USA | 9 days, 7 nights | Escorted tour
From £2,467 per person, including return flights
20 November 2027 departure from London Heathrow. Based on two adults sharing.
Discover America's musical heartland
Follow in the footsteps of Elvis Presley on a journey through America's Deep South, where rock and roll, blues, jazz and country music all have their roots.
This nine-day escorted holiday takes you from the jazz clubs of New Orleans to the legendary recording studios of Memphis and the honky-tonk bars of Nashville.
You'll visit Tupelo, Mississippi, where Elvis was born, spend two nights at The Guest House at Graceland, right next door to his famous mansion, and have the opportunity to explore Sun Studio, where he made his first recordings.
Along the way, discover the historic streets of New Orleans, experience the atmosphere of Memphis's famous Beale Street and enjoy the live music scene in Nashville, the home of country music.
With an experienced tour manager looking after the arrangements, you can concentrate on enjoying the journey.
Holiday highlights
Elvis Presley's Graceland – Spend two nights at The Guest House at Graceland, with the opportunity to explore the King's famous mansion and final resting place.
The birthplace of Elvis – Visit Tupelo, Mississippi, and see the modest house where Elvis was born in 1935.
The sounds of Memphis – Experience the legendary Beale Street and take an optional visit to Sun Studio, where rock and roll history was made.
New Orleans – Spend two nights in the birthplace of jazz, exploring the colourful French Quarter, historic streets and lively music venues.
Nashville, Music City – Discover the home of country music, with opportunities to visit the Country Music Hall of Fame and historic RCA Studio B.
The Deep South – Travel through Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Tennessee, experiencing the landscapes, food and culture of America's southern states.
Your nine-day itinerary
Day 1 – Arrive in Atlanta and travel to Birmingham
Fly from London Heathrow to Atlanta, Georgia, where you'll be met by your tour manager.
Travel west into Alabama and continue to Birmingham, where you'll spend your first night.
Settle into your hotel and enjoy your first evening in America's Deep South.
Overnight: Birmingham, Alabama
Day 2 – Birmingham to New Orleans
Travel south through Alabama towards the Gulf Coast, continuing into Louisiana and the vibrant city of New Orleans.
Known as the Big Easy, New Orleans is famous for its jazz heritage, distinctive Creole cuisine and colourful architecture.
After arriving at your hotel, enjoy an evening exploring the city's lively streets, restaurants and music venues.
Overnight: New Orleans
Day 3 – Discover New Orleans
Enjoy a full day discovering the sights and sounds of New Orleans.
You can join an optional guided tour exploring the historic French Quarter, the culturally rich Tremé neighbourhood and Jackson Square, overlooked by the impressive St Louis Cathedral.
Alternatively, take an optional excursion into Louisiana's atmospheric swamplands to discover a very different side of the region.
In the evening, head into the French Quarter to enjoy live jazz, perhaps stopping at one of the city's famous music clubs.
Overnight: New Orleans
Day 4 – Tupelo and Memphis
Leave New Orleans and travel north through Mississippi, a region closely associated with the origins of blues music.
Stop in Tupelo, where Elvis Presley was born in 1935. Here, you'll have the opportunity to see the modest two-room house where he spent his earliest years. Admission is payable locally.
Continue to Memphis, Tennessee, one of America's great music cities.
This evening, you might choose to explore Beale Street, famous for its blues clubs, live music bars and lively atmosphere.
For the next two nights, you'll stay at The Guest House at Graceland, close to Elvis's former home.
Overnight: The Guest House at Graceland, Memphis
Day 5 – Elvis Presley's Memphis
Today offers the chance to explore the remarkable musical heritage of Memphis.
Join the optional Memphis Sounds excursion, beginning with a visit to legendary Sun Studio, where Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis recorded some of their earliest hits.
Continue to Graceland, Elvis's beloved home and one of the world's most famous music landmarks.
Explore the mansion, discover fascinating exhibits celebrating his life and career, and visit his final resting place.
Later, enjoy another evening in Memphis. You might choose to sample the city's famous barbecue or return to Beale Street for more live music.
Overnight: The Guest House at Graceland, Memphis
Day 6 – Memphis to Nashville
Travel east through Tennessee towards Nashville, the undisputed capital of country music.
Home to the Grand Ole Opry and the historic Ryman Auditorium, Nashville has played a central role in American music history for generations.
After settling into your hotel, enjoy an evening discovering the city's lively entertainment district.
Broadway is particularly famous for its honky-tonk bars, where live country music can be heard throughout the day and into the night.
Overnight: Nashville
Day 7 – Discover Nashville
Spend a full day exploring Music City.
You can join an optional excursion to historic RCA Studio B, where Elvis Presley recorded more than 200 songs, alongside other legendary artists including Dolly Parton and Roy Orbison.
The excursion also includes the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, home to an extraordinary collection of instruments, costumes, recordings and memorabilia.
Enjoy the afternoon at leisure, perhaps exploring Nashville's shops, music venues or historic landmarks.
In the evening, make the most of your final night in America's musical heartland.
Overnight: Nashville
Day 8 – Chattanooga and return flight
Leave Nashville and travel south towards Chattanooga, a historic city on the Tennessee River, surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery.
Continue through Georgia to Atlanta airport for your overnight return flight to the UK.
Overnight: On board
Day 9 – Arrive in London
Arrive back at London Heathrow after a memorable journey through the musical heart of America's Deep South.
What's included
Return flights from London Heathrow to Atlanta
Seven nights' room-only accommodation in good-quality hotels
Two nights at The Guest House at Graceland, Memphis
Visit to Tupelo, the birthplace of Elvis Presley
Air-conditioned coach transport and airport transfers throughout
Services of an experienced tour manager
All mandatory local taxes and charges
ATOL protection
Not included: Meals, optional excursions to Graceland, Sun Studio, RCA Studio B, the New Orleans city tour and Louisiana swamplands, admission to Elvis Presley's Birthplace in Tupelo, US ESTA travel authorisation, travel insurance, gratuities and personal expenses.
Your accommodation
Stay in a selection of good-quality hotels throughout your journey, conveniently located for exploring America's Deep South.
Your seven nights' accommodation will be arranged as follows:
Birmingham, Alabama – 1 night: Your first stop after arriving in Atlanta.
New Orleans – 2 nights: A base for discovering the city's historic French Quarter, jazz clubs and Creole culture.
Memphis – 2 nights: Stay at The Guest House at Graceland, a stylish Elvis-inspired hotel beside his famous estate.
Nashville – 2 nights: Enjoy easy access to the sights and live music venues of Music City.
All accommodation is on a room-only basis, giving you the freedom to sample the local restaurants and southern cuisine along the way.
Alex's view
You don't have to be an Elvis fan to appreciate this tour! It's a journey through the birthplace of some of America's most influential music, from the jazz clubs of New Orleans to the blues bars of Memphis and Nashville's legendary country music scene. The distances between these cities are considerable, so having the transport organised is a real advantage, and a stay at Graceland is not to be missed!
I'd recommend it to any of you with an interest in live music, American history and Southern culture.
Dates and prices
9 days / 7 nights
From £2,467 per person
The advertised price includes return flights from London Heathrow on 20 November 2027, based on two adults sharing.
Further departures are available between March 2027 and December 2029, with regional UK airports available on request.
Enquire about this holiday
Interested in discovering the musical heritage of America's Deep South?
At Reigate Luxury Travel, you'll receive personal advice and help finding the right departure date, flights and accommodation for your holiday.
Whether you'd like to explore the optional music experiences, travel from a regional airport or extend your stay in the USA, get in touch to discuss the possibilities.
Contact Reigate Luxury Travel to start planning your trip.
Price correct as at 1 November 2026. Prices are per person, based on two adults sharing, and are subject to availability and change. The advertised price is based on the 20 November 2027 departure from London Heathrow. Other dates and regional departures may carry different prices. Single supplements apply. Optional excursions are payable separately.
Tour operated by Newmarket Holidays (ABTA V7812, ATOL 2325). Bookings arranged through Reigate Luxury Travel, part of Guru Travel Group.
