Tour the America’s Deep South & Explore Iconic Musical Cities
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13 days, 12 nights
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DEPARTURE MONTHS
August 2025 – November 2026
Multiple Departures are available between 26 Aug 2025 to 27 Oct 2026
Booked and paid deposit by 31 August 2025, Travel up to 31 January 2026.
From $6,169 $4,669 per person twin share*
From $9,536 $8,036 per person, sole traveller*
Visiting historic RCA Studio B, where the legendary Elvis Presley, Jim Reeves, Dolly Parton, Roy Orbison, The Everly Brothers and hundreds of other famous singers made their recordings. It will give you goosebumps.
One of our bestselling itineraries, our two-week Southern USA tours put the focus on the regionâs rich cultural heritage. As well as delving into the Deep South’s Civil Rights history, weâll uncover its musical roots as we visit Nashville, Memphis, and New Orleans – the birthplaces of jazz, blues, country, and rock ânâ roll. A real highlight of our Deep South tour is the evening we spend at the Grand Ole Opry – a radio show since 1925, now hosting legends and contemporaries of country, bluegrass, folk, and gospel on its Nashville stage.
15 excursions & visits:
âŸTours of Atlanta; Jack Danielâs Distillery; Nashville; Memphis; Frogmore Cotton Plantation; and Montgomery (including Hank Williams Museum)
âŸVisits to Martin Luther King Jr Memorial; Elvis Presley Birthplace Museum; Stanton Hall; and Monroeville (with entry to the Old Courthouse Museum)
âŸOne-way journey up to Lookout Mountain aboard the Incline Railway
âŸCountry Music Hall of Fame and Studio B, Nashville
âŸAn evening at the Grand Ole Opry
âŸEntrance to Graceland with Elvis Experience Tour
Oâur team can also assist with booking International flights and accommodation as part of your overall travel plans.
Please note: prices are subject to availability at the time of booking and may change or be withdrawn at any time without notice.
Itinerary
| Arrive | Details | Depart | Day 1 | Atlanta - Join your tour group at the hotel. | 12:00 | Day 2 | Atlanta - Chattanooga - This morning, we begin our southern USA tour by exploring the city forever associated with âGone with the Windâ, including a stop at the national memorial to Martin Luther King Jr. We then journey to Chattanooga. | Day 3 | Chattanooga - Railway enthusiasts still flock to this town, which has the largest old-time steam railroad in the south. Today we board an equally exciting means of transport - The Incline Railway - which runs steeply up Lookout Mountain and affords wonderful views. The rest of the day is free. | Day 4 | Lynchburg - Nashville - Over 150 years, Jack Danielâs charcoal-mellowed Tennessee whiskey has become the top-selling American whiskey in the world. We take a tour of the distillery - where the sauce has been manufactured since 1866 - and discover what makes Jack Danielâs so special. After, we continue our drive to toe-tappin' Nashville. | Day 5 | Nashville - Welcome to the country music capital of the world, Nashville. Walk in the footsteps of musical greats on our guided tour, which ticks off Studio B and the Country Music Hall of Fame. This evening weâll take a seat at the hottest show in town. The Grand Ole Opry is Americaâs longest-running radio show (theyâve never missed a show since 1925!). Every week, legendary and contemporary artists perform country, bluegrass, folk and gospel hits in front of a live audience - Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash and Elvis are just a few who have performed here in the past. Youâll be blown away by great performances in this magical venue. | Day 6 | Tupelo - Memphis - The sleepy town of Tupelo, Mississippi might not feature on this itinerary if the King of Rock ânâ Roll hadnât been born here. At the Elvis Presley Birthplace Museum, weâll have time to explore his humble two-roomed childhood home and browse the small museum. We head to Memphis this afternoon for yet more musical treasures. Weâll wander past the illuminated signs of Beale Street on our orientation tour. A real âpinch-meâ moment for music aficionados. | Day 7 | Memphis - âThe walls have ears, ears that hear each little sound you make every time you stamp, throw a lamp,â sang Elvis Presley. A wish list-worthy moment for any Elvis fan, today weâll visit Graceland. While you might not glean much from the walls themselves, there are plenty of stories to hear as you as you wander through the rooms of Elvisâ home, full of memorabilia about his life and career. Spend some time soaking up all the corners of his home and gardens. Youâll also have access to the Automobile Museum, where his lavish aeroplanes are kept. Youâll have a free afternoon in Memphis, so maybe spend it the way the music legends would want - listening to live music. Wander through Beale Street Entertainment District and youâll hear the sounds of Delta blues, rock ânâ roll, jazz and gospel drifting from bars and clubs. Take your pick, order a drink and take it all in. | Day 8 | Natchez - The pace slows slightly as we follow Olâ Man River to Natchez, where historic antebellum homes and quintessentially Southern moss-covered trees offer small town charm. A one-time central port for the cotton trade in the early 18th century, Natchez is home to grand old mansions and estates - an indication of the sumptuous scale of society life. Weâll visit the Frogmore Cotton Plantation, which really highlights the contrast of working as a planter or slave in the early 1700s. | Day 9 | Natchez - New Orleans - After visiting the palatial Greek Revival residence, Stanton Hall, we cross into Louisiana towards New Orleans - taking a shortcut over the spectacular Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, one of the worldâs longest overwater bridges. Eating, drinking and laughing - New Orleans puts a real emphasis on the best things in life, which is one of the reasons itâs such a popular destination. As the hometown of jazz, itâs a worthy stop on our itinerary, and youâll have the afternoon to explore as you please. | Day 10 | New Orleans - Breakfast time in New Orleans means coffee and beignets. These sugar-dusted square doughnuts are served piping hot - and theyâre bite-sized, so you can definitely justify more than one. Perhaps start your two free days at CafĂ© du Monde - renowned for serving some of the best beignets in the city (you can thank us later). Explore the French Quarter, where the colourful mix of culture and lively bohemian atmosphere is too easy to fall in love with. Or head for a wander down vibrant Bourbon Street for bright neon lights and toe-tapping tunes. This evening, youâll have the option to cruise, dine and enjoy a live jazz band aboard The Natchez Steamboat, as itâs huge paddlewheel takes you along the Mississippi River. | Day 11 | New Orleans - Another day at leisure to explore New Orleans. | Day 12 | Monroeville - Montgomery - We wave goodbye to New Orleans early this morning as we set off for Montgomery. We stop along the way for a mooch around Monroeville town and its old courthouse, made famous by the film of Harper Leeâs âTo Kill a Mockingbirdâ. In Montgomery, we enjoy a visit to the Hank Williams Museum in the early evening. | Day 13 | Montgomery - Atlanta - A tour takes you on a journey through Montgomeryâs rich history, focusing on the 1960s American Civil Rights Movement and pausing at the restored parsonage that once served as the home of Martin Luther King Jr. Weâll also visit the Hank Williams Museum. We continue to Atlanta where you'll say goodbye to your tour group for your onward travel. | 06:00 |
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Highlights
- Tour Southern USA in depth, focusing on the regionâs rich cultural heritage.
- Uncover the birthplaces of jazz, blues, country and rock ânâ roll.
- Ride the Incline Railway to Lookout Mountain
- Visit historic RCA Studio B in Nashville
- Explore the birthplaces of jazz, blues, country, and rock ânâ roll
- Duration: 13 days, 12 nights with 15 included excursions
Inclusions
- 5 Meals – 5 breakfasts
- 12 nights in hotels
- Services included
- Titan tour manager
Exclusions
- Aâirfares
- Travel Insurance
Fine Print
- Prices are subject to availability
- Fare includes all taxes and port charges
- Travel insurance not included; customers are advised to purchase appropriate cover after booking
- Itinerary is subject to change without notice
- Visas/ESTAâs are not included
All travellers must have a valid passport for international travel and many countries require at least 6 months validity from the date of return and some countries require a machine-readable passport.
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