From CAD 3,807 Was CAD 4,230
Guarantee
Small Group
Easy
Rating
(21 reviews)
Experience Overview
Jump from Nashville to Memphis and New Orleans, laying down tracks at recording studios and hanging out at Graceland along the way – on this week-long trip in Tennessee and Louisiana. This may sound like a week in the life of Elvis Presley, but on this music-themed adventure, you’ll have the chance to walk a country mile in his blue suede shoes. Join your leader who knows all the best local spots and a group of fellow music lovers to get to the root of country music in Nashville, sing the blues in Memphis and jazz it up in New Orleans. If fantastic food, art, culture and history sound like music to your ears, then this is the trip for you.
Highlights
- Earn your place in the Country Music Hall of Fame as you participate in a recording session with a professional sound engineer at the iconic Studio B in Nashville.
- Walk in famous footsteps at the Stax Museum of American Soul Music in Memphis – and discover a kitschy world of Southern glitz and glamour at Graceland – the home of Elvis Presley.
- Learn how to cook a classic New Orleans Cajun feast for a true taste of Louisiana – after all, it doesn’t get much better than Southern food.
- Mark the end of your trail with a jazz brunch at The Court of Two Sisters, listening to the smooth sounds of live music alongside your morning meal.
- Enjoy a good balance of included activities, balanced with loads of free time to hit up some more live music venues and thriving bars.
Trip Details
Product Code: 2615
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Comfortable
Transport: Private vehicle
Guide Language: English
Supplier Code: SSKU
Starts: Nashville, United States Of America
Finishes: New Orleans, United States Of America
Duration: 7 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical rating:
Easy
Includes
Meals: Breakfasts (6), Lunch (1), Dinner (1)Accommodation: Hotel (6 nights)
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD 3807 (CAD 544 /day)
Itinerary
Welcome to Tennessee! Your adventure begins in Nashville – an energetic city celebrating boot-scooting, whiskey shooting and rootin’-tootin’ country music like nowhere else. Kick off your trip with a welcome meeting at 6 pm, where you’ll meet up with your leader and the other travellers. After, head out on a leader-led walking tour of the city to get your bearings and then join your group for an optional welcome dinner. You might also get to try out a bit of line dancing at a local saloon!
Included Activities:
- Nashville- Leader-led orientation tour
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
This morning after breakfast, dive straight into the city’s history with a visit to the Country Music Hall of Fame. This fabulous piano-shaped building is a work of art and contains a whole range of impressive memorabilia, including Elvis’ gold Cadillac. Then, cruise across town to Studio B, where Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Roy Orbison and ‘The King’ Elvis Presley have all laid tracks – today, you’ll even be joining this prestigious list! Meet with a professional sound engineer for your own recording session and find out what it takes to create the Nashville sound. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore the city – you may like to check out the Nashville murals, visit the much-loved Goo Goo candy store, or swing by the Johnny Cash Museum.
Included Activities:
- Nashville - Country Music Hall of Fame
- Nashville - Studio B tour with recording session
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Hit the road this morning and make tracks for Memphis – a city overflowing with musical history and legends. Your first stop is the Stax Museum of American Soul Music. Here at the original location of Stax Records in downtown Memphis, you'll learn the story of the Memphis sound where stars like Otis Redding and Isaac Hayes got their starts. You'll even have a chance to cut a rug on their dance floor as you listen to Stax tracks. The rest of the day is yours to discover the sights and sounds of Memphis. No visit to this city would be complete without checking out Beale Street, lined with traditional blues clubs. Join back up with your group for a dinner at a local restaurant, then head out to enjoy some of that live, local music.
Included Activities:
- Memphis - Stax Museum of American Soul Music
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
After breakfast this morning, head out on an orientation walk in downtown Memphis including a stop at the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel. Your leader will talk about the museum, you’ll have the chance to take photos and can choose to take an optional tour. Then, head to another of Memphis’ iconic sites – Graceland. Elvis’s former home and final resting place, a visit to Graceland is like stepping back into the 1970s, with a glamourous and kitschy twist. Explore a fascinating world of green shag-carpet ceilings and yellow vinyl walls while getting a sneak peek into the glitzy side of the Deep South.
Included Activities:
- Memphis - Graceland, The Home of Elvis Presley
- Memphis - Leader-led orientation walk
Optional Activities:
- Memphis - Rock 'n' Soul Museum (14 USD)
- Memphis - Museum of Rock N' Soul (14 USD)
- Memphis - National Civil Rights Museum (20 USD)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Today you’ll be road-tripping from Memphis to New Orleans, arriving in the afternoon. Jazz is not just a part of the city’s history – it’s alive and kicking! When you arrive, join your leader for an orientation around The Big Easy, and maybe try to sample one of the city’s famous beignets. The evening is yours to explore further – your leader will have some great recommendations on where to grab a bite to eat and listen to more live music.
Included Activities:
- New Orleans - Leader-led Orientation
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and a free morning to explore New Orleans at your own pace. Then for lunch, you’re in for a real treat – not only famed for its music scene, the food in New Orleans is some of the best in the country, and today you’ll learn about Creole and Cajun cuisine at a local cooking school. Find out how to create one of the region’s most beloved dishes with a demonstration, then get hands-on and try it yourself. Tuck into the finished product with your group, then the rest of the day is free for you to continue exploring. Why not check out a jazz club on Frenchman Street, join the party on Bourbon Street or – for the brave of heart – take a tour of the iconic St. Louis Cemetery?
Included Activities:
- New Orleans - Cooking Class
Optional Activities:
- New Orleans - Strange New Orleans Tour (50 USD)
- New Orleans - Cemetery Tour (25 USD)
- New Orleans - Mardi Gras World (23 USD)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
This morning, head out for a jazz brunch at The Court of Two Sisters – a gorgeous outdoor courtyard dining area where you can enjoy some delicious brunch specialities while live jazz plays – a great way to complete your music trail! With nothing planned for the rest of the day, your trip will come to an end after brunch. If you’d like to stay longer, just speak to your booking agent.
Included Activities:
- New Orleans - Jazz Brunch
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Tour Operator
Intrepid Travel
Intrepid Travel is a global adventure travel company, dedicated to providing sustainable, experience-rich travel opportunities. They’ve been the leader in ethical, small-group travel since 1989 - taking people around the world for more than 30 years. They’re the world’s largest travel B Corporation - dedicated to being the best travel company for the world. In 2002, they established The Intrepid Foundation so their travellers could make a lasting impact on the communities they had visited. Although Intrepid Travel absorbs all administrative costs of The Intrepid Foundation, they are separate legal entities, allowing The Intrepid Foundation to grow independently. Intrepid Travel is made up of a collection of tour operator brands and 28 destination management companies all united by one vision: To change the way we all see the world.
In Business Since 1989
Reviews
Caroline - Traveled, April 2024
Great trip with lots of interesting stops, museums and some fabulous music. The pace is pretty full-on but there is some free time and opportunity to go to gigs at Preservation Hall and the Grand Ole Opry. Claire was a great leader who made the trip a lot of fun.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/20/2024
Benjamin - Traveled, October 2023
This trip is perfect for those interested in southern culture and music. A seamless experience from start to finish that will leave you wanting more culture and tasty eats.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/23/2023
Rachel - Traveled, August 2023
Fantastic tour - short & sweet through the Southern States focussing on music and history - highly recommend to anyone wanting to dip their toes into the South.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/05/2023
Alexia - Traveled, August 2023
This trip was incredible, I was originally sceptical about the price, but the quality of the accommodation provided and the activities that were included were outstanding. This was truly a very good trip that I would highly recommend!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/26/2023
Judith - Traveled, July 2023
I don’t think the trip was good value for money. The van very uncomfortable & the commentary inadequate. The people in the group really made the trip enjoyable. There was too little time in Nashville & New Orleans & I’m glad I extended the trip myself to spend more time exploring these cities.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/17/2023
Diana - Traveled, June 2023
Guide was great. Hotels were the worst. Included activities are average. No value for money in my opinion.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/18/2023
Marina - Traveled, May 2023
So glad we did the music trail tour as the places we went to were so diverse ! Travis our tour coordinator, driver , guide was extremely pleasant and nothing was too much trouble. Learnt a lot about music history and there was plenty of places to enjoy some really good music at your own leisure
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/24/2023
Margaret - Traveled, November 2022
Take this trip! Your enthusiasm for music and good food will be accelerated by the company of like minded people.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/27/2022
Jaclyn - Traveled, October 2022
Highly recommend this trip! It includes lots of extra tours in each location which felt like true value for money. The hotels were in great locations and very clean/spacious. The itinerary was busy but made so easy by our Travel Guide, Travis! He was amazing, very knowledgeable in each location, funny and helpful. He went above and beyond so you'll be lucky to get him as your guide!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/11/2022
Holly - Traveled, August 2022
This trip was packed with incredible live music, food, history and FUN! The people of the American South are so friendly and open. Our leader Emily was wonderful. I suggest extending your time in New Orleans by a day or two on your own.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/15/2022
Susan - Traveled, July 2022
5 star trip and an opportunity to look at the South in an in depth manner. The tour was expertly led by Emily and the activities were very good including offerings by smaller boutique style tour operators. It is a fascinating part of USA and Intrepid does it very well.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/23/2022
Shirlee - Traveled, May 2022
Loved the trip! The guide was absolutely amazing, group was great, and the itinerary was a lot of fun. Awesome southern food, learning about the history and being amongst the different music of the South - couldn't get any better. Highly recommend it!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/04/2022
Jennifer - Traveled, July 2024
Justin was an excellent tour guide. He organised many excellent side experiences. So much fun
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/18/2024
Joe - Traveled, July 2024
The Nashville to New Orleans musical journey was excellent. The trip was veyond my wildste dreams. Justin James, Intrepid tour leader, shared his vast knowledge of the history of Blue grass music, blues music and Jazz, in a friendly manner.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/19/2024
Morna - Traveled, May 2024
Intrepid provided us with a brilliant guide named Brittni. She immediately took charge, brought a comforting and informative vibe to our group and eased my concerns about organised tours. I learned so much and enjoyed the amazing talent and history of the areas in Tennessee. Thank Brittni.! Thank you Intrepid!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/10/2024
John - Traveled, May 2024
Great trip. Small group. Comfortable small group bus. Comfortable accomodation. Available free time to do your own thing. Enjoyed optional add ons .
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/10/2024
Susan - Traveled, May 2024
Intrepid are fantastic - second tour with them. Very organised and well run. Staff are knowledgeable and friendly.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/04/2024
Jillian - Traveled, June 2024
One of my favourite trips ever. Absolutely loved Nashville, and our Guide, Brittni was one of the best I have encountered on any tour I have done. Her knowledge and enthusiasm for this trip was outstanding and she took us to fun places ie piano bar in Memphis where we had a wonderful sing a long!!! We had so many fabulous experiences, most we included in the itinerary but not all. If you do this tour, which I highly recommend, I hope you are lucky enough to get her as your guide!!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/13/2024
Caroline - Traveled, April 2024
Great trip with lots of interesting stops, museums and some fabulous music. The pace is pretty full-on but there is some free time and opportunity to go to gigs at Preservation Hall and the Grand Ole Opry. Claire was a great leader who made the trip a lot of fun.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/20/2024
Benjamin - Traveled, October 2023
This trip is perfect for those interested in southern culture and music. A seamless experience from start to finish that will leave you wanting more culture and tasty eats.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/23/2023
Rachel - Traveled, August 2023
Fantastic tour - short & sweet through the Southern States focusing on music and history - highly recommend to anyone wanting to dip their toes into the South.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/05/2023
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