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Sounds of the USA: Nashville to New Orleans

Sounds of the USA: Nashville to New Orleans, a rail journey with Vacations By Rail

Experience the iconic musical cities of the South, uncovering the soul of America in the birthplaces of country, blues, rock'n'roll and jazz.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Nashville

    Welcome to Music City, U.S.A., Nashville

    Make your own way to our hotel in the heart of Nashville and check in for three nights. Nearby sights include the Country Music Hall of Fame, Walk of Fame Park, the Johnny Cash Museum and the Gibson Garage.

  2. Day 2overnight: Nashville

    Exploring the Grand Ole Opry and the home of country music

    A guided coach tour of Nashville including Music Row's recording studios, followed by free time and an evening performance at the legendary Grand Ole Opry.

    Meals: Breakfast

  3. Day 3overnight: Nashville

    Nashville's musical heritage

    A visit to RCA Studio B, where Elvis, the Everly Brothers and Dolly Parton once recorded, followed by the Country Music Hall of Fame. Free time in the evening, including Honky Tonk Highway.

    Meals: Breakfast

  4. Day 4overnight: Memphis

    From Jackson to Memphis, Cash to Presley

    Travel through Tennessee, stopping in Jackson, birthplace of rockabilly, then visit the West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center, including the Tina Turner Museum, before checking in to The Guest House at Graceland in Memphis.

    Meals: Breakfast

  5. Day 5overnight: Memphis

    Elvis' Graceland & the home of the blues

    A tour of Graceland, Elvis Presley's mansion, followed by a visit to Sun Studio, where Howlin' Wolf, B.B. King, Elvis and Johnny Cash recorded. Free time on Beale Street.

    Meals: Breakfast

  6. Day 6railovernight: New Orleans

    Discovering the story of the blues by rail

    Board Amtrak's City of New Orleans train through Mississippi towns including Greenwood, Jackson and Hazlehurst, then visit Oak Alley Plantation in Hammond, Louisiana, before continuing to New Orleans.

    Meals: Breakfast

  7. Day 7overnight: New Orleans

    New Orleans' French Quarter & Creole Queen cruise

    A guided tour of the French Quarter including a stop at Café Du Monde for beignets and café au lait, followed by a sightseeing cruise on the Mississippi aboard the Creole Queen paddle steamer, passing the site of the Battle of New Orleans.

  8. Day 8overnight: New Orleans

    At leisure in the Big Easy

    A free day to explore New Orleans, including the St. Louis Cathedral, the St. Charles Avenue streetcar, and the French Quarter's restaurants.

  9. Day 9

    Tour conclusion

    Check out of the hotel this morning; your vacation comes to a close and you are free to continue exploring New Orleans or begin your travels home.

Included

  • Expertise of a Tour Manager from start to finish
  • 8 nights' 3 & 4-Star hotel accommodation
  • Standard Class rail travel
  • All rail, cruise and coach travel throughout your tour
  • 5 breakfasts
  • All guided tours and excursions

Not included

  • Cancellation & Travel Insurance
  • Flights and Airport transfers

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