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Southern Sights and Sounds
14 days
15 excursions and visits
3.5 days - free time
Moderately active
One of our bestselling itineraries, our two-week Southern USA tours put the focus on the region’s rich cultural heritage. As well as delving into the Deep South's Civil Rights history, we’ll uncover its musical roots as we visit Nashville, Memphis and New Orleans - the birthplaces of jazz, blues, country and rock ‘n’ roll. A real highlight of our Deep South tour is the evening we spend at the Grand Ole Opry - a radio show since 1925, now hosting legends and contemporaries of country, bluegrass, folk and gospel on its Nashville stage.
Your holiday includes
Meals
5 breakfasts
Flight
International flights and luggage are included
Accommodation
12 nights in hotels and 1 in flight
Excursions
- Tours of Atlanta; Jack Daniel’s Distillery; Nashville; Memphis; Frogmore Cotton Plantation; and Montgomery (including Hank Williams Museum)
- Visits to Martin Luther King Jr Memorial; Elvis Presley Birthplace Museum; Stanton Hall; and Monroeville (with entry to the Old Courthouse Museum)
- One-way journey up to Lookout Mountain aboard the Incline Railway
Tour manager
Expert guidance throughout your holiday
Exceptional value every time
Nationwide return chauffeur service
Getting to the airport is easy, thanks to our nationwide return shared chauffeur service, which is included on every tour.
Travel insurance and additional cancellation cover included §
A price reduction of £200 is available if you choose not to take the included insurance and additional cancellation cover.
Included excursions
All aboard at Chattanooga
1 / 6
Get ready for thrills. Chattanooga's incline railway is the steepest in the world - and on the way up the mighty Lookout Mountain and to its observation deck, you'll be rewarded with epic views across the valley.
Whiskey time at Jack Daniels
1 / 6
"Whiskey is liquid sunshine," so said Abraham Lincoln. Discover how Tennessee whiskey is carefully crafted by Jack Daniels. You’ll be treated to a story-filled, guided walk through their historic distillery, as well as a variety of different whiskeys.
Catch a show at the Grand Ole Oprey
1 / 6
This legendary music venue has seen some of music's greatest acts perform on its stage from Patsy Cline and Dolly Parton to Johnny Cash and Elvis, and we'll get to take our spot in the 4000 seater auditorium for a live show.
It's all about Elvis - The King
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We learn about Elvis' meteoric rise to fame, from his humble beginnings in Tupelo to Memphis, where he spent most of his life. We'll also get to tour Graceland and see all the memorabilia about his life and career. A must for all Elvis fans.
Natchez, the birthplace of the Mississipi
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Known for its antebellum mansions and striking moss trees, Natchez is a melting pot of different cultures with African, French, British, and Spanish influences. We get a taste of its Southern charm before learning more about the importance of the cotton trade at the Frogmore Cotton Plantation - and maybe even pick your own cotton, too.
Try beignets - and other Southern foods
1 / 6
Time to wear those elasticated bottoms - the Deep South has a vast offering of delicious cuisine. Lick powdered sugar off your lips as you bite into fluffy beignet pastries. From gumbo, fried chicken, and jambalaya - you'll get ample time to try them all. And don't forget to ask your tour manager for their top recommendations.
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