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Soul of the Deep South, a Women-Only Tour
8 nights from $4446
8 nights
Soul of the Deep South, a Women-Only Tour
Explore the soul of the American South on this exclusive 9-day women-only tour, visiting iconic music landmarks and experiencing the rich cultural heritage of Nashville, Memphis, and New Orleans.
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Explore the soul of the American South on this exclusive 9-day women-only tour, visiting iconic music landmarks and experiencing the rich cultural heritage of Nashville, Memphis, and New Orleans.
Stay in comfort at the Fraye in Nashville, The Guest House at Graceland in Memphis, The Westin Jackson, and New Orleans Marriott. Each hotel offers a unique experience, reflecting the local culture and providing a relaxing retreat after a day of exploration.
- content:<h3>Choice Highlights</h3><ul class='icon-list'><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Choose between two carefully selected activities</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Nashville: Visit Nelson’s Green Brier, Nashville's most historic distillery and home of the Original Tennessee Whiskey. Learn more about the process that creates this drink's unique taste.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Nashville: Visit the National Museum of African American Music, the only museum dedicated to preserving and celebrating the many music genres created, influenced, and inspired by African Americans. For music lovers of all generations, this museum inspires, educates, and transforms the appreciation of American music all while celebrating the central role African Americans play in creating the American soundtrack.</li></ul>
- content:<h3>Top Rated Highlights</h3><ul class='icon-list'><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Nashville: Nashville is a treasure trove of country music. See where it all started, taking in a live performance at the Grand Ole Opry, the show that made country music famous. Discover how the Grand Ole Opry is dedicated to honouring country music’s rich history and dynamic present, showcasing a mix of country legends -- including Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson -- and the current chart-toppers who have followed in their footsteps. Learn how the Opry has been the home to country music’s growth and change, from the first broadcast in the National Life Building on WSM’s Barn Dance in 1925 to the move into the new Opry House in 1974 and on to host the 55th Annual ACM Awards in 2020.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Nashville: On a guided tour walk the hallowed halls of Historic RCA Studio B, Nashville’s oldest remaining recording studio. It became a cradle of the Nashville Sound (country) in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Over 35,000 songs were recorded here by artists such as Dolly Parton, Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, and even more recently, Martina McBride and Carrie Underwood.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Nashville: Nashville is a treasure trove of country music. See where it all started, taking in a live performance at the Grand Ole Opry, the show that made country music famous. Discover how the Grand Ole Opry is dedicated to honouring country music’s rich history and dynamic present, showcasing a mix of country legends -- including Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson -- and the current chart-toppers who have followed in their footsteps. Learn how the Opry has been the home to country music’s growth and change, from the first broadcast in the National Life Building on WSM’s Barn Dance in 1925 to the move into the new Opry House in 1974 and on to host the 55th Annual ACM Awards in 2020.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Memphis: Explore the mansion which served as the private retreat for royalty, the King of Rock 'n Roll himself, Elvis Presley. Graceland, a National Historic Landmark, is an exciting opportunity to get to know the personal side of "The King" in his most intimate setting. Seeing Graceland Mansion’s living room, his parents’ bedroom, the kitchen, TV room, pool room, the famous Jungle Room, his father’s office, the newly enhanced Trophy Building, the Racquetball Building. See where he and his family lived their daily life. If only the walls could talk.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Memphis: Visit Sun Studio, also known as the “birthplace of rock and roll," where music legends, including B.B. King, Johnny Cash and Elvis recorded some of their iconic hits.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Indianola: In his hometown of Indianola, deep in the Mississippi Delta, explore the life and legacy of B.B. King. A guided visit to the B.B. King Museum reveals the story of the “King of the Blues,” from his early days in the cotton fields to international stardom.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Destrehan: Visit Destrehan Plantation, the oldest documented plantation home in the Lower Mississippi Valley. On a guided tour, explore the main house and a restored slave cabin while learning about the lives of both the free and enslaved who lived here.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>New Orleans: Discover the heart of New Orleans’ jazz scene at Fritzel’s Jazz Club, the city’s oldest continuously operating venue on the famous Bourbon Street. Jazz has been the soundtrack of the French Quarter for over a century, and here, musicians keep that tradition alive. With VIP front-row seating, enjoy a pre-dinner drink and interact with the performers as they improvise, just as early jazz pioneers once did.</li></ul>
- content:<h3>Make Travel Matter</h3><p><b>Memphis</b>: End your day with an exclusive after-hours private tour at the Stax Museum of American Soul Music. The Stax Museum of American Soul Music is the world’s only museum dedicated to preserving and promoting the legacy of Stax Records and American soul music. The museum is part of The Soulsville Foundation, which aims to help young people prepare for life success and inspire future artists. Your experience advances UN Global Goal 4: Quality Education.</p>
- content:<h3>Authentic Dining</h3><p><b>Nashville</b>: Relax and unwind before meeting your Travel Director and fellow guests to mingle before sitting down to a Welcome Dinner with wine.</p><p><b>Memphis</b>: Dinner this evening will be served at The Beauty Shop, a former beauty parlour turned whimsical New American eatery, where Elvis’ ex-wife, Priscilla, was said to get her hair done.</p><p><b>Indianola</b>: Experience the soul of the blues over a delicious lunch at the legendary Club Ebony, a cornerstone of the South’s African-American music scene since the late 1940s. Built by Indianola entrepreneur Johnny Jones, this storied venue hosted icons like Ray Charles, Count Basie and B.B. King, who later purchased the club to preserve its legacy. A local musician will guide you through the 12-bar blues, share tales of the club’s vibrant past and help craft an original song before bringing the music to life in an intimate performance.</p><p><b>Destrehan</b>: In the historic mule barn at Destrehan Plantation, join Local Expert “Spuddy” for a live cooking demonstration featuring his signature smoked Cajun meats. As he shares the rich history and origins of Cajun cuisine, you may even have the opportunity to join him in the cooking process. Afterwards, sit down together to a hearty lunch showcasing authentic dishes from the region.</p><p><b>New Orleans</b>: End your day with a Celebration Dinner with your fellow travellers.</p>
- content:<h3>Insight Choice</h3><p><b>Nashville</b>: Visit Nelson’s Green Brier, Nashville's most historic distillery and home of the Original Tennessee Whiskey. Learn more about the process that creates this drink's unique taste.</p><p><b>Nashville</b>: Visit the National Museum of African American Music, the only museum dedicated to preserving and celebrating the many music genres created, influenced, and inspired by African Americans. For music lovers of all generations, this museum inspires, educates, and transforms the appreciation of American music all while celebrating the central role African Americans play in creating the American soundtrack.</p>
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