Tour · Collette · 7 nights

America's Music Cities featuring New Orleans, Memphis & Nashville

Take your seat at the Grand Ole Opry, the 'home of American music'
Discover Nashville's oldest recording studio, RCA Studio B
Enjoy a private tour and tasting at the first and oldest winery in Nashville

$6,399 pp twin share

$7,899 pp solo share

7 nights

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America's Music Cities Holiday featuring New Orleans, Memphis & Nashville

Departs 9 May 2027 Returns 27 April 2028

Duration7 nights

OperatorCollette

StyleTour

HighlightImmerse yourself in the soulful sounds and rich history of America's most iconic music cities - New Orleans, Memphis, and Nashville

Explore the birthplaces of jazz, blues, rock 'n' roll, and country music. Enjoy reserved seats at the legendary Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. Trace the Civil Rights Movement's ties in Memphis and…

Enjoy a finger-snapping, toe-tapping time on a tour of America’s most famed musical cities – New Orleans, Memphis, and Nashville. Experience New Orleans, where jazz, food and fun are always on the menu. Explore New Orleans with a tour highlighting the city’s musical history and influence. Spend 2 nights in Memphis, "birthplace of the blues." Choose how you explore Nashville highlights – with a chocolate-making lesson or a visit to the Johnny Cash Museum. Enjoy reserved seats at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. See where country legends recorded hit tunes at RCA Studio B. You’ll be hummin’ and strummin’ long after you’ve returned home.

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$7,899

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When & how much

Departures & Pricing

Departs

9 May 2027

Returns

27 April 2028

Duration

7 nights

From pp twin share

$6,399 pp

From pp solo cabin

$7,899 pp

09 May 2027 - 16 May 2027
from $6,399 pp twin share / $7,899 pp solo *
16 May 2027 - 23 May 2027
from $6,399 pp twin share / $7,899 pp solo *
23 May 2027 - 30 May 2027
from $6,399 pp twin share / $7,899 pp solo *
06 Jun 2027 - 13 Jun 2027
from $6,399 pp twin share / $7,899 pp solo *
11 Jul 2027 - 18 Jul 2027
from $6,399 pp twin share / $7,899 pp solo *
15 Aug 2027 - 22 Aug 2027
from $6,399 pp twin share / $7,899 pp solo *
05 Sep 2027 - 12 Sep 2027
from $6,699 pp twin share / $8,349 pp solo *
12 Sep 2027 - 19 Sep 2027
from $6,699 pp twin share / $8,349 pp solo *
19 Sep 2027 - 26 Sep 2027
from $6,699 pp twin share / $8,349 pp solo *
26 Sep 2027 - 03 Oct 2027
from $6,699 pp twin share / $8,349 pp solo *
03 Oct 2027 - 10 Oct 2027
from $6,699 pp twin share / $8,349 pp solo *
10 Oct 2027 - 17 Oct 2027
from $6,699 pp twin share / $8,349 pp solo *
17 Oct 2027 - 24 Oct 2027
from $6,699 pp twin share / $8,349 pp solo *
24 Oct 2027 - 31 Oct 2027
from $6,699 pp twin share / $8,349 pp solo *
31 Oct 2027 - 07 Nov 2027
from $6,699 pp twin share / $8,349 pp solo *
05 Mar 2028 - 12 Mar 2028
from $6,399 pp twin share / $7,899 pp solo *
19 Mar 2028 - 26 Mar 2028
from $6,399 pp twin share / $7,899 pp solo *
02 Apr 2028 - 09 Apr 2028
from $6,699 pp twin share / $8,349 pp solo *
06 Apr 2028 - 13 Apr 2028
from $6,699 pp twin share / $8,349 pp solo *
20 Apr 2028 - 27 Apr 2028
from $6,699 pp twin share / $8,349 pp solo *

* Prices and category availability are subject to change without notice.

Upgrades, transfers, accommodation and more can be quoted on enquiry — call 1300 414 198.

Day by day

Itinerary

1
New Orleans, Louisiana
Step back in time on a cultural getaway that opens in the “Jazz Capital of the World,” New Orleans! This soulful city abounds with rich history, mouthwatering Cajun and Creole cuisine, and of course, an incomparable soundtrack. There are no included features today, so take in the sights, flavors, and sounds of New Orleans on your own today before meeting your group in the morning.
2
New Orleans
Explore the many sides of New Orleans and how jazz began and thrives here. Join a local guide for a panoramic city tour, seeing the famous St. Louis Cemetery #3 and Esplanade. Then, it’s on to a walking tour of the French Quarter viewing St. Louis Cathedral, Pirates Alley and more. Tonight, get to know your travel companions at a New Orleans-style dinner before continuing on to Maison Bourbon, a live jazz club in the French Quarter.
3
New Orleans - Oxford, Mississippi
Leave New Orleans on a high note and head to the charming college town of Oxford. This evening on a brief orientation walk, pass through Ole Miss and The Square, before having dinner on your own at one of the city’s many restaurants.
4
Oxford - Memphis, Tennessee
Travel north to Memphis, the birthplace of the Blues, Rock ‘n’ Roll, and Soul. Enjoy Southern hospitality at your hotel before jiving along to “Jailhouse Rock” as you visit Graceland, the stately mansion of the “King” himself, and tour Elvis’s 14-acre estate, including his home, private jets, and Meditation Garden. This evening, savor dinner in a beautifully restored 1913 movie palace, where the historic architecture tells the story of Memphis’s early cultural and civil rights legacy.
5
Memphis
This morning, embark on an exclusive civil rights history tour via coach and follow the route of Martin Luther King Jr.’s last march, stopping at Mason Temple where he gave his famous “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” speech the night before he was assassinated. Take time to explore how the era continues to shape equality and freedom to this day during a visit to the National Civil Rights Museum. Next, savor a lunch of down-home barbecue done Memphis-style: dry-rubbed and slow-smoked with sauce on the side! Get a taste of the Southern barbecue tradition and its deeply rooted spirit of community. Later, get acquainted with the musical history of Memphis with a private visit to Sun Studio, perhaps the most famous recording studio in the world before continuing on to the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum, highlighting the musical journey of this popular city.
6
Memphis - Nashville
Roll along Music Highway to Nashville – the “Music Capital of the World.” Arrive in Nashville and tour the historic Ryman Auditorium, the original home of the Grand Ole Opry. What began as a building where a local radio broadcast show aired once a week in 1925 has grown to become an entertainment complex that attracts music fans from all over the world. After some free time for lunch, it’s your choice! Join a hands-on chocolate-making lesson at the iconic Goo Goo Candy Shop -OR- visit the Johnny Cash Museum where you’ll be immersed in the life and legacy of Johnny Cash, a "100 Greatest Artists of All Time" honoree. This evening, take your reserved seat at the renowned Grand Ole Opry.
7
Nashville
This morning, on a private tour of RCA Studio B, gain an insider’s look at Nashville’s oldest remaining recording studio, where Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton, and Charley Pride once recorded classic hits. You may even have the opportunity to record your own hit! Then, visit historic Belle Meade, the first and oldest winery in Nashville, for a tour of the Greek Revival mansion and wine tasting followed by a farewell lunch on this fascinating property. Round out your musical journey at the Country Music Hall of Fame, the world’s largest museum of popular music, and check out the vast collections of memorabilia, costumes, recordings, and instruments.
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Nashville - Tour Ends
Your rockin’ musical journey comes to a close today.

What you get for the price

Inclusions & exclusions

What’s included

Take your seat at the Grand Ole Opry, the “home of American music.”.
Trace ties to the Civil Rights Movement in Memphis on a one-of-a-kind tour.
Step inside history at RCA Studio B for an up-close look at Nashville’s oldest remaining recording studio.
Discover historic Ryman Auditorium, the original home of the Grand Ole Opry.
Explore the Country Music Hall of Fame, the largest museum of popular music in the world.
Enjoy Creole delights at a favorite French Quarter restaurant in New Orleans.

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