Tour Description

Enjoy everything from rock 'n roll to Creole cuisine on this 9-Day guided tour that stretches from Nashville to New Orleans. In the birthplace of country music, take a tour of historic Studio B, in Nashville, with a professional sound engineer, who will record you and your fellow travellers singing for a once-in-a-lifetime keepsake. Later, visit the Country Music Hall of Fame on private tour and meet a local singer who will give you a behind-the-scenes look at the songwriting process. In Memphis, marvel at the mansion where Elvis once lived: Graceland. At the Houmas House plantation, take part in a Creole cooking demonstration, then feast on traditional Southern dishes for dinner. Allow a Local Expert to lead you through New Orleans’ best sites, from bustling Jackson Square to idyllic City Park.

Priced From:

$ 11051pp ^*

From: 2025-09-12

To: 2025-10-17

Start Location: Nashville (TN), United States Of America

End Location: New Orleans, United States Of America

Trip Type: Gold

Tour Advisors

Tiffany McCrea-Lennon

Managing Director

Russell Mein

Travel Specialist

Caitlin Lennon

Travel Coordinator

Michelle Baldwin

Travel Specialist

Gaylyn Murdoch

Administration Manager

Holly Skene

Travel Co-ordinator

Kim Thomas

Broker

Itinerary

Arrive in Nashville

Day 1

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Noelle Hotel Nashville

Your journey through the South begins by private transfer to your luxurious hotel. Tonight, get your first taste of Deep South cuisine.

Nashville's Musical History

Day 2

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Noelle Hotel Nashville

Visit Nashville’s highlights and participate in a rare recording session at Studio B - Nashville's oldest remaining record studio. At the Country Music Hall of Fame, join a private session with a singer/songwriter to learn the stories behind the hits. Enjoy a performance at the Grand Ole Opry.

Memphis and Graceland Relaxed Start Your Way

Day 3

Duration: 1

Accommodation: The Peabody Memphis.

Personalise your day in Memphis with a tour of Elvis’ Graceland or afternoon tea at The Peabody. Learn about the personal side of "The King" or enjoy the only traditional English afternoon tea in Memphis at the opulent Chez Philippe dining room.

The Best of Memphis

Day 4

Duration: 1

Accommodation: The Peabody Memphis.

Delve into the Memphis music scene with a visit to Sun Studio, "The Birthplace of Rock 'n' Roll." Continue your exploration of Memphis with a backstage pass to visit Central BBQ, one of the city's oldest and most iconic BBQ establishments. Meet Clint Cantwell, a renowned grilling expert over a hosted lunch of Central BBQ's famed Pulled Pork, Brisket & Ribs accompanied by tempting sides like slaw and other barbecue classics on a rare event usually only local insiders get to experience. Later, enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience with a guided tour of the National Civil Rights Museum.

Mississippi Mystique in Natchez

Day 5

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Monmouth Historic Inn and Gardens, Natchez.

The South’s unique architecture comes to life in Natchez’s antebellum homes. Tour an 1850s home or visit the Dunleith Historic Inn for a mixology class. At Monmouth Historic Inn & Gardens, sit back and enjoy the property's veranda or stroll through the gardens before dinner this evening.

Frogmore, Houmas House, and New Orleans

Day 6

Duration: 1

Accommodation: The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans.

Gain insight into the history of the South at Frogmore Cotton Plantation & Gins, then visit Houmas House and Gardens. The French Quarter’s historic Ritz Carlton New Orleans welcomes you for the evening.

New Orleans Sightseeing Relaxed Start

Day 7

Duration: 1

Accommodation: The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans.

Explore the Big Easy’s iconic sights and stroll through a beautiful above-ground cemetery. Embark on a behind-the-scenes tour of Mardi Gras World or visit the National WWII Museum.

Exploring the Big Easy Relaxed Start

Day 8

Duration: 1

Accommodation: The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans.

Dive into the Mississippi River Delta on an exclusive MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Discover wildlife in the wetlands and explore the “Islenos” fishing villages over a Bayou-side lunch with a local fisherman.

Depart New Orleans

Day 9

Duration: 1

Bid 'au revoir' to the Big Easy. Sit back and relax as your complimentary transfer escorts you to the Louis Armstrong Airport.

Dates & prices

Start Date: 2025-09-12

End Date: 2025-09-20

twin

Child Price: 10885

Adult Price: 12095

triple

Child Price: 10068

Adult Price: 11278

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 14544

Start Date: 2025-09-26

End Date: 2025-10-04

twin

Child Price: 10885

Adult Price: 12095

triple

Child Price: 10068

Adult Price: 11278

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 14544

Start Date: 2025-10-17

End Date: 2025-10-25

twin

Child Price: 10615

Adult Price: 11795

triple

Child Price: 9871

Adult Price: 11051

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 14027

Southern Grace

Tour Advisors

Itinerary

Dates & prices