usa·Multi-day tour·11 days
11-Day USA Rhythms of the South Tour: Riverfront Park, Centennial State Park, Lorraine Motel and Rock N' Soul Museum
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What you'll experience
Highlights
• Wonderful Travel: 11 days, 1 country and 4 cities
• Meal Inclusions: 4 Breakfasts, 1 Iconic Breakfast
• Charming Attractions: Shake, rattle and roll your way through the big hearted, musically influenced southern cities of America
• Meal Inclusions: 4 Breakfasts, 1 Iconic Breakfast
• Charming Attractions: Shake, rattle and roll your way through the big hearted, musically influenced southern cities of America
11 days
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Day 1 — Arrive Nashville
Good old-fashioned Southern hospitality, charm and big smiles welcome you to "Music City", Nashville. A hub of country music enthusiasts, Nashville attracts musicians, song writers and performers and ready explorers like you. The careers of some of the biggest names in the music industry started right here in the basement studios of Music Row or on stage at the famous Grand Ole Opry. Meet up with your Travel Director this afternoon, then relax before a big day in this vibrant city to begin your US South value tour.
Grand Ole Opry
Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: The Inn at Opryland, Nashville - 2
Day 2 — Nashville Sightseeing and Free Time
Nashville is the ultimate traveler's playground. Visit Riverfront Park, Tennessee State Capitol and Centennial State Park, where you're transported to Athens with their very own Parthenon. Icons checked off, visit Music Row, stopping off at RCA Studio B where legends like Dolly Parton and the Everly Brothers recorded albums. No trip to Nashville would be complete without a snoop around the iconic Country Music Hall of Fame, home to memorabilia from Elvis, Hank Williams and Loretta Lynn and more. Scout out the tastiest hot chicken and biscuits on your own this afternoon before this evening's included visit to hear a live show of America's longest running live radio program.Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: The Inn at Opryland, Nashville - 3
Day 3 — Nashville Free Time
Ready to continue your deep dive into country music with Choice Optionals on your US South value tour? There's no better choice than the Ryman Auditorium, where you can watch music magic come to life at the 'Soul of Nashville' theater. On a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, opt to check out Nashville's newest museum - The National Museum of African American Music that tells the story of American music through interactive technology. This afternoon, choose to join a hop-on-hop-off trolley tour to see all the top sites. The night is young! If you're feeling in the mood, get out into the action and experience a honky tonk under the neon lights of Broadway.
Ryman Auditorium
Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: The Inn at Opryland, Nashville - 4
Day 4 — Nashville - Memphis
From one music obsessed city to another, your next stop is Memphis! Home to "The King", music is the life blood of this toe-tapping city. Dive straight in with a stroll down bluesy Beale St, past the Memphis Pyramid and Peabody Hotel. See the Lorraine Motel, where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, was assassinated and one of the most significant sites of the Civil Rights Movement. With the rest of the day free, choose to visit the Rock N' Soul Museum, learning the story of the birth of rock and soul music. Then groove over to Beale Street for a Southern BBQ dinner and live music.
Beale Street
Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown - 5
Day 5 — Memphis Sightseeing and Free Time
Rise and shine, food fanatics, your day starts with a taste of Southern favorites at the popular Memphis spot, The Arcade. Attention, Elvis fans, today you make the pilgrimage to Graceland, touring the King's iconic mansion and private planes. Top off the afternoon at Sun Studio, where Elvis was first discovered back in 1954, learn the legacy left behind by the 'King of Rock n' Roll'.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown - 6
Day 6 — Memphis Free Time
How to go big on your final day in the Home of the Blues, Soul, and Rock-n-Roll? Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Choice Experience Civil Rights History & Culture tour led by a local historian including the National Civil Rights Museum and Slave Haven Underground Railroad Museum. This tour visits the most significant places of the Civil Rights Movement in Memphis that will leave you reflecting on the tragic history of those that fought tirelessly for equality. In the late afternoon you can join the Backbeats Musical Mojo Tour aboard the nation's only music bus diving deep into Blues Music.
National Civil Rights Museum
Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown - 7
Day 7 — Memphis - Natchez
Today on your US South value tour, pull into Natchez on the banks of the Mississippi where the unique architecture of the South flaunts its style in antebellum homes. Feel like taking a closer look? Visit an Antebellum Classical Revival mansion, Stanton Hall. Thirsty after all this exploring? Wet your whistle with a Choice Experience mixology class learning how to make a Mint Julep on the grounds of the National Historic Landmark, the Dunleith Historic Inn, followed by a delicious Southern feast.Stanton Hall
Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Magnolia Bluffs Casino Hotel - 8
Day 8 — Natchez - New Orleans
Cute cafes, voodoo and the mansions of the Garden District . . . every day in NOLA is cause for celebration. The world's longest continuous bridge over water marks your arrival in 'The Big Easy'. A Local Specialist shows off the top sights including the city's many unique cemeteries, taking a peek around the elaborate stone crypts and mausoleums. Perhaps hit Burbon Street for a classic Big Easy evening.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham New Orleans Downtown - 9
Day 9 — New Orleans Sightseeing and Free Time
Today on your US South value tour discover how everything in New Orleans is larger than life with a full free day. Have your fortune told in Jackson Square, stroll the French Quarter or eat your way around the city. If the swamps and bayous are on your list, a Choice Experience will get out on the water with a pontoon boat trip where a local guide will keep a keen eye out so you can spot 'gators, eagles, snakes and egrets.
Jackson Square
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham New Orleans Downtown - 10
Day 10 — New Orleans Free Time
It's your final full day in NOLA, make sure you go out in style with plenty of Choice Experiences to tempt. Why not join a Choice Experience cooking demonstration to learn how you can recreate some of the city's tastiest Cajun and creole dishes ? The New Orleans School of Cooking is hosted by local chefs who share tips and stories. Or visit the WWII Museum, designated by Congress as America's official museum about World War II. Jazz fans can opt into a Jazz Dinner Cruise on the Mississippi River accompanied by a live band. What a way to end your trip!Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham New Orleans Downtown - 11
Day 11 — Depart New Orleans
With the bluesy beats of Beale Street and the smiles of Nashville still fresh in your mind, your trip comes to an end. Delicious Southern food still fresh in your thoughts, say goodbye to your new friends as you head your separate ways. If you can't bear to leave NOLA just yet, you can also choose to extend your US South value tour.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
What's included
Included
- An expert travel director and professional driver
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- Audio Headsets provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized
- All interal air tickets included in trip cost for the tours with flight during the trip
Not included
- Flights
- Extra hotel nights for before and after your trip
- Choice Experiences
- Gratuities
Cancellation policy
| When you cancel | Refund | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 0–3 days before | 0% | Cancellation Made Within 3 days prior to departure, No Refund |
| 4–31 days before | 20% | Cancellation Made Within 4 days to 31 days prior to departure, Refund 20% of total purchase amount |
| 32–62 days before | 50% | Cancellation Made Within 32 days to 62 days prior to departure, Refund 50% of total purchase amount |
| 63+ days before | 200% | Cancellation Made 63 or more days prior to departure, only $200 charge handling fee by person |
Read the full cancellation terms
• Air ticket (either before/after trip or included within trip): $75.00/person plus airline charges.
• Special events and activities may incur additional penalty.
• Special events and activities may incur additional penalty.
Important info
Special notes
Travel insurance:
- We highly recommend guests purchase travel insurance prior to your trip.
- Your insurance should cover trip interruption, personal injury, medical expenses, and evacuation and repatriation cover including during pandemic events.
Luggage:
- You can bring one suitcase per person with the dimensions of 76cm x 46cm x 25cm (30" x 18" x 10") and weight not exceeding 23 kg (50 lbs) due to the limited space on the coach. You can also bring one piece of hand luggage, provided it is small enough to take on the coach and does not have telescopic handles.
- For safety reasons, small rolling suitcases are not permitted inside the coach. As our coaches have large windows, there is minimal space to store them securely overhead or under the seat. Suggested carry-on is a soft-sided bag similar to backpack, tote bag, etc.
Border crossings and visa requirements:
- Each guest must ensure that their passport is valid for at least six months beyond the conclusion of their trip and that they have acquired all necessary visas and permits. You are responsible for obtaining all necessary visas before the departure of your guided holiday. Depending on your nationality, you may need visas to enter certain countries included on your trip. Please note that obtaining visas can take up to six weeks before your departure. It is strongly advised that you consult your Travel Agent and the local Consulate or Embassy of the country you are visiting well in advance to determine which visas they require and how to obtain them.
- All guests including children must have a machine-readable passport valid for six months after your trip return date along with any applicable visas. When you travel internationally, you are responsible for ensuring you have the correct documents to enter and pass through any countries during your trip, and then make your way back home.
- Before flying, you will go through airport security. Restrictions on what you can take on board and in hand luggage vary from time to time and from country to country, so we recommend you read the latest security advice before travelling. Please remember that although all airports must adhere to relevant aviation security requirements, security procedures may vary from airport to airport. More information can be found on the website of the airport you are flying from.
Others:
- A maximum of 52 guests.
- Passports with a minimum of 6 months validity after return date are required and are at your expense.
- Please contact the consulate/embassy and family doctor for further details on medical vaccinations that may be required for specific countries.
- Non-US citizens please check with your nearest consulate.
- Day 1 is the start date and first hotel night included with the journey. Please arrange flights to arrive on or before Day 1.
- To give ample time for check-in and security, we recommend arriving at the airport 3 hours prior to your flight departure.
- The child must be aged between 5 and 17 years at the time of travel.
- Generally, check-in times require guests to arrive at the airport a minimum of two hours before a domestic flight and three hours before an international flight. Please allow enough time to get to your flight – be aware that during busy travel periods or at airports with heightened security, you may experience longer queues.
- The weather in your travel destination may vary. We would suggest that you pack layers of clothing.
- Electrical plugs and outlets differ throughout the world. We recommend bringing a universal travel adaptor that's suitable for the countries you are traveling to.
- In most circumstances you're able to travel with a wheelchair on your trip, as long as you're traveling with someone who's willing to provide personal assistance. For all specific requirements, including requests such as this, Please tell us at the time of booking if you plan to bring a wheelchair or a motorized scooter to ensure we can meet your needs.
- We highly recommend guests purchase travel insurance prior to your trip.
- Your insurance should cover trip interruption, personal injury, medical expenses, and evacuation and repatriation cover including during pandemic events.
Luggage:
- You can bring one suitcase per person with the dimensions of 76cm x 46cm x 25cm (30" x 18" x 10") and weight not exceeding 23 kg (50 lbs) due to the limited space on the coach. You can also bring one piece of hand luggage, provided it is small enough to take on the coach and does not have telescopic handles.
- For safety reasons, small rolling suitcases are not permitted inside the coach. As our coaches have large windows, there is minimal space to store them securely overhead or under the seat. Suggested carry-on is a soft-sided bag similar to backpack, tote bag, etc.
Border crossings and visa requirements:
- Each guest must ensure that their passport is valid for at least six months beyond the conclusion of their trip and that they have acquired all necessary visas and permits. You are responsible for obtaining all necessary visas before the departure of your guided holiday. Depending on your nationality, you may need visas to enter certain countries included on your trip. Please note that obtaining visas can take up to six weeks before your departure. It is strongly advised that you consult your Travel Agent and the local Consulate or Embassy of the country you are visiting well in advance to determine which visas they require and how to obtain them.
- All guests including children must have a machine-readable passport valid for six months after your trip return date along with any applicable visas. When you travel internationally, you are responsible for ensuring you have the correct documents to enter and pass through any countries during your trip, and then make your way back home.
- Before flying, you will go through airport security. Restrictions on what you can take on board and in hand luggage vary from time to time and from country to country, so we recommend you read the latest security advice before travelling. Please remember that although all airports must adhere to relevant aviation security requirements, security procedures may vary from airport to airport. More information can be found on the website of the airport you are flying from.
Others:
- A maximum of 52 guests.
- Passports with a minimum of 6 months validity after return date are required and are at your expense.
- Please contact the consulate/embassy and family doctor for further details on medical vaccinations that may be required for specific countries.
- Non-US citizens please check with your nearest consulate.
- Day 1 is the start date and first hotel night included with the journey. Please arrange flights to arrive on or before Day 1.
- To give ample time for check-in and security, we recommend arriving at the airport 3 hours prior to your flight departure.
- The child must be aged between 5 and 17 years at the time of travel.
- Generally, check-in times require guests to arrive at the airport a minimum of two hours before a domestic flight and three hours before an international flight. Please allow enough time to get to your flight – be aware that during busy travel periods or at airports with heightened security, you may experience longer queues.
- The weather in your travel destination may vary. We would suggest that you pack layers of clothing.
- Electrical plugs and outlets differ throughout the world. We recommend bringing a universal travel adaptor that's suitable for the countries you are traveling to.
- In most circumstances you're able to travel with a wheelchair on your trip, as long as you're traveling with someone who's willing to provide personal assistance. For all specific requirements, including requests such as this, Please tell us at the time of booking if you plan to bring a wheelchair or a motorized scooter to ensure we can meet your needs.
Pricing notes (children, single supplement)
Your reservation is always subject to confirmation by email, normally within one to two business days.
* Price for Single Occupancy applies when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
* Price for Double/Triple Occupancy applies when two/three people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Maximum room capacity: 3 people including adult and child/infant.
* Triple room bookings are available, suitable for 2 adults and 1 child. When booking your trip, we define a child as somebody aged 17 or under. A triple room is not recommended for 3 adults, as the third bed is often a rollaway, which may not be comfortable for an adult.
* If you're on a trip as a family of 5 (2 adults and 3 children), then you would require 1 triple room (for 1 adult and 2 children), and 1 double room (1 adult and 1 child).
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