THE SOUTHERN MUSIC TRAIL
CHICAGO - NEW ORLEANS • 12 NIGHTS
D-1 • Chicago, IL
Arrival. Vehicle pick-up at the airport. You will have a chance
to have a first look at the «Windy City». Kick off your tour by
grabbing a slice of real Chicago deep-dish pizza, you can be
sure you will thank us! Stay at the Embassy Suites Chicago
Downtown Magnificent Mile for three nights.
D-2 + 3 • Chicago, IL
Chicago looks great from every angle, whether you’re exploring
its astonishing architecture during a boat cruise, enjoying the
birds-eye view atop the Willis Tower’s Skydeck or the Skywalk of
360 CHICAGO. The city’s 29 miles of lakefront paths are just
one reason Chicago is one of the world’s most walkable and
beautiful cities. Don’t forget to relax in Lincoln or Millennium
Park before finishing the night with live music at one of the
many and historic jazz clubs.
Suggested excursions: 360 Chicago Observation Deck,
helicopter flight above the city.
D-4 • Chicago, IL - Saint Louis, MO (480 km)
Hit the road on the world-famous Route 66 (Pontiac, IL and
Mc Lean, IL). Keep an eye out for the roadside attractions
and drive-in restaurants on your way to Saint Louis, the largest
city in the Great Plains. You can’t miss the iconic Gateway Arch
on the banks of the Mississippi River: this is the world’s tallest
one. Enjoy an evening in one of the blues clubs in the Laclede’s
Landing or Soulard neighborhoods where Miles Davis or
Chuck Berry got their start. Overnight at Best Western Saint
Louis.
*Prices and availability may change
D-5 • St Louis, MO - Nashville, TN (495 km)
You will cross into Tennessee and arrive in Nashville. Called
“Music City USA”, Nashville is the capital of Country Music.
Make a stop at the Grand Ole Opry, home of the world’s
longest running live radio program, that made Country Music
famous. Check out the program of the Ryman Auditorium, the
stage of weekly concerts with the biggest stars of the genre.
Overnight in Nashville at Holiday Inn Express Nashville
Downtown for two nights.
D-6 • Nashville, TN
Visit the museums of music giants; stop at the Country Music
Hall of Fame and the historic RCA Studio B where stars
like Chet Atkins, Dolly Parton, the Everly Brothers, Elvis and
many more recorded their hits. Dance the night away in one
of underground saloons themed with country music for a real
experience of “Nash Vegas”.
Suggested excursions: Purchase the Nashville Attraction Pass
(includes entrance fees to Johnny Cash Museum, Ryman
Auditorium Tour, VIP Opry Mills Coupon Book, Country Music
Hall of Fame + Studio B Tour).
D-7 • Nashville, TN – Memphis, TN (340 km)
Continue south towards Memphis. Welcome to the home of
the blues, Beale Street, the strip with plenty of clubs to enjoy
another evening of live music. Elvis will do you the honor of
hosting you at his Guest House at Graceland, his famous
mansion for the two nights of your stay.
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THE SOUTHERN MUSIC TRAIL
CHICAGO - NEW ORLEANS • 12 NIGHTS
D-8 • Memphis, TN
Start your day with a visit of Graceland and follow in the
footsteps of the King. Dedicate your afternoon to a visit of Sun
Studio where Elvis, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny
Cash first recorded their hits. Continue with more music history
at the Stax Museum of American Soul Music.
Suggested excursions: Graceland Mansion Tour or purchase
the Memphis Music Attraction Pass (includes entrance fees to
Sun Studio, Rock n Soul Museum, Stax Museum of American
Soul Music and the Graceland Platinum Ticket).
D-9 • Memphis, TN – Natchez, MS (478 km)
Your amazing road trip down the «Mighty Mississippi» along
the scenic Great River Road will lead you to Natchez. On the
bank of the Mississippi, Natchez is the oldest town on the river,
be prepared to feel the real Southern vibes. Overnight at the
Hotel Vue.
D-10 • Natchez, MS – New Orleans, LA (275 km)
Today is the day. As you enter the state of Louisiana, your final
destination is New Orleans, the birthplace of jazz and the soul
of the South. You will stay for three nights at Bienville House in
the French Quarter of New Orleans.
Pricing
Suggested excursions: Brunch with Live Jazz at the Court of
Two Sisters, dinner cruise on the Steamboat Natchez
D-13 • Departure
Return flight at the New Orleans airport. Return your vehicle
at the airport.
Conditions
Package price per person
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D-11 +12 • New Orleans
A breakfast at the famous Café du monde would be the
perfect way to start the day. Walk through the French Quarter
to discover the French Market and Canal Street, take a cruise
on a steamboat and shop away at Magazine Street, or just
lose yourself in the back lanes of this vibrantly mystic city.
If you’re able to get away from this jewel, leave for Oak Alley
Plantation to tour a superb home whose alleys are shaded
by rows of magnificent live oaks. Continue to Nottoway
Plantation, the “White Castle”, in Louisiana with its impressive
64 room mansion displaying the opulence of the region’s
economy before the Civil War. Finish your day with Cajun or
Creole food.
Single
Double
Triple
Quad
1-Jan-17
31-Jan-17
$1,953
$977
$700
$575
1-Feb-17
28-Feb-17
$2,025
$1,013
$712
$584
1-Mar-17
31-Mar-17
$2,186
$1,093
$766
$625
1-Apr-17
30-Apr-17
$2,442
$1,221
$912
$736
1-May-17
31-May-17
$2,670
$1,335
$988
$793
1-Jun-17
30-Jun-17
$3,090
$1,545
$1,128
$898
1-Jul-17
31-Aug-17
$2,668
$1,334
$988
$792
1-Sep-17
30-Sep-17
$2,810
$1,405
$1,035
$828
1-Oct-17
31-Oct-17
$2,782
$1,391
$1,025
$821
1-Nov-17
31-Dec-17
$2,459
$1,230
$918
$741
*Accommodation in the suggested hotels or similar; car rental and
flights not included.
Supplement for kids aged 2-12yo: +$60/child;
Children 13 & above are considered adults.
Supplement on Fridays and Saturdays:
• New Orleans: + $84/night/room
*Prices and availability may change