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Tennessee Music Trail to New Orleans

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 shs. 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.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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. On the last day the included Jazz brunch is expected to finish around 12pm. Please do not book flights that depart before 3pm if you wish to participate in the brunch.

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.

4. We are not able to book airport shuttle service for North America trips. North America has convenient taxi and rideshare options from all airports, as well as public transport systems in major hub cities. Please check the joining and finishing point instructions listed in the Essential Trip Information.

Tour details

Tour Provider	Intrepid Travel
Price From	$4,856
Number of Days	7
Start Location	Nashville, United States Of America
End Location	New Orleans, United States Of America
Age Range	Avg. 30+
Group Size	1 to 12
Tour Style	Comfort
Tour Themes	Adventure
Physical Rating	Easy

Itinerary Open all

Day 1: Nashville

Welcome to Tennessee! Your adventure begins in Nashville – an energetic city celebrating boot-scooting, whiskey shooting and rootin’-tootin’ country music like nowhere else. Kick off your trip with a welcome meeting at 6 pm, where you’ll meet up with your leader and the other travellers. After, head out on a leader-led walking tour of the city to get your bearings and then join your group for an optional welcome dinner. You might also get to try out a bit of line dancing at a local saloon!

Day 2: Nashville

This morning after breakfast, dive straight into the city’s history with a visit to the Country Music Hall of Fame. This fabulous piano-shaped building is a work of art and contains a whole range of impressive memorabilia, including Elvis’ gold Cadillac. Then, cruise across town to Studio B, where Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Roy Orbison and ‘The King’ Elvis Presley have all laid tracks – today, you’ll even be joining this prestigious list! Meet with a professional sound engineer for your own recording session and find out what it takes to create the Nashville sound. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore the city – you may like to check out the Nashville murals, visit the much-loved Goo Goo candy store, or swing by the Johnny Cash Museum.

Day 3: Memphis

Hit the road this morning and make tracks for Memphis – a city overflowing with musical history and legends. Your first stop is the Stax Museum of American Soul Music. Here at the original location of Stax Records in downtown Memphis, you'll learn the story of the Memphis sound where stars like Otis Redding and Isaac Hayes got their starts. You'll even have a chance to cut a rug on their dance floor as you listen to Stax tracks. The rest of the day is yours to discover the sights and sounds of Memphis. No visit to this city would be complete without checking out Beale Street, lined with traditional blues clubs. Join back up with your group for a dinner at a local restaurant, then head out to enjoy some of that live, local music.

Day 4: Memphis

After breakfast this morning, head out on an orientation walk in downtown Memphis including a stop at the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel. Your leader will talk about the museum, you’ll have the chance to take photos and can choose to take an optional tour. Then, head to another of Memphis’ iconic sites – Graceland. Elvis’s former home and final resting place, a visit to Graceland is like stepping back into the 1970s, with a glamourous and kitschy twist. Explore a fascinating world of green shag-carpet ceilings and yellow vinyl walls while getting a sneak peek into the glitzy side of the Deep South.

Day 5: New Orleans

Today you’ll be road-tripping from Memphis to New Orleans, arriving in the afternoon. Jazz is not just a part of the city’s history – it’s alive and kicking! When you arrive, join your leader for an orientation around The Big Easy, and maybe try to sample one of the city’s famous beignets. The evening is yours to explore further – your leader will have some great recommendations on where to grab a bite to eat and listen to more live music.

Day 6: New Orleans

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and a free morning to explore New Orleans at your own pace. Then for lunch, you’re in for a real treat – not only famed for its music scene, the food in New Orleans is some of the best in the country, and today you’ll learn about Creole and Cajun cuisine at a local cooking school. Find out how to create one of the region’s most beloved dishes with a demonstration, then get hands-on and try it yourself. Tuck into the finished product with your group, then the rest of the day is free for you to continue exploring. Why not check out a jazz club on Frenchman Street, join the party on Bourbon Street or – for the brave of heart – take a tour of the iconic St. Louis Cemetery?

Day 7: New Orleans

This morning, head out for a jazz brunch at The Court of Two Sisters – a gorgeous outdoor courtyard dining area where you can enjoy some delicious brunch specialities while live jazz plays – a great way to complete your music trail! With nothing planned for the rest of the day, your trip will come to an end after brunch. If you’d like to stay longer, just speak to your booking agent.

Inclusions

Meals: 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner.
Transport: Private vehicle.
Accommodation: Hotel (6 nights).
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 - Leader-led orientation walk.
New Orleans - Leader-led Orientation.
New Orleans - Cooking Class.
New Orleans - Jazz Brunch.

Departure dates

All pp pricing is based on twin share occupancy. Single supplements will apply

Start	End	Availability	Price NZD
15 May 2025	21 May 2025	3	$6,415
22 May 2025	28 May 2025	5	$5,283
26 Jun 2025	02 Jul 2025	6	$4,856
03 Jul 2025	09 Jul 2025	7	$5,530
17 Jul 2025	23 Jul 2025	2	$5,820
31 Jul 2025	06 Aug 2025	3	$5,330
14 Aug 2025	20 Aug 2025	6	$5,895
21 Aug 2025	27 Aug 2025	6	$5,930
28 Aug 2025	03 Sep 2025	11	$5,800
11 Sep 2025	17 Sep 2025	12	$5,265
18 Sep 2025	24 Sep 2025	9	$5,395
25 Sep 2025	01 Oct 2025	1	$6,160
09 Oct 2025	15 Oct 2025	8	$5,600
16 Oct 2025	22 Oct 2025	6	$5,860
30 Oct 2025	05 Nov 2025	5	$5,695
13 Nov 2025	19 Nov 2025	11	$5,265
11 Dec 2025	17 Dec 2025	6	$6,050
19 Mar 2026	25 Mar 2026	12	$5,135
26 Mar 2026	01 Apr 2026	12	$5,650
09 Apr 2026	15 Apr 2026	10	$5,650
16 Apr 2026	22 Apr 2026	12	$5,650
23 Apr 2026	29 Apr 2026	12	$5,135
14 May 2026	20 May 2026	7	$5,765
21 May 2026	27 May 2026	12	$5,650
28 May 2026	03 Jun 2026	12	$5,135
11 Jun 2026	17 Jun 2026	12	$5,650
25 Jun 2026	01 Jul 2026	12	$5,650
09 Jul 2026	15 Jul 2026	12	$5,135
20 Jul 2026	26 Jul 2026	12	$5,135
23 Jul 2026	29 Jul 2026	12	$5,135
06 Aug 2026	12 Aug 2026	12	$5,135
13 Aug 2026	19 Aug 2026	12	$5,650
20 Aug 2026	26 Aug 2026	12	$5,650
27 Aug 2026	02 Sep 2026	12	$5,650
10 Sep 2026	16 Sep 2026	12	$5,650
17 Sep 2026	23 Sep 2026	12	$5,650
24 Sep 2026	30 Sep 2026	12	$5,650
08 Oct 2026	14 Oct 2026	11	$5,650
15 Oct 2026	21 Oct 2026	8	$5,650
22 Oct 2026	28 Oct 2026	12	$5,135
05 Nov 2026	11 Nov 2026	12	$5,135
12 Nov 2026	18 Nov 2026	12	$5,650
19 Nov 2026	25 Nov 2026	12	$5,135
10 Dec 2026	16 Dec 2026	12	$5,650
18 Mar 2027	24 Mar 2027	12	$5,135
25 Mar 2027	31 Mar 2027	12	$5,135
08 Apr 2027	14 Apr 2027	12	$5,135
15 Apr 2027	21 Apr 2027	12	$5,135
22 Apr 2027	28 Apr 2027	12	$5,135
13 May 2027	19 May 2027	12	$5,135
20 May 2027	26 May 2027	12	$5,135
27 May 2027	02 Jun 2027	12	$5,135
10 Jun 2027	16 Jun 2027	12	$5,135
24 Jun 2027	30 Jun 2027	12	$5,135
08 Jul 2027	14 Jul 2027	12	$5,135
19 Jul 2027	25 Jul 2027	12	$5,135
22 Jul 2027	28 Jul 2027	12	$5,135
05 Aug 2027	11 Aug 2027	12	$5,135
12 Aug 2027	18 Aug 2027	12	$5,135
19 Aug 2027	25 Aug 2027	12	$5,135
26 Aug 2027	01 Sep 2027	12	$5,135
09 Sep 2027	15 Sep 2027	12	$5,135
16 Sep 2027	22 Sep 2027	12	$5,135
23 Sep 2027	29 Sep 2027	12	$5,135
07 Oct 2027	13 Oct 2027	12	$5,135
14 Oct 2027	20 Oct 2027	12	$5,135
21 Oct 2027	27 Oct 2027	12	$5,135
04 Nov 2027	10 Nov 2027	12	$5,135
11 Nov 2027	17 Nov 2027	12	$5,135
18 Nov 2027	24 Nov 2027	12	$5,135
09 Dec 2027	15 Dec 2027	12	$5,135