Best of America's Southern States on a 9-Day Guided Tour

Best of America's Southern States on a 9-Day Guided Tour

Nashville, TN

Durations

9 Days

Difficulty

Balanced

Min Age

About this trip  

This is a packaged small group trip with a pre-arranged itinerary.  You will meet other like minded travelers on this trip when you reach your destination. You will have your own lodging and transportation with shared tour and dining experiences.

If you would like to experience this trip privately select "book this trip and customize it for me" in the trip interest form and our team will share the cost for custom travel planning. 



9 Days, 5 Cities, 13 Meals included, Leisurely Activity Level


 

Enjoy everything from rock 'n roll to Creole cuisine on this 9-Day guided tour that stretches from Nashville to New Orleans. In the birthplace of country music, take a tour of historic Studio B, in Nashville, with a professional sound engineer, who will record you and your fellow travelers singing for a once-in-a-lifetime keepsake.

 Later, visit the Country Music Hall of Fame on private tour and meet a local singer who will give you a behind-the-scenes look at the songwriting process. In Memphis, marvel at the mansion where Elvis once lived: Graceland.

At the Houmas House plantation, take part in a Creole cooking demonstration, then feast on traditional Southern dishes for dinner. Allow a Local Expert to lead you through New Orleans’ best sites, from bustling Jackson Square to idyllic City Park.


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This trip is designed to give you the best possible experience. We prioritize sustainability and responsible tourism practices. 

Optional Private Door-to-Door Transfer: Your complimentary, private transfer takes you to your local departure airport. 

Your journey through the South begins by private transfer to your luxurious hotel, the Noelle Hotel Nashville. As Bespoke Bookings Co. client, when staying here, you get:

  • Daily breakfast credit of $45 per person, for up to two guests per bedroom, served in the restaurant and via Room Service or in-room dining (credit is non-cumulative)
  • $100 Hotel credit to be utilized during stay, applicable towards Food & Beverage or Keep Shop
  • Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi

Tonight, get your first taste of Deep South cuisine and meet other like minded travelers.

Included meals: Dinner

Visit Nashville’s highlights and participate in a rare recording session at Studio B - Nashville's oldest remaining record studio. At the Country Music Hall of Fame, join a private session with a singer/songwriter to learn the stories behind the hits. Enjoy a performance at the Grand Ole Opry.

Included meals: Breakfast

Enjoy your day in Memphis with a tour of Elvis’ Graceland or afternoon tea at The Peabody. Learn about the personal side of "The King" or enjoy the only traditional English afternoon tea in Memphis at the opulent Chez Philippe dining room.

Included meals: Breakfast

Today you will immerse yourself in the rich history of the Memphis music scene with a visit to Sun Studio, "The Birthplace of Rock 'n' Roll." Continue your exploration of Memphis with a backstage pass to visit Central BBQ, one of the city's oldest and most iconic BBQ establishments.

Meet Clint Cantwell, a renowned grilling expert over a hosted lunch of Central BBQ's famed Pulled Pork, Brisket & Ribs accompanied by tempting sides like slaw and other barbecue classics on a rare event usually only local insiders get to experience. Later, enjoy a guided tour of the National Civil Rights Museum.

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch

The South’s unique architecture comes to life in Natchez’s antebellum homes. Tour an 1850s home or visit the Dunleith Historic Inn for a mixology class. At Monmouth Historic Inn & Gardens, sit back and enjoy the property's veranda or stroll through the gardens before dinner this evening.

Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Today you will gain insight into the history of the South at Frogmore Cotton Plantation & Gins, then visit Houmas House and Gardens. You're staying at The French Quarter’s historic Ritz Carlton New Orleans.

As a Bespoke Bookings Co. client, when staying here, you get:

  • Complimentary breakfast daily for two guests per room
  • Hotel credit valued at $100 USD (once per stay)
  • Complimentary basic Wi-Fi daily
  • Early check-in and late check-out (when available)
  • Complimentary upgrade (if available at check-in)
  • In-person warm welcome from hotel management

Included meals: Breakfast

Explore the Big Easy’s iconic sights and stroll through a beautiful above-ground cemetery. Embark on a behind-the-scenes tour of Mardi Gras World or visit the National WWII Museum.

Included meals: Breakfast

Dive into the Mississippi River Delta on an exclusive experience to discover wildlife in the wetlands and explore the “Islenos” fishing villages over a Bayou-side lunch with a local fisherman. 

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Bid 'au revoir' to the Big Easy. Sit back and relax as your complimentary transfer escorts you to the Louis Armstrong Airport.

Included meals: Breakfast

Optional Private Door-to-Door Transfer: On arrival at your home airport, your driver will greet and escort you to your waiting car for your private transfer home.

Included in your trip package

  • Accommodation at the hotel
  • Professional tour guide
  • Transfers between destinations
  • Entrance fees to museums & sightseeing
  • Hotel taxes, porterage and tips, as well as tips for included dining experiences, are included.

Add-ons/ Extras

  • Travel Insurance
  • Flights (Your Bespoke Bookings Co. Travel Advisor can assist you with flight quotes) 

Excluded

  • Visa processing (if you are traveling to the US internationally)
  • Passport fees (if you are traveling to the US internationally)
  • Meals outside of included dining
  • Personal shopping or incidental expenses
  • Transportation outside of the itinerary

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