6 days tour

Tennessee Music Trail To New Orleans

This tour includes:

Guide

All group trips are accompanied by one of our group leaders. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. Intrepid endeavours to provide the services of an experienced leader however, due to the seasonality of travel, rare situations may arise where your leader is new to a particular region or training other group leaders. Your leader will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense, you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the places visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious, and social aspects. At Intrepid we aim to support local guides who have specialised knowledge of the regions we visit. If you are interested in delving deeper into the local culture at a specific site or location then your leader can recommend a local guide service in most of the main destinations of your trip. NORTH AMERICAN LEADERS: Our leaders in the US and Canada are also responsible for driving the van and navigating across the country. The allowable driving times for drivers is strictly controlled in North America. This ensures our drivers are well rested and are not over-tired from too many hours on the roads. It's strictly forbidden for non-qualified rangers to present any information about some National Parks in North America, therefore we adopt a system (as requested by the park rangers) where our leader will encourage travellers to visit the information centres in the National Parks for details about the site.

Meals

5 breakfasts, 1 dinner

Others

Included activities Nashville - Country Music Hall of Fame + Studio B Tour Memphis - Sun Studio Visit Memphis - Graceland, The Home of Elvis Presley Memphis - National Civil Rights Museum New Orleans - Jazz Music Tour New Orleans - Cooking Class New Orleans โ€“ Plantation Tour

Transport

Private vehicle NORTH AMERICA VEHICLES: Our large fleet of vans are fully equipped with dual air-conditioning system, V8 engines and any camping or cooking equipment needed for your trip. Most have cloth-upholstered seats and carpeted interior with radio/tape or CD players. Your luggage is transported in a trailer which is towed behind the van. The vans are regularly serviced in our own maintenance facility and continuously checked and serviced by a well-established network of maintenance and service facilities throughout the continent. However, unforeseen maintenance problems can still occur while on the road and we appreciate the patience of our travellers as we make necessary repairs as quickly as possible. While your group will have a van for all included activities on the trip, the services of the van and the driver may not be available for your use during free time, or after you have arrived for the day. If you need a special trip into town you may need to arrange transport or a taxi.

Accommodation

The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline only and may change. On some occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our preferred accommodation. In these cases, we will use a similar standard of accommodation. Throughout the trip, we request that our properties prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we're arriving prior to normal check-in time. However, this isn't always possible which means we won't be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination or on some trips, have use of shared day rooms until all rooms are available. Hotel (5 nights)

Not included:

Others

Other activities and services are not included

Flights

Flights are not included

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included

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Itinerary of your trip Tennessee Music Trail To New Orleans

  • Day 1 Day 1: Nashville
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Nashville

      Welcome to Nashville, Tennessee! This energetic city celebrates boot-scooting, whiskey shooting and rootinโ€™-tootinโ€™ country music like nowhere else. Your adventure kicks off with a welcome meeting at 10am, where youโ€™ll meet up with your local leader and the other travellers joining you on your journey. Then dive straight into the cityโ€™s history with a visit to the Country Music Hall of Fame. This fabulous piano-shaped building is a work of art in itself, and contains Elvisโ€™s gold Cadillac among other impressive memorabilia. Then cruise across town to Studio B where Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Roy Orbison and โ€œThe Kingโ€ Elvis Presley have all laid tracks, and today youโ€™ll 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 โ€“ you may like to check out the Nashville murals, visit the much-loved Goo Goo candy store, or swing by the Johnny Cash Museum. Get back together in the evening for an optional dinner (at your own expense) with your group and leader at a local restaurant.Accommodation: Hotel

  • Day 2 Day 2: Memphis
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Memphis

      Hit the road this morning and make tracks for Memphis, Tennessee, a city overflowing with musical history and legends. Your first stop on arrival will be Sun Studio. This studio may be tiny, but its impact on the world of music is immeasurable. BB King, Johnny Cash, Howlin' Wolf and Elvis Presley have all recorded here, and the studio claims to be the 'Birthplace of Rock 'n' Roll' (and they may just be right!). 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 โ€“ ask your leader where the locals hang out so you can avoid the tourist hotspots.Accommodation: Hotel

  • Day 3 Day 3: Memphis
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Memphis

      After breakfast this morning, head to Memphisโ€™s most iconic site โ€“ Graceland! Elvisโ€™s former home and his 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. Then itโ€™s time for a change of pace as you leave Graceland and visit the National Civil Rights Museum at the former Lorraine Motel โ€“ where Martin Luther King Jr was assassinated โ€“ for a dose of history that is both confronting and inspirational. The rest of the afternoon is free for your own discoveries โ€“ your leader will have some tips on how to get the most out of this lively city.Accommodation: Hotel

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Tour leaving from Nashville

Nashville is the capital of the state of Tennessee in the United States. Known as the Music City, it is famous for being the center of the country music industry. In addition to its vibrant music scene, Nashville offers delicious Southern food, beautiful parks, and a wide variety of music stores. It is a must-visit destination for music lovers and fans of American culture.

Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

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 youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 15 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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