9 days tour
Southern Grace (Small Groups, 9 Days)
$ 6,098 .00 USD
Total price per person
Reserve with $6,098.00
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All guests travelling with Luxury Gold 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. For guests travelling with Luxury Gold from 1 January 2023, Covid-19 vaccinations and boosters are highly recommended, but no longer required. Please note that regardless of time of travel guests will need to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destination visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than above. It is guestsโ responsibility to ensure that they comply at all times with these requirements. No refunds will be given if guests are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to their failure to comply with these requirements.
Accommodation
Nashville: Experience the finest in Southern hospitality at JW Marriott Nashville. Memphis: The Westin Memphis Beale Street Hotel connects you to the unmistakable sound, culture and history of the blues, whilst offering you a soothing and relaxing retreat. Natchez: The Monmouth Historic Inn and Gardens offers a unique combination of hospitality, world-class service and luxurious surroundings, set in a historic background. New Orleans: The iconic family-owned Hotel Monteleone offers an unparalleled combination of Southern hospitality, world-class service and historic surroundings inside the French Quarter.
Transport
Enjoy complimentary hotel Wi-Fi. And, on select coaches, onboard Wi-Fi may also be available. Transfers are included on your journey start and end dates, and where additional accommodation has been booked in advance through Luxury Gold. Transfers to train stations or alternate hotels, in the same start or end city as the itinerary, may be requested.
Others
Choose between two carefully selected activities Memphis: Visit Graceland, a National Historic Landmark and museum dedicated to the late, great, Elvis Presley. Tour Graceland Mansion walking through the living room, his parentsโ bedroom, kitchen, TV room, pool room, the famous Jungle Room, his fatherโs office, the newly enhanced Trophy Building and the Racquetball Building for an eye-opening experience on how he and his family lived their daily lives. In Elvis The Entertainer Career Museum, immerse yourself in the Kingโs career through hundreds of artifacts and photos. Memphis: The only traditional English afternoon tea in Memphis is served at Chez Philippe of The Peabody. Complement your tea with a three-course menu of savory tea sandwiches, assorted sweets and warm scones from the Peabody Pastry Shop. Natchez: Awaken your imagination on a private tour of an antebellum mansion. Explore the interior and grounds as you learn about its past and distinct architectural style. This 1850โs Greek-Revival cottage on 10 acres near Natchezโs historic downtown is the beloved home of a local who is eager to show off their stunning property. Take in the architecture and wander among the expansive gardens. Natchez: Visit Dunleith Historic Inn, a National Historic Landmark built in 1855 that remains Mississippiโs sole example of a pre-civil-war mansion. Join the Bar Manager at Castle Pub for a mixology class on two seasonal cocktails as you learn the history of each cocktail and the ingredients. After the demonstration relax and sip on the delicious final product. New Orleans: Tour Mardi Gras Worldโs Blaine Kern Studios, a workshop that has created breathtaking floats for Mardi Gras and other parades around the world since 1947. With your all-access pass, wind through the massive studio where artists and architects build Mardi Gras floats from the ground up. Viewing floats, colorful costumes and props, youโll learn about the history of this unique and festive tradition, going beyond its reputation and getting a deeper understanding of the real Mardi Gras. New Orleans: Embark on an immersive tour of World War II through the exhibits, multimedia experiences and thousands of personal accounts at the National World War II Museum. Youโll learn not only about the role of world leaders, but also the everyday men and women who fought. Through experiences such as the 4D film Beyond All Boundaries, go on a journey through the war that changed the world. Enjoy seamless personal assistance throughout your journey. From securing exclusive reservations, to organising transportation, your Travel Concierge ensures every aspect of your travel is tailored to your tastes and preferences. In select destinations, our network of Local Expert Guides will illuminate your journey on a deeper level. Included at all hotels. Hotel taxes, porterage and tips, as well as tips for included dining experiences, are included. Nashville: Experience the โSmithsonian of country music,โ the Country Music Hall of Fame, for a private, behind-the-scenes look at the songwriting process with a local songwriter and singer. On your visit, see memorabilia from stars such as Jim Reeves and Roy Orbison as you uncover the enduring beauty and cultural importance of country music. Nashville: If you are traveling on a Founderโs Collection departure, you will have the privilege of meeting a living legend in the country music sphere. Get to know the harmonica legend Charlie McCoy, a Country Music Hall of Fame musician and Grammy-winning artist, who has collaborated with famous musicians like Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan and Loretta Lynn. Or, chat with Brenda Lee, the recipient of a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award for her contribution to music as the top-charting solo female vocalist of the 1960s. New Orleans: Relax in luxury at the elegant 1908 Beaux Arts Maison Blanche building in the French Quarter. The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans retains the grace and charm of this mansion, and is centrally located to the areaโs most popular attractions, including Bourbon Street. Memphis: Visit the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel, the site of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., 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., learn about his impact on the world and explore how this significant era continues to shape equality and freedom globally. Your visit advances United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities. Nashville: Youโre in for a treat, joining a professional sound engineer to record a take-home song just as legends like Elvis Presley and Dolly Parton have at legendary Studio B, the cradle of the Nashville sound in the late 1950s and early 1960s and once home to musical titans such as Elvis Presley, Chet Atkins, Eddy Arnold, Roy Orbison and the Everly Brothers. Hear the stories behind the music in an intimate private session with one of Nashvilleโs songwriters learning how a song is created from concept to hit. Nashville: Celebrate the incredible experience of seeing a live country music show at the Grand Ole Opry, the show that made country music famous showcasing the past, present, and future of country music. Set back and prepared to be entertained by a live performance that may include rising talent, superstars, and country legends together on stage. Memphis: Explore Sun Studios, "The Birthplace of Rock โnโ Roll," on a guided tour. At this circa-1950 recording studio, walk in the footsteps of Elvis and other musical legends including B.B. King, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Roy Orbison, Charlie Feathers, Ray Harris, Warren Smith, Charlie Rich, and Jerry Lee Lewis. New Orleans: Visit Houmas House, the crown jewel of Louisianaโs River Road, tour the estate and gardens while you learn about daily life on this former sugarcane plantation. Gain a deeper understanding of the architecture, heritage and history surrounding this 1800โs mansion.
Guide
Experience enhanced hygiene protocols to align with the latest guidance following COVID-19. All Travel Concierges, Well-Being Directors and Drivers have completed training in enhanced well-being and hygiene protocols.
Meals
3 Dinner (D) 8 Breakfast (B) 2 Lunch (L) Enjoy breakfast every morning, and an array of incredible dining options throughout your journey, infused with discovery and adventure. On days where a Relaxed Start (RS) is indicated, you can select to indulge in breakfast in bed. Nashville: Get acquainted with Nashvilleโs burgeoning food scene as you join your Traveling Concierge for a Welcome Dinner at Henleyโs modern American brasserie where inventive small plates and entrรฉes using classical French technique meet sociable Southern dining. Perhaps start with a grilled broccolini Caesar salad followed by American Wagyu strip or parsnip gnocchi before finishing with banana pudding. Raise a glass with one of their signature cocktails such as โQueenโs Cureโ and โHenley G & Tโ and toast to a grand adventure ahead. Memphis: Continue your exploration of Memphis with a backstage pass to Central BBQ Downtown. Natchez: Enjoy an elegant three-course Southern dinner at the Monmouth Historic Inn and Gardens, a National Historic Landmark in Natchez. As you take in your surroundings of this early 19th-century antebellum mansion set in within manicured gardens, let the flavors of the "Crown Julep" show off the best of the South. New Orleans: Follow the path of the Mississippi River that has created one of the most distinctive and important American cities and coastal environments in the world. Your Local Expert offers you an insiderโs perspective on La Nouvelle-Orlรฉans from New Orleans Lakefront Airport, one of the finest examples of Art Deco architecture, to the surrounding wetlands, ghost forests and the new levees and barriers put in place since Hurricane Katrina. A Bayou-side chat and lunch with a local oysterman offers a rare peek into one individualโs experience in this storied place. This MAKE TRAVEL MATTERยฎ Experience advances United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land.
Start planning your experience
Itinerary of your trip Southern Grace (Small Groups, 9 Days)
- Day 1 Day 1: Arrive In Nashville
Day 1: Arrive In Nashville
- Day 2 Day 2: NashvilleโS Musical History
Day 2: NashvilleโS Musical History
- Day 3 Day 3: Memphis And Graceland Relaxed Start Your Way
Day 3: Memphis And Graceland Relaxed Start Your Way
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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