Nashville to New Orleans: 7-Day Music & Culture Tour｜United States

Day 1: Nashville
Welcome to Tennessee! Your adventure begins in Nashville – an energetic city celebrating boot-scooting, whiskey shooting and rootin’-tootin’ country music like nowhere else. Kick off your trip with a welcome meeting at 6 PM, where you’ll meet your leader and fellow travellers. Afterward, head out on a leader-led orientation walk to get your bearings in Music City. You may wish to join your group for an optional welcome dinner and soak up the lively atmosphere of Nashville’s famous music scene.

Day 2: Nashville
After breakfast, dive into the city’s rich musical heritage with a visit to the Country Music Hall of Fame, home to iconic memorabilia including Elvis Presley’s gold Cadillac. Continue to Studio B, where legends like Dolly Parton and Elvis recorded. Here, you’ll take part in your own recording session with a professional sound engineer—a truly unique Nashville experience. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore—perhaps visit the Johnny Cash Museum or check out Nashville’s famous murals.

Day 3: Memphis
Travel to Memphis, a city deeply rooted in musical history. On arrival, visit the Stax Museum of American Soul Music, located at the original Stax Records site, where artists like Otis Redding shaped the Memphis sound. The rest of the day is free to explore—consider visiting Beale Street, known for its vibrant live blues scene. In the evening, you may choose to join your group for dinner and enjoy live local music.

Day 4: Memphis
This morning, explore downtown Memphis on a leader-led orientation walk, including a stop at the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel. Then, visit the legendary Graceland, the home of Elvis Presley. Walk through this iconic estate and experience the glamour and history of the King of Rock ’n’ Roll.
The evening is free for further exploration.

Day 5: New Orleans
Travel south to New Orleans, arriving in the afternoon. Upon arrival, enjoy a leader-led orientation walk through the city to get to know the unique character of “The Big Easy.” You may want to try local treats like beignets or explore the live music scene in the evening.

Day 6: New Orleans
Enjoy a relaxed morning at your leisure.
Later, take part in a hands-on Cajun and Creole cooking class at a local cooking school. Learn how to prepare one of the region’s signature dishes, then sit down to enjoy your creation for lunch with the group.
The rest of the day is free—perhaps explore Frenchmen Street or Bourbon Street for live jazz and nightlife.

Day 7: New Orleans
Wrap up your journey with a memorable jazz brunch at The Court of Two Sisters, where you’ll enjoy local dishes accompanied by live music in a beautiful courtyard setting. Your trip concludes after brunch at approximately midday.