Rhythms of the South

Rhythms of the South

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Bourbon Street New Orleans
New Orleans

Bourbon Street New Orleans

Days 1-2
Natchez, Mississippi
Natchez

Natchez, Mississippi

Day 3
Main Street Blue Trolley in Memphis
Memphis

Main Street Blue Trolley in Memphis

Day 4
Nashville

Downtown Nashville city skyline

Days 5-6
Atlanta

Atlanta

Days 7-8
Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta

Day 8

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Rhythms of the South

9 Days

Visiting: New Orleans, Natchez, Memphis, Nashville, Atlanta, United Kingdom

Tour operator:

Leger Holidays

Tour code:

arys

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Trip Styles:

Small Group

Interests:

Cultural, History, Music

Tour Overview

Travel to America’s Deep South and visit the musical marvels of New Orleans, Nashville and Elvis Presley's Memphis.

Highlights

  • Explore the French Quarter in New Orleans with its iconic wrought iron balconies and cobblestone streets.

  • Travel along the historic Natchez Trace Parkway to Natchez, the oldest European settlement on the Mississippi River.

  • Visit Memphis, known as the "home of the blues," and explore Beale Street's vibrant music scene.

  • Discover Nashville, the capital of country music, and visit the renowned Ryman Auditorium and Music Row.

  • Experience the renaissance of Chattanooga's beautiful downtown and riverfront.

  • Explore Atlanta's attractions such as the Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca Cola, and CNN Center.

Places You'll See

Bourbon Street New Orleans

Bourbon Street New Orleans

New Orleans, USA

New Orleans, USA

Nashville, USA

Nashville, USA

Downtown Nashville

Downtown Nashville

Downtown Nashville city skyline

Downtown Nashville city skyline

Itinerary

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Day 1

New Orleans street cars
New Orleans, USA
Bourbon Street New Orleans

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

New Orleans street cars
Bourbon Street New Orleans
New Orleans, USA

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

Natchez, Mississippi

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

Memphis, Tennessee Downtown Skyline
Main Street Blue Trolley in Memphis
Memphis, USA

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

Downtown Nashville city skyline
Nashville, USA
Downtown Nashville
Downtown Nashville city skyline
Nashville, USA
Downtown 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

Nashville, USA
Downtown Nashville city skyline
Downtown Nashville
Downtown Nashville
Downtown Nashville city skyline
Nashville, USA

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

Atlanta
David Vivas Atlanta
Atlanta
David Vivas Atlanta
Atlanta
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

Atlanta
Atlanta
Atlanta
Atlanta
David Vivas Atlanta
David Vivas 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

  • 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.

  • Transfer

    Fly to New Orleans where you will be transferred to your hotel.

  • Tour Director

    You will be met by the Tour Director upon arrival in New Orleans.

What's Not Included

  • Optional Excursions

    Visits to a working plantation in New Orleans and Graceland in Memphis are optional excursions.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    40 years

  • 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.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • 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.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

Reviews of this operator

Gary White (Google Reviewer)  

Just got back from a...

27-May-2024

Just got back from a holiday with leger holidays to callea spain which my wife done as a surprise for my 60th and wedding anniversary together my wife and i had a great time the coach journey there was excellent regular stops for toilet breaks and a stretch. Our two drivers Geoff and katrina were brilliant serving regular drinks and making the trip pleasant all the people on the coach were pleasant the hotel in spain was so nice the best we've stayed in lovely staff lovely bar the guy at the bar was great really friendly nice room. Overall our journey there and our return journey was brill the only thing that was not good at all was the ibis hotel on the return journey the room was horrible not a nice breakfast not polite French staff. Not really interested in trying to speak some english if i was leger should try and use a different hotel. Once again a big thank you to Geoff and katrina well done guys for making our holiday lovely. Hope to see you on another holiday soon

Will (Google Reviewer)  

I went on the 4...

05-Jan-2024

I went on the 4 countries trip and swiss glacier express and overall it was a great trip. The coach I was on was silver service, it was tidy had nice seats and other accessories such as charging points and headsets which was very handy. The drivers Alex and Dave were fantastic, very kind, funny and respectful throughout the whole trip and a pleasure to talk to. The excursions were very pleasant and all ran very smoothly. The hotels were decent and offered a good service. I overall very much recommend leger holidays.

Sally Matson  

Excellent customer service

10-Jan-2023

Booked our ‘Christmas in Austria & Scenic Trains of the Tyrol’ through George on the customer Helpline. Nothing was too much trouble, everything clearly & patiently explained. He even had permission to log in on his day off to finalise the sale! A charming and helpful young person and a credit to the company.

Euan Donald (Google Reviewer)  

Been on two tours now...

10-Oct-2023

Been on two tours now the “D Day beaches” and “ All Quiet on the Western Front” tour of the Somme and Ypres. Both four days in total, two travelling and two on the site of the various battles. This is outstanding value for money, picked up from Carlisle , Cumbria and literally looked after all the way through the tours. The coaches are great and the accommodation spot on . The guides are very knowledgeable ( Mark Hope brilliant guy)and the bus drivers professional . Absolutely fantastic .

Remon Wanis (Google Reviewer)  

We have been working with...

05-Aug-2024

We have been working with them for nearly a year now as Sussex Airports Taxis, and they offer the best customer service ever. All their customers are always happy when they return from their holidays. We look forward to continuing our partnership for many more years to come.

William Olley (Google Reviewer)  

I recently went on a...

21-Aug-2024

I recently went on a coach holiday with this company. Everything was on time but there can be traffic hold ups with jams and roadworks! The coach was comfortable and the driver stopped for rest periods. The hotel was a 3 star close to a spectacular beach and was adequate. The catering was excellent! I went on the excursions included in the package and visited some lovely places.

Gordon Price (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from Italian holiday....

21-Jul-2024

just returned from Italian holiday. It was great spoilt a little by the high temperature even Ledger can't control that. The only real thing to spoil the trip was one of the hotels. The Krystall hotel in Diano Marina was terrible the room was dire with cracks in shower bogged up shower fittings noe control for AC end so on. The food was very poor, limited choice luke warm food on cold plates. After 4 evening meals (3 or four courses) we were only able to remember 2 we enjoyed. Breakfast was poor no bread except for hard rolls. No fresh fruit if you liked cake for breakfast you were good. If this is a 3 star hotel Italian standards have fallen which I don't think they have. Ledger brochure states "some of Europes most fascinating unique hotels" for Luxuria trips. This hotel should be removed from your list at once. The holiday was other wise good I cannot praise your coach crew too to much they were excellent. A highlight of the trip was the return trip through the swiss alps. It was superb and deserves mention in your holiday iteniary description.

Hilary Jackson (Google Reviewer)  

I recently went on a...

12-Jun-2024

I recently went on a 4 night tour to Scarborough. Driver was great hotel superb. My criticism is too many destinations crammed into day excursion. Example visit to Flamborough head stop for 1 hour it was teeming nobody got off coach but even if fine pointless. Then on to Bridlington coach Park 1.5 ml from centre. Most people are hard pressed to get to center & back in 1.5 hours pointless. Incidentally if Leger paid a permit they could alight us in the resort. Very bad logistics. On to Whitby with a decent stop should have taken us there & bypassed the other stops. I will not go with them again. I will source a better holiday with excursions to one place only.

Suzanne Maylin (Google Reviewer)  

Having returned from a fabulous...

24-Sep-2024

Having returned from a fabulous tour of Austria with excellent tour guides/ drivers, it's disappointing to say the least that I'm left chasing a return for an excursion that was cancelled. I called Leger 5 days ago and am still waiting in a call back. Leger if you want to retain customers you need step up on service. Good training , good service costs very little, and once embedded in a company produces more income. I don't suppose anyone from Leger will respond to this, but who knows

aled blackshaw (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from a solos...

25-Mar-2024

just returned from a solos break to valkenburg and rhine valley i enjoyed the break overall although both journeys were considerably longer than expected due to several picks ups. I could have done without the 3 countries meeting point excursion to be honest and the lunch on rhine cruise was very basic. The drivers/couriers were efficient and good humoured and provided free lunch vouchers on the ferry which were much appreciated. I probably would book another break with leger but to somewhere a lot closer to home.

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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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