Bluegrass, Bourbon and Country

11 days from £2,090pp

(based on two people sharing & excluding flights)

Deep South

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Places visited

Cincy Region, Lexington, Louisville, Nashville, Muscle Shoals, Montgomery and Birmingham, Atlanta

Filled with rich culinary traditions, world-renowned hospitality, complex history and the birthplace of modern music, a visit to the Deep South is a journey to the soul of America. Get a taste for what this unique region has to offer with this 11-day journey starting in Kentucky, finishing in Georgia, and stopping at some of the South’s most iconic locations along the way.

You’ll arrive in the Cincy Region, often called the gateway to the Deep South, driving to the heart of Kentucky’s horse county and bluegrass the very next day. An overnight in Lexington will be followed by two nights in Kentucky’s largest city, Louisville. Home to the world-famous horse race, the Kentucky Derby, and boasting a culture filled with bourbon and history, you’ll get a true taste of Southern hospitality.

Next up is Bowling Green, where you’ll be inducted into the history behind America’s iconic Sports Car, the Corvette. You’ll then carry on to America’s Music City: Nashville. The capital of country music, the city strikes a chord with music lovers of any genre. Continue to Alabama’s music capital, Muscle Shoals, where the soul, rock ‘n’ roll and blues sounds of the Sixties and Seventies were born, before spending a day learning about America’s Civil Rights history in Birmingham. You’ll end your stay in one of the South’s most impressive cities: Atlanta. From rich history to contemporary cultural attractions, you’ll find plenty to do and see before you leave.

Explore the Country Music Hall of Fame
Visit the National Corvette Museum
Tour the Evan Williams Bourbon Distillery

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Outline itinerary

Day 1Arrive in the Cincy Region and collect rental car.

Day 2Head to the heart of Horse Country and Bluegrass with an overnight stay in Lexington.

Day 3Continue to Louisville, Kentucky’s largest city.

Day 4Spend a day bourbon tasting and indulging in some Southern cuisine.

Day 5Head to Bowling Green on your way to the musical side of the South.

Day 6Head to America’s Music City: Nashville.

Day 7Explore Nashville’s incredible music scene.

Day 8Drive to Alabama’s music capital, Muscle Shoals.

Day 9Continue to the city of Birmingham to learn about America’s Civil Rights Movement.

Day 10Head to Atlanta, one of the South’s most impressive cities for your final stop.

Day 11Return your rental car and fly home from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

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Things to Do

Explore the Country Music Hall of Fame

Visit the National Corvette Museum

Tour the Evan Williams Bourbon Distillery

FAME Recording Studios Tour

Alabama Music Hall of Fame Visit

Private Civil Rights Walking Tour

Visit the Kentucky Derby Museum

Tour Keeneland Racecourse

Tour the New Vocations Horse Farm

Places to Stay

Cincy Region

Hotel Covington

Lexington

Hilton Lexington Downtown

Louisville

Hotel Genevieve

Deep South

Drury Inn & Suites

Nashville

Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Downtown

Muscle Shoals

Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa

Montgomery and Birmingham

Elyton Hotel

Our expert's opinion

“This trip combines some incredible destinations of the Deep South. Kentucky is a state I had never really thought about until I visited, and it left a long-lasting impression on me. It is absolutely gorgeous, and the countryside, the horse culture and the bourbon will wow anyone. No trip to Nashville is complete without a trip to Broadway or the Grand Ole Opry to experience the “Hollywood” of country music and visit some amazing museums. What I love is you also get to end the trip in another underrated state – Alabama. A trip there will leave you thinking about its rich history, southern hospitality and of course good music!”

Dominique Kotsias - Product Manager

Dominique caught the North America travel bug when she was in her late teens and has travelled extensively throughout the USA and Canada, particularly drawn to the countries' outstanding natural beauty and wildlife. With over 10 years of product and marketing experience in North America, Dominique’s passion for the destination is infectious.

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