Rhythms of the South

Itinerary 2012

Day 1 - UK to Atlanta

Accommodation - Midtown Atlanta

Day 2 - Atlanta

Accommodation - Midtown Atlanta

Day 3 - Atlanta to Nashville (245 miles)

Leave Atlanta behind as you journey to Nashville. On the way, jump aboard Chattanooga's 'choo-choo' train and see how they make Jack Daniel's whiskey on a tour of the legendary distillery in Lynchburg.

Accommodation - Guesthouse International Inn & Suites

Day 4 Nashville to Memphis (209 miles)

Soak up the sounds in the country music capital, Nashville, visiting the Grand Ole Opry and Country Music Hall of Fame, before heading down to Memphis for a late dinner.

Accommodation - Crowne Plaza Hotel Memphis

Day 5 - Memphis

Wake up to a free day in Memphis, where you can tour Elvis Presley's former home, Graceland; see the original bomber, Memphis Belle; or take the monorail to Mud Island. This evening, explore the birthplace of the Blues, taking in a gig at one of famous Beale Street's bars.

Accommodation - Crowne Plaza Hotel Memphis

Day 6 - Memphis to Jackson (217 miles)

Head from Memphis to Jackson today; you'll be sure of a warm welcome as Jacksonians are proud of their famed southern hospitality.

Accommodation - Quality Inn & Suites Vicksburg

Day 7 - Jackson to New Orleans (189 miles)

Enjoy a drive through the heart of the Old South, on route to New Orleans, the birthplace of Jazz.

Accommodation - Holiday Inn Downtown Superdrome

Day 8 - New Orleans

Spend the day in the 'Big Easy', a real mix of European culture and southern charm. Stroll through the French Quarter with its distinctive architecture and spend your evening in the heart of the city, buzzing Bourbon Street.

Accommodation - Holiday Inn Downtown Superdrome

Day 9 - New Orleans to Pensacola (188 miles)

Leave New Orleans' party atmosphere behind as you head to Pensacola. On the way, flop on the Gulf of Mexico's white sandy beaches and enjoy a swim in the blue ocean. When you get to Pensacola, wander through the Seville District or head to the amazing beaches of Santa Rosa Island.

Accommodation - Comfort Inn Pensacola

Day 10 - Pensacola to Tallahassee (196 miles)

Venture along the Gulf Coast through the untouched wildlife reserves and natural habitats that dot the landscape on the way to Florida's capital, Tallahassee.

Accommodation - Best Western Pride Inn

Day 11 - Tallahassee to Savannah (301 miles)

Make your way back into Georgia today to Savannah, home to America's largest Urban Historic Landmark District, which is filled with beautifully restored houses. The city's also got gorgeous parks and gardens and River Street's lined with art galleries, restaurants and shops.

Accommodation - La Quinta Savannah South Side

Day 12 - Savannah to Charleston (105 miles)

Enter South Carolina and Charleston today, a definite must-see on any tour of the South. A beautiful port city, Charleston's home to historic houses, cobbled streets filled with antique shops and boutiques, and idyllic beaches.

Accommodation - Holiday Inn Riverview

Day 13 - Charleston to Atlanta (290 miles)

Leave South Carolina's coast and head back inland as you return to Atlanta for the final night of your tour.

Accommodation - Midtown Hotel

Day 14 - Atlanta to UK

Drop off your car at the airport before catching your flight home to the UK.

Day 15 - Morning arrival at your chosen UK airport

times vary.