America's Music HeritageSolo Escorted Tour, USA

Discover the country music capital of the world, Nashville, stepping foot in some of the city's most famed venues, visited by the likes of Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Aretha Franklin and Elvis Presley. Speaking of Elvis, we'll also visit his birthplace, Tupelo, before heading to his opulent mansion, Graceland, in Memphis, where the 'King of Rock and Roll' lived. Finally, we'll head to the cultural melting pot of New Orleans, a city which everyone should visit at least once!

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Nashville tour

Alabama Music Hall of Fame & the Muscle Shoals Studio

Tour of Sun Studios, "the birthplace of Rock 'n' Roll"

Stax Museum of American Soul Music

Sightseeing tour of New Orleans

Jazz brunch in New Orleans

Visit Studio B & Country Music Hall of Fame

Visit Tupelo, Elvis Presley's birthplace

Graceland and Elvis Experience tour

Visit historic Natchez and tour an antebellum mansion

Walking tour of the French Quarter

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Just You Holiday Director as your host & Specialist Local Guide

Return flights

10 nights in hotels of a great standard plus

A guaranteed twin or double room of your own

11 included meals: 9 breakfasts, 1 brunch & 1 welcome dinner

Overseas transfers, other transportation & porterage

ITINERARY

Day One - Fly UK to Atlanta

You will make your way to the airport for your flight to Georgia's capital Atlanta today.

Day Two - Atlanta to Nashville

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. Get to know your travelling companions better over a welcome dinner this evening.

Day Three - Nashville

Today 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.

Day Four - Nashville to Muscle Shoals

Another day inspired by music begins with a visit to the Alabama Music Hall of Fame to see exhibits ranging from gold discs to costumes worn by the likes of Hank Williams and the Commodores. We also step inside the FAME Studios, where music legends such as Aretha Franklin, Little Richard and Otis Redding have recorded, as well as the Muscle Shoals Sound Studio.

Day Five - Tupelo to Memphis

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.

Day Six - Memphis

Today 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. We'll also find time to visit the Stax Museum of American Soul Music, located on the site of the Stax recording studio and record label of soul legends such as Otis Redding and Isaac Hayes, Later you can explore Memphis at your own pace. 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.

Day Seven - Memphis to Natchez

We'll leave Memphis today and head to Natchez, a historic river town on the banks of the Mississippi. This laid back destination is filled with grand mansions and we’ll visit one today to learn about southern life in the “antebellum” period, before the civil war. 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.

Day Eight - Natchez to New Orleans

New Orleans is our destination today, and we'll stay here for three nights. Also known as the 'Big Easy', this exciting city is the home of jazz, and our hotel is located steps away from the French Quarter. We'll enjoy an included sightseeing tour on arrival.

This evening, why not head in to the French Quarter with your travelling companions to enjoy a drink and a meal and soak up the lively atmosphere of this iconic area, where music spills from every doorway.

Day Nine - New Orleans

This morning we'll discover even more of New Orleans on an included walking tour of the French Quarter. We'll finish at a restaurant for a buffet brunch accompanied by live jazz music, served in a pretty outdoor courtyard.

The rest of the day is all yours to explore the galleries and boutiques of the French Quarter, or join an optional Louisiana swamp and bayou tour.

Day Ten - New Orleans - at Leisure

Today you can spend the day making your own discoveries in New Orleans. You could return to the French Quarter, explore some of the city's museums or stroll through one of the lovely parks.

This evening, 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 with dinner.

Day Eleven - Fly New Orleans to UK

Today we'll head to the airport in New Orleans for our overnight flights to the UK.

America's Music Heritage is located in Solo Escorted Tour, USA. Accommodation rating is the operators own rating and may not be the official rating. Hotel details correct at 26/03/2026