Routes of American Music Southbound

From$1299USD
8 days,Chicago to New Orleans
Trip Code: NUMS

Encountering the blues in Chicago and Memphis, going country in Nashville, exploring the Mammoth Caves, enjoying the best BBQ in St. Louis, partying in sultry New Orleans.

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From Dixieland jazz, Mississippi Delta blues and Kentucky bluegrass to Elvis Presley himself, get ready to tune in to the rhythms of America. This week-long trip is the perfect way for music lovers to experience the beating heart and toe-tapping soul of the country. Wander the streets of New Orleans in search of live jazz, check out the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville or put your boots through their paces in a real cowboy bar. This energetic trip packs so much life into one week you might wonder where the time went—if you weren’t so busy having fun!

What's Included

Free Wi-FiThis adventure boasts vans fitted with wi-fi for up to five users at a time. Check your email, upload a photo to Facebook, or send a tweet to your friends.
  • City tours of Memphis and Chicago, Entrance fee to Mammoth Cave National Park, BBQ Dinner in St. Louis
  • 1 BBQ Dinner (Allow USD175-200 for meals not included.)
  • Centrally located hotels (7 nts)
  • Air conditioned private touring van
  • Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout
  • Small group experience; Max 13, avg 10.
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Places Visited
  • United States
Day 1 Chicago

Arrive at any time.

Day 2 St Louis (1D)

Drive to St Louis. Visit the Gateway Arch—with an option to take ride to the top. Discover the best BBQ spot in town.

Day 3 Louisville

Travel to Louisville with free time to explore.

Day 4 Nashville

Visit Mammoth Cave National Park. Continue to Nashville for an optional tour of the Grand Ole Opry or the Country Music Hall of Fame. Try a real cowboy bar.

Day 5 Memphis

Explore Memphis—the birthplace of rock & roll and home to the blues.

Day 6 Memphis

Day at leisure. Option to visit Elvis' Graceland, the National Civil Rights Museum, or tour Sun Records—where Johnny Cash and Elvis got their start.

Day 7 New Orleans

Travel to New Orleans for a guided city tour. Visit the French Quarter or take an optional swamp tour or a steamboat ride on the Mississippi.

Day 8 New Orleans

Depart at any time.

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