Luxury Deep South Self-Drive Tour

Day 1 : Atlanta

Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Atlanta. On arrival in Atlanta make your own way to the nearby airport hotel where you can relax after your flight.

Day 2 : Nashville

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Day 3 : Nashville

Known as Music City, Nashville is the home of country music where you can tour such shrines as the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Ryman Auditorium and the Grand Ole Opry. A stay here is not complete without a visit to one of the many honky tonk music bars to see up and coming musicians perform.

Day 4 : Memphis

Travel west through the rural heart of Tennessee to Memphis. Explore the historic town of Franklin and the pretty Natchez Trace Parkway, designated as one of America's National Scenic Byways and an ancient trade route.

Day 5 : Memphis

Explore the musical highlights of the city where Blues gave birth to Rock 'n' Roll. A visit to the National Civil Rights Museum is also not to be missed.

Day 6 : Clarksdale

After a tour of Graceland, Elvis Presley's former home, head south through the little rural communities that dot the eastern edge of Mississippi River.

Day 7 : Vicksburg

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Day 8 : Natchez

This morning you have time to explore the town of Vicksburg, the location of a pivotal battle during the Civil War. Later on make your way to the charming river town of Natchez.

Day 9 : Natchez

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Day 10 : Vacherie

Journey to the heart of Cajun Country, a truly unique part of the USA. Named after exiled French settlers, the area is famed for its culinary delights which reflect centuries of cultural history. Tonight you stay in one of the grandest of the plantation homes.

Day 11 : New Orleans

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Day 12 : New Orleans

Spend the day exploring New Orleans, one of the world's most captivating cities. A good place to start is the famous French Quarter with its Caribbean-colonial architecture. Don't leave town without catching some live music at one of the city's many jazz bars.

Day 13 : Montgomery

Passing through the Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Reserve, your route follows the coast of the Gulf of Mexico before heading north through the remote farmlands of southern Alabama, into Montgomery.

Day 14 : Savannah

Making your way east you cross rolling farmland with many rural farms dotted on the landscape. Continue through Knoxville and Macon as you make your way towards the coast and Savannah.

Day 15 : Savannah

Explore the picturesque city of Savannah, brimming with history, charm and welcoming hospitality.

Day 16 : Charleston, SC

Travel along the scenic Atlantic coast to Charleston. Explore the beautiful beach of Hunting Island State Park where you can climb the lighthouse and enjoy the views.

Day 17 : Charleston, SC

Drive along the scenic Ashley Road to Magnolia Plantation and the Audubon Swamp Gardens. The waters are teeming with egrets, herons and other waterfowl and flanked by cypress and tupelo gum trees.

Day 18 : International return flight

Travel through rural South Carolina and the pretty, historic villages of Madison and Watkinsville. Drop off your hire car at Atlanta Airport prior to boarding your onward flight.

Day 19 : International return flight

Arrive home today to complete your journey.