12 days tour
Country Roads Of The Deep South (Classic, 12 Days)
$ 5,295 .00 USD
Total price per person
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Guide
Our highly-skilled Travel Director will ensure your journey is seamless, serving as your expert guide, consummate organiser, and friend overseas. From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination. Experience enhanced hygiene protocols to align with the latest guidance following COVID-19. All Travel Directors and Drivers have completed training in enhanced well-being and hygiene protocols.
Others
Choose between two carefully selected activities Nashville: Visit Nelsonโs Green Brier, Nashvilleโs most historic distillery and home of the Original Tennessee Whiskey. Learn more about the process that creates this drinkโs unique taste. Nashville: MAKE TRAVEL MATTERยฎ with a visit to the National Museum of African American Music, the only museum dedicated to preserving and celebrating the many music genres created, influenced, and inspired by African Americans. For music lovers of all generations, this museum inspires, educates, and transforms the appreciation of American music all while celebrating the central role African Americans play in creating the American soundtrack. Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expertโs fascinating commentary. We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door. Hotel and restaurant tips are included - youโll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels. New Orleans: Enjoy an exclusive behind the scenes tour of Mardi Gras World, where the magic happens and the extravagant, vibrant floats are built each year. One of the Mardi Gras World certified artists will lead you through designing your very own Mardi Gras mask and creating your masterpiece, premium felt backed mask with glitter, feathers and more to take back as an eclectic memento of your time in The Big Easy. Memphis: End your day with an exclusive after-hours private tour at the Stax Museum of American Soul Music. The Stax Museum of American Soul Music is the worldโs only museum dedicated to preserving and promoting the legacy of Stax Records and American soul music. The museum is part of The Soulsville Foundation, which aims to help young people prepare for life success and inspire future artists. Memphis: Visit the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, and embark on a poignant and important tour through five centuries of the Civil Rights Movement. Pay your respects to the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and learn about his impact on the country and the world. The museum is devoted to the countless brave people who were a part of the entire American Civil Rights Movement. It is one of the nationโs premier heritage and cultural museums and a non-profit institution. All proceeds received go toward their noble mission - share the culture and lessons from the American Civil Rights Movement and explore how this significant era continues to shape equality and freedom globally. Nashville: Nashville is a treasure trove of country music. See where it all started, taking in a live performance at the Grand Ole Opry, the show that made country music famous. Discover how the Grand Ole Opry is dedicated to honouring country musicโs rich history and dynamic present, showcasing a mix of country legends -- including Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson -- and the current chart-toppers who have followed in their footsteps. Learn how the Opry has been the home to country musicโs growth and change, from the first broadcast in the National Life Building on WSMโs Barn Dance in 1925 to the move into the new Opry House in 1974 and on to host the 55th Annual ACM Awards in 2020. Nashville: On a guided tour walk the hallowed halls of Historic RCA Studio B, Nashvilleโs oldest remaining recording studio. It became a cradle of the Nashville Sound (country) in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Over 35,000 songs were recorded here by artists such as Dolly Parton, Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, and even more recently, Martina McBride and Carrie Underwood. Nashville: The famous Nashville Sound comes alive as guests learn about the country music legends, such as Jim Reeves and Roy Orbison, at The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on a self-guided tour. The museum helps to "preserve, celebrate, and share the important cultural asset that is country music." Memphis: Explore the mansion which served as the private retreat for royalty, the King of Rock โn Roll himself, Elvis Presley. Graceland, a National Historic Landmark, is an exciting opportunity to get to know the personal side of "The King" in his most intimate setting. Seeing Graceland Mansionโs living room, his parentsโ bedroom, the kitchen, TV room, pool room, the famous Jungle Room, his fatherโs office, the newly enhanced Trophy Building, the Racquetball Building. See where he and his family lived their daily life. If only the walls could talk. Memphis: Visit Sun Studio, also known as the โbirthplace of rock and roll," where music legends, including B.B. King, Johnny Cash and Elvis recorded some of their iconic hits. Greenwood: Explore the Delta town of Greenwood at your own pace, before heading to the Viking Cooking School for a demonstration class that introduces you to a savoury regional specialty, Hot Tamales. Learn how tamales made their way to the Mississippi Delta. Natchez: Visit one of the beautiful Antebellum mansions while reflecting on the reality of Americaโs history, and learning new lessons about the preservation efforts of later generations. Natchez: Test your mixologist skills as you concoct a traditional Southern cocktail, the Mint Julep. Minty, cooling and with a touch of sweetness, youโre sure to learn a few party tricks to bring back home with you. Lafayette: Get ready for a tour of a lifetime as you adventure through moss-draped cypress trees, where graceful egrets perch just out of the reach of lingering alligators! While on the boat exploration, youโll explore the diverse natural beauty and rich ecological systems of Americaโs largest and most mysterious swamp ecosystem, the Atchafalaya Basin Swamp. Lafayette: Visit the Acadian Cultural Center. Your Local Expert, a park ranger from the National Park Service, will guide you through the fascinating history, culture, plight and prosperity of the Acadian people. New Orleans: Make a spicy stop at the Tabasco Factory for a guided tour as you discover the process of making this world-famous red hot pepper sauce. A long-standing family recipe - TABASCOยฎ Brand products are made by McIlhenny Company, founded by Edmund McIlhenny in 1868 on Avery Island, Louisiana. New Orleans: Understand what makes New Orleans -- the birthplace of music greats including Louis Armstrong, -- tick with a Local Expert. In the Garden District, walk beneath shady oak trees on streets lined with a mix of homes from single-story cottages to the grand historic mansions and lavish gardens of St. Charles Avenue on the Mardi Gras parade route. Explore Uptown and Treme as well as the heart of the city in the French Quarter, famous for its vibrant nightlife and colourful buildings with cast-iron balconies. View Bourbon Streetโs jazz clubs and Cajun eateries before heading to Jackson Square where street performers entertain in front of St. Louis Cathedral. We only work with establishments we are confident will consistently adhere to our high well-being standards, which include hotels, restaurants and sight-seeing venues. Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.
Hygieneprotocol
All guests travelling with Insight Vacations through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. While highly recommended, COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are no longer required for guests traveling with us from January 1, 2023 onward. It is your clientโs responsibly to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destinations visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than the above. No refunds will be given if they are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to failure to comply with these requirements.
Accommodation
11 nights hotel accommodation
Meals
4 Dinner with Wine (DW) 11 Breakfast (B) 1 Dinner (D) 1 Lunch (L) Nashville: Relax and unwind before meeting your Travel Director and fellow guests to mingle before sitting down to a Welcome Dinner with wine. Memphis: Dinner this evening will be served at The Beauty Shop, a former beauty parlour turned whimsical New American eatery, where Elvisโ ex-wife, Priscilla, was said to get her hair done. Greenwood: Dine on a mouthwatering dinner at Fan and Johnnyโs. The restaurantโs chef is a James Beard Award finalist and dishes include soul-food inspired creations featuring produce local to area. Lafayette: You will be joined by a Local Expert who will help you catch your lunch the old-fashioned way, using hand nets (Seasonal). Later enjoy an authentic Cajun meal. Embark on a culinary adventure at the New Orleans School of Cooking for a captivating lunch and demonstration. Delve into the heart of Creole and Cajun cooking as youโre treated to live demonstrations on the preparation of iconic dishes like gumbo, jambalaya and pralines. As you learn secrets behind these classic recipes, indulge in a tasting of their rich, local flavours. New Orleans: End your day with a Celebration Dinner with your fellow travellers.
Transport
Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available). Enjoy the comfort of Insightโs luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.
Not included:
Optional
Other activities and services are not included
Insurance
Travel insurance is not included
Flights
International flights are not included
Others
Other activities and services are not included
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Itinerary of your trip Country Roads Of The Deep South (Classic, 12 Days)
- Day 1 Day 1: Arrive In Nashville
Day 1: Arrive In Nashville
- Day 2 Day 2: Take Centre Stage In Nashville
Day 2: Take Centre Stage In Nashville
- Day 3 Day 3: Choose Your Nashville Exploration
Day 3: Choose Your Nashville Exploration
Experience Style
Mixed
There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโre also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.
Accomodation level
Medium
This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.
Experience Type
Small Group
Youโll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.
Physical Rating
Average
There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโre not sure this applies to you.
Age range
Min: 5 / Max: 99
Age range allowed for this experience.
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