Soak up the atmosphere and the grandeur of the charming Southern States. Begin in the port city of New Orleans where you will enjoy a full day tour of the old city. Take in the French quarter, Royal Street and the Garden Center among many other attractions. Continue to Baton Rouge and on to Natchez, Mississippi. Every year residents of Natchez open their homes up to tourists, giving a glimpse into the Southern way of living. Next stop is Memphis, home of the blues. Walk down Beale Street with its many blues bars and clubs. There is also an optional tour of Graceland, Elvis home. Next it's on to Nashville, home to Country and Western Music. Visit the Ryman auditorium and some other musically inspired areas before traveling to the picturesque Chatanooga and finally Atlanta.

Welcome to New Orleans, Louisiana’s most important port city. People from all over the world have been arriving in New Orleans since the Sieur de Bienville laid out the city’s streets in 1718. The city today is a unique blend of Spanish, French, Caribbean, African and Anglo- Saxon influences. This is obvious in the food, architecture and of course, the music.

Transfer using a local taxi. Please note that this is not included in trip price and is payable locally.

A grand mélange presentation of Cajun and Creole cultures, on this tour you will see two Southern plantations and a Cajun bayou! 

The Westbank Plantation Tour where you’ll see both Oak Alley Plantation & Laura Plantation.  You’ll enjoy a delicious lunch (included) at Oak Alley Plantation’s Cajun restaurant.

Choose either the thrilling Airboat tour where you will drive down to a remote swamp in Cajun Country for a high-speed ride onboard a 6 passenger Airboat.  You will glide comfortably over marshes, deep into secluded bayous for approximately 2 hours.  You may even get to hold a baby alligator, feed giant catfish, or meet a nutria face to face.

Or, if you're looking for a more relaxing trip through Cajun Country, you can choose the Cajun Bayou Tour.  You'll drive out to Cajun Country; go through wild cypress swamps, over the Mississippi River on an impressive suspended bridge, and along vast sugarcane fields, as your guide tells a unique story of the odyssey of the Cajun people.

Your Cajun guide, also an alligator hunter and fur trapper, will share his knowledge of the swamp including reptile habits, healing plants and exotic birds.   After this peaceful ride, explore his picturesque swamp zoo on Bayou Boeuf.

New Orleans is known for unforgettable dining, intoxicating live music, Old World charm and good time living. And Sheraton New Orleans Hotel is at the heart of it all. Connect with the sights, sounds and flavors, and let the good times roll. Work, Relax, Connect Sample regional cuisine at Roux Bistro or enjoy a cocktail at the enchanting Pelican Bar. Then stop by the state-of-the-art fitness center or outdoor pool. Also offered are a business center and 105,700 sq ft, a total of 53 rooms, of flexible meeting space.

Overnight at Sheraton.

The day is yours to immerse yourself in the charm and excitement of one of America’s most unique cities. Your tour director will assist you with planning the day’s activities. Perhaps start the day with an early morning optional taking you to a famous Louisiana Plantation followed by a Jazz Brunch in the Quarter.. Enjoy window shopping along Royal Street’s art galleries, or while away the day lazily sipping coffee in the cafe Du Monde. Take a stroll along the Mississippi River or ride the St. Charles street car through the Garden District, an area known for its magnificent architecture.

Overnight at Sheraton.

Today you will enter the state of Mississippi as you travel towards Natchez. Every year thousands of people come to Natchez for the pilgrimages that offer visits of the many antebellum homes in the area. The gracious citizens open their homes which have been lovingly restored so that visitors can get a glimpse of the southern prosperous life. The town itself is a great example of late 19th century architecture. Enjoy a stroll through town and peek into the charming shops.

The Eola Hotel was built in 1927, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Eola offers the ambiance and charm of the Old South coupled with the conveniences of modern day amenities. This historic property is graced with exuberant interiors, arched doorways, stately columns, balconies with a view of the Mississippi River, and a New Orleans style courtyard with an original fire-and-water fountain.

Overnight at Eola Hotel.

Leave Natchez and drive on to Memphis. A large river port, it was one of the most important links in the cotton trade before the Civil War. Memphis is also known as the “Home of the Blues.” It was here that W.C. Handy first played his Memphis Blues and many other tunes that earned him the reputation of “Father of the Blues”. A brief city tour will take you to the city’s liveliest street, Beale Street, where the Blues and other types of music are played nightly in almost a dozen clubs. Travel along historic Front Street, once known as Cotton Row, in the days when cotton traders and merchants conducted business here. Look across the Mississippi River to Arkansas as Hernando de Soto did in 1541, as the first European to see the Big River. Of course, no visit to Memphis would be complete without a visit to Graceland, the home of Elvis Presley (optional).

The conveniently located Crowne Plaza is just 15 miles from Memphis International Airport (MEM) and one block from the Memphis Trolley Line. The hotel offers the only Complimentary Downtown Memphis Shuttle Service and just blocks from the world-famous Beale Street Entertainment District in the heart of downtown Memphis. You're just a heartbeat away from great entertainment, dining and attractions as well as Memphis businesses.

Overnight at Crowne Plaza.

Known as Music City, Nashville is a music-lover's paradise. This is not all the city has to offer. There is also some great history here as well. Popular sites consist of the State Capitol, the Parthenon, Music Row, Ryman Auditorium and the Country Music Hall of Fame. The popular Grand Ole Opry is great should you wish to take in a concert or a tour. There are also historic plantation homes such as the Belle Meade Plantation, known as a thoroughbred stud farm and nursery in the 19th century.

Today you will continue on to Nashville, known as the capital of Country and Western music. The city earned its title with the first airing of the WSM Barn Dance radio program, the forerunner of the Grand Ole Opry. The newly renovated Ryman Auditorium in downtown Nashville, once home of the Grand Ole Opry, the studios near Music Row, and Opryland itself attest to Nashville’s reputation as the most important city in Country and Western music.

The Holiday Inn Express Nashville - Downtown hotel's guests are promised the perfect pairing of Southern hospitality and convenience. While in the area, take the time to explore this lively, musical city and rest assured that your every need can be met.

Overnight at Holiday Inn Express Downtown.

Atlanta is Georgia's capital and largest city. The city blends the Old South with the New South, which can be seen from the skyscrapers that fill downtown to the many prosperous restaurants, shops and businesses spread throughout the city. Downtown Atlanta includes the state capitol, city hall, corporate headquarters, Centennial Park, where the CNN Tour, Georgia Aquarium and the New World of Coca-Cola are located. Midtown is just north and is main business district, plus includes Piedmont Park, the Woodruff Arts Center, and the Georgia Tech campus. Buckhead is north of Midtown, and is the center of Atlanta's nightlife.

Leaving Music City, we head to Chattanooga, home to the famous Choo Choo and which has received national recognition for the renaissance of its beautiful downtown and redevelopment of its riverfront. You will have an opportunity for lunch here (optional) Our trails lead us back to Georgia and before we return to the origin of our journey, we will stop in Roswell, GA, home to Bulloch Hall, one of the outstanding plantation homes of the area (admission included). Then back to Atlanta, for your last night’s stay of the tour.

The Hotel Midtown is nestled in the heart of historic Midtown Atlanta at 10th and Peachtree Street. This intimate boutique hotel pampers guests in an atmosphere that is both easy to access and comfortable. Situated alongside local culture, world-class entertainment and celebrated attractions, the central location caters to a vast array of guests and their individual needs. With a blend of warm Southern hospitality, inspiring views of downtown and a variety of thoughtful amenities, the friendly neighborhood hotel provides modern convenience at a great value, as well as everything necessary for both business and pleasure.

Overnight at Hotel Midtown .

Your tour guide will be available to assist you in arranging individual transfers to Atlanta International Airport or with sightseeing recommendations for the day should you want to enjoy this great city further.

Transfer using a local taxi. Please note that this is not included in trip price and is payable locally.

Depart from International Airport. End of itinerary.

Overnight at Depart (Int`l Airport).