Rhythms of the South
Rhythms of the South
Rhythms of the South
11 Days Starting in Nashville, USA and ending in New Orleans, USA
Visiting: Nashville, Memphis, Natchez, New Orleans
Tour operator:
Tour code:
SRHYZN20
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Cultural, Foodie and Wine Tours, History, Music, Wildlife Tours
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of the American South with the "Rhythms of the South" tour. This cultural adventure begins in Nashville, where you'll explore iconic music landmarks like Studio B and the Country Music Hall of Fame, and enjoy a live show at the Grand Ole Opry. In Memphis, savor a Southern-style breakfast at the city's oldest café, visit Sun Studios, and tour Elvis's Graceland. Discover the rich history of the South's Antebellum estates in Natchez, and cross the world's longest continuous bridge over water to reach New Orleans. Here, explore the vibrant Garden District, unique cemeteries, and enjoy optional experiences like a boat trip through the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park. Travel in luxury with air-conditioned coaches and stay in carefully selected hotels, ensuring comfort throughout your journey. This tour offers a perfect blend of music, history, and Southern charm.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Nashville
Location: Nashville
Accommodation Name: The Inn at Opryland
Good old-fashioned Southern hospitality, charm and big smiles welcome you to 'Music City', Nashville. A hub of country music enthusiasts, Nashville attracts musicians, song writers and performers and ready explorers like you. The careers of some of the biggest names in the music industry started right here in the basement studios of Music Row or on stage at the famous Grand Ole Opry. Meet up with your Travel Director this afternoon, then relax before a big day in this vibrant city to begin your US South value tour.
Day 2: Nashville Sightseeing And Free Time
Location: Nashville
Accommodation Name: The Inn at Opryland
Nashville is the ultimate traveler’s playground. Visit Riverfront Park, Tennessee State Capitol and Centennial State Park, where you're transported to Athens with their very own Parthenon. Icons checked off, visit Music Row, stopping off at RCA Studio B where legends like Dolly Parton and the Everly Brothers recorded albums. No trip to Nashville would be complete without a snoop around the iconic Country Music Hall of Fame, home to memorabilia from Elvis, Hank Williams and Loretta Lynn and more. Scout out the tastiest hot chicken and biscuits on your own this afternoon before this evening's included visit to hear a live show of America's longest running live radio program.
Day 3: Nashville Free Time
Location: Nashville
Accommodation Name: The Inn at Opryland
Ready to continue your deep dive into country music with Choice Optionals on your US South value tour? There's no better choice than the Ryman Auditorium, where you can watch music magic come to life at the 'Soul of Nashville' theater. On a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, opt to check out Nashville's newest museum - The National Museum of African American Music that tells the story of American music through interactive technology. This afternoon, choose to join a hop-on-hop-off trolley tour to see all the top sites. The night is young! If you’re feeling in the mood, get out into the action and experience a honky tonk under the neon lights of Broadway.
Day 4: Nashville – Memphis
Location: Memphis
Accommodation Name: Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown
From one music obsessed city to another, your next stop is Memphis! Home to "The King", music is the life blood of this toe-tapping city. Dive straight in with a stroll down bluesy Beale St, past the Memphis Pyramid and Peabody Hotel. See the Lorraine Motel, where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, was assassinated and one of the most significant sites of the Civil Rights Movement. With the rest of the day free, choose to visit the Rock N' Soul Museum, learning the story of the birth of rock and soul music. Then groove over to Beale Street for a Southern BBQ dinner and live music.
Day 5: Memphis Sightseeing And Free Time
Location: Memphis
Accommodation Name: Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown
Meals Included: Breakfast
Rise and shine, food fanatics, your day starts with a taste of Southern favorites at the popular Memphis spot, The Arcade. Attention, Elvis fans, today you make the pilgrimage to Graceland, touring the King’s iconic mansion and private planes. Top off the afternoon at Sun Studio, where Elvis was first discovered back in 1954, learn the legacy left behind by the 'King of Rock n' Roll'.
Day 6: Memphis Free Time
Location: Memphis
Accommodation Name: Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown
How to go big on your final day in the Home of the Blues, Soul, and Rock-n-Roll? Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Choice Experience Civil Rights History & Culture tour led by a local historian including the National Civil Rights Museum and Slave Haven Underground Railroad Museum. This tour visits the most significant places of the Civil Rights Movement in Memphis that will leave you reflecting on the tragic history of those that fought tirelessly for equality. In the late afternoon you can join the Backbeats Musical Mojo Tour aboard the nation’s only music bus diving deep into Blues Music.
Day 7: Memphis – Natchez
Location: Natchez
Accommodation Name: Magnolia Bluffs Casino Hotel
Today on your US South value tour, pull into Natchez on the banks of the Mississippi where the unique architecture of the South flaunts its style in antebellum homes. Feel like taking a closer look? Visit an Antebellum Classical Revival mansion, Stanton Hall. Thirsty after all this exploring? Wet your whistle with a Choice Experience mixology class learning how to make a Mint Julep on the grounds of the National Historic Landmark, the Dunleith Historic Inn, followed by a delicious Southern feast.
Day 8: Natchez – New Orleans
Location: New Orleans
Accommodation Name: La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham New Orleans Downtown
Meals Included: Breakfast
Cute cafes, voodoo and the mansions of the Garden District . . . every day in NOLA is cause for celebration. The world's longest continuous bridge over water marks your arrival in 'The Big Easy'. A Local Specialist shows off the top sights including the city's many unique cemeteries, taking a peek around the elaborate stone crypts and mausoleums. Perhaps hit Burbon Street for a classic Big Easy evening.
Day 9: New Orleans Sightseeing And Free Time
Location: New Orleans
Accommodation Name: La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham New Orleans Downtown
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today on your US South value tour discover how everything in New Orleans is larger than life with a full free day. Have your fortune told in Jackson Square, stroll the French Quarter or eat your way around the city. If the swamps and bayous are on your list, a Choice Experience will get out on the water with a pontoon boat trip where a local guide will keep a keen eye out so you can spot 'gators, eagles, snakes and egrets.
Day 10: New Orleans Free Time
Location: New Orleans
Accommodation Name: La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham New Orleans Downtown
Meals Included: Breakfast
It’s your final full day in NOLA, make sure you go out in style with plenty of Choice Experiences to tempt. Why not join a Choice Experience cooking demonstration to learn how you can recreate some of the city’s tastiest Cajun and creole dishes ? The New Orleans School of Cooking is hosted by local chefs who share tips and stories. Or visit the WWII Museum, designated by Congress as America’s official museum about World War II. Jazz fans can opt into a Jazz Dinner Cruise on the Mississippi River accompanied by a live band. What a way to end your trip!
Day 11: Depart New Orleans
Location: New Orleans
Meals Included: Breakfast
With the bluesy beats of Beale Street and the smiles of Nashville still fresh in your mind, your trip comes to an end. Delicious Southern food still fresh in your thoughts, say goodbye to your new friends as you head your separate ways. If you can't bear to leave NOLA just yet, you can also choose to extend your US South value tour.
What's Included
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An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
An expert Travel Director and professional Driver are included to guide and assist you throughout your journey.
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Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
Stay at cherry-picked hotels that are tried and trusted for comfort and convenience.
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Many meals included
Enjoy a variety of meals included in your tour package.
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Audio Headsets
Audio Headsets are provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences.
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Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi
Travel in style with a luxury air-conditioned coach equipped with Wi-Fi for a comfortable journey.
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City orientation tours
City orientation tours are included to help you explore and understand the destinations better.
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Extensive variety of Choice Experiences
An extensive variety of Choice Experiences are available to enhance your travel experience.
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On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized
On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized to ensure your comfort.
What's Not Included
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Optional Experiences
Optional experiences such as the Ryman Auditorium tour, Rock N' Soul Museum visit, and Civil Rights History & Culture tour are not included.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and should be purchased separately.
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Flights
Flights to and from the starting and ending locations are not included.
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Gratuities
Gratuities for the Travel Director, driver, and local specialists are not included.
Dining Summary
- 1 Iconic Breakfast (IC)
- 4 Breakfast (B)
Essentials
- Explore Studio B, the Country Music Hall of Fame and enjoy an evening at the Grand Ole Opry
- Iconic Breakfast at Memphis' oldest café
- Visit Sun Studios where Elvis recorded some of his revolutionary albums before heading to his home, Graceland, to tour the mansion
- Learn about the history of the South's Antebellum estates
- Spend the early afternoon with a Local Specialist touring the downtown area and Garden District before visiting one of the above-ground cemeteries
Check out our Q&As
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What type of transportation is provided during the tour?
The tour provides luxury air-conditioned coaches equipped with Wi-Fi for a comfortable and connected journey between Nashville, Memphis, Natchez, and New Orleans.
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What kind of accommodation can I expect on this tour?
You will stay at cherry-picked hotels, including the Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown and La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham New Orleans Downtown, ensuring comfort and convenience throughout your journey.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Many meals are included in the tour package, including an iconic breakfast at Memphis' oldest café and other breakfast options.
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What optional experiences are available during the tour?
Optional experiences include a tour of the Ryman Auditorium, a visit to the Rock N' Soul Museum, and a Civil Rights History & Culture tour. Additionally, there is an optional boat trip through the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve.
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What unique experiences are offered in New Orleans?
In New Orleans, you can explore the city's unique cemeteries with a local specialist, take a pontoon boat trip to spot local wildlife, and enjoy a jazz dinner cruise on the Mississippi River.
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What historical sites are included in the Memphis itinerary?
In Memphis, you will visit Graceland, the iconic mansion of Elvis Presley, and Sun Studio, where Elvis was first discovered. You will also see the Lorraine Motel, a significant site of the Civil Rights Movement.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
The beauty and joy of taking a guided vacation with Costsaver is that you get to meet, travel and make friends with people from all over the world.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Costsaver is part of The Travel Corporation, which has been in business for over 100 years.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Costsaver is proud to be a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation started in 2008. To date the charity has donated over US$2 million to assist underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism initiatives around the globe.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of costsaver charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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