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Luxury Gold
OFFER ID 1504279
Southern Grace
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.The Activity Level of this tour is Leisurely, meaning there is 1 to 2 miles of walking per day on primarily flat surfaces with some stairs.
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8 nights from $6,675 per person
Luxury Gold: Southern Grace
Day 1 - Arrive in Nashville
Your journey through the South begins by private transfer to your luxurious hotel, once a bustling train station from the early 1900s. Tonight, get your first taste of Deep South cuisine.
Accommodations: Grand Hyatt Nashville
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 - Nashville's Musical History.
Visit Nashville’s highlights and participate in a rare recording session at Studio B joining a singer/songwriter to learn the stories behind the hits. Enjoy a performance at the Grand Ole Opry and, if you are traveling on a Founder's Collection departure, meet a Grammy-winning legend.
Accommodations: Grand Hyatt Nashville
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 - Memphis and Graceland Relaxed Start Your Way
Personalise 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.
Accommodations: Grand Hyatt Nashville
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 - The Best of Memphis
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 BBQ classics on a rare event usually only local insiders get to experience. Later, delve into the Memphis music scene with a visit to the Sun Studio, "The Birthplace of Rock 'n' Roll," led by a local musician.
Accommodations: The Peabody Memphis.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5 - Mississippi Mystique in Natchez
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, learn the science behind the mint julep before a three-course dinner.
Accommodations: Monmouth Historic Inn and Gardens, Natchez.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6 - Frogmore, Houmas House, and New Orleans
Gain insight into the history of the South at Frogmore Plantation and Gins, and Houmas House Plantation and Gardens. The French Quarter’s historic Ritz Carlton New Orleans welcomes you for the evening.
Accommodations: The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 - New Orleans Sightseeing Relaxed Start
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.
Accommodations: The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 - Exploring the Big Easy Relaxed Start
Dive into the Mississippi River Delta. Discover wildlife in the wetlands and explore the “Islenos” fishing villages over a Bayou-side lunch with a local fisherman.
Accommodations: The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 - Depart New Orleans
Bid 'au revoir' to the Big Easy. Sit back and relax as your complimentary transfer escorts you to the Louis Armstrong Airport.
Meals: Breakfast
All fares are quoted in US Dollars.
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