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Music of America: Nashville to New Orleans
Tour Description:
The music of the South comes to life on a 9-day journey from "Music City" Nashville to "The Big Easy" New Orleans, the birthplace of jazz...
Discover the birthplaces of some of the world's most famous genres... rock n' roll, blues, jazz, country... on an exploration across the south that provides insight into their creation and the innovators that helped push them to the forefront of the music world. Stroll the halls of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, before the crowds, and learn about the legends that have defined a genre... visit historic Belle Meade, where Kentucky Derby and Triple Crown winners descend from... tour the home of the King himself, Elvis Presley, and dine in the company of his famous car collection, exclusively for Tauck. Have lunch at the historic Club Ebony, enjoy an exclusive performance at Preservation Hall in New Orleans, visit the B.B. King Museum and much more! The sounds of the south are waiting for you, are you ready to listen?
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Dates & Pricing
| Thursday 07 May 26 — Friday 15 May 26 | Starting at $7,290 |  SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 10 Sep 26 — Friday 18 Sep 26 | Starting at $7,990 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 17 Sep 26 — Friday 25 Sep 26 | Starting at $7,990 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 24 Sep 26 — Friday 02 Oct 26 | Starting at $8,390 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 29 Sep 26 — Wednesday 07 Oct 26 | Starting at $8,390 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 06 Oct 26 — Wednesday 14 Oct 26 | Starting at $8,390 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 13 Oct 26 — Wednesday 21 Oct 26 | Starting at $7,290 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 15 Oct 26 — Friday 23 Oct 26 | Starting at $8,390 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 20 Oct 26 — Wednesday 28 Oct 26 | Starting at $8,390 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 25 Mar 27 — Friday 02 Apr 27 | Starting at $8,590 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 06 Apr 27 — Wednesday 14 Apr 27 | Starting at $7,290 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 20 Apr 27 — Wednesday 28 Apr 27 | Starting at $8,990 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 29 Apr 27 — Friday 07 May 27 | Starting at $8,990 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 08 May 27 — Sunday 16 May 27 | Starting at $8,990 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 09 Sep 27 — Friday 17 Sep 27 | Starting at $8,990 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 21 Sep 27 — Wednesday 29 Sep 27 | Starting at $7,690 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 23 Sep 27 — Friday 01 Oct 27 | Starting at $8,990 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 05 Oct 27 — Wednesday 13 Oct 27 | Starting at $8,990 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 12 Oct 27 — Wednesday 20 Oct 27 | Starting at $7,690 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
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.
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & Sightseeing
The music of the South comes to life on a 9-day journey from "Music City" Nashville to "The Big Easy" New Orleans, the birthplace of jazz...
Discover the birthplaces of some of the world's most famous genres... rock n' roll, blues, jazz, country... on an exploration across the south that provides insight into their creation and the innovators that helped push them to the forefront of the music world. Stroll the halls of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, before the crowds, and learn about the legends that have defined a genre... visit historic Belle Meade, where Kentucky Derby and Triple Crown winners descend from... tour the home of the King himself, Elvis Presley, and dine in the company of his famous car collection, exclusively for Tauck. Have lunch at the historic Club Ebony, enjoy an exclusive performance at Preservation Hall in New Orleans, visit the B.B. King Museum and much more! The sounds of the south are waiting for you, are you ready to listen?
Highlights
TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – Graceland – Elvis Presley's legendary home in Memphis – opens exclusively for Tauck guests on an after-hours visit, followed by a private dinner at Presley Motors – dining solely in the company of Elvis' extensive car collection including his famous Pink Cadillac, 1973 Blackhawk, 1975 Dino Ferrari and many more.
TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – An exclusive visit to Belle Meade, complete with a guided estate tour, bourbon tasting, and lunch in a historic setting
Private early admission guided tour of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Guided mansion tour and bourbon tasting at Belle Meade
Lunch at the historic Club Ebony in Mississippi, where a private performance by a blues musician recalls the pivotal role the establishment played in the development of blues and R&B from the late 1940s onward
Highlights
TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – Graceland – Elvis Presley's legendary home in Memphis – opens exclusively for Tauck guests on an after-hours visit, followed by a private dinner at Presley Motors – dining solely in the company of Elvis' extensive car collection including his famous Pink Cadillac, 1973 Blackhawk, 1975 Dino Ferrari and many more.
TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – An exclusive visit to Belle Meade, complete with a guided estate tour, bourbon tasting, and lunch in a historic setting
Private early admission guided tour of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Guided mansion tour and bourbon tasting at Belle Meade
Lunch at the historic Club Ebony in Mississippi, where a private performance by a blues musician recalls the pivotal role the establishment played in the development of blues and R&B from the late 1940s onward
ITINERARY
ITINERARYArrive in Nashville
Tour Begins: 5:00 PM, The Four Seasons Hotel, Nashville. A transfer is included from Nashville International Airport to the Four Seasons Nashville, located just two blocks from Broadway, Nashville's lively downtown area. For those arriving early, you can walk past the Honky Tonk Highway on Lower Broadway, pop in for a tasting of Nashville's famous hot chicken or visit the Mother Church of Country Music at Ryman Auditorium. Tonight, meet your fellow travelers during a welcome reception and dinner at your hotel.
Nashville's Country Music Heritage
Welcome to Nashville, Tennessee's capital city and the first stop on your 9-day journey across the American South. Built on a foundation of music, there's a good reason why Nashville is nicknamed "Music City," as music is the very lifeblood of the city. Home to legendary Ryman Auditorium, the United Record Pressing – the largest producing vinyl record plant in North America and Bluebird Café, Nashville's influence and contributions to various genres, such as jazz, country and gospel and music as a whole, is unlike anywhere else. That will become very apparent this morning on an early-morning guided tour of the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum, the world's largest repository of country music artifacts. Stroll its halls, seeing exhibits that detail the past, present and future of the genre… all before the museum is open to the public! Your time at the museum is highlighted by a live songwriting session where a professional songwriter will provide commentary about the songwriting process, their inspirations when writing songs, and other industry insights. Following lunch at the museum, you're off for a guided sightseeing tour across Nashville by motor coach, where over 200 years of music history is on full display. Tonight, join us for a live performance of the Grand Ole Opry. Celebrating its 100th year anniversary in 2025, the Grand Ole Opry is the longest-running radio broadcast in radio history and is sure to be a highlight of your time in Nashville!
Horse Racing & Bourbon Country
Dating back to the early years of the 19th century, Belle Meade (which translates to "beautiful meadow") was originally a log cabin built on 250 acres of land. Over time the property grew, eventually becoming the two-story brick mansion you'll see today. Dedicated to the preservation of Tennessee's history, architecture, and hospitality, Belle Meade is perhaps most famous for its equestrian legacy: the Harding family (who purchased the property) bred a stallion named Bonnie Scotland, whose descendants have gone on to win over two-thirds of all Kentucky Derbies, including 11 Triple Crown winners. Enjoy a Tauck-exclusive tour of the mansion, including its gardens, as well as a tasting of its home-distilled bourbon followed by a traditional Southern lunch. Next, stop at Casey Jones Village & Railroad Museum for a self-guided tour. If you wish, you can also explore the farm, church, old country store, shops, and a collection of more than 15,000 Southern country artifacts. Check in to your hotel, Westin Memphis Beale Street, located in the heart of downtown just steps from Beale Street's legendary blues clubs, restaurants, and live music nightlife. Tonight, join us for a private dinner and live performance at B.B. King's Blues Club, where you'll enjoy the essence of Southern comfort food featuring a diverse array of classic Southern dishes that evoke the warmth and soul of the South.
Memphis blues and a visit to Graceland
Memphis, Tennessee - home to Graceland, Memphis-style barbecue, Sun Studio and the origins of blues, soul and rock & roll. Learn the rhythms of this historic city on a guided motor coach tour led by a local musician where you'll learn all about Memphis' history and connections to the music that echo throughout. Drive past the original Lansky's, the tailor to the King himself, Elvis Presley, as well as the National Civil Rights Museum, built on the grounds of the former Lorraine Motel, where Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in 1968. Visit Sun Studio, the birthplace of rock & roll where many musical legends were discovered including B.B. King, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis. Stand where Elvis Presley first recorded, and step up to the mic where he sang some of his biggest hits. You'll have some free time this afternoon to explore Memphis as you wish before joining us tonight for a Tauck-Exclusive, after-hours guided tour of Graceland - Elvis' former estate turned National Historic Landmark. Explore the mansion followed by another Tauck-Exclusive - dinner at the Presley Motors Automobile Museum, where you'll dine solely in the company of Elvis' extensive car collection including his famous Pink Cadillac, 1973 Blackhawk, 1975 Dino Ferrari and many more.
Along the Blues Highway
A short drive this morning brings you to your next stop, Clarksdale, home of storied musician Ike Turner as well as the intersection of highways 61 & 49 where, as legend has it, blues artist Robert Johnson sold his soul to the devil in exchange for supernatural musical ability. Your time here begins with a self-guided visit to the Delta Blues Museum, chronicling the story of blues across its many exhibits. Continue along Highway 61 en route to lunch at the historic Club Ebony in Indianola, one of the most famous Blues venues in Mississippi, where legendary musicians such as Ray Charles, B. B. King and Willie Clayton made their mark. Next, continue your foray into the history of Blues with a stop at the B.B. King Museum, highlighting the life and legacy of the "King of the Blues." Later this afternoon, check into your hotel – The Westin Jackson.
Mississippi River Country
Depart this morning for New Orleans, traveling through the landscapes that follow the Mississippi River west of the city. En route, stop in Port Allen for a visit to the West Baton Rouge Museum, where exhibits and historic structures provide insight into the region's agricultural and cultural heritage. Explore a restored sugar mill and learn about the process that shaped Louisiana's sugar industry, step inside a traditional plantation cabin, and see a recreation of a local juke joint that reflects the area's musical roots and community life. Continue into nearby Baton Rouge for lunch at a longtime local restaurant, known for its Louisiana seafood and regional specialties, offering a taste of the state's culinary traditions. Later this afternoon, continue on to the final leg of your southern music adventure – New Orleans. Universally considered the birthplace of jazz, many great musicians have come from New Orleans; Louis Prima, Fats Domino, Jelly Roll Morton, Louis Armstrong and many others began their musical journey here, and their legacy permeates across the city to this day. Tonight, enjoy dinner at your hotel.
Sightseeing across the "Big Easy" – New Orleans
Discover the rich cultural tapestry of New Orleans today, beginning with a guided walking tour through the storied French Quarter, followed by a drive to Canal Street, the Central Business District, and the oak-lined avenues of St. Charles. Later, step into the kitchen at the New Orleans School of Cooking for a lively demonstration and lunch featuring regional Creole flavors. Following your sightseeing, head over to the New Orleans School of Cooking for a cooking demonstration and lunch. Here, a local chef will introduce you to the flavors of the South as they prepare a classic Cajun/Creole dish, as well as share their vast knowledge on the vibrant history of the cuisine in New Orleans. A private jazz performance by local artists at historic Preservation Hall precedes time to enjoy the magic of this historic city as you wish.
National World War II Museum & Au Revoir
The final day of your journey begins with a guided visit and time on your own at the National World War II Museum. This acclaimed institution, visited by over one million people annually, honors the efforts of millions of everyday Americans and is situated in the neighborhood of the New Orleans factory that produced the ubiquitous Higgins boats, which played a key role in Allied amphibious assaults throughout the war. Your visit is highlighted by a viewing of the award-winning "4-D" multimedia experience Beyond All Boundaries, produced and narrated by Tom Hanks and featuring the voice talents of Brad Pitt, Viola Davis, and more. Tonight, join us at Galatoire's, a New Orleans fine-dining institution, for a farewell reception followed by dinner, listening as the sounds heard throughout your journey are on full display.
Journey Home
Tour Ends: New Orleans. A transfer is included from your hotel to New Orleans International Airport. Please allow at least 3 hours for check-in.
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.
