Highlights of This '10-Day Nashville, Memphis and New Orleans Holiday'
Travel Dates & Prices
May – Aug
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£1199 PP
Nov – Feb
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£1399 – £1599 PP
Mar – Apr / Sept – Oct
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£1699 – £1899 PP
Your Detailed 10-Day Itinerary
Depart from your chosen UK airport for Nashville. On arrival, make your way to your hotel and settle in for the first of three nights in Tennessee’s capital.
Depending on your arrival time, take a gentle walk downtown and find somewhere for dinner. If you have energy after the journey, head towards Lower Broadway, where music spills from the honky-tonks and neon signs light up the street. Enjoy your first taste of Music City or turn in early before tomorrow’s exploring.
Overnight: Nashville
Spend your first full day discovering the people and songs that shaped Nashville. An optional visit to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is a good place to begin, with exhibits tracing country music’s changing sounds, instruments and performers.
After lunch, explore downtown at your own pace. You could add a visit to the Ryman Auditorium or spend the afternoon browsing shops and stopping for coffee between the sights.
For the evening, consider booking a performance at the Grand Ole Opry, subject to its schedule and ticket availability. It is an opportunity to experience the live performance tradition at the heart of this holiday.
Overnight: Nashville
Keep today flexible so you can explore more of Nashville’s neighbourhoods. Head out for a leisurely breakfast, browse independent shops or seek out the city’s colourful street art.
Music fans may prefer another museum or a closer look at Nashville’s recording history, while food lovers can make time for Southern cooking. Try Nashville hot chicken if you enjoy a little heat, then leave the afternoon free for sightseeing or a rest at your hotel.
Spend your final evening listening to live music. Choose a lively downtown venue or a smaller setting where you can settle in and enjoy the songs.
Overnight: Nashville
Check out of your hotel and travel by your included coach service from Nashville to Memphis. Today takes you from country music territory into a city closely associated with blues, soul and rock ’n’ roll.
On arrival, make your way to your hotel and settle in for three nights. Depending on your coach schedule, there may be time for a walk beside the Mississippi River before dinner.
In the evening, explore Beale Street. Browse the venues, find somewhere to eat and enjoy your introduction to Memphis’s live blues scene.
Overnight: Memphis
Dedicate today to an optional visit to Graceland. Explore the home associated with Elvis Presley and discover more about his life, music and lasting influence. Different ticket options offer access to different parts of the visitor experience, so choose your preferred package when planning your visit.
Allow time to explore rather than rushing through, particularly if Elvis is a key reason for your trip.
Return to your hotel later in the day, then head out for dinner. Memphis barbecue makes a fitting choice before a relaxed evening or another night of live music.
Overnight: Memphis
Begin with an optional tour of Sun Studio, where the recording stories bring another chapter of Memphis’s musical heritage to life.
Keep the afternoon open for your own interests. You could explore more of downtown, spend time along the riverfront or visit the National Civil Rights Museum for a deeper understanding of American history.
For your final evening in Memphis, return to Beale Street or choose a restaurant where you can linger over dinner. Leave a little time to pack before tomorrow’s journey south.
Overnight: Memphis
Check out and continue to New Orleans using the rail service or transfer confirmed in your booking. Keep today mainly for travel, with a book, a playlist and time to watch the scenery change along the way.
On arrival, make your way to your hotel for your final three-night stay. If your schedule allows, head out for a short walk and an easy dinner nearby.
The next two days are yours to discover a city where music, food and street life give this journey a different rhythm.
Overnight: New Orleans
Spend today exploring the French Quarter on foot. Wander past decorative balconies, pause around Jackson Square and browse the shops and galleries as you go. Make time for coffee and beignets, then enjoy an unhurried lunch.
You can explore independently or book an optional walking tour for more context on the neighbourhood’s history and architecture.
In the evening, choose an optional jazz experience or find a live music venue around Frenchmen Street. Settle in for a performance and enjoy one of the defining sounds of New Orleans.
Overnight: New Orleans
Enjoy a final full day at your own pace. Consider an optional Mississippi River cruise for a different perspective on New Orleans, checking the sailing time and what your chosen ticket includes.
Alternatively, spend more time exploring the city’s neighbourhoods, return to a spot you enjoyed yesterday or make today about its food. A long lunch is an opportunity to try dishes such as gumbo, jambalaya or a po’boy.
Finish your holiday with dinner and one last evening of live music, bringing together the country, blues, rock ’n’ roll and jazz that have accompanied your route.
Overnight: New Orleans
Check out of your hotel and make your way to the airport for your return flight to the UK. If your departure time allows, enjoy a final breakfast or a short stroll before leaving.
Your holiday ends with the return journey home, carrying memories of Nashville’s stages, Memphis’s music history and New Orleans’s jazz-filled evenings.
10 Days from £1499 PP
Hotels Included in your Stay
| Destination | Standard Hotels | Upgrade Option | Luxury Option |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville – 3 nights | Holiday Inn Express Nashville Downtown | Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown | The Joseph Nashville |
| Memphis – 3 nights | Comfort Inn Memphis Downtown | To be confirmed | The Peabody Memphis |
| New Orleans – 3 nights | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | The Ritz-Carlton New Orleans |
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New York and Cancun Holiday Inclusions
- Return flights from the UK
- Checked baggage allowance
- 9 nights’ accommodation in 3★/4★ hotels
- 3 nights in Nashville
- 3 nights in Memphis
- 3 nights in New Orleans
- Coach travel from Nashville to Memphis
- Rail travel or transfer from Memphis to New Orleans
Best Time to Visit Nashville, Memphis and New Orleans
April to May and October offer a good balance of warmth across all three cities, making them appealing months for sightseeing and evenings out. October generally brings less rainfall than spring, particularly in New Orleans. Summer is hotter, with average daytime highs around 32–33°C in July and August. Winter is milder in New Orleans, while Nashville and Memphis feel noticeably cooler.
Why Choose This Nashville, Memphis and New Orleans Holiday?
A song heard live, a studio you have wanted to visit for years, an evening that carries on longer than planned — this holiday makes room for all three. With three nights in each city, you have time to explore America’s musical heritage and enjoy the places that keep it alive.
Nashville introduces the country music chapter, from the stories inside the Country Music Hall of Fame to a possible evening at the Grand Ole Opry. Between the landmarks, there is time for Southern food, neighbourhood exploring and live music along Broadway.
Memphis brings a more personal connection for Elvis fans, with the chance to visit Graceland and trace his early recording years at Sun Studio. Beale Street adds another sound to the journey, with blues providing the backdrop to your evenings. You can build your stay around the artists and places that mean the most to you.
New Orleans gives the final three nights a character of their own. Walk through the French Quarter, linger over Creole cooking and spend an evening listening to jazz. An optional Mississippi River cruise offers a slower way to take in the city before your journey home.
Return UK flights, checked baggage, hotel stays and travel between the cities bring the main arrangements together in one booking. The route is planned, with space to shape your days around the music, food and experiences you enjoy.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Planning your journey through America’s music cities? Find answers below about what’s included, travelling between destinations and making time for the experiences that interest you. From Graceland visits to jazz evenings in New Orleans, these details will help you shape your nine-night holiday.
Your package includes return UK flights, checked baggage and nine nights in 3★/4★ hotels, with three nights each in Nashville, Memphis and New Orleans. Coach travel from Nashville to Memphis and rail travel or a transfer from Memphis to New Orleans are also included. Your personalised quote will confirm the hotels, baggage allowance, transport arrangements and any additional inclusions.
You will travel from Nashville to Memphis by coach, then continue from Memphis to New Orleans by rail or transfer, depending on the arrangements confirmed in your booking. Journey schedules will shape your travel days, so keep sightseeing plans flexible on those dates. Your quote will specify the services booked and whether transport between hotels and departure points is included.
These attractions are suggested experiences rather than confirmed package inclusions. Tell FlightsPro which visits or performances you would like to add so they can be considered when preparing your quote. Graceland ticket options vary, while Grand Ole Opry performances depend on the programme for your dates. Check your booking confirmation for the exact tickets and experiences included.
Three nights in each destination gives you time for an introduction to its music, food and neighbourhoods. You will usually have two full sightseeing days between arrival and departure, although transport schedules affect this. Prioritise a few experiences in each city and leave room for spontaneous discoveries. If you prefer a slower pace, ask about extending one or more stays.
Yes. This package connects the cities by coach and rail or transfer, so car hire is not required for the route. You will still need to plan local journeys between your hotel, attractions and transport terminals. Depending on where you stay and what you book, these may involve walking, public transport, taxis or separately arranged transfers.
Yes. Let FlightsPro know that Elvis is the main reason for your trip so your Memphis stay can be planned around your priorities. Graceland and Sun Studio are natural starting points within the suggested itinerary. You can also ask about additional nights in Memphis, allowing more time for visits without having to fit everything around your onward journey.
You can request alternative hotels, room upgrades or additional nights when asking for a quote. For example, you might want longer in Memphis for music attractions or extra time in New Orleans for food and sightseeing. Changes depend on flight, hotel and transport availability. Your revised quote will set out the arrangements and any difference in the holiday cost.
Meals and airport transfers are not specified as included in the package brief. Hotel board arrangements may vary, so check whether your selected stay includes breakfast or is room only. Similarly, ask about transfers at both ends of the holiday and connections to coach or rail terminals. Your quote should clearly identify which arrangements are included and which require separate payment.
The package is presented as an independent multi-centre holiday, with flights, hotels and travel between cities arranged around your booking. A tour guide, group escort and scheduled daily excursions are not listed as inclusions. You can follow the suggested itinerary at your own pace and request individual guided experiences where available, with the exact arrangements confirmed before you book.
The suggested itinerary covers arrival in Nashville on Day 1, nine hotel nights and departure from New Orleans on Day 10. An overnight return flight may arrive in the UK on Day 11. Your total time away depends on the flights booked, so check the confirmed departure and arrival dates before arranging annual leave or onward travel.
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Add-On Things to Do in Nashville, Memphis and New Orleans
Get closer to the music with studio tours, live performances and visits to the places behind the songs. These experiences offer ways to personalise your three-city holiday, alongside neighbourhood walks, Southern food and time on the Mississippi River. Experiences are optional and at an additional cost unless confirmed as included in your booking. Tickets and performances are subject to availability.
Grand Ole Opry Evening I Nashville
Take your seat for an evening of country music at the Grand Ole Opry, where established performers and emerging artists share the stage.
Country Music Hall of Fame I Nashville
Explore the stories behind country music through stage costumes, instruments and recordings that trace its roots and celebrate the artists who shaped its sound.
Ryman Auditorium Tour I Nashville
Discover the Grand Ole Opry’s famous former home. A tour of the Ryman brings you closer to the performers and moments woven into Nashville’s musical history.
Graceland Experience I Memphis
Visit Elvis Presley’s home for a personal look at his life beyond the stage. Choose your ticket package around the exhibits and experiences you want to explore.
Sun Studio Tour I Memphis
Step inside the recording studio associated with Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis, and hear stories from a remarkable chapter in rock ’n’ roll history.
Beale Street Blues I Memphis
Spend an evening exploring Beale Street’s live music venues. Stop for dinner, follow the sound of a blues guitar and find a performance that draws you in.
French Quarter Walking Tour I New Orleans
Explore streets lined with decorative balconies, hidden courtyards and historic buildings. A guided walk adds local stories to the sights around this distinctive neighbourhood.
New Orleans Jazz Evening
Make live jazz the focus of your evening. Choose a ticketed performance or explore the venues around Frenchmen Street for a taste of the city’s musical life.
Mississippi River Cruise I New Orleans
See New Orleans from the water on a Mississippi River cruise. Choose a daytime or evening sailing, with dining and music options depending on the cruise booked.
Creole Food Experience I New Orleans
Discover another side of the city through its cooking. Join a food tour or plan your own stops to try gumbo, jambalaya, po’boys and freshly made beignets.
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Follow the artists, places and performances behind the music you love. From country music in Nashville to Elvis Presley’s Memphis and the jazz clubs of New Orleans, shape a holiday around your musical interests. Combine recording studio visits and music museums with evenings spent listening to live performances. Speak to FlightsPro about planning your route, choosing your hotels and allowing extra time in the cities that mean the most to you.
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