Discovering the Old South

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Oversized objects and other Americana along Route 66, the beaches and glitzy cities of California’s coast, steaming geysers in Yellowstone National Park… on a tailor-made holiday to the USA with Audley, you’ll see the highlights — and much more — your way. We’ll design your ideal trip with you, paying close attention to your interests, your travel style and y...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

What's this trip about?

    Oversized objects and other Americana along Route 66, the beaches and glitzy cities of California’s coast, steaming geysers in Yellowstone National Park… on a tailor-made holiday to the USA with Audley, you’ll see the highlights — and much more — your way. We’ll design your ideal trip with you, paying close attention to your interests, your travel style and your budget. Our USA specialists know the country inside out and can lead you to experiences you won’t find in a guidebook. Soar over the Grand Canyon by helicopter, or hike inside it with a ranger. Surf Hawaii’s waves and visit Jurassic Park film locations on an ATV tour. Ride on horseback through rolling countryside on a traditional Montana ranch. See an intimate live jazz concert in New Orleans, or explore backstage of Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry. New England’s crimson, yellow and orange fall foliage. After-hours art gallery tours in New York. Utah’s red-rock landscapes. Wild West towns and abandoned Puebloan cliff dwellings… What excites you? Travel at your own pace, in your own style, with the confidence that we’ll show you the best options, wherever you go.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityNashville
End CityNew Orleans

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Culinary & Wine

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • History
  • Nature
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Wine Tasting

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Itinerary

Day 1 : Nashville

Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Nashville. Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Nashville. Upon arrival, make your way to your accommodation where the remainder of the day is free to relax after your journey.

Day 2 : Nashville

Known as Music City, Nashville is the home of country music where you can tour such shrines as the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Ryman Auditorium and RCA Studio B. This evening you have tickets to the Grand Ole Opry, country music's most famous show. Since its opening show in 1925, the Opry has played host to numerous country music legends, from Johnny Cash to Dolly Parton.

Day 3 : Nashville

Today you can wander down historic Music Row, the epicentre of Nashville's entertainment industries. Your stay in Nashville is not complete without a visit to one of the many honky tonk music bars to see up and coming musicians perform.

Day 4 : Memphis

Collect your hire car and drive northwest to Memphis. You may wish to take the scenic route along the historic Natchez Trace Parkway. Memphis is a city with a fascinating history, and there's a lot to explore. Your Memphis Music Attraction pass includes VIP tickets for the undeniably unique Graceland, the former home of Elvis Presley.

Day 5 : Memphis

Your Memphis Attraction pass also allows you to explore the musical highlights of the city where Blues gave birth to Rock 'n' Roll. Enjoy visits to the Rock and Soul Museum and the Stax Museum of American Soul Music. You can also use your pass to explore the famous Sun Studios, a living breathing testament to the heart of soul music.

Day 6 : Memphis

On your final day in Memphis you can National Civil Rights Museum, situated in the former Lorraine Motel that lives in infamy as the location of the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. This excellent museum follows the civil rights timeline from the slave trade to the present day and a visit here is an incredibly moving experience.

Day 7 : Vicksburg

Continuing your journey south, your drive today brings you to the historical town of Vicksburg, site to some of the most prominent battles of the civil war. You may wish to take a tour of the graceful antebellum homes that stood proudly through the siege of the Vicksb...

Day 8 : Vacherie

Enjoy a full day exploring Vicksburg. Today you could discover four Mississippi Blues Trail markers commemorating Highway 61 South, the Red Tops, and famous blues musicians Willie Dixon and Marcus Bottom. Alternatively, you could visit historic homes such as the Duff Green Mansion, which served as a hospital for Confederate and Union soldiers during the Civil War.

Day 9 : Vacherie

Journey to the heart of Cajun Country, a truly unique part of the USA. Named after exiled French settlers, the area is famed for its culinary delights which reflect centuries of cultural history. Tonight you stay in one of the grandest of the plantation homes.

Day 10 : New Orleans

Set off on the final drive of your trip, heading south to New Orleans. Follow the winding Mississippi River road downstream through fascinating plantation country. Explore the many plantation homes that have become renowned antebellum landmarks. You could spend the ev...

Day 11 : New Orleans

Spend the day exploring New Orleans, one of the USA's most captivating cities. A good place to start is the famous French Quarter with its Caribbean-colonial architecture. This afternoon you will join a cookery course to learn how to make Creole and Cajun dishes such as jambalaya and gumbo as well as learning New Orleans' colourful history.

Day 12 : New Orleans

Today you can visit the Garden District, the "American" part of town built to rival European architecture in the French Quarter. From the formal Italianate houses to the haunting Lafayette Cemetery, you will experience a whole different side to the city. This evening enjoy your last night at the brilliant Preservation Hall, the home of jazz in New Orleans.

Day 13 : International return flight

Arrive home today to complete your journey.

Day 14 : International return flight

Arrive home today to complete your journey.

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Price From $3,534
Price per day$252
Last Updated: 1/12/2022

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