Music of America: Nashville to New Orleans 2025

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Nashville, Memphis, New Orleans... country music, the blues, jazz... Since 1960, when Tauck first introduced guests to New Orleans, music has woven the cultural fabric of these genres together. Embark on a journey connecting these cities via the Blues Highway and Cajun Country – with multiple-night city-center stays – and discover the musical legacies definin...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • The sounds of the South come to life on a 9-day journey from 'Music City' Nashville to 'The Big Easy' New Orleans
    • the birthplace of jazz...Discover the birthplaces of some of the world's most famous genres... rock n' roll
    • blues
    • jazz
    • country... on an exploration across the south that provides insight into their creation and the innovators that helped push them to the forefront of the music world. Stroll the halls of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
    • before the crowds
    • and learn about the legends that have defined a genre... visit historic Belle Meade
    • where Kentucky Derby and Triple Crown winners descend from... tour the home of the King himself
    • Elvis Presley
    • and dine in the company of his famous car collection

What's this trip about?

    Nashville, Memphis, New Orleans... country music, the blues, jazz... Since 1960, when Tauck first introduced guests to New Orleans, music has woven the cultural fabric of these genres together. Embark on a journey connecting these cities via the Blues Highway and Cajun Country – with multiple-night city-center stays – and discover the musical legacies defining them.

Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start City Nashville, Tennessee, USA
End CityNew Orleans

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture

Trip includes

    • TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – Guided, after-hours tour of Graceland, Elvis' former estate and dinner at the Presley Motors Automobile Museum, dining solely in the company of Elvis' extensive car collection including his famous Pink Cadillac, 1973 Blackhawk, 1975 Dino Ferrari and many more. TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – Bourbon tasting at Belle Meade Private early admission guided tour of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Guided mansion tour and bourbon tasting at Belle Meade Lunch at the historic Club Ebony in Mississippi Private jazz performance at Preservation Hall

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Arrive in Nashville

Tour Begins:
5:00 PM, The Four Seasons, Nashville. A transfer is included from Nashville International Airport to the Four Seasons Nashville, located just two blocks from Broadway, Nashville's lively downtown area. For those arriving early, you can walk past the Honky Tonk Highway on...
Day 2 Nashville's Country Music Heritage

Welcome to Nashville, Tennessee's capital city and the first stop on your 9-day journey across the American South. Built on a foundation of music, there's a good reason why Nashville is nicknamed "Music City," as music is the very l...

Day 3 Horse Racing & Bourbon Country

Dating back to the early years of the 19th-century, Belle Meade (which translates to 'beautiful meadow') was originally a log cabin built on 250 acres of land. Over time the property grew, eventually becoming the two-story brick man...

Day 4 Memphis Blues & Visit to Graceland

Memphis, Tennessee - home to Graceland, Memphis-style barbecue, Sun Studio and the origins of blues, soul and rock & roll. Learn the rhythms of this historic city on a guided motor coach tour led by a local musician where you'll...

Day 5 Along the Blues Highway

A short drive this morning brings you to your next stop, Clarksdale, home of storied musician Ike Turner as well as the intersection of highways 61 & 49 where, as legend has it, blues artist Robert Johnson sold his soul to the d...

Day 6 Mississippi River Country

Depart early this morning en route to New Orleans, driving along Louisiana's "River Road," culminating with a visit to the Houmas House and Gardens, located along the "big bend" of the Mississippi River. Named for the local Houmas I...

Day 7 Sightseeing across the "Big Easy" – New Orleans

Welcome to New Orleans! Renowned for its Creole cuisine, cross-cultural heritage and distinct musical styles, New Orleans is a one-of-a-kind destination filled with things to do, people to see, food to eat and history to take in. Yo...

Day 8 National World War II Museum & Au Revoir

The final day of your journey begins with a guided visit and time on your own at the National World War II Museum. This acclaimed institution, visited by over one million people annually, honors the efforts of millions of everyday A...

Day 9 Journey Home

Tour Ends:
New Orleans. A transfer is included from your hotel to New Orleans International Airport. Please allow at least 3 hours for check-in. 

MEALS : B

PORTOFCALL : New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

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Dates & Availability

Price From $6,290
Price per day$699
Last Updated: 11/13/2024
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03 Apr 2025
$7,390
$8,969
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08 Apr 2025
17 Apr 2025
$6,290
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10 Apr 2025
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15 Apr 2025
24 Apr 2025
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17 Apr 2025
26 Apr 2025
$6,290
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22 Apr 2025
01 May 2025
$7,390
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24 Apr 2025
03 May 2025
$7,390
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29 Apr 2025
08 May 2025
$7,390
$8,969
01 May 2025
10 May 2025
$7,790
$9,352

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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It's easy to see the world's sights. To stand in long lines, push through the crowds, and generally have the same standard-issue vacation as everyone else. But that's not good enough for us, and it's not good enough for you. We believe that travel should be easy. It should be fun. It should be worth your time and the price you paid. It should re-energize and transform. And above all else, it should be beyond the ordinary. Because how you see the world matters.

In 1882, Herman Tauck arrived in New York City from Germany in search of the American dream. His determination and values were passed on to his son, Arthur Tauck, who would realize that dream. With ingenuity and an innovative spirit, Arthur started Tauck Motor Tours, a travel company that would give birth to a new industry. The first tour, through the back roads of New England, was created by this 27-year-old in 1925. It embodied the same successful formula used by Tauck today: do the right thing. Craft a life-enriching travel experience; provide it at a single all-inclusive price; ensure there is great value for money; and rely on recommendations of satisfied customers to build a following and grow the business.

Two elements that did change over the next 90+ years – and three generations of Taucks – were the scope of destinations served and the variety of modes of travel used. Today Tauck delivers life-enriching travel experiences to every corner of the globe, incorporating small cruise ships, premium riverboats, trains, helicopters and more. What started as a New England motor coach tour company has truly evolved into an extraordinary global travel company. The fourth generation of Taucks is now involved in the company. While remarkable in any business, this seamless continuity across generations speaks to shared vision and values.

Throughout its history, the concept of “family” at Tauck has gone far beyond those sharing the surname to include hundreds of valued employees, and hundreds of thousands of loyal guests. The story of Tauck is the story of a unique American family company celebrating a passion for travel – a story that will continue to inspire generations to come.

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