Music Of The Deep South
11 days from £2,110pp
11 days from £2,110pp
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Deep South
Places visited
Nashville, Muscle Shoals, Memphis, Tupelo, Clarksdale, Vicksburg, New Orleans
The birthplace of some of modern music’s most endearing genres, America’s Deep South is a music lover’s dream: Louisiana has the birthplace of Jazz, Mississippi has the birthplace of Blues, Alabama has renowned recording studios, Tennessee has Elvis, and Nashville has all things Country. Get immersed in the Deep South’s musical heritage with this in-depth journey starting in Nashville and ending in New Orleans.
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 delve into music history with a visit to the FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals. Alabama’s music capital, this is the place where the Soul and R&B sounds of the Sixties and Seventies were born. Continue to Memphis to see Graceland, the iconic home of Elvis Presley, and continue your musical journey on the famed Beale Street.
Afterwards, visit Elvis's home town Tupelo and see the house where he grew up as well as the city's striking statues and murals of its most famous son. Then stop at the “Crossroads of the Blues”, Clarksdale and stay overnight in the beautiful antebellum town of Vicksburg along the Mississippi.
You’ll then head to your final stop, New Orleans. The indisputable birthplace of Jazz, New Orleans is the perfect place to finish your musical journey through the Deep South. Lively evening Jazz shows will round off your stay, as will simply experiencing the sounds and sights of this world-class musical city.
Highlights and Included Excursions
- Live Concert at the Grand Ole Opry
- Tour Elvis Presley’s Graceland
- FAME Recording Studios Tour
- Alabama Music Hall of Fame Visit
- Visit the Delta Blues Museum
- Tour Sun Studio
- VIP Entry at Fritzel’s Jazz Club
- Jazz Dinner at Arnaud’s
Outline itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Nashville to start your Southern experience. Luxury transfer to hotel.
Day 2Discover Nashville’s music scene with a Nashville Pass.
Day 3Continue exploring Nashville and attend a concert at the Grand Ole Opry.
Day 4Collect rental car and drive to Alabama’s music capital, Muscle Shoals.
Day 5Head to Memphis to discover the birthplace of Rock n Roll and the home of Elvis.
Day 6Explore Beale Street, the home of the Blues, and visit the National Civil Right Museum to brush up on Memphis’ history.
Day 7Visit Elvis Presley’s hometown, Tupelo
Day 8Continue your journey to the “crossroads of the Blues” - Clarksdale, Mississippi.
Day 9Leave for the historic town of Vicksburg.
Day 10Depart Vicksburg for the sights and sounds of New Orleans and get immersed in the area’s history on your drive there.
Day 11Spend the day exploring New Orleans.
Day 12Luxury transfer to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
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Our expert's opinion
“If you’ve ever wondered where modern music styles originated, then you need to take this trip. The Deep South is the birthplace of Blues, Country, Jazz, Bluegrass and Rock ‘n’ Roll! The whole region lives and breathes music and experiencing it firsthand can’t be put into words. It doesn’t matter what genres of music you like – you’re going to be in for a good time.”
Joshua has been travelling to the USA since childhood, visiting his father and four siblings on the west coast. He is fortunate to have travelled to 42 of the 50 US states, and hopes to complete the set by his next big birthday.
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