Soundtrack of the south
Soundtrack of the south
Soundtrack of the south
14 Days Starting in New Orleans, LA, USA and ending in Memphis, TN, USA
Visiting: New Orleans, Pensacola, Muscle Shoals, Nashville, Memphis
Tour operator:
Tour code:
TT-USA46
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
12 - 40
Age range:
21-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
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Tour Overview
A combination of the best Music Cities and the fabulous Gulf Coast make our Soundtrack of the South an absolute must for music and beach lovers alike! Travel along the white sandy beaches of the Gulf Coast from Louisiana to Florida before travelling North through the Hit Recording Capital of the World - Muscle Shoals, Alabama - and on to Music City USA - Nashville, Tennessee - this fabulous Music Tour finishes with you “Walking in Memphis!”
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : New Orleans
Location: New Orleans
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Welcome to New Orleans. Nicknamed the “Big Easy” it’s known for its round-the-clock vibrant live-music scene, nightlife and spicy, singular cuisine reflecting its history as a melting pot of French, African and American cultures. After your arrival and check in at the hotel you will have free time to try out the bar and say hello to your fellow travellers before going out for an evening stroll through the French Quarter.
Day 2 : New Orleans
Location: New Orleans
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Spend the day exploring the city at your leisure. Perhaps you’d like to take a trolley ride through the tree lined streets or maybe a haunted house and “above ground” graveyard tour is more your thing? Take a Mississippi river cruise or just enjoy the famous Coffee and Beignet of Cafe du Monde while you watch world go by Whatever you want to do you’ll find it in NOLA – New Orleans, Louisiana – one of America’s most fascinating cities!
Day 3 : Pensacola Beach
Location: Pensacola
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we wave au revoir to New Orleans and make our way to the white sandy beaches of the Gulf Coast. On our way to Pensacola Beach in Florida we will stop by the Mardi Gras Museum in Mobile, Alabama (Mobile hosts the oldest annual Carnival celebration in the United States) and pay a visit to the USS Alabama at Battleship Park. Once we arrive in our hotel you will be free to enjoy Pensacola Beach.
Day 4 : Pensacola Beach
Location: Pensacola
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today – chill out on Pensacola Beach or around the pool at the hotel. This evening we will take you to the FloraBama Roadhouse. On the state line between Florida and Alabama, Florabama has great food and hosts great live music for a wonderful music filled evening by the beach!
Day 5 : Pensacola Beach
Location: Pensacola
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Take it easy again today – and enjoy the relaxation a beach resort brings to any holiday! Maybe spend time dolphin watching until this evening’s visit to a great little beach bar called the Pink Pony Pub where we can sing and dance the night away.
Day 6 : Muscle Shoals
Location: Muscle Shoals
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
On our way to the USA’s Hit recording Capital of the World – Muscle Shoals, Alabama – we will make a stop at the State Capital, Montgomery and visit the black granite Memorial which Commemorates the Civil Rights Movement. After lunch we will have time to pay our respects at Country Legend Hank Williams’ final resting place before heading further north to “The Shoals”. This evening we will enjoy live music and dancing at Champy’s!
Day 7 : Muscle Shoals
Location: Muscle Shoals
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we will celebrate the music of Muscle Shoals. “The Shoals” is the collective name for the four cities that make up this hidden gem. We will visit all four of the cities – Tuscumbia, Florence, Sheffield and Muscle Shoals as we discover the music that made this little corner of Alabama so famous. This evening we head out for dinner and music at the Rattlesnake Saloon!
Day 8 : Muscle Shoals
Location: Muscle Shoals
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning we travel the short distance to Tupelo and the Elvis Presley Birthplace. Then, as we make our way back to Muscle Shoals, we will make a stop in Red Bay, Alabama – credited as being the home town of Tammy Wynette. Tonight, our last night in town, we will visit downtown Florence where we will have a bite to eat and visit one of the finest music bars in the area – Flobama!
Day 9 : Nashville
Location: Nashville
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Before waving goodbye to Muscle Shoals we have time to visit Alabama’s Music Hall of Fame (Look out – there may be mention of a few of the people you have met during your time here). We will then travel a short way north to Lynchburg, Tennessee and tour the world famous Jack Daniel’s Distillery before a special lunch at Miss Mary Bobo’s. After lunch you can stretch your legs in the little town square before boarding the bus and heading for Music City USA! Once we arrive in Nashville you will be free to enjoy the wonderful live music that can be found in the Honky tonks on Broadway!
Day 10 : Nashville
Location: Nashville
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy free time discovering all that makes Nashville such a special city. Be sure to visit music attractions like The Country Music Hall of Fame, RCA Studio B, Johnny Cash & Patsy Cline museums and the Ryman Auditorium before joining us for an evening of fabulous entertainment at The Grand Ole Opry!
Day 11 : Nashville
Location: Nashville
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today is all yours to see more of Music City. Perhaps a visit to Nashville’s Parthenon, the fantastic Musicians Hall of Fame, a lunch cruise on the General Jackson or just a stroll down Broadway and a visit to Printer’s Alley.
Day 12 : Memphis
Location: Memphis
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning we bid a fond farewell to Nashville and make our way to Memphis…home of the Blues and Rock & Roll! Music landmarks include the Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum, Blues Hall of Fame and Stax Museum of American Soul Music. Today you will have free time to enjoy some of these great attractions.
Day 13 : Memphis
Location: Memphis
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today, the final day of our tour, features a visit to the Legendary Sun Studio, founded by Sam Phillips in the 1950s. We will travel to the former home of The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll himself – Graceland Mansion – for a VIP tour of the home. Later we will come back to the downtown area and visit the Memphis Pyramid and the Peabody Ducks before enjoying a night of music and fun on Beale Street!
Day 14 : Tour Ends
Location: Memphis
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
It’s time to say goodbye to your group and Memphis!
What's Included
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Accommodation
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
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Fully Guided
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Meals – Breakfast Only
What's Not Included
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Additional Services
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Insurance
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International Travel
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Optional
Check out our Q&As
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
Yes
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Does Travelling Time offer financial protection and bonding?
Yes. In fact every penny of your money is protected by our TTA Membership - Q1893 and for flight inclusive trips we have an Air Travel Organisers Licence ATOL T7516
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How long has the tour company been trading?
30 + Years
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes - Our tours are very flexible and you can join us for all or part of the tour. Please get in touch to discuss.
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Up to 57 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.