Holiday Itinerary The Deep South

Day 1 - UK/Atlanta

Today you will fly to Atlanta, Georgia, today. On arrival we'll transfer you to your overnight hotel.

Day 2 - Atlanta - Nashville

Atlanta has been through many incarnations since it was founded as a railroad terminus in 1837 and on your morning tour you'll see its main highlights. Later we'll drive to Nashville for a two night stay. On your free evening be sure to explore the city's Broadway and Honky Tonk Highway, a strip of venues where there is live music 365 days a year. Meals included: B

Day 3 - Nashville

We've a fabulous music themed day in store for you today. It begins as you step inside the hallowed halls of Studio B, which became famous in the 1960s for its part in the Nashville Sound. Here, more than 35,000 songs have been recorded by artists including Elvis Presley, and you'll step inside the studio where he recorded Are You Lonesome Tonight As the lights are dimmed, just as they would have been for the King of Rock 'n' Roll, and you hear his incredible voice flowing from the speakers, you will be sharing a truly special moment. To round off the day you'll visit the Country Music Hall of Fame.

There's one more exciting experience to come if you choose to join an optional excursion, an evening of live music at the Grand Ole Opry. This is one of the most important venues for live country music in the world. Meals included: B

Day 4 - Memphis

The next great musical city you'll visit is Memphis, standing proudly on the bluffs of the Mississippi River. On arrival in the afternoon, we're going to set off together to discover some of its many highlights. They include the Riverfront and Beale Street, the home of the blues. On this iconic street, music emanates from every open door, and street performers entertain the crowds. Meals included: B

Day 5 - Memphis

Memphis is synonymous with Elvis Presley, and today we're going to find out about this connection. Our first visit is to Sun Studios, where the 'King of Rock 'n' Roll' made his first recordings back in 1954.
This is followed by Graceland, where we'll take a fascinating guided tour of the opulent mansion that was his home from 1957 until his death in 1977. Here you can fully immerse yourself in his life and career as you go back to his roots. You'll see the living room, kitchen, TV room, pool room and the famous Jungle Room among other highlights. The tour ends at the Meditation Garden, where Elvis is buried alongside his parents. This is sure to be a wonderful highlight of your holiday, and there's more to come tomorrow. Meals included: B

Day 6 - Memphis

Today has been left free for you to explore more of Memphis at leisure. Maybe you'll choose to visit one of the city's fascinating museums, which include the National Civil Rights Museum and the Slave Haven Underground Railroad Museum.
Alternatively, if you enjoyed your visit to Graceland yesterday, today's optional excursion is sure to be tempting. Why not come with us to Tupelo, where you'll see the house where Elvis was born. You'll also get to visit a fantastic museum displaying one of the most remarkable collections of Elvis memorabilia in the world. Meals included: B

Day 7 - Vicksburg

We’re going to take to the road today, leaving Memphis behind and crossing the border into Mississippi. We’ll travel through the Mississippi Delta, said to be the birthplace of the Delta Blues – a style of Blues music that developed in the early 20th century. Making a stop in the small town of Indianola, we’ll visit the BB King Museum to learn about the life and music of the legendary ‘King of the Blues’.

After time for lunch, our journey will continue to Vicksburg. Meals included: B

Day 8 - Natchez - New Orleans

As we head deeper south we're going to make a stop today in Natchez, a historic river town on the banks of the Mississippi. This laid back destination is filled with grand mansions and we’ll visit one today to learn about southern life in the “antebellum” period, before the civil war. Our ultimate destination is the 'Big Easy', or New Orleans, home to another musical genre & jazz. Your hotel here is just steps from the famous French Quarter. This is the oldest district and the cultural hub of the city, so you're well placed to make your own discoveries. We'll explore New Orleans' highlights on an included tour this afternoon. As we drive around the city we'll see St Louis Cathedral and cemeteries full of above-the-ground tombs, known as Cities of the Dead. Meals included: B

Day 9 - New Orleans

You’re going to uncover the charm of the French Quarter and learn all about its history on a walking tour this morning. A Local Guide will lead us through the historic streets and point out highlights including Jackson Square, Pirate's Alley, and the world-famous Bourbon Street. The walk ends at a restaurant, where we’ll enjoy a buffet brunch accompanied by live jazz, in a pretty outdoor courtyard.

The rest of the day is yours to explore the galleries and boutiques of the French Quarter, or if you prefer, you could perhaps head to City Park and discover the Botanical Garden or the New Orleans Museum of Art. We also offer an optional swamp and bayou tour, where you’ll glide through the tranquil beauty of Louisiana’s waterways by boat, looking out for alligators, raccoons and more. Meals included: B

Day 10 - New Orleans

With so much to discover in New Orleans, you can spend the day exploring at your own pace. Perhaps take a stroll through the open-air French Market and shop for souvenirs to take home before stopping for coffee and beignets - French-style doughnuts - at the famous Café du Monde.

If you’re still keen to discover more, your Holiday Director is hosting an optional afternoon trip on an authentic paddle steamer. Once the only way to travel along the waterways of the South, this trip will take you on a glorious journey back to the 19th-century heyday of these iconic vessels. Sit back and listen to a live jazz band play as you sail along the mighty Mississippi taking in views of New Orleans from the water.

Day 11 - New Orleans - UK

Today we'll transfer you to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

Day 12 - UK

You'll arrive back in the UK today.

Departure dates and prices 2025/2026 : The Deep South

To book call Travelsphere on 01858 415 405. To book online click here. Request a brochure click here.

Dates 
Airport Price from Date Airport Price from
7 Sept 2025 Manchester £3798 13 Sept 2026 Edinburgh £3698
7 Sept 2025 Heathrow £3499 13 Sept 2026 Manchester £3798
12 Oct 2025 Manchester £3498 13 Sept 2026 Heathrow £3499
12 Oct 2025 Heathrow £3199 8 Oct 2026 Edinburgh £3648
3 May 2026 Edinburgh £3499 18 Oct 2026 Manchester £3748
3 May 2026 Manchester £3798 18 Oct 2026 Heathrow £3449
3 May 2026 Heathrow £3499

The holiday price may be subject to change and will be confirmed at the time of booking.  Airlines used and flight times are subject to change and will be confirmed in your final documents.  Alternative dates may be available but not yet guaranteed, call for details. Prices are based on twin occupancy of a double or twin bedded room. Single occupancy supplements will apply. Travelsphere have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the hotel images provided on this website and images of room types displayed may vary to those offered on your tour. Therefore due to the possibility of inadvertent errors we do not guarantee their accuracy. Hotels, airlines used and flight times are subject to change and will be confirmed in your final documents. All holidays subject to Travelsphere Terms & Conditions

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Travelsphere
The Best of the Deep South - Nashville, Memphis and New Orleans

Holidays by Air 12 Days

2025/2026 prices from £3199

This tour takes you on an exhilarating journey through America's Deep South and is a must for music fans. Your adventure begins in the city that "calls music home", Nashville, where a host of musical highlights await. Step inside Studio B, where Elvis Presley recorded famous tracks.

On to Memphis, where you'll learn even more about Elvis with tours of Sun Studios and his opulent mansion, Graceland. You can also opt to visit Tupelo, where the King of Rock 'n' Roll was born, before travelling further south into Mississippi, with a visit to the BB King Museum en route.

Your final destination is New Orleans, whose famous French Quarter rings to the sounds of jazz and blues. Here you'll also have the option to journey back in time on a paddle steamer cruise.

Book online or call Travelsphere holidays direct on 01858 415 405

What's Included

  • Return flights from London
  • 10 nights in hotels of a great quality plus 1 night in flight
  • 8 meals: 7 breakfasts, 1 brunch and welcome drink
  • Travelsphere Holiday Director and Local Guide
  • Overseas transfers, other transportation
  • Porterage

More flight choices are available, see price panel for details. Supplements may apply

Included Holiday Highlights

  • City tour of Atlanta
  • Nashville, the city that "calls music home"
  • Country Music Hall of Fame
  • Historic RCA Studio B Museum
  • City tour of Memphis, home of the blues
  • Graceland and Elvis Experience tour
  • Tour of Sun Studios, "the birthplace of Rock 'n' Roll"
  • Explore the BB King Museum
  • Visit historic Natchez and tour an antebellum mansion 
  • New Orleans sightseeing tour
  • Walking tour of the French Quarter
  • Live jazz brunch in New Orleans French Quarter

Accommodation as specified or similar

Day 1 Courtland Grand Hotel The Courtland Grand Hotel (formerly Sheraton Atlanta) is a downtown hotel located in the heart of Atlanta, Georgia's capital city, minutes from the Georgia World Congress Center, Georgia Aquarium, Philips Arena, Centennial Park and the Georgia Dome. All rooms come with air conditioning, an iron, refrigerator & flatscreen TV. Hotel facilities include a fitness centre and pool.

Day 2 - 3 Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown The Cambria Hotel Downtown Nashville is located in the heart of Music City, just three blocks from the Country Music Hall Fame and two blocks from Broadway, the central downtown street with a live music scene and fantastic restaurants and bars. Rooms feature music-inspired decoration, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minifridges. Other hotel amenities include an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre.

Day 4 - 6 Comfort Inn Memphis Downtown

The Comfort Inn Memphis Downtown is conveniently located overlooking the Mississippi River and close to the Beale Street entertainment district and the National Civil Rights Museum. The trolley line that runs to the city's top attraction stops behind the hotel. The hotel features rooftop deck and fitness room.  Rooms feature coffee maker and fridge.

Day 7 La Quinta Inn and Suites Vicksburg The La Quinta Inn and Suites is situated in Vicksburg. Hotel facilities include a swimming pool. Bedrooms have private facilities, hairdryer, complimentary Wi-Fi, tea/coffee-making facilities and a TV.

Day 8 - 10 Sheraton New Orleans Hotel is a contemporary hotel located near to the French Quarter. Hotel amenities include a bistro which serves New-Orleans inspired cuisine, a bar, fitness centre and rooftop pool.

Optional Excursions

Tupelo - Home of Elvis where the King was born from £30

Take a visit to Tupelo, otherwise known as Elvis Presley’s Birthplace. The most significant landmark of Tupelo’s modern history is a modest, two-room house where the King of Rock and Roll was born.

New Orleans - Paddlesteamer with lunch from £55

"Your two-hour cruise from the heart of the French Quarter shows you why the city was founded on the beautiful crescent of the lower Mississippi River.

Nashville - Grand Ole Opry Evening - from £88

The Grand Ole Opry is an American Icon and Nashville’s number one attraction, drawing thousands of people every year all looking to experience this one of a kind entertainment.

New Orleans Louisiana Swamp and Bayou tour - from £60

Nowhere is Louisiana’s wildlife more abundant than in the swamps and bayous of New Orleans. Step on board a boat that will sail through the swampy waters.


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