Tennessee Music Trail to New Orleans

7 Days | Make musical memories in Nashville, Memphis and New Orleans

4.6 out of 5 based on 13 reviews submitted.
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Jump from Nashville to Memphis and New Orleans, laying down tracks at recording studios and hanging out at Graceland along the way – on this week-long trip in Tennessee and Louisiana. This may sound like a week in the life of Elvis Presley, but on this music-themed adventure, you’ll have the chance to walk a country mile in his blue suede shoes. Join your leader who knows all the best local spots and a group of fellow music lovers to get to the root of country music in Nashville, sing the blues in Memphis and jazz it up in New Orleans. If fantastic food, art, culture and history sound like music to your ears, then this is the trip for you.

Trip overview

Map of Tennessee Music Trail To New Orleans including United States Of America
Start
Nashville, United States
Finish
New Orleans, United States
Theme
Explorer
Destinations
United States
Physical rating
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Style
Comfort
Ages
Min 15
Group size
Min 1 - Max 12
Trip code
SSKU
This trip generates 28 kg of CO2-e per person per day.
We offset these emissions on your behalf. But we know that is not enough, so we also have a carbon reduction target.

Why you'll love this trip
  • Earn your place in the Country Music Hall of Fame as you participate in a recording session with a professional sound engineer at the iconic Studio B in Nashville.
  • Walk in famous footsteps at the Stax Museum of American Soul Music in Memphis – and discover a kitschy world of Southern glitz and glamour at Graceland – the home of Elvis Presley.
  • Get to know the real New Orleans during a walking tour with a local guide that celebrates the city’s jazz music heritage, stopping off at some lively venues along the way.
  • Learn how to cook a classic New Orleans Cajun feast for a true taste of Louisiana – after all, it doesn’t get much better than Southern food.
  • Enjoy a good balance of included activities, balanced with loads of free time to hit up some more live music venues and thriving bars
  • By travelling on this trip, you’ll learn about our Intrepid Foundation partner, the Cultural Heritage Economic Alliance. Donations help them create inclusive and equitable opportunities for Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) tourism businesses. Intrepid will double the impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Intrepid Foundation.

Is this trip right for you?
  • The South gets mighty steamy in the summertime. Pack appropriately, drink plenty of water and you might even grow to love it. September through to November is hurricane season, so if you’re travelling over this period you should pack a rain jacket and waterproof shoes.
  • You're in the Deep South of the USA, so expect a lot of (delicious) fried food and barbecue. Vegetarians may have fewer options, as a lot of southern cuisine is meat-based.
  • You may also want to check out our Best of the South trip if you have a longer time to explore the region:
  • https://www.intrepidtravel.com/united-states/best-south-atlanta-new-orleans-150418

Itinerary

Map of Tennessee Music Trail To New Orleans including United States Of America

Inclusions

Meals

6 breakfasts, 1 dinner

Transport

Private vehicle

Accommodation

Hotel (6 nights)

Activities
  • Nashville- Leader-led orientation tour
  • Nashville - Country Music Hall of Fame
  • Nashville - Studio B tour with recording session
  • Memphis - Stax Museum of American Soul Music
  • Memphis - Graceland, The Home of Elvis Presley
  • Memphis - National Civil Rights Museum
  • New Orleans - Jazz Music Tour
  • New Orleans - Cooking Class
Add on activities
  • New Orleans - Jazz Brunch - USD35

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Important notes

1. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm on Day 1 in Nashville. Please make your own way to the Joining Point listed in the Essential Trip Information for this itinerary.
2. Last day there are no activities planned. Check out of the hotel will be 10am
3. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights on your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.

Essential Trip Information

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Reviews

4.6 out of 5 based on 13 reviews submitted.
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Kaitlin · Traveled October 2023
Review submitted 04 Nov 2023

Benjamin · Traveled October 2023
This trip is perfect for those interested in southern culture and music. A seamless experience from start to finish that will leave you wanting more culture and tasty eats.
Review submitted 23 Oct 2023

Rachel · Traveled August 2023
Fantastic tour - short & sweet through the Southern States focussing on music and history - highly recommend to anyone wanting to dip their toes into the South.
Review submitted 05 Sep 2023

Alexia · Traveled August 2023
This trip was incredible, I was originally sceptical about the price, but the quality of the accommodation provided and the activities that were included were outstanding. This was truly a very good trip that I would highly recommend!
Review submitted 26 Aug 2023

Melissa · Traveled August 2023
This trip has a great mix of music and history. There is a wonderful balance of organized activities and free time to explore. Our tour guide Angela made each stop on the trip come alive with short tours, information, and recommendations. The cooking class to end the trip is a once in a lifetime experience!
Review submitted 26 Aug 2023
Tennessee Music Trail to New Orleans
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EUR €2,547