The Sounds of the Deep South 17 Days, Memphis, Nashville, Natchez & New Orleans


Details
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS TRIP FINISHES ON THE 6TH OF OCTOBER AT 12.40 AND NOT AS ABOVE.
Highlights of the trip, but really there are too many to mention!
- Journey through America's musical heartland, from the birthplace of jazz and the cradle of rock ‘n’ roll to the undisputed capital of country music, Tour for 17 days across Nashville, Memphis, Natchez and New Orleans.
- 9 Excursions Including, Sun Studios, Elvis's Graceland, the Country Music Hall of Fame, Beale Street and New Orleans Jazz tour
- Learn about the turbulent slave history with visits to Cotton and Sugar Plantations
- Stay for 3 nights in a Boutique Natchez Mansion!
With all of the “absolute Musts” included and so many more, a medium paced tour with a maximum of 14 Travel Buddies across 17 days (and no great big coach groups) We hope this is the perfect Deep South itinerary for you.
Please click on the link to see the full itinerary.
The Sounds of the Deep South 17 Days, Memphis, Nashville, Natchez & New Orleans
What's Included
- 16 nights 3* and 4* accommodation across 4 cities
- 12 Breakfasts
- 1 Dinner
- Travel Buddies host
- All airport and inter city transfers by private vehicle
- Greyhound bus ticket from Nashville to Memphis
- Beale Street Bus Tour
- Graceland tour including transfers
- Swamp and Sugar plantation Tour
- Country Music Hall of Fame Tickets
- Day Tour of New Orleans
- New Orleans Jazz Tour
- Natchez Ghost Tour
- Cotton Plantation and music tour with transfers
- Steamboat tour with dinner on the Mississippi
What's not included
- Entrance fees, transport fees and meals other than those listed above.
- Tips for the guides
- International Flights
You need to book your own flights and they are with British Airways. Please wait until we give you the go ahead to book the flights. Below is the flight that Di will be going on.
Flights are currently £737.
If you would prefer to travel from an alternative UK airport or book a different flight, that is absolutely fine. Please let us know when you book. You will need to arrange your own hotel transfers.
Please do not book your flight until we let you know to do so as we need a minimum number of Travel Buddies for the trip to go ahead.
Direct
19/09/2025 - Depart London Heathrow 16.00 Arrive Nashville BNA 19.15.
Flight Number BA223
Direct
05/10/2025 - Depart New Orleans 21.50 Arrive London Heathrow 12.40+1
BA0224
COST
The price of the above tour is £3299. All payments need to be made into the Protected Trust Services account held with HSBC:
A non refundable deposit of £399. If we haven’t received your deposit within 3 days of RSVP, your RSVP will be changed to "not going" and your space will be released. The second payment of £1400 needs to be paid by the 30th May 2025 and the balance of £1500 needs to be paid by the 31st July 2025.. If you are having a room to yourself for the 16 nights the balance is £2555.
Trustees of PTS Air Travel Trust
Account number: 83664597
Sort Code: 40-40-14
Reference: 2T0057185 Your First and Last Name
Please note that we do not accept credit card
To learn more on how we protect your money, please visit:
Protected Trust Services
By paying a deposit you will be agreeing to the following cancellation policies:
Travel Buddies UK Limited Terms & Conditions
When you RSVP to a trip you will be asked the following questions please take a moment to fill in all of the answers.
What is your full name? What is your contact number? What is your email address? Do you know the travel buddy you wish to share a room with? Do you wish to have a room for yourself for a supplement of £1155
IMPORTANT PLEASE READ.
By paying the deposit for this trip you are confirming that you are physically able to participate in all aspects of this trip unassisted.
Physical accessibility:
This tour is suitable for Travel Buddies with medium fitness & normal mobility. It involves full days of sightseeing, often on foot, and includes some climbing of stairs, and getting on and off coaches and boats. This tour is not suitable for anyone with walking difficulties.
Visa Requirements
You will need a visa to enter The United States of America if traveling on a British Passport. This is a simple process and can be done online prior to travel . We will provide you with the information that you need to complete the application. If you are traveling on a passport issued in a different country please check the requirements.
We absolutely can't wait to have you join us for this epic tour of the Deep South.

The Sounds of the Deep South 17 Days, Memphis, Nashville, Natchez & New Orleans