Itinerary
Day 1 Chicago
Welcome to the “Windy City.” Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.
Day 2 Chicago
Included sightseeing shows off the city’s landmarks, then an afternoon at leisure. Maybe ride the elevator to the top of Willis
Tower, formerly known as the Sears Tower, stroll in Grant Park, or cruise on the Chicago River. Tonight, how about dinner on
Navy Pier with its delightful shops and restaurants?
Day 3 Chicago–St. Louis
Travel across the fertile Illinois farmlands to St. Louis, “Gateway to the West.” An orientation tour includes a trip to the top of
the GATEWAY ARCH, which commemorates the city’s key role in westward expansion. Visit the museum under the Arch,
celebrating Lewis & Clark’s famous expedition 200 years ago.
Day 4 St. Louis–Nashville
Recross the Mississippi River today and roll southeast to Paducah on the Ohio River. Late-afternoon arrival in Nashville.
Continental Breakfast
Day 5 Nashville
Start the day with a sightseeing tour of Nashville’s famous landmarks and the Music Row recording studios. Tour historic RCA
STUDIO B, cradle of the “Nashville Sound” in the 1960s and where stars such as Dolly Parton, Elvis Presley, Eddy Arnold, Willie
Nelson, and the Everly Brothers recorded many of their biggest hits. Afterward, visit the COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME with
its glittering costumes, rare instruments, and Elvis’ “solid- gold” Cadillac! Tonight, enjoy reserved premier seating for a show
at the world-famous GRAND OLE OPRY, a mecca for country musicians.
Day 6 Nashville–Memphis
Cross Tennessee to Memphis, “Home of the Blues” and a city with a distinct Southern flavor. Enjoy an orientation tour on
arrival and see where the film, “Walk the Line” was filmed. Join the optional excursion to Sun Studio, where rock ‘n’ roll wa s
first recorded, followed by dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 7 Memphis. Visit to Graceland
A good portion of the day is devoted to GRACELAND, Elvis Presley’s beautiful estate. Your guided audio tour focuses on the
memorial garden, and the opulent 15,000-square-foot mansion. Return to Memphis mid-afternoon where your Tour Director
will have suggestions for your free time. Tonight you may want to visit a blues club on famous Beale Street.
Day 8 Memphis–Amtrak City of New Orleans Train–New Orleans
Providing the locomotion for today’s journey through the state of Mississippi and into the Mississippi River Delta is the CITY
OF NEW ORLEANS, the famous train of story and song. Cotton fields and catfish ponds slide past on the way to New Orleans.
The evening is free to begin exploring this lively city.
Day 9 New Orleans
A full morning is dedicated to the sights and sounds of New Orleans, featuring a guided tour that includes the French Quarter
landmarks, St Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square, and a visit to a unique above ground cemetery. Next, board a boat for a CRUISE
through the winding, swampy waterways. The rest of the day is free.
Day 10 New Orleans
Today be part of the 48th Annual Jazz & Heritage Festival that showcases the most storied names in music history alongside
many of Louisiana’s equally respected musical artists. A true heritage festival, Jazz Fest stands alone in presenting the highest
caliber artists. Your one day pass allows you to enjoy great music, and classic New Orleans staples, including Creole, Cajun,
and international cuisine.
Day 11 New Orleans
The trip ends today with guests departing on individual schedules. Transfers to the New Orleans International Airport are
included.
Tour Package Includes
April 28 – May 8, 2017 10 nights
Chicago to New Orleans
New Orleans Jazz Fest 2017
Hosted by Maria Fagundes-Bettis
Package Rates
$3025.00 per person - Double Occupancy
$2785.00 per person - Triple Occupancy
$3965.00 - Single Occupancy
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A deposit of $1000.00 per person is due immediately to
reserve your space on this tour. (Cash/Check Only)
Once deposit is received there is a
$500.00 per person non-refundable penalty per person.
Balance is due in our office on or before January 25, 2017.
Credit Cards are accepted at final.
Travel Insurance is highly recommended and is available at an additional p rice.
Roundtrip motorcoach from Modesto to
the airport
Roundtrip Airfare
10 Night Professionally Escorted Tour
All transfers and luggage assistance
Moderate-First Class Accommodations
1 Continental Breakfasts
1-day pass with round-trip transportation
to the Jazz Fest grounds
Pre tour Get-Together
Carefree Travel host with you all the way!
Sightseeing in Chicago, Nashville, and New Orleans; orientation tours in St. Louis and Memphis; Gateway
Arch, RCA Studios Country Music Hall of Fame, reserved premier seating at the Grand Ole Opry,
Graceland, and boat cruise through the Atchafalaya Basin.
Scenic Highlights - Mississippi River, Cajun Country, and Louisiana Bayou Country.
On this special departure, experience Jazz Fest and the 'Dixieland' sound that was made popular
throughout the world by New Orleans' own Louis Armstrong. Listen to the best sounds of New Orleans, by
some of the hottest names in music from the USA and around the world. Don't miss the food, crafts and
music, which make this festival one of the best of its kind and the best Louisiana has to offer.
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