This Amazing Deep South itinerary takes in 2 of the 5 states which make up the Deep South. Begin your journey in the state of Tennessee where you will visit Memphis, Nashville, Smoky Mountains and Chatanooga. Whether you cheer for the Tennessee Titans, tap your toes to the line up at the Grand Ole Opry or Visit Elvis Presley's spectacular mansion, Tennessee will take you down memory lane on a journey you will never forget. Your final 6 nights are spent in Mississippi where you will visit 5 different areas. Known as the "Birthplace of America's Music," Mississippi provides visitors with musical experiences in multiple genres. Whether you are seeking soul-filled gospel or blues, foot-stomping old-time string music, or stimulating jazz and symphony, Mississippi is the one stop for your listening pleasure.
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DAY 01: MEMPHIS, USA
Fly direct from London to Memphis. You have 2 nights’ accommodation here so settle into your hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure.
DAY 02: MEMPHIS, USA
It’s the Birthplace of Rock ‘n’ Roll, the Home of the Blues and the starting point of soul. Music legends including Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, B.B. King, W.C. Handy and Otis Redding made their marks on Memphis, where you can hear their influences today. To complete the “musical medley,” visit Graceland, Sun Studio, the Stax Museum of American Soul Music and the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum. At night, take a walk down Beale Street and listen to the live music Memphis makes today.
DAY 03: MEMPHIS - NASHVILLE, USA
After 2 nights in Memphis its time to begin your drive to Nashville. When you arrive Check in to your hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure.
DAY 04: NASHVILLE, USA
A full day in Nashville to enjoy some of its many highlights. Take a trip down memory lane and visit the Bluebird café, Country music hall of fame museum and the Music city walk of fame.
DAY 05: NASHVILLE - SMOKY MOUNTAINS, USA
After your last night in Nashville it’s time to begin your drive to the Smoky Mountains. When you arrive check into your hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure.
DAY 06: SMOKY MOUNTAINS, USA
There’s no better way to experience Sevierville than in the great outdoors. Whether you enjoy hunting, fishing, hiking, ATV riding, rafting canoeing, horseback riding or just generally having a great time under the open skies, Sevierville has the outdoor experience for you.
DAY 07: SMOKY MOUNTAINS - CHATTANOOGA, USA
This morning make your way to Chattanooga where you will spend 1 night at the famous Chattanooga cho cho hotel!
DAY 08: CHATTANOOGA - TUPELO, USA
After your last night in Tennessee it’s time to begin your journey round Magnificent Mississippi. This journey will take about 4 hours so when you arrive enjoy the evening at leisure. Tupelo is the Birthplace of the King of Rock and Roll and headquarters to the Natchez Trace Parkway, one of America’s Top 10 national Parks, Tupelo is a place of exploration and imagination.
DAY 09: TUPELO - JACKSON, USA
After a night in Tupelo drive to Jackson for another overnight stay. Here you will spend 1 night, so once you have arrived and check into your hotel ensure you enjoy the afternoon at leisure.
DAY 10: JACKSON - NATCHEZ, USA
A short drive this morning with take you to wonderful Natchez, here you will enjoy another overnight stay at your own leisure.
DAY 11: NATCHEZ - VICKSBURG, USA
After your overnight stay make your way to your next stop, Vicksburg
DAY 12: VICKSBURG, USA
Sitting high atop a bluff overlooking the Mississippi and Yazoo Rivers, the city of Vicksburg was the setting of a bloody 47 day siege during the Civil War. The site of this epic battle is now Vicksburg National Military Park, preserving original fortifications and the U.S.S. Cairo, an ironclad gunboat that once prowled the waters of the Mississippi River. Vicksburg is also the place where Coca-Cola was first bottled, a fact that is happily immortalized at the Biedenharn Coca-Cola Museum.
DAY 13: VICKSBURG - CLARKSDALE, USA
Many say Clarksdale, Mississippi is the very birthplace of the blues. The vibe of the blues starts in the Historic Blues District, otherwise known as Blues Alley. Within the city, you’ll find the Delta Blues Museum, a literal blues shrine of artefacts and memorabilia and actor Morgan Freeman's Ground Zero Blues Club, where famous blues musicians sling lyrics on a juke joint stage almost every night of the week.
DAY 14: CLARKSDALE - TUPELO, USA
You have 1 night here so if you aim to arrive at lunch time you will still have plenty of time to enjoy your time here. The Birthplace of the King of Rock and Roll and headquarters to the Natchez Trace Parkway, one of America’s Top 10 national Parks, Tupelo is a place of exploration and imagination.
DAY 15: TUPELO - MEMPHIS - LONDON, UK
After a night here drive back to Memphis airport where you will drop your car off and check in for your overnight flight home
DAY 16: LONDON, UK
Arrive back into London after a fantastic Deep South Adventure.