Southern Sounds & Elvis
8 Days Starting in New Orleans, LA, USA and ending in Nashville, TN, USA
Visiting: New Orleans, Indianola, Memphis, Graceland, Nashville
Tour operator:
Tour code:
8730-2024
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
0 - 43
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Activities:
Tour Overview
If you are a music fan—don’t miss this Southern Sounds tour! Begin with two overnights in New Orleans, where your expert Local Guide knows the sights and sounds of the Old World City. From New Orleans, travel to Indianola, Mississippi, the hometown of the legendary musician B.B. King, and visit the B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center to learn about B.B King’s life and 60-plus year career. Stay three nights in Memphis, where your expert Local Guide knows Memphis’ history, like no one else-including the inside, “backstage” stories from the folks who were there. In addition to guided sightseeing, your Memphis experience includes visits to the Stax Museum, dedicated to American Soul music; the Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum, tracing Memphis’ cultural and musical past; and Sun Studio, probably the world’s most famous recording studio. Here, you’ll relive the studio’s history. You’ll also visit Graceland, Elvis’ palatial estate, and walk through the same rooms he did. You’ll even board his private jet! Also visit the Meditation Garden, where Elvis went to reflect on life and where he is laid to rest. In Nashville, where you’ll spend two nights, visit Studio B, Nashville’s oldest surviving recording studio. As one of country music’s most important recording studios, it is a must for any music fan. You’ll also visit the Country Music Hall of Fame, home to Elvis’ “solid-gold” Cadillac, and the world-famous Grand Ole Opry, where you’ll see a show. For music lovers, this Southern Sounds tour designed for value-minded travelers is a once-in-a-lifetime vacation!
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : New Orleans
Location: New Orleans
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Wyndham New Orleans French Quarter
Welcome to New Orleans! Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.
Day 2 : New Orleans
Location: New Orleans
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Wyndham New Orleans French Quarter
The morning is dedicated to the sights and sounds of this Old World city on a guided sightseeing tour. First, visit the French Quarter to see 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.
Day 3 : New Orleans,Indianola,Memphis
Location: Indianola, New Orleans, Memphis
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Downtown Memphis
Depart New Orleans this morning for Indianola, hometown of the legendary musician B.B. King. Visit the B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center to learn about B.B (Blues Boy) King’s 60-plus year career. Learn about his time as a sharecropper to his big break on Memphis’ Beale Street and the international music star he became. Artifacts, images, and a guitar studio, where visitors can play instruments, bring it all to life. Afterward, journey to Memphis, where you spend the next three nights.
Day 4 : Memphis
Location: Memphis
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Downtown Memphis
This morning, experience this amazing city on your guided city sightseeing tour. Your expert Local Guide knows the history of Memphis like no one else and shares the inside, “backstage” stories from the folks who were there. For music lovers, a visit to the Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum, which traces Memphis’ cultural and musical past. End the day with a visit to Sun Studio, arguably the most famous recording studio in the world, where rock ‘n’ roll was first recorded. Hear outtakes from sessions, stand in the very same spot that Elvis first recorded, see memorabilia, and relive the history of the studio that launched the careers of Johnny Cash, BB King, and many other music legends.
Day 5 : Memphis. Excursion To Graceland
Location: Graceland, Memphis, Memphis
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Downtown Memphis
Today is dedicated to a guided audio tour of Graceland. Experience life as Elvis did by walking through the decadent and quirky rooms where he felt truly at home. Finish your tour of Graceland with a visit to the Meditation Garden, where Elvis often went to reflect on life, and where he is now laid to rest along with members of his family. You’ll also be able to board “The King’s” private jet! Tonight, check in to the Guest House at Graceland.
Day 6 : Memphis,Nashville
Location: Memphis, Nashville
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: La Quinta Inn & Suites Nashville Downtown Stadium
Today, we head to Nashville—“Music City USA.” Upon arrival, go behind the scenes of the music industry by visiting the Country Music Hall of Fame with its glittering costumes, rare instruments, and Elvis Presley’s “solid-gold” Cadillac. Overnight in the heart of “Music City.” This evening, join the optional outing where you’ll learn about two highlights of Nashville, music and moonshine!
Day 7 : Nashville
Location: Nashville
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: La Quinta Inn & Suites Nashville Downtown Stadium
Meals Included: Breakfast
Nashville is the ideal destination for music fans, history buffs, and lovers of the South. Start your day with a visit to RCA Studio B, Nashville’s oldest surviving recording studio and one of the country’s most important. Between 1957 and 1977, more than 35,000 songs were recorded here, including 262 Elvis Presley recordings. Studio B is a “must-see” for any music fan, but especially for those who love Elvis. Afterward, enjoy an orientation tour of the city, passing by famous Music Row recording studios, the center of the recording industry, which first developed in the 1950s. Tonight, see an unforgettable show at the world-famous Grand Ole Opry, the world’s premier country music venue since 1925 and the setting for the nation’s longest-running music show.
Day 8 : Nashville
Location: Nashville
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends this morning. You may choose to extend your vacation with extra nights and explore “Music City USA” further.
What's Included
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary, including 2 breakfasts
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Fully Guided
Enjoy the expertise of a tour director throughout the trip
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Transport
Private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi
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Accommodation
Stay in carefully selected hotels such as Wyndham New Orleans French Quarter, Holiday Inn Downtown Memphis, The Guest House at Graceland, and La Quinta Inn & Suites Nashville Downtown Stadium
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Sightseeing
Includes visits to the B.B. King Museum, Stax Museum, Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum, Sun Studio, Graceland, and more
What's Not Included
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Insurance
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International Travel
Meals
2 breakfasts
Accommodation
Wyndham New Orleans French Quarter
Guests of the Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter hotel will find a relaxing getaway when they stay at this convenient and full-service retreat. This New Orleans hotel is the only hotel with a heated indoor pool in the French Quarter. It features a fitness center, on-site restaurant and lounge, on-site laundry, and on-site parking, as well as 374 comfortable deluxe guest accommodations for your full recharge at the end of a long day of historic and cultural sightseeing.
Holiday Inn Downtown Memphis
The Beale Street Entertainment District is home to the Holiday Inn Downtown Memphis. They are conveniently close to the Fedex Forum, Autozone Stadium, and Liberty Park Fairgrounds. Each of their 192 tastefully decorated guest rooms emits a welcoming and soothing warmth. Each room has a Keurig with a selection of Kcups, a full-size ironing board, two phones with voice mail and a modem, and free high-speed wireless internet access.
The Guest House at Graceland
Located just a few steps from the gates of Graceland, the newly built Guest House at Graceland hotel features a southern colonial exterior and is decorated with Elvis Presley's personal style in mind. The hotel offers 450 spacious rooms and a range of contemporary facilities, including two restaurants and a 464-seat theater for live performances and movies.
La Quinta Inn & Suites Nashville Downtown Stadium
Located across the street from Nissan Stadium and minutes away from the excitement of Broadway and amazing dining options. Enjoy the bright amenities of La Quinta and Sutes Nashville Downtown Stadium.
Check out our Q&As
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, 5 years or above
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes
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What is the maximum group size?
Usually max 43 people
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1961
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Cosmos is committed to minimizing our impact on the environment and to reducing dependence on non-renewable resources. In this endeavor, we have implemented policies to support this mission and are working carefully to enhance our products with this mission and our values combined. We are committed to complying with all relevant legislation and/or regulations.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
All guests are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for travel through February, 2023. Beginning March 1, 2023, while we highly recommend vaccination, we will no longer require it. We ask all guests to comply with airline and destination requirements, which still may apply. To check your destination requirements for your travel dates, view the Latest Travel & Health Restrictions for Travel.
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Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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