United States
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Deep South Music Trail

7 daysClassic CulturalNashville · Memphis · New Orleans

The birthplaces of American music, from the honky tonks of Nashville and Elvis Presley's Graceland in Memphis to the jazz clubs of New Orleans.

Sample day by day

Your journey, step by step

A suggested flow for Deep South Music Trail. Every day is flexible, we build the final routing, pace and hotels around you.

1
Nashville
Day 1

Nashville

Your journey begins in Nashville. Arrival in Nashville, Music City, and transfer to your hotel; evening on Lower Broadway. Timings stay flexible, with room to linger where you like.

2
Nashville
Day 2

Nashville

On to Nashville. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in downtown Nashville, followed by the honky tonks and live stages of Broadway. Your guide sets an easy pace, leaving space to wander or simply take it in.

3
Memphis
Day 3

Memphis

Today brings you to Memphis. Travel to Memphis; visit Graceland, Elvis Presley's home and its 200,000 square foot entertainment complex. We build in free time so the day feels unhurried, never rushed.

4
Memphis
Day 4

Memphis

Today brings you to Memphis. Beale Street, the cradle of the blues, and the Stax or Sun Studio music heritage sites. There's room to add an optional experience or keep the day open.

5
New Orleans
Day 5

New Orleans

Today brings you to New Orleans. Continue to New Orleans; explore the historic French Quarter and its Creole architecture. Evenings are yours, whether to explore further or unwind.

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New Orleans
Day 6

New Orleans

Today brings you to New Orleans. Jazz along Frenchmen Street at clubs such as the Spotted Cat and Snug Harbor, plus Preservation Hall near Bourbon Street. The rhythm is relaxed, shaped around what you most want to see.

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Departure
Day 7

Departure

A final day around Departure. Transfer to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport for your onward journey. Timings stay flexible, with room to linger where you like.

What's included

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