Southern Sights and Sounds with Savannah

£4,195.00

Visiting historic RCA Studio B where the legendary Elvis Presley, Jim Reeves, Dolly Parton, Roy Orbison, The Everly Brothers and hundreds of other famous singers made their recordings. It will give you goosebumps. Exploring the charming city of Savannah and parks full of Spanish moss-draped trees.

One of our bestselling itineraries, this is an extended departure of our two-week Southern USA tour, with two additional nights in the attractive city of Savannah. These tours put the focus on the region’s rich cultural heritage. As well as delving into the Deep South&s Civil Rights history, we’ll uncover its musical roots as we visit Nashville, Memphis and New Orleans – the birthplaces of jazz, blues, country and rock ‘n’ roll. A real highlight is the evening we spend at the Grand Ole Opry – a radio show since 1925, now hosting legends and contemporaries of country, bluegrass, folk and gospel on its Nashville stage.

15 excursions & visits
7 meals
Active traveller pace

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Category: USA

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Your itinerary

Day 1 – Atlanta

Our door-to-door travel service collects you from home for your flight to Atlanta.

Atlanta Marriott Marquis (4-star)

Day 2 – Atlanta – Chattanooga

This morning we take a tour of the city forever associated with ‘Gone with the Wind’, including the national memorial to Martin Luther King Jr. We then journey to Chattanooga.

Holiday Inn and Suites Downtown, Chattanooga (3.5-star)

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Excursions & visits: Atlanta guided city tour (morning)

View of Chattanooga along the Tennessee River, USA

Day 3 – Chattanooga

Railway enthusiasts still flock to this town, which has the largest old-time steam railroad in the south. Today we board an equally exciting means of transport – The Incline Railway – which runs steeply up Lookout Mountain and affords wonderful views. The rest of the day is free.

Holiday Inn and Suites Downtown, Chattanooga (3.5-star)

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Excursions & visits: Journey on the Incline Railway (morning)

Breakfast

Free time

Epic view across Lookout Mountain in Georgia, USA

Day 4 – Lynchburg – Nashville

Over 150 years, Jack Daniel’s charcoal-mellowed Tennessee whiskey has become the top-selling American whiskey in the world. We take a tour of the distillery – where the sauce has been manufactured since 1866 – and discover what makes Jack Daniel’s so special. After, we continue our drive to toe-tappin’ Nashville.

Gaylord Opryland Resort, Nashville (4-star)

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Excursions & visits: Tour of Jack Daniel’s Distillery (morning)

Breakfast

Jack Daniels in Lynchburg, Tennessee, USA

Day 5 – Nashville

Welcome to the country music capital of the world, Nashville. Walk in the footsteps of musical greats on our guided tour, which ticks off Studio B and the Country Music Hall of Fame. This evening we’ll take a seat at the hottest show in town. The Grand Ole Opry is America’s longest-running radio show (they’ve never missed a show since 1925!). Every week, legendary and contemporary artists perform country, bluegrass, folk and gospel hits in front of a live audience – Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash and Elvis are just a few who have performed here in the past. You’ll be blown away by great performances in this magical venue.

Gaylord Opryland Resort, Nashville (4-star)

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Excursions & visits: Nashville guided city tour including Studio B and Country Music Hall of Fame (morning)Grand Ole Opry performance (evening)

Day 6 – Tupelo – Memphis

The sleepy town of Tupelo, Mississippi might not feature on this itinerary if the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll hadn’t been born here. At the Elvis Presley Birthplace Museum, we’ll have time to explore his humble two-roomed childhood home and browse the small museum. We head to Memphis this afternoon for yet more musical treasures. We’ll wander past the illuminated signs of Beale Street on our orientation tour. A real ‘pinch-me’ moment for music aficionados.

Hampton Inn Memphis-Beale Street (3-star)

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Excursions & visits: Elvis Presley Birthplace Museum (morning)Memphis orientation tour (afternoon)

Exterior of the house where Elvis Presley was born in Tupelo, Mississippi

Day 7 – Memphis

“The walls have ears, ears that hear each little sound you make every time you stamp, throw a lamp,” sang Elvis Presley. A wish list-worthy moment for any Elvis fan, today we’ll visit Graceland. While you might not glean much from the walls themselves, there are plenty of stories to hear as you as you wander through the rooms of Elvis’ home, full of memorabilia about his life and career. Spend some time soaking up all the corners of his home and gardens. You’ll also have access to the Automobile Museum, where his lavish aeroplanes are kept. You’ll have a free afternoon in Memphis, so maybe spend it the way the music legends would want – listening to live music. Wander through Beale Street Entertainment District and you’ll hear the sounds of Delta blues, rock ‘n’ roll, jazz and gospel drifting from bars and clubs. Take your pick, order a drink and take it all in.

Hampton Inn Memphis-Beale Street (3-star)

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Excursions & visits: Graceland and Elvis Experience tour (morning)

Breakfast

Free time

Day 8 – Natchez

The pace slows slightly as we follow Ol’ Man River to Natchez, where historic antebellum homes and quintessentially Southern moss-covered trees offer small town charm. A one-time central port for the cotton trade in the early 18th century, Natchez is home to grand old mansions and estates – an indication of the sumptuous scale of society life. We’ll visit the Frogmore Cotton Plantation, which really highlights the contrast of working as a planter or slave in the early 1700s.

Natchez Grand Hotel (4-star)

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Excursions & visits: Frogmore Cotton Plantation (morning)

Breakfast

Antebellum Classical Revival mansion in Natchez, Mississippi

Day 9 – Natchez – New Orleans

After visiting the palatial Greek Revival residence, Stanton Hall, we cross into Louisiana towards New Orleans – taking a shortcut over the spectacular Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, one of the world’s longest overwater bridges. Eating, drinking and laughing – New Orleans puts a real emphasis on the best things in life, which is one of the reasons it’s such a popular destination. As the hometown of jazz, it’s a worthy stop on our itinerary, and you’ll have the afternoon to explore as you please.

Sheraton New Orleans (4-star)

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Excursions & visits: Stanton Hall visit (morning)

Breakfast

Free time

Streetcar in downtown at twilight, New Orleans, USA

Day 10 – New Orleans

Breakfast time in New Orleans means coffee and beignets. These sugar-dusted square doughnuts are served piping hot – and they’re bite-sized, so you can definitely justify more than one. Perhaps start your two free days at Café du Monde – renowned for serving some of the best beignets in the city (you can thank us later). Explore the French Quarter, where the colourful mix of culture and lively bohemian atmosphere is too easy to fall in love with. Or head for a wander down vibrant Bourbon Street for bright neon lights and toe-tapping tunes. This evening, you’ll have the option to cruise, dine and enjoy a live jazz band aboard The Natchez Steamboat, as it’s huge paddlewheel takes you along the Mississippi River.

Sheraton New Orleans (4-star)

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Free time

Pubs and bars with neon lights in the French Quarter, New Orleans USA

Day 11 – New Orleans

Another day at leisure to explore New Orleans.

Sheraton New Orleans (4-star)

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Free time

Day 12 – Monroeville – Montgomery

We wave goodbye to New Orleans early this morning as we set off for Montgomery. We stop along the way for a mooch around Monroeville town and its old courthouse, made famous by the film of Harper Lee’s ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’. In Montgomery, your evening is free to spend as you please.

Renaissance Montgomery (4-star)

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Excursions & visits: Monroeville with entry to the Old Courthouse Museum (morning)

Court Square Fountain - Artesian Basin in Montgomery, Alabama

Day 13 – Montgomery – Savannah

A tour takes you on a journey through Montgomery’s rich history, focusing on the 1960s American Civil Rights Movement and pausing at the restored parsonage that once served as the home of Martin Luther King Jr. We’ll also visit the Hank Williams Museum. We&ll then leave Montgomery behind and journey through the Alabama and Georgia countryside to Savannah. This famously beautiful city is a hub for creative types, but it’s the elegant 18th and 19th-century townhouses, brick ‘sidewalks’ and towering oak trees draped in Spanish moss that are likely to capture your heart.

Staybridge Suites Savannah Historic District, an IHG Hotel (3-star)

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Excursions & visits: Tour of Montgomery including Hank Williams Museum (morning)

Savannah, Georgia, USA at Forsyth Park Fountain with Spanish Moss trees

Day 14 – Savannah

We begin the day with a guided tour, taking in the city’s Civil War history, three centuries worth of architectural prowess, and an old-time candy shop on historic River Street. This afternoon is free to spend as you please. We love to wander through Forsyth Park in the historic district. Dating back to the 1840s, this green corner is undeniably charming. It’s the perfect spot to get your camera clicking at that famous Spanish moss and iconic centrepiece fountain. Or perhaps just stop by one of the little cafes and watch local life pass you by.

Staybridge Suites Savannah Historic District, an IHG Hotel (3-star)

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Excursions & visits: Guided tour of Savannah (morning)

Breakfast

Free time

Sweet pralines and treats seen in the City Market historic district, Savannah, Georgia.

Day 15 – Savannah – Atlanta – In flight

After a relaxing morning, we transfer to the airport for your overnight return flight.

Savannah – Atlanta – In flight

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Breakfast

Wing of a plane in flight looking down on clouds

Day 16 – departure

Upon arrival, our vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.

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