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Rhythms of the Deep South 2026
Rhythms of the Deep South 2026
BA

Nashville Memphis New Orleans


Fly from London to Nashville and stay near the legendary Opryland, where you’ll enjoy a guided whiskey experience at the Jack Daniel’s Distillery and explore the charm of Lynchburg. Continue your journey with a VIP visit to Elvis Presley’s Graceland in Memphis, along with the iconic Sun Studio, a city tour with a Mississippi Riverboat cruise, and a deep dive into the Rock ’n’ Soul Museum. Then ride the train to New Orleans, soaking in the musical heritage of the South, and settle into a stylish stay near the French Quarter. Experience the grandeur of Oak Alley Plantation and the mystique of the Louisiana swamps before flying back to London. This itinerary blends music, history, culture, and Southern hospitality into one unforgettable adventure


Day 1: Nashville
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Nashville Metropolitan Airport
Stay at Best Western Suites Near Opryland for 3 nights


Day 2: Nashville to Jack Daniel's Distillery Bus Tour
This whiskey tour is rolling straight into Lynchburg from Nashville. You can hop on the bus, kick back, and enjoy the ride to the historic and picturesque Jack Daniel's Distillery. You'll have time to peruse downtown Lynchburg, just a 5-minute walk from the distillery, and grab a quick bite to eat. We've got some suggestions! Don't forget to stop in the White Rabbit Bottle Shop and grab some limited bottles of whiskey.
Inclusions :
- Admission & Guided Tour of the Jack Daniel's Distillery
- All taxes & fees included
- Approximately 1.5-Hours to visit the small square of downtown Lynchburg
- Whiskey Tastings located in the historic George Green Barrel House following tour of the distillery
- Professional Driver/Guide
- 90-minute Angel's Share Distillery Tour (if booking last minute you may be placed on different tour)
- 7-Hour Nashville to Jack Daniel's Distillery Bus Tour
- Transportation by Air-Conditioned Coach Bus, executive bus, minibus, or high-roof 15 passenger van
Tennessee Whiskey Tours
This Jack and Back tour picks up near the Rep. John Lewis Way South and Korean Veterans Blvd intersection in downtown Nashville at 9:00am. Feel free to bring your adult beverages of choice. The group will depart promptly at 9:10am for the 1.5 hour trip to Lynchburg, TN. This trip takes you through the small town of Shelbyville, a town famous for the Tennessee Walking Horse. The remaining thirty minute commute takes you through picturesque rolling hills and farms into Moore County, only one of three counties where distilling was legal in Tennessee until just a few years ago. arriving at Jack Daniel's distillery, you'll disembark the bus and your guideget youchecked-in to thedistillery. The tasting tour runs approximately 1.5-hours. You'll have about an hour and a half to peruse the small square of downtown Lynchburg.
Drop off at the starting point at approximately 4:00pm.
4 mins - Admission Ticket Included
Jack Daniel's Distillery
Upon arriving at Jack Daniel's distillery, you'll disembark the bus and your guideget youchecked-in to thedistillery. The tasting tour runs approximately 1.5-hours.
Admission Ticket Included
Lynchburg Hardware and General Store
Before you leave, take the opportunity to visit the White
Rabbit Bottle Shop and purchase some rare and Tennessee-only bottles of Jack Daniel's or check out the selection of branded Jack items at the downtown general store.
Admission Ticket Free
Downtown Nashville
This Jack and Back tour picks up near the 5th Avenue Korean Veterans Blvd intersection in downtown Nashville at 9:00am.
Admission Ticket Free


Day 4: Memphis Day Trip VIP Access to Graceland
Located on the Mighty Mississippi River, Memphis is the birthplace of Rock n Roll, the capital of Blues and home to some of the best barbecue you can put in your mouth. GRACELAND Celebrate 60 years of Rock n Roll with a visit to Elvis Presleys home, Graceland. Well see the burial site of the King of Rock n Roll, walk through the Elvis car museum, and see two deluxe airplanes that he used for tours and traveling. We will also take time for lunch on your own at Graceland, allowing you to get even more out of your time at this world-renowned place. SUN STUDIOS Next, learn what accident set Rock n Roll in motion at famed Sun Studios in the heart of Memphis. Take a guided tour and hear the stories of how many legends got their start here, such as Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Elvis Presley. Take time on your ownt to see the famous Peabody ducks make their way down the red carpet at the lavish Peabody Hotel and you may also explore Beale Street.
What's Included
Inclusions:
Access to Elvis Presley's Airplanes for self-guided tour
1-Hour Guided Tour of Sun Studio where legends Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, and Elvis got their start
Elvis Presley's Graceland Admission & "Elvis Entourage" VIP Access Tour
Round-Trip Transportation aboard Air-Conditioned Coach Bus
Skip-the-Line Entry into Graceland Mansion
Nashville to Memphis Guided Sightseeing Day-Trip
Professional Driver/Guide
Free time to visit Peabody Hotel
Graceland Mansion Audio-Guided Tour with Orientation Film
Free time to explore famous Beale Street in Downtown Memphis
Access to Graceland Exclusive VIP Exhibit for self-guided tour
Access to Elvis Presleys Memphis Entertainment Complex which includes Automobile Exhibit
Exclusions:
Lunch (own expense)
***WILL END IN AT BEALE STREET - NO RETURN TRANSPORT NEEDED
Stay at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Memphis Downtown for 3 nights


Day 5: Guided Memphis City Tour with Riverboat Cruise
This combo tour will help you experience all Memphis has to offer. Our professional humorous guides will help you discover downtown Memphis and the Mississippi river all in one package. You will not leave feeling like you missed out on Memphis. It's a great opportunity to see it all while you are here. After your City Hour, you'll have free time to explore Beale Street or stop for lunch on your own before heading to the riverboats. Memphis Riverboats, a Paddlewheel sail along the Mississippi River. Cruise down the Mississippi River and soak in the sights as you hear interesting commentary from your captain. Pass by Tom Lee Park and learn about its namesake, then discover how Mississippi influenced commerce in Memphis and the surrounding areas along the way.
- Complimentary Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off (select Memphis hotels only)
- Professional Guide with Live Narration
- Pass Victorian homes, historical statues and cultural landmarks
- Guided Memphis City Day Tour with Riverboat Cruise
- Pass sites such as Pyramid Arena and Lorraine Hotel, where Martin Luther King Jr was assassinated
- Admission to Memphis Riverboats: Paddlewheel Cruise along the Mississippi River
- Free time to explore famous Beale Street in Downtown Memphis
Memphis Best Tours
After pickup from your downtown Memphis hotel,Our professional humorous guides will help you discover downtown Memphis and the Mississippi river all in one package. You will see some of the most famous and infamous sites around our historical city.
Admission Ticket Free
Beale Street
Sites such as Beale Street, which is a location where all the blues clubs are located and has become a major attraction here in Memphis. We will also show you Victorian Village which are homes built in the 1800's, two statues of the Kin Elvis Presley and B.B King.
Admission Ticket Free
The Peabody Ducks
Don't forget about The Peabody Hotel to stop and see the March of the World Famous Ducks!
Admission Ticket Free
Pass By National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel
You will witness history at the Lorraine Hotel where Martin Luther King was assassinated on the balcony
Admission Ticket Free
Memphis Riverboats
The Island Queen, a historical paddle-wheel boat with three decks offering great views. We will cruise down the mighty Mississippi River and soak in the sights as you hear interesting commentary from your captain.
Admission Ticket Included
Pass By Tom Lee Park
Pass by Tom Lee Park, named after Tom Lee, a worker who jumped into the river to save the lives of 32 passengers of a sinking steamboat in 1925. Along the way, you'll learn all about the history of the river and discover how Mississippi influenced commerce in Memphis and the surrounding areas. After this combo tour, youll be taken back to your hotel.
Admission Ticket Free


Day 6: Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum Admission
Explore the birth of rock and soul music at the Memphis Rock n Soul Museum where extensive exhibits detail the musical pioneers who put Memphis on the map. Your admission ticket includes an audio guide that adds depth to the detailed displays, with more than 100 songs to make your toes tap as you take in the museum. Learn about blues, rock and soul music history as well as the development of Memphis itself as you dive into the fascinating stories that the museum brings to life.
Inclusions :
- Audio guide
Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum
The Complete Memphis Music Story
1 hour - Admission Ticket Included
Beale Street
One of America's iconic streets filled with the best live music in the world.
24 hours - Admission Ticket Included


Day 7: Memphis to New Orleans via Train
Memphis to New Orleans via Train
0640/1547 9HR MINS DIRECT
What's Included?
No middle seat and plenty of legroom
At-seat lighting, tray table and outlet
Economy Seat - Upper Level
Your journey on the City of New Orleans takes you through the heart of our nation's musical heritage
From Beale Street in Memphis. Then, travel the history-laden musical crossroads of Mississippi to New Orleans - the birthplace of jazz. You'll be riding in the shadows of giants of American music like Louis Armstrong, Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters and Elvis Presley.
Non refundable
Stay at Sonesta ES Suites New Orleans Convention Center for 4 nights


Day 8: Oak Alley Plantation and Swamp Boat Tour
On this full-day tour, you'll be driven to the Oak Alley Plantation House, then see the Cajuns of the bayou living and surviving in harmony with the swamps. Located about an hour and a half outside the city of New Orleans, Oak Alley is one of the most magnificent plantation tours because of the 28, evenly spaced, huge Oak Trees that go from the river road to the Plantation House. Experience bayou living where here, the waterways are their highways. From the relaxed comfort of our covered New Orleans Swamp Tour Boats, you will drift slowly past a 2000 year old Indian Burial Mound, a Cajun cemetery and Fishing village! You may see the wildlife that made the Barataria Swamps the Crown Jewel of the Louisiana Purchase. If the 10:45am departure is chosen, these activities will be in reverse.
- Local guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Oak Alley Plantation
Oak Alley Plantation Tour: The Greek revival home dates back to 1837. Located on the grounds, is a restaurant, blacksmith shop, souvenir shop and antique farm equipment. It is a comprehensive plantation experience. The tour of the Oak Alleys house is conducted by guides in authentic plantation style apparel. Walking is required for this tour. Plantation house to the restaurant and souvenir shop is about one block in distance. There are benches along the path, shaded by the Oaks.
2 hours - Admission Ticket Included
Barataria Preserve
The New Orleans swamp tour boats are fully narrated and our captains are natives of the Barataria Swamps with a background of gator hunting, fishing and trapping. They will entertain you and amaze you with the ecology of the swampland. They have lived the life! Here, birds, snakes, turtles, fur animals, and gators are the kings of the swamp and easily spotted in spring, summer, and fall. Gators do hibernate during the cold winter months, but lay on the bayou banks on warmer days. So even in Winter, our native Captains can sometimes find a sunning Gator on our tour. The slow drift of our tour boats through moss draped trees and small waterways, will provide ample opportunity for viewing and photography. Your comfort is guaranteed on our tour boats. They have a roof, restroom, cushioned seats, and windows that can be raised or lowered during cold or rainy weather, along with plenty of standing and walking room. These tours are entertaining, educational and exciting.
4 hours - Admission Ticket Included


Day 11: Departure


Prices & Departures
Deposit £200pp
a70127 Heathrow form £1959pp
a70195 Glasgow from £2085pp
a70182 Manchester from £2089pp
a70197 Newcastle from £2099pp
a70203 Dublin from £2229pp


Terms & Conditions
Based on 2 adults sharing



Offer Includes

  • International flights with BA 23kgs baggage
  • 3 nights at Best Western Suites near Opryland Music City - Standard room with breakfasts
  • Nashville to Jack Daniel's distillery bus tour & whiskey tastings
  • Nashville to Memphis day trip with Graceland VIP tour and Sun Studio admission
  • 3 nights at La Quinta Inn Suites by Wyndham Memphis Downtown - Standard room with breakfasts
  • Memphis Rock n Soul Museum admission
  • Guided Memphis city tour with riverboat cruise along Mississippi River
  • Train from Memphis to New Orleans
  • 4 nights at Sonesta ES Suites New Orleans Convention Centre - Standard room with breakfasts
  • Oak Alley plantation and swamp boat tour

Meal Plans

  • As per Itinerary