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.

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.

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.

Experience the sights and culture of New Orleans from the water. Witness the hustle and bustle of America's second largest port, relax on the water, and enjoy the Louisiana scenery, with lunch, aboard an authentic steamboat.

10 Days, featuring: Chicago

Nashville, Memphis, New Orleans... country music, the blues, jazz... Since 1960, when Tauck first introduced guests to New Orleans, music has woven the cultural fabric of these genres together. Embark on a journey connecting these cities via the Blues Highway and Cajun Country - with multiple-night city-center stays - and discover the musical legacies defining them.

Step back in time as you explore Louisiana, from its grand sugar plantations and Civil War history to life during the early 19th century. Admire historic estates that exude southern charm and honor the memory of the fallen soldiers at the Vicksburg National Military Park. Learn about the Civil Rights Movement and the final days of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and marvel at the rich architectural gems of St. Louis as you sail the legendary Mississippi River.

Discover Darrow, the gateway to the grand homes of the Lower Mississippi, and explore the fascinating towns along the banks of the Mississippi that preserve the memory of the American South’s early history. Immerse yourself in the refined elegance of Natchez and pay your respects at the Vicksburg battlefield. Savor delicious Cajun and Creole cuisine, as well as Memphis’s famous barbecue, as you celebrate musical legends in the birthplace of rock ’n’ roll.

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

The Lower Mississippi is rich with charm, history and hospitality. 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, “Laissez les bons temps rouler” (Let the good times roll).

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.