Southern Stars

Day 1 New Orleans      
The lovechild of French and Caribbean culture, New Orleans will steal your heart as soon as you arrive.      

Day 2 New Orleans      
Kick off the festivities today with a swoon-worthy walking tour of the French quarter, jamming in Jackson Square before sampling beignets and marvelling at elegant, pre-war mansions, all to the sweet sounds of Southern jazz, of course. Then it's time to head for the New Orleans school of cooking to trade tales with your new friends over some traditional gumbo.      

Day 3 New Orleans to Memphis      
Welcome to Memphis. It's time to pay homage to 'The King' today, as you're going to Graceland, the iconic home of Elvis. Then it's time to pay appreciation to another King, Martin Luther King JR, as you visit the Civil Rights museum, learning all about the vital force of the civil rights movement, before heading to sun studios where Elvis recorded his very first song.      

Day 4 Memphis      
Today is your own day to explore. Taste traditional food in downtown, visit the museum of soul music, check out the famous zoo and aquarium or take a tour of the Wiseacre brewery. No matter what you choose to do today, you'll fall in love with this invigorating city.  

Day 5 Memphis to Nashville    
Home to some of the musical greats, this city also played a crucial role in the civil rights movement. Tonight you'll have dinner at the famous Woolworths where the first sit-in took place to desegregate lunch counters.      

Day 6 Nashville      
Today is free for you to explore Nashville but if you're into your music or just want to experience this place's local heritage, check out the Johnny Cash museum to learn all about one of the best-selling artists of all time.    

Day 7 Nashville      
Truly a musical paradise, a tour around the Country Music Hall of Fame will give you the lowdown on this city's musical past. Then, with the smell of Southern delicacies in the air, the city is yours to roam.      

Day 8 Nashville to The Great Smokey Mountains    
Next, it's time to head Jack Daniels Distillery for a guided tour and whiskey sampling before heading to the "Land of the Blue Smoke". Named by the Cherokee for its bluish haze and mist like clouds, settle down in this mountain paradise with your luxury glamping yurt, surrounded by pristine views and lush forestlands. Tonight, swap stories under a canvas of stars.      

Day 9 The Great Smokey Mountains    
As well as all that natural beauty, the Smoky Mountains are packed with options for unforgettable adventure activities. Today you can try your hand at ziplining, soak up that scenery atop a horse or whizz around on your very own ATV. The choice is yours.

Day 10 The Great Smokey Mountains to Atlanta
Travel to the cosmopolitan city of Atlanta where your tour ends on arrival.