America's Music Heritage - Solo Tour

Overview

America's Music Heritage

Discover the country music capital of the world, Nashville, stepping foot in some of the cities 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!

What's Included:

  • Use of an airport lounge in the UK
  • 13 included meals: 11 breakfasts, 1 brunch & 1 welcome dinner ​- Just You Tour Manager as your host & Specialist Local Guide
  • 12 nights in hotels of a great standard plus 1 night in flight
  • Overseas transfers, other transportation & porterage ​- Return flights from London
  • A guaranteed twin or double room of your own

    Included Holiday Highlights:

  • Tour of Atlanta, including Martin Luther King Center ​- Alabama Music Hall of Fame & the Muscle Shoals Studio
  • Tour of Stanton Hall, an antebellum mansion
  • ​Nashville tour ​- Visit Tupelo, Elvis Presley's birthplace
  • Walking & sightseeing tours of New Orleans
  • Visit Studio B & Country Music Hall of Fame ​- Sun Studios & Graceland
  • Jazz brunch in New Orleans

Full Itinerary

Day 1: UK - Atlanta

Today, make your own way to the airport for your flight to Georgia's capital Atlanta today.

Day 2: Atlanta

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. ​

Day 3: 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. Enjoy dinner and live music with our optional evening out.

Day 4: 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 5: Nashville - 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 6: Tupelo - 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 7: Memphis

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.

Day 8: Memphis

You can explore Memphis at your own pace today. 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 9: Memphis - Natchez

​​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.​

Day 10: Natchez - 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 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.

Day 11: New Orleans

This morning 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. ​

Day 12: New Orleans - At Leisure

We'll head to a courtyard in the French Quarter and enjoy brunch as jazz musicians play.

You can spend the rest of today 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.

Day 13: New Orleans - UK

Today we'll head to the airport in New Orleans for our overnight flights to the UK, arriving on Day 14.

Day 14: UK

Arrive back in the UK today.

Hand Picked By

Carla Wilson

Just You have a fantastic reputation amongst our single traveller clientele; many of them book their holidays with them year after year. We believe this is down to the attentive service, great value prices and interesting itineraries. The island of Sardinia offers some of the most spectacular coastlines in the Mediterranean.

Carla Wilson

Additional Information

  • Date: Various departures for 2024
  • Board Basis: Mixed Meal Plan
  • Duration: 13 nights
  • Departure Airport: Heathrow
  • Guide Price: From £4,449
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