Day 1 : Arrive in Nashville
Your journey through the South begins by private transfer to your luxurious hotel. Tonight, get your first taste of Deep South cuisine.
Accommodation : Noelle Hotel Nashville
Day 2 : Nashville's Musical History.
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 and, if you are travelling on a Founder's Collection departure, meet a Grammy-winning legend.
Accommodation : Noelle Hotel Nashville
Day 3 : Memphis and Graceland Relaxed Start Your Way
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.
Accommodation : The Peabody Memphis.
Day 4 : The Best of 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 BBQ classics on a rare event usually only local insiders get to experience. Later, MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® with a guided tour of the National Civil Rights Museum.
Accommodation : The Peabody Memphis.
Day 5 : Mississippi Mystique in 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.
Accommodation : Monmouth Historic Inn and Gardens, Natchez.
Day 6 : Frogmore, Houmas House, and 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.
Accommodation : The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans.
Day 7 : New Orleans Sightseeing Relaxed Start
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.
Accommodation : The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans.
Day 8 : Exploring the Big Easy Relaxed Start
Dive into the Mississippi River Delta. Discover wildlife in the wetlands and explore the “Islenos” fishing villages over a Bayou-side lunch with a local fisherman.
Accommodation : The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans.
Day 9 : Depart New Orleans
Bid 'au revoir' to the Big Easy. Sit back and relax as your complimentary transfer escorts you to the Louis Armstrong Airport.
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