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Dixie Escape

When it comes to iconic American music many roots stem from The Deep South.

Take a tour through its musical heritage with our Dixie Escape, from Nashville the birthplace of country music to Memphis birthplace of Blues, Soul and Rock'n' Roll and Graceland the world-famous home of Elvis Presley.

Discover a side of America steeped in history, cruise down the wide slow water of the Mississippi and sample the gastronomic mouth-watering cuisines with dishes such as jambalaya and Gumbo.

Remember your Escape is unique to you. Call us today and let us help create your perfect holiday to The Deep South.

A taste of the Deep  South

Suggested duration 12 days
Nashville 3  days
Memphis 3 days
 Vicksburg 1 day
Vacherie 2 days
New Orleans 3 days

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This trip takes in the highlights of the Deep South. This itinerary plays homage to the home of country music.

DAY 1

Your adventure begins by boarding your international flight to Nashville. Collect your hire car from the depot at the airport and make your way to your hotel where you are free to relax after your journey.

Check in at The Loews Vanderbilt Hotel.

DAY 2

Known as  Music City, Nashville is the home of Country Music where you can tour such shrines as the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Ryman Auditorium and RCA studio B. This evening you have tickets to the Grand Ole Opry, country music most famous show. The Opry has played host to legends of Country Music from Johnny Cash to Dolly Parton.

 DAY 3

Today you can wander down Historic Music Row, the epicentre of Nashville's entertainment industries. Experience the best of Nashville's music scene with a Honky Tonk Bar Pass which allows you to listen to live performers, sip real moonshine and interact with plenty of toe-tapping locals.

DAY 4

Drive Northwest along the scenic Natchez Trace Parkway to Memphis, the birthplace of Blues, Soul and Rock 'n' Roll. Your Memphis Music Attraction pass includes VIP tickets for the world-famous home of the king 'Elvis Presley'.

Check in at your hotel 'The Peabody'

Prefer the real Graceland experience? Call us today to talk about a stay at  The Guest House at Graceland Resort.

DAY 5
Your Memphis Attraction Pass allows you to explore the musical highlights of the city where Blues gave birth to Rock 'n' Roll. Enjoy visits to the Rock and Soul Museum and the Stax Museum of Soul. you pass also includes access to the famous Sun Studios.

DAY 6
No visit to Memphis is complete without a tour of The National Civil  Rights Museum situated in the former Lorraine Motel the location of the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.

DAY 7

Traveling South to Vicksburg a key site of the final military action of the American Civil War.

Spend the afternoon at The Vicksburg National Military Park now 1800 acres of peaceful countryside but once the scene of a bloody 47- day Civil War battle. 

Check in at your hotel The Anchuca Historic Mansion and Inn.

DAY 8

Journey to the heart of Cajun country a truly unique part of the USA. 

Tonight you will stay one in one of the Grandest of Plantation homes The Oak Alley Plantation.

DAY 9
Today you will discover Cajun and Creoles cultures on a full day swamp and plantations sightseeing tour. Your expedition on the Mississippi River takes you through Cypress Swamps where you will encounter reptiles, exotic birds and healing plants.

DAY10

On the final drive of your trip, heading south to New Orleans. Following the winding Mississippi River downstream through fascinating plantation country. Known for its round the clock nightlife and vibrant live music and spicy cuisine. Embodying its festive spirit is Mardi Gras the late winter carnival famed for its raucous costumed parades and street parties.

Check in at your hotel The Omni Royal.

DAY 11
Spend the day exploring New Orleans one of the USA's most Captivating cities, Start in the French quarter with its Carribean Colonial architecture. This afternoon you will join a cookery course to learn how to make Creole and Cajun favourites like Jambalaya and Gumbo as well as learning New Orleans colourful history.

DAY 12

Today make a visit to the Garden District the 'American' part of town built to rival European architecture in the french quarter. Also, no visit to New Orleans is complete without a visit to The National WWII museum which tells the story of the American experience in the war that changed the world.

This evening enjoy your last night at the brilliant Preservation Hall, the home of jazz in New Orleans.

DAY 13
Depart for the airport where you will leave your hire car at the depot and board your return flight home to the UK

DAY 14
Arrive in the UK

Return your car to the car hire depot at the airport.

Remember your Escape is unique to you. Customise your itinerary by speaking to one of our experts today.

Call us today to talk about your next holiday to the Deep South.
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