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Southern Grace (Small Groups)
Premier
Overview
Short Description
Enjoy everything from rock 'n roll to Creole cuisine on this 9-Day guided tour that stretches from Nashville to New Orleans. In the birthplace of country music, take a tour of historic Studio B, in Nashville, with a professional sound engineer, who will record you and your fellow travelers singing for a once-in-a-lifetime keepsake. Later, visit the Country Music Hall of Fame on private tour and meet a local singer who will give you a behind-the-scenes look at the songwriting process. In Memphis, marvel at the mansion where Elvis once lived: Graceland. At the Houmas House plantation, take part in a Creole cooking demonstration, then feast on traditional Southern dishes for dinner. Allow a Local Expert to lead you through New Orleans’ best sites, from bustling Jackson Square to idyllic City Park.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Nashville
Your journey through the South begins by private transfer to your luxurious hotel, once a bustling train station from the early 1900s. Tonight, get your first taste of Deep South cuisine.
Grand Hyatt Nashville
Dinner
Day 2: Nashville's Musical History.
Visit Nashville’s highlights and participate in a rare recording session at Studio B joining a singer/songwriter to learn the stories behind the hits. Enjoy a performance at the Grand Ole Opry and, if you are traveling on a Founder's Collection departure, meet a Grammy-winning legend.
Grand Hyatt Nashville
Breakfast
Day 3: Memphis and Graceland Relaxed Start Your Way
Personalise your day in Memphis with a tour of Elvis’ Graceland or afternoon tea at The Peabody. Learn about the personal side of "The King" or enjoy the only traditional English afternoon tea in Memphis at the opulent Chez Philippe dining room.
Grand Hyatt Nashville
Breakfast
Day 4: The Best of Memphis
Continue your exploration of Memphis with a backstage pass to visit Central BBQ, one of the city's oldest and most iconic BBQ establishments. Meet Clint Cantwell, a renowned grilling expert over a hosted lunch of Central BBQ's famed Pulled Pork, Brisket & Ribs accompanied by tempting sides like slaw and other BBQ classics on a rare event usually only local insiders get to experience. Later, delve into the Memphis music scene with a visit to the Sun Studio, "The Birthplace of Rock 'n' Roll," led by a local musician.
The Peabody Memphis.
Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5: Mississippi Mystique in Natchez
The South’s unique architecture comes to life in Natchez’s antebellum homes. Tour an 1850s home or visit the Dunleith Historic Inn for a mixology class. At Monmouth Historic Inn & Gardens, learn the science behind the mint julep before a three-course dinner.
Monmouth Historic Inn and Gardens, Natchez.
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6: Frogmore, Houmas House, and New Orleans
Gain insight into the history of the South at Frogmore Plantation and Gins, and Houmas House Plantation and Gardens. The French Quarter’s historic Ritz Carlton New Orleans welcomes you for the evening.
The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans.
Breakfast
Day 7: New Orleans Sightseeing Relaxed Start
Explore the Big Easy’s iconic sights and stroll through a beautiful above-ground cemetery. Embark on a behind-the-scenes tour of Mardi Gras World or visit the National WWII Museum.
The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans.
Breakfast
Day 8: Exploring the Big Easy Relaxed Start
Dive into the Mississippi River Delta. Discover wildlife in the wetlands and explore the “Islenos” fishing villages over a Bayou-side lunch with a local fisherman.
The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9: Depart New Orleans
Bid 'au revoir' to the Big Easy. Sit back and relax as your complimentary transfer escorts you to the Louis Armstrong Airport.
Breakfast
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Southern Grace (Small Groups)
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Anonymous
The tours were interesting, accomodation , food and drink were of a high standard.
However, we were disappointed to discover on day 2 of our tour that the tour to Abu Simbel was not included and an option that required additional payment whilst on the trip.
This caused us a great deal of stress as we tried to transfer funds to our travel visa card to pay for the tour.
We weren’t able to do this because the wi fi on the boat was so poor which resulted in my husband resorting to switching his phone onto roaming which was still unsuccessful.
The end result being we missed the tour and have an additional $110 to pay on our phone bill.
This scenario could have been avoided if we’d known that we needed extra funds in our travel card for the tour and if the wi fi on the boat was better. (We were advised by our travel agent that we didn’t need to purchase another sim as we’d have access to wi fi !)
The other main issue confronting us was that we were explicitly told by our Australian travel agent that tips were included in the tour price.
However, on arrival we were advised by the luxury gold concierge who picked us up at the airport that it is customary to tip guides, drivers etc.
We hadn’t allowed funds for this which also affected our cash flow and caused us a bit of stress at times.
There seems to be mixed messaging about tipping in Egypt.
It’s a pity these things marred an otherwise amazing trip.
Details
Group Size
Small Group - 24 max
Maximum Number of People in Group: 24
Accommodations
- Grand Hyatt Nashville
- The Peabody Memphis.
- Monmouth Historic Inn and Gardens, Natchez.
- The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans.
Trip ID#:
luxury-ARNNN19
Meals Included
- 3 Dinner (D)
- 8 Breakfast (B)
- 2 Lunch (L)
- Nashville: Get acquainted with Nashville's burgeoning food scene as you join your Traveling Concierge for a Welcome Dinner at Henley’s modern American brasserie where inventive small plates and entrées using classical French technique meet sociable Southern dining. Perhaps start with a grilled broccolini Caesar salad followed by American Wagyu strip or parsnip gnocchi before finishing with banana pudding. Raise a glass with one of their signature cocktails such as “Queen’s Cure” and “Henley G & T” and toast to a grand adventure ahead.
- Memphis: Continue your exploration of Memphis with a backstage pass to Central BBQ Downtown.
- Natchez: Learn to make the signature drink of the South, the Mint Julep, before an elegant, three-course Southern dinner at the Monmouth Historic Inn and Gardens, a National Historic Landmark in Natchez. As you take in your surroundings of this early 19th-century antebellum mansion set in within manicured gardens, let the flavors of the "Crown Julep" show off the best of the South.
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