Tastes and Sounds of the South
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Highlights
- Discover Nashville
- Explore Memphis and New Orleans
- Visit Graceland, Frogmore Plantation, Rock 'n' Soul Museum, Studio B, Sun Studio, Country Music Hall of Fame
- Connect With Locals
- Dive Into Culture
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The beating heart of America's Music City will chart your pace as you prepare to embark on a leisurely pilgrimage to discover the tastes and sounds of the South. This evening, join your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception.
The famous Nashville Sound comes alive this morning as RCA Studio B reveals the legends of Elvis Presley, Jim Reeves and Roy Orbison. Dive Into Culture and gain insights into the life and music of Johnny Cash during a private performance of original Cash tunes with on...
Continue our discovery of Nashville on a Your Choice sightseeing experience, exploring either the Johnny Cash Museum or the Ryman Auditorium. With an afternoon on your own, amble through Broadway's honky-tonk scene or perhaps enjoy the gut-busting flavours of homegrown hot chicken or biscuits.
Head to Memphis' famous Beale Street, the birthplace of Blues, Soul, and Rock 'n' Roll, for a tour where we'll meet a musician and Local Specialist to learn about the musical heritage of Memphis. Continue your Memphis sightseeing with a visit to the Lorraine Motel whe...
Worship at the altar of the King, Elvis Presley, and head to Graceland, paying tribute to the man who changed the face of American popular music and culture. Then, pay a visit to Sun Studios, which sought to immortalize the raw energy of Beale Street, recording the first Rock 'n' Roll single in 1951. This evening is free.
Kick off the day’s sightseeing with a musical morning at the Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum exploring the blues, country, and gospel of the rural South before leaving for Natchez, Mississippi. Follow the path of the famous Natchez Trace scenic road, originally establish...
Today your travels take you deeper into an important part of Southern history. On this morning’s visit to a working cotton plantation, Frogmore Plantation and Gins, learn about Natchez planters and slavery in the South. Tour the property boasting 19 restored antebellu...
Let the good times roll in New Orleans today, tracing the cosmopolitan history of one of America's oldest cities with a Local Specialist, stopping at City Park and one of the ornate above-ground cemeteries. Spend the afternoon soaking up the laid-back vibes of The Big Easy. The afternoon is yours to explore on your own.
Today is yours to explore the French, Spanish and Creole sights and sounds of New Orleans. If you're feeling adventurous, visit Marie Laveau's Historic Voodoo Museum. This evening, join your Travel Director and new friends for a Farewell Dinner.
For now, it's ‘Au Revoir' New Orleans, but not ‘Adieu'. Take a transfer to New Orleans International Airport or extend your stay in New Orleans at the Sheraton New Orleans.
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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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Trafalgar Reviews & Ratings
Peter Mooney
Oct 2022
Tastes and Sounds of the South
The itinerary was perfect. Plenty of things to do and see, and some down time to explore on your own. Hotels were excellent and perfectly located for where we want...
Lucia Favuzzi
Oct 2022
Tastes and Sounds of the South
Yes, it was excellent trip to learn about this area of the USA
Michele Azoff
Oct 2022
Tastes and Sounds of the South
Again the Memphis. Hotel.
Judy Jones
Sep 2022
Tastes and Sounds of the South
I would have given 5 stars, unfortunately the Hu Hotel I would rate as a 1/5. No available plates or bowls for breakfast, no decaf coffee, requesting hot tea in the ...
Bradley J
Sep 2022
Tastes and Sounds of the South
This tour seemed to have great balance on experiences as well as providing an appropriate amount of free time for us to explore on our own. We especially enjoyed th...
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Sandra Ford
Apr 2025
great tour guide well respected worked very hard
excellent
Trusted Customer
Apr 2025
Great anniversary trip
The driver was wonderful and got us everywhere safely. The travel director knew so much and was very willing and able to make everything on the trip as good as she c...
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Apr 2025
Do not travel with Trafalgar - they are dishonest
They claim to offer small group tours but they don't They are not environmentally friendly The tour guides English was reasonable but at times she struggled to get i...
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