America's Deep South Self-Drive | Luxury Tailor-Made Holidays

Overview

Explore the American South in style on this remarkable tailor-made self-drive itinerary, taking in six states on a journey from lively Nashville in Tennessee to the sophisticated city of Charleston in South Carolina. Music fans and historians will find plenty to excite them, with stops in Memphis and New Orleans bringing the culture of the past and present to life, whilst nights in heavenly seaside retreats introduce the region’s breathtaking coastal beauty to your trip. Revel in immersive tours and experiences as you travel and enjoy accommodations that hit just the right note, seamlessly blending elegance, indulgence and historical charm.

Day 1 to 3 Accommodation

Nashville, Tennessee

Arrive in Nashville and pick up your hire car. The first few days of your American adventure are spent discovering some of the highlights in the home of country music - enjoy a private backstage tour of the historic Ryman auditorium, where Johnny Cash met June Carter. The following day, visit the Country Music Hall of Fame and enjoy a group tour of the famous Studio B, where iconic recordings of Elvis and Johnny Cash were created. Then, enjoy a tour of the Grand Ole Opry, your official initiation into the country music phenomenon.

Day 4 to 5 Accommodation

Memphis, Tennessee

Welcome to the home of Elvis and soul music. Go behind the scenes at Sun Studio and stand in the same room where Elvis and Johnny Cash once recorded. Next, visit the Civil Rights Museum, the infamous site of the death of Martin Luther King Jr. and the Stax Museum of American Soul Music, before visiting the home of the King, Graceland. Start with lunch at Vernon’s Smokehouse, where you will enjoy Elvis’ favorite home cooking, before taking a VIP tour of the mansion itself.

The Peabody

Type: Luxury Hotel
Summary: Historic hotel celebrating Memphis' past and present
Feature: The Peabody Ducks have been hotel icons since the 1930s
Rooms: 464 rooms and suites
Location: Memphis, Tennessee, United States of America
Star rating: AAA Four Diamond

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MEAL BASIS

Breakfast included

Day 6 Accommodation

Natchez, Mississippi

Spend the night in Mississippi, embracing the 26-acres of manicured gardens that surround the Monmouth Historic Inn, a National Historic Landmark built in 1818.

Day 7 to 8 Accommodation

New Orleans, Louisiana

Drive onward to ‘the Big Easy’, stopping at the historic Whitney Plantation for a private tour to learn about the history of slave life in America and the civil war. Then, celebrate New Orleans’ great cocktail tradition with a private cocktail class with a top mixologist in a historic bar. You'll also embark on a food and drink tour through the French Quarter, before an expert musicologist takes you on a jazz walking tour, with a private meet-and-greet with a famous musician.

Windsor Court Hotel

Type: Luxury Hotel
Summary: Elegant English-inspired property
Feature: Exquisite afternoon tea is a hotel tradition
Rooms: 316 rooms and suites
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
Star rating: AAA Four Diamond

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MEAL BASIS

Breakfast included

Day 9 Accommodation

Santa Rosa, Florida

Break up your journey with a night in a luxurious seaside hotel in Florida, staying right on the white sands of Santa Rosa Beach.

Day 10 to 11 Accommodation

Sea Island, Georgia

Continue your self-drive tour through the Florida Panhandle, arriving at The Cloister at Sea Island, a secluded island resort amid the beauty of the barrier islands. At dusk, embark on a nature tour to explore sea turtle nests. Embrace nature and the outdoors during your time at this idyllic coastal retreat in Georgia.

Day 12 to 13 Accommodation

Palmetto Bluff, South Carolina

Continue to Savannah and take a historical walking tour of the city, before an ecological tour of the bluffs and marshes. Later, an interactive cooking class will introduce the hearty flavours of America’s southern states to you.

Montage Palmetto Bluff

Type: Boutique Hotel
Summary: Serene sanctuary in the southern heart of America
Feature: Beautifully appointed rooms, stunning spa, and interesting a
Rooms: 170 guestrooms, suites, village homes, and cottages
Location: Bluffton, South Carolina , United States of America
Star rating: 5 Star

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MEAL BASIS

Breakfast included

Day 14 to 16 Accommodation

Charleston, South Carolina

Your self-drive journey ends in one of South Carolina’s most beautiful cities. Discover its stunning architecture, charming cobblestone streets and manicured gardens. After dropping your hire car at the airport on day 16, it’s time to board your flight home to the UK.