currency Exchange
- Spa Services
Room Facilities
- Climate Control
- Window Opens
- Daily Housekeeping
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Voicemail
- Room Service
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Wake-Up Calls
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Pay Movies
- Smoking Rooms
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Alarm Clock
- Coffee Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
Holiday Inn Express
Superior Tourist-Class
The hotel is located within walking distance of Historic downtown Natchez. All rooms come equipped with refigerators and microwave ovens as well as coffee makers. There is free Wifi throughout the hotel. Other facilities include a health club, outdoor seasonal pool and free breakfast daily.
Location
639, S. Canal St, Natchez, United States
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Parking/Valet
- Ice Machine
- Gift Shop
- Pool
- Elevator
- Business Center
- ATM
- Fitness Room
Room Facilities
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Desk
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Coffee Maker
- Phone
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
Springhill Suites
Superior Tourist-Class
SpringHill Suites by Marriott, Downtown Memphis. located in the heart of downtown overlooking Court Square park and in close proximity to a variety of restaurants and shops. Located on the Trolley Bus line gives easy access to all downtown venues.
Location
85 West Court Avenue, Memphis, United States
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Elevator
- Pool
- Parking/Valet
- Free WiFi
- Business Center
- Hot Tub
- Luggage Storage
- Fitness Room
- Laundry Available
Room Facilities
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Air Conditioning
- Pay Movies
- Voicemail
- Internet Access
- Coffee Maker
- Cable/Satellite
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Climate Control
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Desk
- In-Room Safe
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Phone
The Inn at Opryland, Gaylord Hotel
Moderate First-Class
The ideal location of The Inn at Opryland brings all the excitement of Music City allowing easy access to Nashville's world-famous attractions. On-site conveniences include restaurants, a large indoor pool and a newly renovated fitness center. Guestrooms feature complimentary weekday newspapers, coffeemakers, and high-speed wired Internet access.
Location
2401 Music Valley Drive, Nashville, United States
Hotel Facilities
- Hot Tub
- Pool
- Spa Services
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Fitness Room
- ATM
- Bar/Lounge
- Elevator
- Laundry Available
Room Facilities
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Room Service
- Air Conditioning
- Hair Dryer
- Climate Control
- Coffee Maker
- Cable/Satellite
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Television
- Pay Movies
- Internet Access
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Desk
Quality Suites Buckhead Village
Superior Tourist-Class
Enjoy Southern charm at the Quality Suites Buckhead Village, a Buckhead Atlanta hotel.
Location
505 Pharr Road NE, Atlanta, United States
Hotel Facilities
- Fitness Room
- Gift Shop
- Business Center
- Laundry Available
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Pool
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Hair Dryer
- Climate Control
- Air Conditioning
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Coffee Maker
- Phone
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- In-Room Safe
- Desk
Best Western - Savananah
Moderate First-Class
Centrally located in the Historic District, the Best Western Plus Savannah Historic District is within easy walking distance of River St, City Market, local museums and historic sites. Its spacious rooms offer free Wi-Fi and come equipped with refrigerators and 37 inch flat screen HDTVs. The hotel also has a business center, fitness center and outdoor pool (seasonal). Free continental breakfast is offered daily.
Location
412 West Bay Street, Savannah, United States
Hotel Facilities
- Pool
- ATM
- Business Center
- Parking/Valet
- Free WiFi
- Concierge desk
- Fitness Room
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Desk
- Climate Control
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Pay Movies
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Cable/Satellite
- Voicemail
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Coffee Maker
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Television
- Internet Access
- Phone
Courtyard by Marriott Lake Buena Vista
Moderate First-Class
Contemporary 3-story hotel located 1.5 miles from Disney World (free shuttle), 3 miles from SeaWorld, and 6 miles from Universal Studios. Rooms have coffee makers, fridges, safes, and offer free wireless internet. There is a restaurant and bar on site and many restaurants within easy walking distance. Hotel facilities include 2 swimming pools, a hot tub, fitness center, game room, gift shop, laundry room, and business center. There is free Wi-Fi in the lobby and free coffee service.
Location
8501 Palm Parkway, Orlando, United States
Hotel Facilities
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Spa Services
- Concierge desk
- Laundry Available
- Business Center
- Gift Shop
- ATM
- Hot Tub
- Free WiFi
- Pool
Room Facilities
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Desk
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Climate Control
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Coffee Maker
- Wake-Up Calls
- Room Service
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Television
- Phone
- Voicemail
- Complimentary Newspaper
