Rhythms of the South

Dive deep into the heart of America’s music history, culture, and Southern hospitality on Trafalgar's Rhythms of the South tour. Journey from the country music capital of Nashville through the birthplace of the blues in Memphis, down past historic antebellum estates in Natchez, and right into the vibrant jazz-filled streets of New Orleans.

Experience legendary recording studios, explore iconic civil rights landmarks, enjoy authentic Southern cuisine, and let your expert Travel Director guide you through the rich cultural tapestry of the American South.

Price Includes:

Accommodation: 8 nights in handpicked comfortable gateway and central hotels
Transport: Luxury air-conditioned coach travel with onboard Wi-Fi
Expert Guidance: Services of a professional Travel Director and Driver throughout your tour
Audio Headsets: Provided for clarity during all included city sightseeing
Key Experiences & Admissions:
Guided sightseeing in Nashville including RCA Studio B and the Country Music Hall of Fame
Live performance ticket at the Grand Ole Opry
Entry to Sun Studio and Graceland mansion tour in Memphis
Visit to a historic antebellum mansion in Natchez
Local Specialist city tour of New Orleans

Not included: Flights to Nashville and from New Orleans, Travel Insurance, Optional Choice Experiences (such as swamp boat tours, Ryman Auditorium visits, or jazz club dinners)

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Nashville Arrive in "Music City," Nashville. Meet up with your Travel Director this afternoon and relax before starting your adventure through the American South.

Day 2: Nashville Sightseeing & Grand Ole Opry Enjoy sightseeing highlights including the Tennessee State Capitol, Centennial Park (featuring the Parthenon), Music Row, and RCA Studio B (where legends like Dolly Parton recorded). Conclude with a snoop around the Country Music Hall of Fame and an evening live performance at the famous Grand Ole Opry.

Day 3: Nashville Free Time Spend your free day exploring optional experiences like the Ryman Auditorium ("Soul of Nashville"), taking a trolley tour, or discovering the honky-tonks under the neon lights of Broadway.

Day 4: Nashville to Memphis Head west to Memphis, the Home of the Blues. Step inside the legendary Sun Studio, where Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and Jerry Lee Lewis first recorded. Spend your afternoon exploring Beale Street.

Day 5: Graceland & Memphis Civil Rights History Kick off your morning with a taste of Southern favorites at a Memphis classic cafe. Make a rock 'n' roll pilgrimage to Graceland to tour Elvis Presley's mansion and private planes. In the afternoon, take part in a meaningful Civil Rights history experience visiting the National Civil Rights Museum.

Day 6: Memphis to Natchez Travel south along the historic Blues Trail into Mississippi, arriving in Natchez—the oldest European settlement on the Mississippi River. Visit a magnificent antebellum mansion like Stanton Hall to learn about the region's 19th-century history.

Day 7: Natchez to New Orleans Journey onward to "The Big Easy". Meet a Local Specialist for an afternoon tour of New Orleans' unique neighborhoods, featuring iconic above-ground cemeteries, towering stone crypts, and the Garden District. Spend the evening exploring Bourbon Street.

Day 8: New Orleans Free Time Immerse yourself in French Quarter charm, get your fortune told in Jackson Square, or take an optional pontoon boat trip through the local bayous and swamps.

Day 9: Depart New Orleans Your tour concludes this morning with a transfer to the airport for your return flight home.

Our Price is from €2336 per person Includes:

Accommodation: 8 nights in handpicked comfortable gateway and central hotels
Transport: Luxury air-conditioned coach travel with onboard Wi-Fi
Expert Guidance: Services of a professional Travel Director and Driver throughout your tour
Audio Headsets: Provided for clarity during all included city sightseeing
Key Experiences & Admissions:
Guided sightseeing in Nashville including RCA Studio B and the Country Music Hall of Fame
Live performance ticket at the Grand Ole Opry
Entry to Sun Studio and Graceland mansion tour in Memphis
Visit to a historic antebellum mansion in Natchez
Local Specialist city tour of New Orleans

Not included: Flights to Nashville and from New Orleans, Travel Insurance, Optional Choice Experiences (such as swamp boat tours, Ryman Auditorium visits, or jazz club dinners)