
Journey through America’s musical heartland, from the birthplace of Jazz and the cradle of Rock ‘n’ Roll, to the undisputed capital of Country Music
This wonderful holiday is crammed full of highlights, and infused with the magic and mystique, sights and sounds of the South. Beginning in Georgia you’ll travel through the world of WC Handy, Robert Johnson, Fats Domino, Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton and – of course – Elvis Presley. Stay in New Orleans, the laid-back Big Easy. See Tupelo, The King’s birthplace, and Memphis, where he made his home. And, finally, head to the guitar-pickin’, banjo-playing songwriters’ city, Nashville, Tennessee.
What You’ll Love
- Visit Elvis’s birthplace in Tupelo, Mississippi
- Beale Street in Memphis, the “home of the blues”
- Discover Nashville, the world capital of country music
- Spend two nights in New Orleans
- The atmosphere of New Orleans’ famous French Quarter
- Two nights in Memphis, in the Guest House at Graceland, right next to Elvis’s famous mansion
- Stay in Montgomery, the resting place of country legend Hank Williams
- Journey through the sleepy countryside of AlabamaSeven nights’ room-only accommodation at a series of good-quality hotels in Montgomery (1 night), New Orleans (2), Memphis (2) and Nashville (2), plus one night on the aircraft
- Return flights to Atlanta
- Comfortable, air-conditioned coach travel and transfers throughout
- Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager
Single supplements apply. Subject to availability.
Itinerary
This morning’s optional guided tour is the perfect introduction to New Orleans. See the iron balconies and covered sidewalks of the iconic French Quarter, the brightly painted wooden houses of Tremé and the three spires of St Louis Cathedral on Jackson Square.
This afternoon, take the optional Louisiana Swampland excursion for a glimpse of the surrounding countryside and a taste of Creole life. Tonight, head back to the French Quarter to immerse yourself in the incomparable atmosphere of the place that gave the world jazz, a century ago, and where the sounds and spirits of Louis Armstrong and ‘King’ Oliver still live on in the many, many bars and clubs.
Don’t miss today’s optional, full-day Memphis Sounds excursion, which will include legendary Sun Studio where rock and roll was born, in 1951, with the recording of ‘Rocket 88’, and where music history changed forever three years later with Elvis’s live recording of Arthur Crudup’s ‘That’s Alright, Mama’.
From Sun Studio, you’ll make your way to Elvis Presley Boulevard to pay a visit to Graceland, the King’s home, last recording studio and final resting place. After a fascinating day, enjoy another evening in Memphis, perhaps sampling the pork ribs that have led to its unofficial position as The Barbecue Capital of America.
Our final optional excursion will take you to legendary Studio B – home to countless country hits and a galaxy of Elvis’s RCA recordings – and to the Country Music Hall of Fame.
You’ll have the afternoon free to experience still more of Nashville’s musical delights.
Elvis Presley’s Memphis, New Orleans & Nashville
FROM £1665.00
Departing From
- London Heathrow
- Manchester
Departure dates
- 6th September 2022
- 13th September 2022
- 20th September 2022
- 27th September 2022
- 4th October 2022
- 21st November 2022
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