Sounds of the South Fly Drive

Sounds of the South Fly Drive

  • The lively French Quarter, New Orleans
  • Visit Graceland, Elvis’ extravagant mansion, near Memphis
  • The Country Music Hall of Fame, Nashville
  • Drive through scenic Tennessee and balmy Louisiana

Music lovers will relish this gentle journey through America's Deep South.

The warm sounds of jazz, blues and country music float on the heavy southern air as your fly drive follows the Mississippi to discover how this region and its music are inextricably linked. Start your journey is Nashville, known as Music City and the home of country music. Continue to Memphis to visit Graceland and enjoy a night out on Beale before finishing in the bayou country at New Orleans.

Day 1 to 3 (Arrival and overnight in Nashville)

UK to Nashville

Touchdown in the home of country music and explore how the music of the rural Tennessee communities came to the mainstream. Visit The District, famous for its live music venues, and see the accolades at the Country Music Hall of Fame. Our holiday includes the Music City Passport giving you entry to all the top attractions.

Day 1 to 3 (Arrival and overnight in Nashville)

Day 4 to 6 (Nashville to Memphis - 212 Mi)

Nashville to Memphis

Considered by many to be the most musical city in the world, rock ‘n’ roll and blues seem to spill from every bar and every open window. Visit the home of The King and learn about his extraordinary life, career and legacy on a trip to Graceland. Whether you are a fan of Elvis' music or not, this intriguing museum reveals the man behind the mania. Tour Sun Studios then, as night falls, head to the neon lights and live music of Beale St.

Distance approx: 212 Mi
Time to travel approx: 3 hour 10 minutes

Day 4 to 6 (Nashville to Memphis - 212 Mi)

Day 7 to 9 (Memphis to New Orleans - 395 Mi)

New Orleans

The warm southern air drips with the long slow notes of jazz music as you walk the length of legendary Bourbon Street. Discover other styles too – Cajun and zydeco – born out of the city’s varied influences. We recommend finishing your holiday with a romantic evening jazz cruise on the Mississippi River.

Distance approx: 395 Mi
Time to travel approx: 5 hour 45 minutes

Day 7 to 9 (Memphis to New Orleans - 395 Mi)

Hotels

Pricing


All prices shown represent a from price per person based on low season travel unless otherwise stated.
Availability of tour components and flights seats change continually, affecting the final price. The lead-in price given is therefore for guidance only.
To obtain a tailored quote for you and your party, please call one of our travel experts today.

This fly drive itinerary runs all year round

from 1st January 2025 - 31st December 2025

from £1,899pp

Supplements

  • Resort Fee/Tourist Tax - required by some hotels at check in (subject to change)

Important Info

Important info

  • Drivers must be over 25 years old and able to provide a full valid driving license
  • Consider using public transport when in cities as traffic can be busy
  • When parking in the US, park facing the destination of travel
  • All cars are covered with Platinum or Gold cover
  • We highly recommend checking (or requesting) a SatNav to be included in your car
  • Children are legally required to have the correct car seat when in the US so please provide accurate ages of any children travelling
  • Inclusions

  • Return international flights and airline taxes
  • Accommodation throughout as per itinerary
  • Mid range hire car with insurance, complimentary first tank of fuel and unlimited mileage (if you wish to upgrade your car, please speak to us)
  • Exclusions

  • Gratuities
  • Additional fuel
  • Locally applied tourist levies
  • Local site entrance fees
  • Optional excursions
  • Food and drink
  • Personal expenditure
  • Parking Fees (Where applicable)
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