Deep South Rhythms

Discover the best of the deep South USA on this self drive holiday through Tennessee and Louisiana from Nashville to New Orleans.

Walk in the footsteps of famous artists in Nashville, including Roy Orbison, Dolly Parton and Elvis Presley, visiting the recording studios where they produced hit songs.

Try it for yourself by recording your own song in the Ryman Studio, or listen to the greats at the popular Grand Ole Opry.

Set out on the next part of your musical adventure with a leisurely drive to Memphis.

Arrive at The Peabody Memphis where you will stay for the next 3 nights. While here take time to witness the legendary daily Peabody Duck Parade through the lobby.

Birthplace of the blues and home of rock ‘n’ roll, there is so much to see and do here, from exploring Elvis Presley’s Graceland mansion and the National Civil Rights Museum, to wandering down lively Beale Street.

Continue your journey into Mississippi, where you will spend the next 2 nights at the 19th century Monmouth Historic Inn & Gardens. Explore the Antebellum architecture and rich cultural heritage of the quaint Southern town of Natchez, all against the backdrop of the Mississippi River.

Finally drive to New Orleans. During your time here be sure to indulge in the heady mix of lively entertainment, delicious cuisine and local culture, with a vast array of music venues and restaurants plus a dynamic downtown scene.

This USA self drive holiday can be tailored to suit your exact requirements, so just let us know your ideal trip.

Everything can be adjusted to suit your needs and create your perfect USA holiday.

Day 1: UK - Nashville

Fly from the UK to New Orleans where you will collect your rental car and drive to your hotel in Nashville.

Overnight Nashville.

Day 2: Nashville

Enjoy the day at leisure.

Fill your days and nights immersing in all that the Music City has to offer.

Walk in the footsteps of famous artists, including Roy Orbison, Dolly Parton and Elvis Presley, visiting the recording studios where they produced hit songs.

Try it for yourself by recording your own song in the Ryman Studio, or listen to the greats at the popular Grand Ole Opry

Overnight Nashville.

Day 3: Nashville

Overnight Nashville.

Day 4: St. Memphis

Overnight Memphis.

Day 5: Memphis

Overnight Memphis.

Day 6: Memphis

Overnight Memphis.

Memphis

Legendary music, hearty Southern-style soul food and incredible vistas overlooking the mighty Mississippi - you will find all this and more in the wild-spirited river-town of Memphis, Tennessee.

The city offers a beguiling blend of Southern tradition and modern efficiency. It is a place where aging cotton warehouses stand alongside state-of-the-art new office buildings, and where old-fashioned paddle wheelers steam upriver past the city's most striking landmark, the gleaming, stainless-steel Pyramid Arena.

As the birthplace of blues and the site of much activity in the historical development of rock ‘n roll, Memphis’s musical heritage is just as diverse as its architectural delights.

Highlights include the famed jazz, blues and rock ‘n’ roll joints lined up on Beale Street, the heavily storied Sun Studio and of course Elvis Presley’s impressive Graceland mansion.

Nashville

Commonly known as ‘Music City’ and ‘The Country Music Capital of the World’, Nashville is the ultimate pilgrimage site for music fans from around the globe.

Despite its association with a rather honky-tonk, cowboy boot-clad crowd, Nashville has a lesser-known culturally rich and sophisticated side bolstered by a steady influx of young people who ensure that there is constantly something new and innovative going on.

Beyond the tourist-focused downtown area, designer stores, hip art galleries, trendy breweries and quirky coffee shops seem to be popping up around the city’s lively neighbourhoods and occupying its gorgeous old Classical and Neoclassical buildings.

With its fabulous food scene, rich musical heritage, and wonderful historical sights, Nashville always makes for some captivating and inspiring travel experiences.