Classic Deep South USA
14 days from £3,570pp
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14 days from £3,570pp
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Deep South
Places visited
Nashville, Memphis, Natchez, New Orleans, Coastal Alabama, Cajun Country
Overview & Highlights
Discover rich culinary traditions, world-renowned hospitality, complex history and the birthplace of modern music, with this all-encompassing trip to the soul of America: the Deep South.
Begin your journey in Nashville, America’s Music City, and home to one of the world’s most impressive music scenes. Get immersed in Country music with a visit to the Country Music Hall of Fame Museum and a live concert at the Grand Ole Opry, and take in the sounds of Rock N Roll, Soul and Blues at your leisure in the innumerable honkytonks around the city. You’ll then head to Memphis to see Graceland, the iconic home of Elvis Presley, and continue your musical journey on Beale Street before delving into the heart-rending history of the Civil Rights Movement in the Deep South.
Next stop is Natchez, where you’ll witness the opulence and wealth of the South before the American Civil War. You’ll also learn all about the Antebellum Era with visits to some of Louisiana’s largest former plantations, like Houmas House and Oak Alley.
Trips to the Tabasco Factory and a cooking class in either Cajun or Creole cuisine will give you a taste of Louisiana’s local heritage, and private tours of Baton Rouge and New Orleans will give you insight into the incredible architecture and history of these two cities. Experience the birthplace of Jazz with lively evening shows in The Big Easy and take time for rest and relaxation by rounding off your trip on the serene shores of Alabama’s Gulf Coast.
Highlights and Included Excursions
- Explore the Country Music Hall of Fame
- Live Concert at the Grand Ole Opry
- Tour Elvis Presley’s Graceland
- Visit the National Civil Rights Museum
- Tour the Tabasco Factory
- VIP entry to Fritzel’s Jazz Club
- French Quarter Walking Tour
- Bike rental along the St. Tammany Trace
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Outline itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Nashville and transfer to your hotel. Start your Southern experience in the Musical City at your leisure.
Day 2Explore Nashville’s incredible music scene and attend a concert at the Grand Ole Opry.
Day 3Head to Memphis to discover the birthplace of Rock N Roll and the home of Elvis.
Day 4Visit the National Civil Rights Museum and end the day on Beale Street, the home of the Blues.
Day 5Drive to the historic town of Natchez via Jackson.
Day 6Explore the historic homes and architecture of Natchez.
Day 7Depart Natchez for Lafayette to get a taste of Cajun culture.
Day 8Leave Lafayette for a day in Louisiana’s capital, Baton Rouge.
Day 9Depart Baton Rouge for the sights and sounds of New Orleans and get immersed in the area’s history on your drive there.
Day 10Spend a day exploring New Orleans.
Day 11Leave New Orleans for the sunny beaches of Alabama’s Gulf Coast.
Day 12Take a day of rest and relaxation, or visit the Bon Secur National Wildlife Park..
Day 13Drive over to Covington for a relaxed day exploring New Orleans’ Northshore.
Day 14Return rental car and fly home from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
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Our expert's opinion
“There’s no more authentic side to America than the Deep South, and this trip offers a taste of all my personal highlights of the region. Don’t miss out on hearing live music in one of Nashville’s honkytonks, and make sure to try the excellent barbecue in Memphis. Take some time to explore the city of New Orleans by yourself – you’ll find something delightful around every corner – and make sure to stop in Natchez. With over 300 years of history on every street, you really get a taste for what America was once like. This whole trip is southern hospitality at its finest.”
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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