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Combine an amazing 12 Day tour on America's Music Road with an 8 Day 'All Inclusive' Mississippi Steamboat Cruise from New Orleans back to Memphis. Savour the music, the cuisine, the hospitality and the heritage of this unique part of America on this 20 day 'Drive & Cruise' tour including the 'Music Cities' of Nashville, Memphis and New Orleans.  When it comes to southern hospitality, heritage and honky tonks, we're sure you'll agree there aren't three more appropriate towns. 

Nashville - Known as Music City, is a place of pilgrimage for fans of country music. Many legendary artists performed here in the early days of the genre, from Hank Williams to Johnny Cash, Elvis to Dolly Parton. Today, you can tour the Ryman Auditorium, once home to the Grand Ole Opry live radio show, and visit museums dedicated to the stars. 

Memphis - With more than 60 unique attractions, you'll find plenty to do in this great city. Elvis Presley's Graceland and Stax Museum of American Soul Music should be at the top of your list. Don't miss the National Civil Rights Museum and other landmarks that tell of Memphis' powerful place in civil rights history, plus exciting activity around the Mississippi Riverfront. Downtown is also where you'll find Beale Street, with three music museums in walking distance: the Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum, Memphis Music Hall of Fame and The Blues Hall of Fame.

New Orleans - is a one-of-a-kind destination, from historic homes and streetcar rides to above-ground cemeteries and world-class museums like the National World War II Museum, the opportunities for exploration in New Orleans are truly endless. The musical notes of jazz, brass, R&B, soul and many mixes fill the air along with night–blooming jasmine and other fabulous tropical fragrances. Walk down Frenchmen Street, the main artery of the Marigny neighbourhood adjacent to the French Quarter and take in the vibrant blocks of cafes, music clubs and restaurants including Snug Harbor, d.b.a. and the Spotted Cat. 

Missississppi Steamboat Cruise - Join an 'All Inclusive' Mississippi Steamboat Cruise from New Orleans to Memphis on board the iconic American Countess. Winding from New Orleans, Louisiana to Memphis, Tennesse with adventures, culture, and history packed into every bend of the river. The voyage will take you through picturesque port stops like Nottoway, St Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, and Helena. Explore Civil War battlegrounds, indulge in Southern cooking, and enjoy the sounds of New Orleans’s jazz on your once-in-a-lifetime Mississippi River cruise. Join an immersive excursion in every port tailor-made for you and return onboard the iconic paddle-wheeler to sophisticated entertainment and fine dining. Adventures through America’s heartland await.


Our Mississippi Steamboat voyage includes an all-inclusive experience with a one-night pre-cruise hotel stay, ground transfers between hotel & vessel, selected guided tours, regionally inspired cuisine, unlimited wines, beers, and spirits, Wi-Fi, and live daily onboard entertainment and enrichment.

 

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America's Music Road
& Steamboat Cruise Itinerary

Savour the music, the cuisine, the hospitality and the heritage of this unique part of America on this 20 Day Drive & Cruise Tour including the 'Music Cities' of Nashville, Memphis and New Orleans, culminating with a relaxing 8 Day Mississippi Steamboat Cruise.

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OUR MUSIC ROAD HOTELS

The hotels on this tour have been hand-picked for their quality, facilities and location. 

Your Driving Tour Includes

  • 5 Days Standard Car Hire from Nashville (Day 4) to New Orleans (Day 9) - Chevrolet Cruze or similar (upgrades available on request)

  • 3 Nights at the Holiday Inn Vanderbilt, Nashville

  • 3 Nights at the Holiday Inn, Downtown Memphis

  • Admission & Elvis VIP Tour of Graceland

  • 1 Night at the Hilton Garden Inn, Downtown Jackson

  • 3 Nights at Hampton Inn & Suites, French Quarter, New Orleans

  • Buffet Breakfast each morning 

  • Services of SCT Escort on the Music Road Tour

  • Detailed Road Book featuring Great Drives, Maps & Local Attractions

  • Music Road Tour Polo Shirt & Baseball Cap

  • Commemorative Tour Rally Plate

  • Car Parking at all Hotels - charges may apply locally

Your Cruise Includes

  • 1 Night Pre-Cruise hotel stay in New Orleans

  • Transfers between the hotel & Steamboat

  • Selected Tours & Excursions 

  • Bicycles and Hiking Sticks

  • All meals on board including regionally inspired cuisine including Gourmet Selections of freshly prepared choices for breakfast, lunch and dinner

  • Unlimited Beverages including an extensive wine list, choice spirits, local craft beers and specialty coffees

  • Open Bars & Lounges throughout the vessel including a juice bar EVERY morning

  • Live, Daily Onboard Entertainment & Enrichment

  • Pre-Paid Grauities

  • All Port Taxes & Fees

  • Complimentary on-board WiFi

YOU WILL REQUIRE A USA ESTA

  • If you are a citizen or eligible national of a Visa Waiver Program country.

  • You are currently not in possession of a visitor's visa.

  • Your travel is for 90 days or less.

  • You plan to travel to the United States for business or pleasure.

Click here to apply

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  • NOTTOWAY RESORT & MANSION TOUR

  • NATCHEZ HOP-ON HOP OFF TOUR

  • VICKSBURG HOP-ON HOP-OFF TOUR

  • HELENA HOP-ON HOP-OFF TOUR

Transatlantic Flights - Due to the variety of flight requests we get for these tours, we have NOT included flights in our package. This gives you the flexibility to choose which day you travel on, which airport you travel from and affords you the option to upgrade or utilise any air miles etc you may have. We will of course be happy to book your flights for you, in which case all flight bookings are operated by our sister company Success Tours ATOL No. 5114

Dates & Prices

Music Road USA & Mississippi Steamboat Cruise
20 Days, 18 Nights - 8th to 27th May 2024
INCLUDING INSIDE STATEROOM - £5995.00* PER PERSON - CALL 01732 879153 TO BOOK
INCLUDING OUTSIDE STATEROOM WITH OPEN VERANDA - £7995.00* PER PERSON - CALL TO BOOK
INCLUDING DELUXE OUTSIDE STATEROOM WITH PRIVATE VERANDA - £8595.00* PER PERSON - CALL TO BOOK

*Please note: All prices shown above are per person and based on 2 persons sharing a car and a twin/double room/cabin
and cabin accommodation is subject to availability at the time of booking

Meal Basis -​ Bed & Breakfast each day on the Driving Tour & All inclusive on the Steamboat Cruise
Single Occupancy Supplement - On Request
The Deposit for this tour is 30% of the Tour Price

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