Rhythms of the South
8 Days Starting in New Orleans, LA, USA and ending in Atlanta, GA, USA
Visiting: New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Natchez, Memphis, Nashville, Tour Nashville, Chattanooga, Atlanta
Tour operator:
Tour code:
1145
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 5
Age range:
13-99
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Tour Overview
Music is interwoven into the heart of each southern American city and helps tell a bigger story of its past and present. Embark on an exciting South USA tour, starting from the vibrant city of New Orleans and making your way through Baton Rouge, Memphis, and Nashville before concluding in the bustling metropolis of Atlanta. This journey will immerse you in the rich cultural heritage, music scenes, and southern hospitality of these captivating cities
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : New Orleans Arrival
Location: New Orleans
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: the Hilton New Orleans Riverside, New Orleans, or similar
Welcome to New Orleans, Louisiana’s most important port city. People from all over the world have been arriving in New Orleans since the Sieur de Bienville laid out the city’s streets in 1718. The city today is a unique blend of Spanish, French, Caribbean, African, and Anglo-Saxon influences. This is obvious in the food, architecture, and of course, the music.
Your Tour Director will be available to you in the evening to plan your stay in this charming and bustling city.
Day 2 : Tour New Orleans
Location: New Orleans
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: the Hilton New Orleans Riverside, New Orleans, or similar
The day is yours to immerse yourself in the charm and excitement of one of America’s most unique cities and for you to take in the French flavor and grandeur of New Orleans. May we suggest starting the day with a visit to a working plantation (optional). Explore the French Quarter with its trademark wrought-iron balconies overlooking the narrow cobblestone streets.
Day 3 : New Orleans To Baton Rouge To Natchez
Location: Baton Rouge, Natchez, New Orleans
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: the Hampton Inn & Suites Natchez, Natchez, or similar
This morning, we will travel to the capital of Louisiana, Baton Rouge, and conduct a brief city tour. From there, we will travel via the historic Natchez Trace Parkway to Natchez. The parkway is a 444-mile drive through exceptional scenery and years of Indigenous and European history.
Natchez is the oldest European settlement on the Mississippi River. Before the Civil War, wealthy plantation owners from Louisiana built magnificent Antebellum homes here because the area was considered safer from flooding. This afternoon, we will visit one of the homes and learn about the wealth of these 19th-century millionaires.
Day 4 : Natchez To The Mississippi River Valley To Memphis
Location: Natchez, Memphis
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: the Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown, Memphis, or similar
Leave Natchez and drive on to Memphis, home of ‘Sun Records’. As a large river port, it was one of the most important links in the cotton trade before the Civil War. Memphis is also known as the “home of the blues.” A brief city tour will take you to the city’s liveliest street, Beale Street, where the blues and other types of music are played nightly in almost a dozen clubs.
Travel along historic Front Street, known as Cotton Row in the days when cotton traders and merchants conducted business here. Of course, no visit to Memphis would be complete without a visit to Graceland, the home of Elvis Presley (optional).
Day 5 : Travel From Memphis To Nashville
Location: Nashville, Memphis
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: the Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Downtown, Nashville, or similar
Continue on to Nashville, known as the capital of country music. The city earned its title with the very first airing of the WSM Barn Dance radio program, the forerunner of the Grand Ole Opry. The newly renovated Ryman Auditorium in downtown Nashville, once the home of the Grand Ole Opry, the studios near Music Row, and Opryland itself attest to Nashville’s reputation as the most important city in country music.
Day 6 : Tour Nashville, Tennessee
Location: Tour Nashville
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: the Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Downtown, Nashville, or similar
Begin your day in this dynamic and thriving cultural and state capital of Tennessee with a morning city tour. While exploring the city’s landmarks, perhaps you’ll discover a new country music classic before they even hit the charts while visiting one of the many recording studios around town. Perhaps enjoy dinner and a show in the evening as an optional excursion.
Day 7 : Travel From Nashville To Chattanooga To Atlanta
Location: Nashville, Chattanooga, Atlanta
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: the Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Airport South, Atlanta, or similar
Leaving Music City, we head to Chattanooga, home to the famous Choo Choo and which has received national recognition for the renaissance of its beautiful downtown and redevelopment of its riverfront.
In the afternoon, our trails lead us back to Atlanta where you may want to check out one of the sites you were not able to experience at the start of the tour like the Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, and CNN Center.
Day 8 : Atlanta Departure
Location: Atlanta
Morning at your leisure before departure. Your Tour Director will be available to assist you in arranging individual transfers to Atlanta International Airport or with sightseeing recommendations for the day should you want to enjoy this great city further. We hope you have had a memorable journey and look forward to the opportunity to host your next visit to America.
What's Included
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• 7-nights hotel accommodations as specified or similar with a private bath and/or shower
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• Services of a professional multilingual Tour Manager throughout
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• See New Orleans, home to jazz and beignets
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• See and visit a lavish Antebellum-styled Mansion in Natchez
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• Sightseeing of Memphis including the Lorraine Hotel, MLK assassination site, and Beale Street, home of the Blues
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• Tour Nashville and go Honky Tonkin’
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• See the renowned Chatanooga Choo Choo
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• Transportation by a comfortable air-conditioned motor coach equipped with Wi-Fi throughout
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• Hotel, state and local taxes, service charges, and porterage service (limit one piece of checked luggage per person)
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• Information kit
What's Not Included
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• Airfare unless specified in the tour itinerary
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• Meals are not included in order to allow for more flexibility
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• Laundry, telephone, optional excursions and other items of a personal nature
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• Travel Insurance
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• Gratuities
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• Pre and Post Accommodation
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• Airport Transfers
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• Everything that is not mentioned in included
Check out our Q&As
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
The tour is a guaranteed departure
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What currencies are required for this tour?
USD
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Are flights included in this tour?
No
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
Each passenger traveling on an escorted tour is allowed one piece of checked baggage per person due to space limitations. Additional luggage will be charged at $7.00 per person per day (price is subject to change)
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No. Airport shuttle services are available
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
No, solo travellers are required to book a Single (Private) room.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 2005
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Electronic Vouchers. These will be provided and attached to your booking (within the Documents section) aprox. 2 weeks prior to travel.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
No, unfortunately that is not possible on our trips.
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Low Deposit
Omega Tours requires a minimum deposit of 500 CAD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 45 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of omega tours charges.
Up to 45 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.