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America's Music Heritage
Classic Touring
Music is at the heart of this fantastic tour, with visits to country music capital Nashville, Elvis' opulent Graceland mansion and home of jazz New Orleans.
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Your holiday at a glance
What's included
- Just You Tour Manager as your host & Specialist Local Guide
- Return direct flights from Heathrow with Virgin Atlantic
- A dedicated Just You representative to greet you at selected UK airports
- Use of an airport lounge in the UK
- 13 nights in hotels of a great standard plus 1 night in flight
- 14 included meals: 12 breakfasts, 1 brunch & 1 welcome dinner
- Overseas transfers, other transportation & porterage
Included excursions
- Tour of Atlanta, including Martin Luther King Center
- Nashville tour
- Visit Studio B & Country Music Hall of Fame
- Alabama Music Hall of Fame & the Muscle Shoals Studio
- Visit Tupelo, Elvis Presley's birthplace
- Sun Studios & Graceland
- Tour of Stanton Hall, an antebellum mansion
- Walking & sightseeing tours of New Orleans
- Jazz brunch in New Orleans
- Tour of Mobile, on the Gulf of Mexico
- Visit Monroeville, the birthplace of author Harper Lee
Optional excursions
- Nashville night out with dinner & live music
- Enjoy an evening at the iconic Grand Ole Opry
- Explore Louisiana's swamps & visit a traditional Southern plantation
- Paddle Steamer cruise
Your itinerary
Depart on your scheduled flight to Georgia's capital Atlanta today.
Our day begins with an included tour of Atlanta, including entrance to the Martin Luther King Center.
Get to know your travelling companions better over a welcome dinner this evening.
Nashville is both the capital of Tennessee and the country music capital of the world. This is where we spend the next two nights, with a sightseeing tour of its highlights included on day 3. Enjoy dinner and live music with our optional evening out.
On day 4 we'll visit Studio B, which became famous in the 1960s for its part in the Nashville Sound, which revived the popularity of country music. We'll also head to the Country Music Hall of Fame to see a huge collection of artefacts connected with the genre.
The perfect way to end the day is with an optional evening concert at the Grand Ole Opry, one of the most important venues for country music anywhere in the world.
We make our way to another great musical city today – Memphis, which is located on the banks of the Mississippi River.
En route we call at Tupelo, the birthplace of Elvis Presley. We'll see the house where he was born and visit a museum which is home to one of the finest collections of Elvis memorabilia in the world.
On day 7 we'll learn more about Elvis, starting with a visit to Sun Studios, where he made his first recordings. Next we'll head to Graceland, the opulent mansion where the King of Rock 'n' Roll lived until his untimely death in 1977.
You can explore Memphis at your own pace on day 8. A stroll along Beale Street, which is lined with blues clubs, restaurants, shops and bars, is a great way to soak up the city's vibrant atmosphere.
We'll leave Memphis today and head to Natchez. This historic city boasts a great number of well-preserved antebellum mansions and we will step inside one of these today. Stanton Hall was built in 1859, and was occupied by Union troops during the American Civil War. Our guided tour here will give us a fascinating glimpse into the life of wealthy cotton merchant, Frederick Stanton, and his family.
New Orleans is our destination today, and we'll stay here for two nights. Also known as the 'Big Easy', this exciting city is the home of jazz, and on our walking tour of the French Quarter we'll hear snatches of music as we stroll along historic streets.
This evening, why not head to Bourbon Street with your travelling companions to enjoy a drink and a meal and soak up the lively atmosphere of this iconic street, where music spills from every doorway.
Alternatively, if you want to enjoy a real southern experience, why not join our optional excursion. You'll board an authentic paddle steamer and cruise along the Mississippi River.
This morning we'll head to a courtyard in the French Quarter and enjoy brunch as jazz musicians play. Afterwards we'll discover even more of New Orleans on an included sightseeing tour this morning.
The rest of the day is free for you to spend as you wish. Why not join one of our optional excursions. You can explore Louisiana's swamps and visit a plantation.
Founded in 1702 as Louisiana's original capital, Mobile is in our sights today. Our afternoon tour will introduce its highlights, which include beautiful mansions and pristine gardens.
This evening why not head to a seafood restaurant - Mobile's location on the Gulf of Mexico means you'll be spoilt for choice.
Our final destination is Montgomery, where we stay tonight. En route we'll make a stop at Monroeville, the hometown of Harper Lee, whose novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' is a classic of modern American literature. On a short sightseeing tour we'll see the courthouse which appeared in the film adaptation.
After time for lunch we continue to Montgomery. This is where, in 1955, black seamstress Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white man, therefore violating segregation laws and ultimately helping to initiate the civil rights movement.
Today we'll head to Atlanta for our overnight flight back to the UK, arriving on day 15.
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Excursions
Experience even more of your destination by adding one or more optional excursions to your holiday before you set off. Right now is the perfect opportunity to do that – with everything booked and paid for you’ll have even more to get excited about and all you’ll need to think about while you’re away is having a great time.
By the way - look out for ‘Optional Excursion Packages’. For some holidays we’ve grouped a selection of excursions into a package which means you can make a saving when you book in advance.
Prices shown may vary according to departure date and are subject to change. The full range of excursions will be detailed in your holiday information pack, sent approximately 15 weeks prior to departure.
New Orleans - evening jazz cruise with dinner
from £78
Savour the age-old power and majesty of the Mississippi River in a new spirit of adventure. Absorb the sights and sounds of the city by night, as you watch the French Quarter come to life to the soundtrack of Dixieland jazz whilst enjoying dinner.
Evening Excursion - 2 hours on-board - Authentic Experience
Scenic Louisiana swamp and a traditional Southern plantation
from £46
For many years people have travelled extensively to locate a unique and exciting form of entertainment that you can only experience here – the famous Manchac Swamp. Join us for a unique journey back to the early days of Louisiana bayou and swamp explorations.
Destrehan Plantation was established in 1787 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Visit the oldest documented plantation in the lower Mississippi Valley. Wander around the authentic buildings on the plantation and lovingly restored main house. Find yourself immersed in the rich history of Louisiana and understand what it was like to live in another time, when French was the language and the white gold of sugar drove the economy.
Half Day – Minimum walking – Not to be missed!
Grand Ole Opry Evening - a must for Country music fans
from £72
The Grand Ole Opry is an American Icon and Nashville’s number one attraction, drawing thousands of people every year all looking to experience this one of a kind entertainment. This world famous venue has been referred to as the “Home of American Music” and “country music’s most famous stage”. Don’t miss the opportunity to attend an unforgettable performance at either the Ryman Auditorium or Grand Ole Opry House. (Operates subject to availability).
Evening – moderate walking – A Must See
Nashville Night Out
from £50
Your visit to Nashville would not be complete without experiencing a night out in the city. Enjoy dinner, live music and the Honky Tonk atmosphere in a Nashville bar within the heart of its entertainment district.
Evening - Minimal Walking - Atmospheric Experience
Accommodation
Hotel facilities include a breakfast buffet and a gym. Bedrooms have private facilities, air-conditioning, hairdryer, complimentary Wi-Fi, tea/coffee-making facilities and a TV.
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Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown
Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa Florence
Sheraton Memphis Downtown Hotel
Hampton Inn & Suites Natchez
Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
Hampton Inn & Suites Mobile-Downtown Historic District
Doubletree by Hilton Montgomery Downtown
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Dates and Prices
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London (Heathrow) |
Saturday 16 May 2020 |
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£3,799 |
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 Saturday 16 May 2020 Departs 10:10 London (Heathrow) Arrives 14:40 Atlanta (Hartsfield) Operated by Virgin Atlantic Inbound
Friday 29 May 2020 Departs 20:05 Atlanta (Hartsfield) Arrives 09:20 London (Heathrow) Operated by Virgin Atlantic |
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Manchester |
Saturday 16 May 2020 |
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£4,098 |
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Saturday 16 May 2020 Departs 11:10 Manchester Arrives 15:00 Atlanta (Hartsfield) Operated by Virgin Atlantic Inbound
Friday 29 May 2020 Departs 17:50 Atlanta (Hartsfield) Arrives 06:50 Manchester Operated by Virgin Atlantic |
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London (Heathrow) |
Saturday 03 October 2020 |
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£3,799 |
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Saturday 03 October 2020 Departs 11:00 London (Heathrow) Arrives 15:30 Atlanta (Hartsfield) Operated by Virgin Atlantic Inbound
Friday 16 October 2020 Departs 17:45 Atlanta (Hartsfield) Arrives 06:50 London (Heathrow) Operated by Virgin Atlantic |
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Manchester |
Saturday 03 October 2020 |
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£3,898 |
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Saturday 03 October 2020 Departs 11:00 Manchester Arrives 15:10 Atlanta (Hartsfield) Operated by Virgin Atlantic Inbound
Friday 16 October 2020 Departs 18:00 Atlanta (Hartsfield) Arrives 07:00 Manchester Operated by Virgin Atlantic |
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Local Knowledge
Treat yourself to a café au lait and a beignet amidst the atmospheric streets of the French Quarter in New Orleans.
Deep South USA: Music, history & heritage and cuisine
The Deep South states of Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee are like nowhere else in America. Vibrant, yet relaxed they offer a fantastic mix of music and culture, history and heritage, and with sensational scenery and fabulous food to boot, your holiday promises to be truly unforgettable.
Music
From jazz and the blues to country and rock ‘n’ roll, so many musical genres have their roots in the Deep South, and there’s surely no better way to enjoy your favourite sounds than at an authentic live performance. Experience New Orleans’ historic French Quarter, where jazz hangs in the air, soak up the sound of the blues as you stroll down neon-lit Beale Street in Memphis, or enjoy a celebration of country music at the famous Grand Ole Opry in Nashville.
As well as live performances, you’ll also want to spend some time exploring the heritage of America’s music. There are opportunities to visit well-known recording studios and see the incredible artefacts in the Country Music Hall of Fame. For Elvis fans, the highlight is, of course, his opulent mansion Graceland, where visitors can tour a number of rooms, including the famous jungle room, kitchen, living room and TV room.
History & Heritage
Complex and compelling, the history of America’s Deep South stretches back for hundreds of years. European settlers arrived in the 16th and 17th centuries and the American Civil War, fought from 1861 to 1865, was perhaps the region’s most defining historical event. In the years before the war, a number of elegant plantation homes were built and have since been restored. If you choose to visit one of these antebellum mansions, you’ll enjoy a fascinating glimpse into the lives of wealthy 19th century merchants and planters.
As the American Civil Rights movement gained momentum during the middle of the 20th century, the Deep South witnessed some significant events, In Alabama, black woman Rosa Parks sparked the bus boycott which eventually led to the abolition of bus segregation when she was arrested for refusing to give up her seat for a white man. You can discover more about this and other events at the region’s state-of-the-art museums.
Cuisine
Foodies will be spoilt for choice in the Deep South. From fine dining to beachfront shacks, you’ll find restaurants in all different shapes and sizes offering a tantalising array of dishes. Be sure to sample the sumptuous fresh seafood and check out some of the tempting local specialities, such as fried green tomatoes, barbecue ribs, gumbo and jambalaya. Delicious!
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