Moderate pace with leisurely intermittent walks up to 2 hours on a variety of terrain, including cobblestones and moderate hills. Must be able to climb at least two flights of stairs, negotiate steps without railings and tolerate periods of standing during guided tours. Some days may include 3–5 km of walking over the course of the day.
Arrive in Nashville and transfer to Gaylord Opryland Resort. Experience famous Southern hospitality!
Visit the Country Music Hall of Fame and historic RCA Studio B, where Elvis recorded many songs. Stroll down the Music City Walk of Fame and along Honky Tonk Highway. Later, enjoy a boot-stomping dinner at a historic Nashville Honky Tonk renowned for contagious music.
Visit Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage, a beautiful farm, and learn about the humble beginnings of one of America’s most visionary presidents. Next, board the General Jackson Showboat—a paddlewheel riverboat— for an afternoon of great food, entertainment and views. Enjoy dinner and a show at the famed Grand Ole Opry before an exclusive backstage tour.
Begin with the new Soul of Nashville experience at historic Ryman Auditorium, known as the Mother Church of Country Music.
En route to Memphis, stop at Graceland—Elvis Presley’s former home. Tour his house, cars and jets before continuing to your hotel in central Memphis.
Play and sing along as your guided Memphis Mojo bus tour takes you to Sun Studio, the Rock ‘n Roll Museum and Civil Rights Museum. Next, explore the historic downtown and discover Beale Street’s storied history of musical legends, gangsters and Civil War heroes. Watch the famous Peabody Duck March, then return to Beale Street for dinner, music and lively street entertainment.
Proceed to photogenic Natchez, Mississippi— an antebellum town on the Mississippi River—for a horse-drawn carriage tour of the city. Visit historic Glenfield Plantation home, where the property’s 5th-generation owner provides a guided tour and serves authentic Southern dinner.
Following a Southern breakfast, tour of Frogmore Plantation and Gin—a working cotton plantation with history stretching back to the 1850s. Enjoy stories and music, pick a bowl of cotton, visit the slave cabins and learn about plantation life. At the Delta Music Museum, learn about the unforgettable lives of Jerry Lee Lewis, Aaron Neville, Conway Twitty, Fats Domino and other musical legends. Proceed to New Orleans and check in to your hotel in the heart of the French Quarter.
Begin with a lively Jazz brunch at the landmark Court of Two Sisters. Experience the historic architectural beauty of the French District’s alleys and courtyards, including world-famous Bourbon Street. Bourbon Street abounds with colourful characters—musicians, magicians, voodoo practitioners and artists. Stop at the French Market, ride the trolley along Canal Street, then enjoy a tour and tasting of the famous Sazerac cocktail at the Sazerac House. Hop aboard a pedi-cab to Preservation Hall for a lovely acoustic Jazz concert.
Experience the city’s melting pot of French, Spanish, African and Cajun architecture, cuisine and culture. Drive through the beautiful Garden District, visit a unique aboveground cemetery and learn about some locals’ supernatural beliefs. Hear stories about Marie Leaveau, the Voodoo Queen, and famous New Orleans novelist Anne Rice. Finish the day with a visit to Mardi Gras World and learn the history of the city’s claim to fame. Later, learn about the local cuisine and savour dinner at the famous New Orleans Cooking School.
Take an adventurous swamp tour—a fantastic way to get up close and personal with the region’s flora and fauna. Included lunch features local specialties. In the evening, enjoy a delectable Farewell Dinner at the legendary Tujague’s Restaurant.
Fly home via Air Canada.
You may cancel your tour up to 60 days prior to departure (120 days prior for tours requiring a visa, cruises or rail journeys) for any reason, and receive a full refund of your deposit / payment (less the $75 administration fee).
Cancellation & trip interruption insurance included!
Included in the cost of your tour is our Cancellation Insurance Policy, which provides coverage in case of emergency injury or illness (including Covid), right up to your date of departure (terms and conditions apply).
Our Manulife Out-of-Country Health Insurance Plan covers expenses related to Trip Interruption in case of emergency injury or illness. For tours within Canada, Senior Discovery Tours will cover such expenses (terms and conditions apply to all policies).
