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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
$3,800
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
30 Oct 2025 05 Nov 2025 4 $5,126
13 Nov 2025 19 Nov 2025 9 $3,800
11 Dec 2025 17 Dec 2025 1 $6,390
26 Mar 2026 01 Apr 2026 4 $5,650
09 Apr 2026 15 Apr 2026 8 $5,460
16 Apr 2026 22 Apr 2026 8 $5,645
23 Apr 2026 29 Apr 2026 10 $5,490
14 May 2026 20 May 2026 1 $6,665
21 May 2026 27 May 2026 11 $5,755
28 May 2026 03 Jun 2026 11 $5,755
11 Jun 2026 17 Jun 2026 9 $5,490
25 Jun 2026 01 Jul 2026 12 $4,940
09 Jul 2026 15 Jul 2026 7 $5,965
20 Jul 2026 26 Jul 2026 12 $5,180
23 Jul 2026 29 Jul 2026 12 $5,180
13 Aug 2026 19 Aug 2026 12 $4,795
27 Aug 2026 02 Sep 2026 12 $4,940
10 Sep 2026 16 Sep 2026 12 $5,650
17 Sep 2026 23 Sep 2026 12 $5,650
24 Sep 2026 30 Sep 2026 11 $5,650
08 Oct 2026 14 Oct 2026 8 $5,700
15 Oct 2026 21 Oct 2026 8 $5,700
22 Oct 2026 28 Oct 2026 12 $5,330
05 Nov 2026 11 Nov 2026 12 $5,330
12 Nov 2026 18 Nov 2026 12 $5,330
10 Dec 2026 16 Dec 2026 12 $5,330
18 Mar 2027 24 Mar 2027 12 $5,595
25 Mar 2027 31 Mar 2027 12 $5,595
08 Apr 2027 14 Apr 2027 12 $5,595
15 Apr 2027 21 Apr 2027 12 $5,765
22 Apr 2027 28 Apr 2027 12 $5,765
13 May 2027 19 May 2027 12 $6,040
20 May 2027 26 May 2027 12 $6,040
27 May 2027 02 Jun 2027 12 $6,040
10 Jun 2027 16 Jun 2027 12 $5,765
24 Jun 2027 30 Jun 2027 12 $5,765
08 Jul 2027 14 Jul 2027 12 $6,040
19 Jul 2027 25 Jul 2027 12 $6,040
22 Jul 2027 28 Jul 2027 12 $6,040
05 Aug 2027 11 Aug 2027 12 $5,765
12 Aug 2027 18 Aug 2027 12 $5,765
19 Aug 2027 25 Aug 2027 12 $5,595
26 Aug 2027 01 Sep 2027 11 $5,595
09 Sep 2027 15 Sep 2027 12 $5,930
16 Sep 2027 22 Sep 2027 12 $5,930
23 Sep 2027 29 Sep 2027 12 $5,930
07 Oct 2027 13 Oct 2027 12 $5,930
14 Oct 2027 20 Oct 2027 12 $5,930
21 Oct 2027 27 Oct 2027 12 $5,930
04 Nov 2027 10 Nov 2027 12 $5,595
11 Nov 2027 17 Nov 2027 12 $5,595
18 Nov 2027 24 Nov 2027 12 $5,595
09 Dec 2027 15 Dec 2027 12 $5,595