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Rhythms of the South
9 Days
Visiting: New Orleans, Natchez, Memphis, Nashville, Atlanta, United Kingdom
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Fully Guided
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Tour Overview
Travel to America’s Deep South and visit the musical marvels of New Orleans, Nashville and Elvis Presley's Memphis.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1
Location: New Orleans
Fly to New Orleans where you will be transferred to your hotel. Here you will be met by the Tour Director.
Welcome to New Orleans, Louisiana’s most
important port city. People from all over the world
have been arriving in New Orleans since the Sieur
de Bienville laid out the city’s streets in 1718. The
city today is a unique blend of Spanish, French,
Caribbean, African and Anglo-Saxon influences. This
is obvious in the food, architecture, and of course,
the music.
Your tour director will be available to
you in the evening to plan your stay in this charming
and bustling city.
Day 2 New Orleans
Location: New Orleans
The day is yours to immerse yourself in the
charm and excitement of one of America’s most
unique cities and for you to take in the French
flavour and grandeur of New Orleans. May we suggest
starting the day with a visit to a working plantation (optional). Explore the French Quarter with its
trademark wrought iron balconies overlooking the
narrow cobblestone streets.
Day 3 New Orleans – Baton Rouge – Natchez
Location: Natchez
This morning, we will travel to the capitol of
Louisiana, Baton Rouge, and conduct a brief city tour.
From Baton Rouge, we will travel via the historic Natchez Trace Parkway to Natchez. The parkway is a 444-mile drive through exceptional scenery and years of Native American and European history. Natchez is
the oldest European settlement on the Mississippi
River. Before the Civil War, wealthy plantation
owners from Louisiana built magnificent Antebellum
homes here because the area was considered safer
from flooding. This afternoon, we will visit one of
the homes and learn about the wealth of these 19th
century millionaires.
Day 4 Natchez – Mississippi River Valley – Memphis
Location: Memphis
Leave Natchez and drive on to Memphis,
home of ‘Sun Records’. As a large river port, it was
one of the most important links in the cotton trade
before the Civil War. Memphis is also known as the
“home of the blues.”
A brief city tour will take you
to the city’s liveliest street, Beale Street, where the
blues and other types of music are played nightly
in almost a dozen clubs. Travel along historic Front
Street, known as Cotton Row in the days when
cotton traders and merchants conducted business
here. Of course, no visit to Memphis would be
complete without a visit to Graceland, the home of
Elvis Presley (optional).
Day 5 Memphis – Nashville
Location: Nashville
Continue on to Nashville, known as the
capital of country music. The city earned its title with
the very first airing of the WSM Barn Dance radio
program, the forerunner of the Grand Ole Opry. The
newly renovated Ryman Auditorium in downtown
Nashville, once home of the Grand Ole Opry, the studios near Music Row, and Opryland itself attest
to Nashville’s reputation as the most important city
in country music.
Day 6 Nashville
Location: Nashville
Begin your day in the dynamic and
thriving cultural and state capital of Tennessee, Nashville, enjoying
a morning tour. While exploring the city’s
landmarks, perhaps you’ll discover a new country
music classic before they even hit the charts while
visiting one of the many recording studios around
town. Perhaps enjoy dinner and a show in the
evening as an optional excursion.
Day 7 Nashville – Chattanooga – Atlanta
Location: Atlanta
Leaving Music City, we head to Chattanooga,
home to the famous Choo Choo and which has received national recognition for the renaissance
of its beautiful downtown and redevelopment of its
riverfront.
In the afternoon, our trails lead us back to
Atlanta where you may want to check out one of the
sites you were not able to experience at the start of the
tour like the Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca Cola or the
CNN Center.
Day 8 Atlanta
Location: Atlanta
Morning at your leisure before transferring to Atlanta airport for the overnight return flight.
Day 9
Location: United Kingdom
Arrive in the UK.
What's Included
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Accommodation
You will stay at hotels such as Hilton New Orleans Riverside, Hampton Inn & Suites Natchez, Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown, The Inn at Opryland, A Gaylord Hotel, and Doubletree by Hilton Atlanta Airport. All hotels are of European minimum 3-star standard.
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Transfer
Fly to New Orleans where you will be transferred to your hotel.
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Tour Director
You will be met by the Tour Director upon arrival in New Orleans.
What's Not Included
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Optional Excursions
Visits to a working plantation in New Orleans and Graceland in Memphis are optional excursions.
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Meals
Meals are not included in the tour package.
Accommodation
Stay at renowned hotels including Hilton New Orleans Riverside, Hampton Inn & Suites Natchez, Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown, The Inn at Opryland, and Doubletree by Hilton Atlanta Airport. All accommodations meet European minimum 3-star standards. Note: At least one guest per room must be 21 or older.Mode of Transport
The tour includes transfers from the airport to your hotel in New Orleans. Travel between cities such as Baton Rouge, Natchez, Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga, and Atlanta is conducted via comfortable coach, allowing you to enjoy scenic routes and city tours.Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation can I expect during the tour?
You will stay at hotels such as Hilton New Orleans Riverside, Hampton Inn & Suites Natchez, Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown, The Inn at Opryland, and Doubletree by Hilton Atlanta Airport. All hotels are of European minimum 3-star standard.
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Is there an age requirement for booking a room on this tour?
Yes, due to local laws, at least one person in each room booked must be 21 years of age or over.
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What can I do on the second day in New Orleans?
On the second day, you have the freedom to explore New Orleans at your own pace. You might consider visiting a working plantation or exploring the French Quarter with its iconic wrought iron balconies and cobblestone streets.
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What is a highlight of the visit to Memphis?
A highlight of the visit to Memphis includes a brief city tour that takes you to Beale Street, known for its vibrant music scene, and an optional visit to Graceland, the home of Elvis Presley.
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What can I expect to see in Nashville?
In Nashville, you can expect to explore the city's landmarks, including the Ryman Auditorium and studios near Music Row. You might also discover new country music classics at one of the many recording studios.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
40 years
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?
Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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Leger Holidays requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 75 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of leger holidays charges.
Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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