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America's Music Heritage

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Embark on a musical journey through America's rich heritage with this captivating tour. Begin in Atlanta and travel to Nashville, the heart of country music, where you'll explore Studio B and the Country Music Hall of Fame. Discover the legendary Muscle Shoals Studios and visit Elvis Presley's birthplace in Tupelo. In Memphis, delve into the world of rock 'n' roll at Sun Studios and Graceland, and explore the soulful Stax Museum. Experience the charm of historic Natchez with a tour of an antebellum mansion. Conclude your adventure in vibrant New Orleans, enjoying a jazz brunch and a walking tour of the French Quarter. With a dedicated holiday director and guaranteed private accommodations, this tour offers an unforgettable exploration of America's musical roots. Enjoy included meals, flights from London, and the camaraderie of fellow travelers on this classic touring experience.

Highlights
  • Nashville tour and visit to Studio B & Country Music Hall of Fame
  • Explore the Alabama Music Hall of Fame and Muscle Shoals Studio
  • Visit Tupelo, the birthplace of Elvis Presley
  • Tour Sun Studios, known as 'the birthplace of Rock 'n' Roll'
  • Experience Graceland and the Elvis Experience tour
  • Discover the Stax Museum of American Soul Music
  • Visit historic Natchez and tour an antebellum mansion
  • Enjoy a sightseeing tour and walking tour of the French Quarter in New Orleans
Mode of Transport
Travel conveniently with return flights from London, overseas transfers, and other transportation included. Enjoy the use of an airport lounge in the UK and experience seamless travel between destinations with a dedicated Just You holiday director.
Accommodation
Enjoy comfortable stays in well-appointed hotels throughout the tour, including the Courtland Grand Hotel in Atlanta, Cambria Hotel Nashville Midtown, Renaissance Shoals Resort & Spa, The Hampton Inn & Suites Beale Street, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Natchez, and Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Quarter.
Optional evening concert at the Grand Ole Opry
The optional evening concert at the Grand Ole Opry is not included in the tour package.
Optional Louisiana swamp and bayou tour
The optional Louisiana swamp and bayou tour is not included in the tour package.
Optional paddle steamer cruise with dinner
The optional paddle steamer cruise along the Mississippi River with dinner is not included in the tour package.
Destinations
  • North America
  • USA
Tour Types
  • Music
  • History
  • Cultural
  • Sightseeing
  • Walking
  • Special Events

Location: Atlanta

You will make your way to the airport for your flight to Georgia's capital Atlanta today.

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Courtland Grand Hotel

Location: Nashville

Nashville is both the capital of Tennessee and the country music capital of the world. This is where we spend the next two nights, with a sightseeing tour of its highlights included. Get to know your travelling companions better over a welcome dinner this evening.

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Cambria Hotel Nashville Midtown

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Location: Nashville, Studio B, Country Music Hall of Fame, Grand Ole Opry

Today we'll visit Studio B, which became famous in the 1960s for its part in the Nashville Sound, which revived the popularity of country music. We'll also head to the Country Music Hall of Fame to see a huge collection of artefacts connected with the genre. <br/> The perfect way to end the day is with an optional evening concert at the Grand Ole Opry, one of the most important venues for country music anywhere in the world.

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Cambria Hotel Nashville Midtown

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Nashville, Alabama Music Hall of Fame, FAME Studios, Muscle Shoals Sound Studio

Another day inspired by music begins with a visit to the Alabama Music Hall of Fame to see exhibits ranging from gold discs to costumes worn by the likes of Hank Williams and the Commodores. We also step inside the FAME Studios, where music legends such as Aretha Franklin, Little Richard and Otis Redding have recorded, as well as the Muscle Shoals Sound Studio.

Accommodation: Hotel, Hotel

Accommodation Name: Renaissance Shoals Resort & Spa

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Tupelo, Memphis

We make our way to another great musical city today – Memphis, which is located on the banks of the Mississippi River. <br/> En route we call at Tupelo, the birthplace of Elvis Presley. We'll see the house where he was born and visit a museum which is home to one of the finest collections of Elvis memorabilia in the world.

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: The Hampton Inn & Suites Beale Street

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Memphis, Sun Studio, Graceland, Stax Museum of American Soul Music, Beale Street

Today we'll learn more about Elvis, starting with a visit to Sun Studios, where he made his first recordings. Next, we'll head to Graceland, the opulent mansion where the King of Rock 'n' Roll lived until his untimely death in 1977. We'll also find time to visit the Stax Museum of American Soul Music, located on the site of the Stax recording studio and record label of soul legends such as Otis Redding and Isaac Hayes, Later you can explore Memphis at your own pace. A stroll along Beale Street, which is lined with blues clubs, restaurants, shops and bars, is a great way to soak up the city's vibrant atmosphere.

Accommodation: Hotel, Hotel

Accommodation Name: The Hampton Inn & Suites Beale Street

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Memphis, Natchez, Stanton Hall

We'll leave Memphis today and head to 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. Stanton Hall was built in 1859, and was occupied by Union troops during the American Civil War. Our guided tour here will give us a fascinating glimpse into the life of wealthy cotton merchant, Frederick Stanton, and his family.

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Natchez

Meals: Breakfast

Location: New Orleans, French Quarter

New Orleans is our destination today, and we'll stay here for three nights. Also known as the 'Big Easy', this exciting city is the home of jazz, and our hotel is located steps away from the French Quarter. We'll enjoy an included sightseeing tour on arrival.<br/> This evening, why not head in to the French Quarter with your travelling companions to enjoy a drink and a meal and soak up the lively atmosphere of this iconic area, where music spills from every doorway. <br/>

Accommodation: Hotel, Hotel

Accommodation Name: Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Quarter

Meals: Breakfast

Location: New Orleans, French Quarter

This morning we'll discover even more of New Orleans on an included walking tour of the French Quarter. We'll finish at a restaurant for a buffet brunch accompanied by live jazz music, served in a pretty outdoor courtyard. <br/> The rest of the day is all yours to explore the galleries and boutiques of the French Quarter, or join an optional Louisiana swamp and bayou tour.

Accommodation: Hotel, Hotel

Accommodation Name: Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Quarter

Meals: Breakfast

Location: New Orleans, French Quarter, Mississippi River

Today you can spend the day making your own discoveries in New Orleans. You could return to the French Quarter, explore some of the city's museums or stroll through one of the lovely parks. <br/>This evening, if you want to enjoy a real southern experience, why not join our optional excursion. You'll board an authentic paddle steamer and cruise along the Mississippi River with dinner.

Accommodation: Hotel, Hotel

Accommodation Name: Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Quarter

Meals: Breakfast

Location: New Orleans

Today we'll head to the airport in New Orleans for our overnight flights to the UK.

Accommodation: Flights to the UK

Meals: Breakfast

Location: United Kingdom

You arrive back in the UK today. <br/> <br/>

Included
  • Just You Holiday Director as your host & Specialist Local Guide
    -A dedicated Just You holiday director and specialist local guide will accompany you throughout the trip.
  • Return flights from London
    -Return flights from London are included in the tour package.
  • Use of an airport lounge in the UK
    -You will have access to an airport lounge in the UK.
  • 10 nights in hotels of a great standard plus 1 night in flight
    -Accommodation includes 10 nights in high-standard hotels and 1 night in flight.
  • A guaranteed twin or double room of your own
    -You are guaranteed your own twin or double room without a single supplement.
  • Overseas transfers, other transportation & porterage
    -Overseas transfers, transportation, and porterage are included in the tour.
  • Nashville tour
    -A sightseeing tour of Nashville is included.
  • Visit Studio B & Country Music Hall of Fame
    -Visits to Studio B and the Country Music Hall of Fame are included.
  • Alabama Music Hall of Fame & the Muscle Shoals Studio
    -Visits to the Alabama Music Hall of Fame and the Muscle Shoals Studio are included.
  • Visit Tupelo, Elvis Presley's birthplace
    -A visit to Tupelo, the birthplace of Elvis Presley, is included.
  • Tour of Sun Studios, 'the birthplace of Rock 'n' Roll'
    -A tour of Sun Studios, known as 'the birthplace of Rock 'n' Roll', is included.
  • Graceland and Elvis Experience tour
    -A tour of Graceland and the Elvis Experience is included.
  • Stax Museum of American Soul Music
    -A visit to the Stax Museum of American Soul Music is included.
  • Visit historic Natchez and tour an antebellum mansion
    -A visit to historic Natchez and a tour of an antebellum mansion are included.
  • Sightseeing tour of New Orleans
    -A sightseeing tour of New Orleans is included.
  • Walking tour of the French Quarter
    -A walking tour of the French Quarter in New Orleans is included.
  • Jazz brunch in New Orleans
    -A jazz brunch in New Orleans is included.

Not Included
  • Optional evening concert at the Grand Ole Opry
    -The optional evening concert at the Grand Ole Opry is not included in the tour package.
  • Optional Louisiana swamp and bayou tour
    -The optional Louisiana swamp and bayou tour is not included in the tour package.
  • Optional paddle steamer cruise with dinner
    -The optional paddle steamer cruise along the Mississippi River with dinner is not included in the tour package.
A few years ago we set up Just You Cares, a programme that gives back to some of the places we love. We have always believed in taking care of the communities we visit, and have taken the time to really get to know the local people and understand the challenges they face. Some of our holidays give our Customers the chance to see how the money from their trips has been spent.
Of course, you’ll always have a twin or double room all to yourself. It’s great to have that space to relax and reflect at the end of the day. In some hotels you can also pay a little extra to upgrade for more space or a lovely sea view.
Yes, the tour includes 11 meals: 9 breakfasts, 1 brunch, and 1 welcome dinner.
No, given the nature of our holidays, it is not possible to join the tour once it has departed.
Just You is exclusively for solo travellers, every tour includes a twin or double room of your own, with no single supplement.
Just You has been operating solo holidays for more than 15 years.
Yes, there are several opportunities for personal exploration, such as in Memphis where you can explore at your own pace, and in New Orleans where you have leisure time to discover the city or join optional excursions.
Once you book, you will receive a confirmation invoice within 7 days, prior to departure, we will send you further information to help prepare for your trip.
At Just You, we are committed to operating our business operations responsibly, with integrity and always act ethically in all our business dealings and relationships. We are committed to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure slavery and human trafficking does not take place in our own business or in any of our supply chains
If we can accommodate a change in date - we will always do our best to help you. Just pick up the phone and ask one of our friendly advisors - just make sure you have your booking number to hand.
Solo travelers are guaranteed their own room with no single supplement, ensuring privacy and comfort throughout the tour.
The Just You Holiday Director will act as your host and guide throughout the trip, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience.
Typically, our customers are solo travellers in their 40s, 50s and 60s, but it’s quite possible you could meet 20-year-olds or 70-year-olds (or anyone in between)... After all, age is just a number!
The tour includes visits to several iconic music-related sites such as Studio B and the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, the Alabama Music Hall of Fame and Muscle Shoals Studio, Elvis Presley's birthplace in Tupelo, Sun Studios and Graceland in Memphis, and the Stax Museum of American Soul Music.
We have received the World Travel and Tourism Councils (WTTC) Safe Travels stamp, which recognises businesses and destinations worldwide that have adopted a new set of global protocols to support the return of 'Safe Travel' around the world. The 'Safe Travels' stamp provides you, with assurance and peace of mind that we have implemented enhanced health and hygiene prprotocols on all holidays.
All the people in your group will be solo travellers and will share your sense of adventure and passion for travel. There’s usually a good mix of ages too, so you’ll meet a variety of solo travellers who have more, or in some cases less, life experience. We find the overall mix of people really adds to the whole experience and there are certainly plenty of l
We find there’s always a social element to dining, so you’ll never eat alone, unless you want to! Every holiday includes a welcome get-together, all breakfasts and many other meals. When a meal is not included we find travellers meet and dine together.
Yes, and all of our accommodation providers will be working to the very highest standards of hygiene – you already always enjoy a private room of your own on all of our trips, all of our partners will be guided by local government operational standards of hygiene and the new protocols we have issued to them.
Yes, there is an optional evening concert at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville and a jazz brunch in New Orleans. Additionally, you can explore Beale Street in Memphis and the French Quarter in New Orleans, both known for their vibrant live music scenes.

You will have the option to book your own flights independently with the operator.

Dates Price Availability
21-Sep-2025
for 0 Nights 		Single Flight Included £4649.00
10-May-2026
for 0 Nights 		Single Flight Included £5174.00
20-Sep-2026
for 0 Nights 		Single Flight Included £5124.00

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This tour is operated by Just You

12 days from £4649 pp inc.flights; Enquire
Start:Atlanta, USA
Finish:New Orleans, USA
Group size:15 - 27
Suitable for: 18-99
Physical rating:Low
Diets:Vegetarians
Tour operated in: English
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Tour Reference: SUTDS2
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