New Orleans • Baton Rouge • Natchez • Mississippi River Valley • Memphis •Nashville • Chattanooga • Atlanta
Discover the heart of the American South on this 8-day journey from New Orleans to Atlanta, exploring the vibrant music, rich history and unique culture of the region. Visit historic plantations, the charming town of Natchez, the blues scene of Memphis, and the country music capital of Nashville, before travelling through Chattanooga to Atlanta. Enjoy iconic attractions, Southern cuisine and unforgettable musical experiences along the way.
Day 1: New Orleans - Arrival
Flight from London Heathrow Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Apt
Welcome to New Orleans, Louisiana's most important port city. People from all over the world have been arriving in New Orleans since the Sieur de Bienville laid out the citys streets in 1718. The city today is a unique blend of Spanish, French, Caribbean, African, and Anglo-Saxon influences. This is obvious in the food, architecture, and of course, the music. Your ATI Tour Director will be available to you in the evening to plan your stay in this charming and bustling city
Day 2: New Orleans
The day is yours to immerse yourself in the charm and excitement of one of America's most unique cities and for you to take in the French flavor & grandeur of New Orleans. May we suggest starting the day with a visit to a working plantation (optional). Explore the French Quarter with its trademark wrought iron balconies overlooking the narrow cobblestone streets.
Day 3: New Orleans - Baton Rouge - Natchez
This morning, we will travel to the capital of Louisiana, Baton Rouge, and conduct a brief city tour. From there, we will travel via the historic Natchez Trace Parkway to Natchez. The parkway is a 444-mile drive through exceptional scenery and years of Native American and European history. Natchez is theoldest European settlement on the Mississippi River. Before the Civil War, wealthy plantation owners from Louisiana built magnificent Antebellum homes here because the area was considered safer from flooding. This afternoon, we will visit one of the homes and learn about the wealth of these 19th century millionaires.
Day 4: Natchez - Mississippi River Valley - Memphis
Leave Natchez and drive on to Memphis, home of Sun Records. As a large river port, it was one of the most important links in the cotton trade before the Civil War. Memphis is also known as the home of the blues. A brief city tour will take you to the citys liveliest street, Beale Street, where the blues and other types of music are played nightly in almost a dozen clubs. Travel along historic Front Street, known as Cotton Row in the days when cotton traders and merchants conducted business here. Of course, no visit to Memphis would be complete without a visit to Graceland, the home of Elvis Presley (optional).
Day 5: Memphis - Nashville
Continue on to Nashville, known as the capital of country music. The city earned its title with the very first airing of the WSM Barn Dance radio program, the forerunner of the Grand Ole Opry. The newly renovated Ryman Auditorium in downtown Nashville, once home of the Grand Ole Opry, the studios near Music Row, and Opryland itself attest to Nashville's reputation as the most important city in country music.
Day 6: Nashville
Begin your day in this dynamic and thriving cultural and state capital of Tennessee with a morning city tour. While exploring the citys landmarks, perhaps youll discover a new country music classic before it even hit the charts while visiting one of the many recording studios around town. Perhaps enjoy dinner and a show in the evening as an optional excursion.
Day 7: Nashville - Chattanooga - Atlanta
Leaving Music City, we head to Chattanooga, home to the famous Choo Choo, which has received national recognition for the renaissance of its beautiful downtown and redevelopment of its riverfront. In the afternoon, our trails lead us back to Atlanta, where you may want to check out one of the sites you were not able to experience at the start of the tour, like the Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, or CNN Center.
Day 8: Atlanta - DEPARTURE
Morning at your leisure before departure. Your ATI Tour Director will be available to assist you in arranging individual transfers to Atlanta International Airport or with sightseeing recommendations for the day should you want to enjoy this great city further. We hope you have had a memorable journey and look forward to the opportunity to host you on your next visit to America.
What is included in the offer
• Return International Flights, including 23kg per person baggage
• Fully Escorted Rhythms of the South Tour
• 2-night stay at Hilton New Orleans Riverside on room only
• 1 Night in Natchez at Magnolia Bluffs Casino Hotel, BW Signature Collection, with bed & breakfast
• 1 Night stay at Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown on room only
•2 Nights in Nashville at The Inn at Opryland, A Gaylord Hotel, room only
• 1 Night in Atlanta at DoubleTree by Hilton Atlanta Airport with bed & breakfast
• See New Orleans, home to jazz and beignets + See and visit a lavish Antebellum-styled Mansion in Natchez
• Sightseeing of Memphis: including the Lorraine Hotel, MLK assassination site, and Beale Street, home of the Blues
• Tour Nashville and go Honky Tonkin’
• See the renowned Chattanooga Choo Choo
Optional Extras:
• Breakfast+ Package Available
• Traditional Steamboat Jazz Cruise on the Mississippi River
• Swamp tour in New Orleans
• Explore Elvis Presley’s magnificent Estate: Graceland
• Tour Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame and Studio B
Prices & Departures:
Total Price Inclusive of All Charges:
• c36763 Heathrow from £2219pp
• c36968 Manchester from £2246pp
• c36970 Glasgow from £2404pp
• c36973 Dublin from £2543pp
Deposit £125 per person
No Local Fees Payable
Terms & Conditions:
Based on 2 adults sharing
Meal Plans
- As per Itinerary