Rhythm of the Deep South
Explore the musical and historical landscapes of America’s Deep South on this 13-day self-drive itinerary. From the country music capital of Nashville through Elvis’s birthplace, Tupelo, and the blues towns of Memphis and Natchez to the Big Easy itself, vibrant New Orleans, the stops on this tour can’t help but sing the story of America.
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12 nights / 13 days from £2,870 per person. Price is based on two people sharing standard rooms and include economy flights from London. |
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Day 1 to 3
Nashville
After arriving in Nashville, collect your hire car at the airport and drive to the Thompson Nashville hotel for a three-night stay. Located in the trendy Gulch neighbourhood, this boutique hotel offers easy access to restaurants, bars and famous Station Inn, Nashville’s foremost home of bluegrass since 1974. Spend the next two days exploring all that Music City has to offer. Enjoy Lower Broadway, where honky tonks play live music seven days a week. Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the Grand Ole Opry. Or visit the Johnny Cash Museum and Country Music Hall of Fame.
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Day 4
Tupelo
Drive from Nashville to Tupelo and check in for a night at Hotel Tupelo. Tupelo has become something of a pilgrimage site for those who kneel before the King, as it was here, in a humble two-room structure, that Elvis Presley was born in 1935. The house, now a museum, is well worth a visit, with plenty of photographs, family heirlooms and Elvis-worn apparel.
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Days 5 to 7
Memphis
Next stop is Memphis, the birthplace of rock ’n’ roll and the home of the blues. Check in for three nights at The Peabody Memphis, then set out to explore the city. We challenge you not to dance your way around the Rock ’n’ Soul Museum, which tells the story of the musical pioneers who overcame racial and socio-economic obstacles to create music that changed the world forever. Be sure also to visit Graceland, the King’s beloved mansion, the world-famous Sun Studio and lively Beale Street, the heart of the city’s historic district and home to many of its best live music venues.
