Rhythms of the South
Atlanta, GA
Walk Nashville’s Music City Walk of Fame honoring country performers of national reputation. Visit the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum located on Nashville’s Music Row. Embark on the ultimate rock ‘n roll experience at Elvis Presley’s Graceland. Walk down Beale Street for a taste of the music Memphis makes today. Explore Mississippi’s capital city, Jackson, the City with Soul. Enjoy great food and music in New Orleans,
the birthplace of jazz.
Highlights
- Find serenity in Pensacola, where blue skies meet the emerald-green water of the Gulf
- Visit Tallahassee, Florida’s capital city nestled in the Red Hills bio-region of Florida’s Panhandle
- Explore Savannah’s beautifully preserved historic neighborhoods
- Stroll down Charleston’s quaint alleyways or trot through the streets in a carriage
- Day 1 - Atlanta Arrival
- Day 2 - Atlanta
- Day 3 - Atlanta to Nashville
- Day 4 - Nashville to Memphis
- Day 5 - Memphis
- Day 6 - Memphis to Vicksburg
- Day 7 - Vicksburg to Natchez to Baton Rouge to New Orleans
- Day 8 - New Orleans
- Day 9 - New Orleans to Pensacola
- Day 10 - Pensacola to Tallahassee
- Day 11 - Tallahassee to Savannah
- Day 12 - Savannah to Charleston
- Day 13 - Charleston to Atlanta
- Day 14 - Atlanta Departure
- Additional Information
Arrive in Atlanta. Pick up your car and proceed
to your hotel.
Crowne Plaza Atlanta - Midtown
Perfectly situated between Downtown Atlanta and Buckhead, the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Midtown is the ideal location for those in town for business and pleasure. A wonderful compliment to the Atlanta city vibe, the updated features bring the excitement of the street right into the lobby of our hotel.
Enjoy a day in Atlanta, which started as a
railroad junction in the 1830s and quickly
became the transport hub of the South.
Its strategic importance was a large part of the reason it made such an inviting target for General Sherman’s Union Army, which razed it during the Civil War. Visit Fairlie-Poplar, the African American Panoramic
Experience, Grant Park or the Atlanta History
Center.
Crowne Plaza Atlanta - Midtown
Perfectly situated between Downtown Atlanta and Buckhead, the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Midtown is the ideal location for those in town for business and pleasure. A wonderful compliment to the Atlanta city vibe, the updated features bring the excitement of the street right into the lobby of our hotel.
Along the way, stop to see the Chattanooga
“Choo Choo” train. In Lynchburg tour the legendary Jack Daniel’s whiskey distillery. Proceed to Nashville in the evening.
Ramada by Wyndham Nashville/Music Valley
Property Location With a stay at GuestHouse Inn & Suites Nashville / Music Valley in Nashville (Donelson), you'll be minutes from Texas Troubadour Theatre and Cooter's Place. This hotel is within close proximity of Nashville Toy Museum and Grand Ole Opry Museum.
Soak up the sounds in the country music
capital by visiting the Grand Ole Opry and
the Country Music Hall of Fame. Experience
the South’s tumultuous history at the Tennessee State Museum. Leave the city early enough to arrive in Memphis for a late dinner.
Comfort Inn Downtown
The Comfort Inn Downtown Memphis is located in the heart of Downtown Memphis in an extremely characteristic and lively area within short walk distance to all sites such as Mud Island, The Cotton Museum, The FedEx Forum and our famous Beale Street just to mention a few. This downtown treasure is also surrounded by the extraordinary beauty of churches, buildings, shops, monuments as well as some of the best restaurants.
Explore the birthplace of the blues by taking
in a performance in one of the entertaining
Beale Street blues bars. Drive out for a
tour of Elvis Presley’s home Graceland; see the original bomber, Memphis Belle; or monorail to unique Mud Island.
Comfort Inn Downtown
The Comfort Inn Downtown Memphis is located in the heart of Downtown Memphis in an extremely characteristic and lively area within short walk distance to all sites such as Mud Island, The Cotton Museum, The FedEx Forum and our famous Beale Street just to mention a few. This downtown treasure is also surrounded by the extraordinary beauty of churches, buildings, shops, monuments as well as some of the best restaurants.
Today visit Vicksburg National Military
Park which commemorates the campaign,
siege, and defense of Vicksburg in 1863. There’s over 1,300 monuments, markers and
plaques, a 16-mile tour road and a national cemetery, the nation’s largest burial site of Civil War Union soldiers and sailors with graves totaling over 17,000.
Quality Inn Vicksburg
The Quality Inn hotel in Vicksburg, MS near the Outlets of Vicksburg gives you more value for your hard-earned money.Our convenient location off Interstate 20, puts our pet-friendly Vicksburg hotel near a variety of attractions.
Enjoy a drive through Natchez and Baton
Rouge, the heart of the old South, en route
to New Orleans. New Orleans’ unique geography, sandwiched between Lake Pontchartrain and the mighty Mississippi River, shaped the flavors of the only cuisine native to North America.
Holiday Inn New Orleans Downtown Superdome
Smiling faces exuding warm southern hospitality eagerly await your arrival. For the experience of a lifetime, look no further than the Holiday Inn Downtown Superdome. Appreciate the original Andy Warhol titled “Mick Jagger” showcased in the fabulously updated lobby, indulge in their beautifully renovated restaurant and lounge featuring new menus and modern comforts, and let the view from your contemporary room with private balcony take your breath away. Their very knowledgeable staff can assist in making the most of your New Orleans trip, whether you’re visiting for business or leisure. Your journey starts here.
The Big Easy is a melting pot of European
culture and southern charm. Stroll through
the French Quarter and admire its distinctive
architectural styling, then experience the festive frenzy on Bourbon Street. Steamboat river tours on-board restored paddle-boats are a great way to experience the mighty Mississippi.
Holiday Inn New Orleans Downtown Superdome
Smiling faces exuding warm southern hospitality eagerly await your arrival. For the experience of a lifetime, look no further than the Holiday Inn Downtown Superdome. Appreciate the original Andy Warhol titled “Mick Jagger” showcased in the fabulously updated lobby, indulge in their beautifully renovated restaurant and lounge featuring new menus and modern comforts, and let the view from your contemporary room with private balcony take your breath away. Their very knowledgeable staff can assist in making the most of your New Orleans trip, whether you’re visiting for business or leisure. Your journey starts here.
Drive from city life to beach blankets. Relax
on the white sand beaches of the Gulf of
Mexico and enjoy a swim in the warm blue
waters of the Atlantic Coast. Wander through Pensacola’s Seville District or head to the beaches of Santa Rosa Island.
Comfort Inn Pensacola - University Area
Property Location With a stay at Comfort Inn Pensacola - University Area, you'll be centrally located in Pensacola, convenient to West Florida Hospital and University of West Florida. This hotel is within close proximity of University Town Plaza and Pensacola State College.
Travel along the Gulf Coast through the
untouched wildlife preserves and natural
habitats that dot the landscape. Fishing
villages and the Emerald Coast provide ample distraction on the way. Sprinkled with southern charm, Tallahassee’s landscape mixes antebellum architecture and modern innovation.
Quality Inn & Suites
Property Location When you stay at Quality Inn & Suites in Shelbyville, you'll be in the business district and within the vicinity of Indiana Grand Racing and Casino.
Historic Savannah is home to some of the South’s most beautifully restored houses. Take a relaxing afternoon walk and picnic in one of the many green parks throughout the city.
Best Western Plus Savannah Historic District
Charleston truly represents the grandeur
and elegance of the South. Gorgeous
tree-lined avenues add to the charm of the antebellum architecture.
Holiday Inn Charleston - Riverview
Leave South Carolina’s coast and head back inland on your return trip to Atlanta.
Crowne Plaza Atlanta - Midtown
Perfectly situated between Downtown Atlanta and Buckhead, the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Midtown is the ideal location for those in town for business and pleasure. A wonderful compliment to the Atlanta city vibe, the updated features bring the excitement of the street right into the lobby of our hotel.
Return your car at the airport before your departure flight.
Admission fees not included.
Passengers should pick up car upon arrival and proceed to hotel.
Passengers should identify themselves as participants of the tour upon arrival at hotel front desk. Please issue voucher for first two nights.
