Authentic Southern USA
15 Days / 14 Nights
Overview
Discover the American South at your own pace on this 15-day self-drive adventure through Georgia, the Carolinas, Tennessee, Mississippi and Louisiana. Explore historic cities, charming Southern neighbourhoods, scenic mountain landscapes and legendary music destinations. Experience Atlanta’s civil rights history, Savannah’s historic streets, the Blue Ridge Mountains, Nashville’s country music scene, Memphis’s musical heritage and the distinctive jazz culture and cuisine of New Orleans. With characterful accommodation, a rental car and memorable guided experiences included, this journey offers an immersive introduction to the history, culture and hospitality of the American South.
What's Included
13 nights of boutique or character accommodation
1 night of seasonal glamping (replaced by a hotel night from December to March)
14 days of car hire
1 dinner
Atlanta City Pass
Martin Luther King Jr. Historic District guided tour
Savannah Ghosts & Gravestones Tour
Nashville Old Town Trolley Tour
Rock 'n' Soul Museum and Music Hall of Fame combination
Graceland VIP Tour
Memphis Mojo Tour
Cocktail walking tour in New Orleans
Airboat swamp tour
Evening jazz cruise
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Atlanta, Georgia
Explore Atlanta at your own pace and use the included city pass to visit attractions such as the World of Coca-Cola, Fernbank Museum of Natural History or the National Center for Civil and Human Rights.
Day 2: Atlanta, Georgia
Join a guided walking tour of the Martin Luther King Jr. Historic District, including significant sites connected to Dr. King’s life and the civil rights movement.
Day 3: Atlanta to Savannah, Georgia
Drive to coastal Savannah and explore its historic district, famous squares, live-oak trees and Southern architecture. In the evening, take the Ghosts & Gravestones Tour.
Day 4: Savannah to Charleston, South Carolina
Travel to Charleston, known for its cobblestone streets, colourful historic homes, waterfront landmarks, gardens and colonial heritage.
Day 5: Charleston to Asheville, North Carolina
Drive inland to Asheville, a lively mountain city known for outdoor activities, architecture and historic attractions, including the Biltmore estate.
Day 6: Asheville, North Carolina
Explore the Blue Ridge Parkway and surrounding mountain scenery. Consider visiting Grandfather Mountain and its nature preserve.
Day 7: Asheville to Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Discover the Great Smoky Mountains, with forested landscapes, mountain scenery and Appalachian cultural heritage. Seasonal glamping may be available from April to early December.
Day 8: Great Smoky Mountains to Nashville, Tennessee
Continue to Nashville and enjoy the Soul of Music City Tour, featuring legendary music venues and stories about the city’s country music heritage.
Day 9: Nashville, Tennessee
Explore Nashville aboard the Old Town Trolley Tour, with access to key attractions and music landmarks. Spend the evening enjoying the city’s live music and Southern cuisine.
Day 10: Nashville to Memphis, Tennessee
Drive to Memphis and visit Graceland, the former home of Elvis Presley. Later, explore Beale Street and its blues, jazz, rock 'n' roll and gospel heritage.
Day 11: Memphis, Tennessee
Visit the Memphis Music Hall of Fame and Rock 'n' Soul Museum, then take the Memphis Mojo Tour led by a local Beale Street musician.
Day 12: Memphis to Vicksburg, Mississippi
Travel through Mississippi, with options to visit Tupelo, Jackson or Clarksdale and explore civil rights history or the legendary Blues Highway. Continue to Vicksburg.
Day 13: Vicksburg to New Orleans, Louisiana
Head to New Orleans, known for jazz, historic architecture and Creole and Cajun cuisine. Enjoy a guided cocktail history walking tour.
Day 14: New Orleans, Louisiana
Take an airboat tour through the surrounding wetlands, followed by an evening jazz cruise on the Mississippi River with dinner.
Day 15: New Orleans, Louisiana
Your self-drive journey ends in New Orleans. Extend your stay if you wish to explore more of the city.
Product code for refence:
TS-033
Price
Per Person