Jump from Nashville to Memphis and New Orleans, laying down tracks at recording studios and hanging out at Graceland along the way on this week-long trip in Tennessee and Louisiana. This may sound like a week in the life of Elvis Presley, but on this music-themed adventure, you’ll have the chance to walk a country mile in his blue suede shoes. Join your leader who knows all the best local spots and a group of fellow music lovers to get to the root of country music in Nashville, sing the blues in Memphis and jazz it up in New Orleans. If fantastic food, art, culture and history sound like music to your ears, then this is the trip for you.

Savor the sounds and flavors of America’s musical heartland. In Nashville, hear live bands in legendary honky-tonks, tour Studio B and explore the Country Music Hall of Fame. In Memphis, delve into the soul-stirring sounds of the Stax Museum and walk in the footsteps of Elvis Presley at Graceland. Further south, enjoy authentic Southern cuisine, from Cajun specialties to fresh seafood. In New Orleans, explore the French Quarter with a Local Specialist before stepping behind the scenes at Mardi Gras World, where artists craft the city’s famous parade floats.

Nashville, Memphis, New Orleans... country music, the blues, jazz... Since 1960, when Tauck first introduced guests to New Orleans, music has woven the cultural fabric of these genres together. Embark on a journey connecting these cities via the Blues Highway and Cajun Country - with multiple-night city-center stays - and discover the musical legacies defining them.

Take an air-conditioned bus tour through the many historic sites of the Crescent City, starting with the world-famous French Quarter.

10 Days, featuring: Chicago