Globus – Tour DetailsMarc Bollinger2022-04-21T18:44:24+00:00
Globus Journeys also known as Globus Tours offers escorted vacations to go throughout the World. Globus tours offers the best places to travel in the USA, Mexico, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Or choose an African Safari to adventures in South America and Central America. Pavlus Travel discounts all Globus Vacation Packages and guarantees the lowest price on every tour.
On this 9-day tour through The South, spend your days your way. More turn-of-the-century architecture or another sweet tea? March in the footsteps of Civil Rights heroes or boogie through rhythm and blues? Harper Lee mysteries or Helen Keller histories? With complimentary YourChoice excursions, y’all are in for a toe-tapping, lip-smacking, history-packing ride back in time from New Orleans to Nashville. Why This Tour Has all the Fixin’s: •An immersive, cultural exploration through the soul of the Old South, from the Magnolia State to Music City. •A trip through time with sultry nights, soul-food bites, and historic sites of the legends, leaders, and lesser-known heroes of the South. •Included YourChoice Excursions in New Orleans, Montgomery, and Florence.•Beignet, done that!
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
We’ve prepared everything you need for the perfect vacation—from hand-selected hotels to expert Local Guides and included VIP sightseeing access to the world’s iconic sites. Your Globus Tour Director is always there to help you make the most out of your free time!
Notes: We encourage all guests to prebook their YourChoice Excursions to ensure your preference is available. YourChoice Excursions booked on-tour are subject to availability and vendor terms.
Welcome to New Orleans! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink
Day 2
Day 3
WAVELAND Visit the Ground Zero Hurricane Museum
BAY OF ST. LOUIS Free time
BILOXI Afternoon sightseeing includes a guided tour of Jefferson Davis’ home and presidential library, Beauvoir. This evening, enjoy dinner at one of Biloxi’s most popular and historic restaurants
Day 4
MONROEVILLE Sightseeing in the hometown of authors Truman Capote and Harper Lee includes the Old Courthouse Museum in the “Literary Capital of Alabama.” Learn how Monroeville served as the inspiration for Lee’s 1961 Pulitzer-Prize-winning “To Kill a Mockingbird,” examining the historical prejudice of the deep South and loosely based on the life of the author’s father—a state legislator and county lawyer who defended two black men accused of murdering a white storekeeper.
MONTGOMERY Free time this evening
Day 5
Free time this evening
Day 6
MONTGOMERY Travel the National Historic Trail of 1966 between Montgomery and Selma, which served as the route of Dr. Martin Luther King’s 1965 Voting Rights March.
SELMA Walk across the Edmund Pettus Bridge—a National Historic Landmark and site of the infamous “Bloody Sunday”—where over 600 non-violent marchers, led by the late Freedom Rider and Congressional Representative John Lewis, were brutally attacked by police while attempting to cross the bridge.
BIRMINGHAM Visit Kelly Ingram Park and see the 16th Street Baptist Church, a famous Civil Rights landmark.
FLORENCE (MUSCLE SHOALS) Free time this evening
Day 7
Farewell dinner featuring live music
Day 8
FLORENCE This morning, depart for Nashville and enjoy a sightseeing tour, including Centennial Park with its full-size replica of Athens’ Parthenon, the recording studios of Music Row, and famous Honky Tonk Row. Enjoy your afternoon at leisure
Day 9
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. You may also choose to extend your time in Nashville and explore more on your own. Extra nights are available for purchase.
Accommodations
New Orleans
Biloxi
Montgomery
Florence
Nashville
Sheraton New Orleans Superior First-Class
500 Canal St New Orleans LA United States
Located on historic Canal Street just steps from the French Quarter, the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel is a short walk from Bourbon Street, the Aquarium of the Americas, IMAX Theater, Riverwalk Marketplace and the assortment of renowned restaurants, boutiques, and live music clubs. The hotel has an outdoor pool, hot tub, fitness center, business center, gift shop, concierge service, Internet access, restaurant, lounge, and room service.
Doubletree by Hilton Biloxi First-Class
940, Beach Blvd Biloxi MS United States
The 19th-century Biloxi Lighthouse is a 10-minute walk from the DoubleTree by Hilton and is located 400 feet from The Loop promenade. They provide views from our patio and an outdoor saltwater pool. Upon arriving, indulge on a famous chocolate chip cookie.
Embassy Suites Montgomery First-Class
300 Tallapoosa St. Montgomery AL United States
Embassy Suites Montgomery is across from the Montgomery Convention Center and a five-minute walk from the Legacy Museum, the Montgomery Performing Arts Center, and Riverwalk Stadium, home of the Montgomery Biscuits. They offer an indoor pool and a fitness center featuring a Peloton® Bike with toe cages. Enjoy free made-to-order breakfast and our complimentary evening reception.
Marriott Shoals Hotel and Spa Superior First-Class
10, Hightower Place Florence AL United States
Boasting an unbeatable location in Muscle Shoals, Marriott Shoals Hotel and Spa is within walking distance of the Tennessee River, Veterans Memorial Park, and River Heritage Park. The hotel features stylish guestrooms, on-site spa, room service, on-site restaurant and bar, indoor and outdoor pool, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Gaylord Opryland Resort Moderate Deluxe
2800 Opryland Drive Nashville TN United States
This premier Opryland hotel offers guests an unforgettable getaway with all the excitement and energy of the Music City under one spectacular roof. There isn't a shortage of things to do at the Gaylord Opryland Resort, which features indoor and outdoor swimming pools, state of the art fitness center, relaxing spa and salon, and nine acres of lush, indoor gardens and cascading waterfalls.
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.