Highlights Of the Deep South
America's Deep South provides a holiday full of easy charm. An absolute melting point of culture, complex turbulent history, gastronomic cuisines and a must for music fans, the birthplace of Jazz, Soul, Blues and Country.
Our Deep South Specialists can tailor-make a tour for you that takes in the regions many delights.
Discover New Orleans one of America's most unique cities with a vibe unlike anywhere else. Known the world over for jazz music, cajun music and outrageous Mardi Gras celebrations. Take a steamboat cruise along the winding Mississippi or perhaps take an airboat tour of the swamps and bayou.
Nashville is synonymous with 'Country Music' streets are lined with Honky Tonk Bars with artists playing live music every night, an essential part of Nashville's music scene. No trip to Nashville is complete without a visit to the hallowed halls of Studio B, where Elvis Presley recorded 'Are you Lonesome tonight?
Encircled by the curving Mississippi River, Memphis is steeped in culture and history, the place where Martin Luther King was tragically assassinated in the turbulent days of The American Civil Rights Movement. The city where Elvis Presley made his home in the opulent mansion Graceland. A VIP tour of this splendid home is a must for any visitor to Memphis.
Remember your Escape is unique to you. We can tailormake your tour to suit your needs and budget.
Call of one of our experts today and speak to a specialist about your next holiday to The Deep South!
HIghlights of The Deep South
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10 days |
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| New Orleans |
3 days |
| Natchez |
1 day |
| Memphis |
3 days |
| Nashville |
3 days |
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Tailor your Escape
Remember your Escape is unique to you. Customise this itinerary by speaking to one of our experts today.
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This tour takes in the highlights of The Deep South.
DAY 1
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Your adventure begins by boarding your international flight to New Orleans. 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 your hotel The Bourbon Orleans Hotel
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DAY 2
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This morning take an airboat tour of the famous swamplands, search for ferocious Alligators or sit back and enjoy the flora and fauna on this iconic waterway.
Enjoy your afternoon at your leisure, explore Royal street with its art galleries and antique shops
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Day 3
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Enjoy the morning exploring New Orleans at your leisure. This afternoon you will join a hands-on cookery course to learn Creole and Cajun dishes such as Gumbo and Jambalaya
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DAY 4
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Your next stop is the pretty river town of Natchez, famous for its antebellum mansions like Longwood and the Melrose Estate. Enjoy the afternoon on board a steamboat along the Mississippi, where you will enjoy lunch on this wonderful Jazz cruise
Check in at your hotel The Monmouth Historic Inn
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Your tour continues today to Memphis birthplace of Soul blues and Rock 'N' Roll.
Check-in at your hotel The Crowne Plaza Memphis
Enjoy the rest of your day at your leisure.
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Day 6
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This morning take a tour of Sun Studio, where Elvis Presley recorded his first song. Home to Rock'N' Roll where the likes of Johnny Cash, Ike Turner and B.B King have all recorded here.
This afternoon visit the Civil Rights Museum a cultural and educational institution. You will be taken on a fascinating journey from the beginning of the resistance during slavery, through the civil war and reconstruction.
Enjoy the evening at your leisure. We recommend a visit to Beale Streets lively bars and clubs.
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DAY 7
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No visit to Memphis is complete with a visit to Graceland, home of Elvis Presley. Your day will include a full VIP tour of this elegant mansion.
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DAY 8
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Your drive today brings you to Nashville, the birthplace of Country music.
Check-in at your hotel The Hyatt Place Downtown
Enjoy the afternoon at your leisure
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DAY 9
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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.
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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.
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DAY 11
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Enjoy the morning at your leisure, before returning to Nashville airport to board your international flight home
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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 The Deep South
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