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The Lower Mississippi is rich with charm, history and hospitality.&nbsp;Explore historic estates and visit notable Civil War sites. Sample the bustling French-flavored port cities of New Orleans and Baton Rouge. Sway to the tempos of Dixieland jazz, gospel and blues. Savor gourmet Cajun and Creole cuisine, as well as traditional Southern fare. Join us, and see why local Cajuns say,<i> "Laissez les bons temps rouler"</i> (Let the good times roll).

The Lower Mississippi is rich with charm, history and hospitality.&nbsp;Explore historic estates and visit notable Civil War sites. Sample the bustling French-flavored port cities of New Orleans and Baton Rouge. Sway to the tempos of Dixieland jazz, gospel and blues. Savor gourmet Cajun and Creole cuisine, as well as traditional Southern fare. Join us, and see why local Cajuns say,<i> "Laissez les bons temps rouler"</i> (Let the good times roll).

12 Days, featuring: Nashville

Bring a team of up to five people for a fun and informative New Orleans scavenger hunt. Solve clues, complete challenges, and learn local history while enjoying the sights and jazzy sounds of this amazing city.

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 shoes. 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.

Experience the soul of Nashville as you stroll through the Broadway entertainment district, surrounded by the lights and sounds of country music legends. Enjoy a guided tour of Studio B and meet a female songwriter at the Country Music Hall of Fame who will share her industry insights. In Memphis, participate in a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience with a tour focused on Courageous Women Fighting for Women's Rights, Civil Rights, and Justice for All, followed by a private tour of the Stax Museum of American Soul Music. Explore New Orleans through the Great Women of the Mississippi River Delta tour, discovering the remarkable women who shaped the city.

Gastronomic treasures, tales of civil rights milestones, and an electric energy awaits in historic New Orleans.

Experience the French Quarter, the oldest neighborhood in New Orleans, for a true taste of the city's culinary and literary culture.

10 Days, featuring: Nashville

8 Days, featuring: Memphis

Observe South Louisiana's wildlife from the comfort of a custom swamp boat as you pass through one of the state's most famous parks.

This fourteen-day Atlanta to New Orleans tour takes you deep into the heart of America’s south. Immerse yourself in the history and culture of famous cities as you take in the atmosphere of Charleston and Savannah on walking tours, visit Biltmore House and Garden in Asheville and join a local guide at Bonaventure Cemetery. There’s also the iconic food and music scenes to explore as you learn how to cook a Cajun feast, set down some recordings in the Country Music Hall of Fame and finish your adventure with a jazz brunch in New Orleans. If you want to do more than just see the sights, this immersive historic tour is calling your name.

Enjoy a finger-snapping, toe-tapping time on a tour of America’s most famed musical cities – New Orleans, Memphis, and Nashville. Experience New Orleans, where jazz, food and fun are always on the menu. Explore New Orleans with a tour highlighting the city’s musical history and influence. Spend 2 nights in Memphis, "birthplace of the blues." Choose how you explore Nashville highlights – with a chocolate-making lesson or a visit to the Johnny Cash Museum. Enjoy reserved seats at the Grand Ole ...

Come face-to-face with Louisiana wildlife on this unique swamp day- tour. It will take you through one of the few remaining preserved wetlands in the state.

Shake, rattle and roll your way through the big hearted, musically influenced southern cities of America. Starting off in the country music Mecca of Nashville, you'll toe tap your way towards Memphis, paying homage to the King at Graceland before heading on to the life and soul of the party, New Orleans. Creole cooking, voodoo mysteries and alligator filled swamps all await you here, not to mention NOLA's ability to turn every single day into a life loving celebration. Sunny smiles, massive barbecues and musical legends will all ensure you leave The South with a very full heart.

Join us for a little jazz, home cookin' from local Southerners, country music and a whole lot of Rock 'n' Roll on this inspiring American South tour showcasing the rich culture of Memphis, Nashville, Natchez and New Orleans, plus a trip to Elvis’ iconic Graceland.

History and culture unfold as you traverse the Mississippi on this enriching voyage. Enjoy relaxing scenic sailing and unparalleled bird-watching as the landscape changes between the bluffs of the North and the bayous of the South. Learn about the American civil rights movement and the Civil War. Along the way, tap your feet to the rhythm of American folk, soul and jazz music-and taste a delicious array of regional cuisine.