America’s Musical Heritage
A Music TOUR from Nashville to Memphis to New Orleans
Oct. 5-15, 2018 – 11 days
We fly (included) into Nashville and join up with a larger group that we will be traveling with throughout the 11 days.
Our transportation on the tour will be on a private first-class motor coach with free Wi-Fi (where available), air-conditioning, extra leg room and emergency restroom.
The tour includes admissions(as listed) to all the major attractions and we go right to the head of the line and through the front door-no waiting in line!
We have an experienced Tour Guide that will travel the 11 days with us as well as Local Guides that will be with us in various locations and also an escort from All Around Travel, Inc.
Breakfast (B) is included each morning (except for the last morning) in addition to 2 lunches and 3 3-course dinners.
Join us as we travel through Tennessee, Mississippi and Louisiana.
Note: There are currently 10 seats available.
10/5:Des Moines to Nashville:
Fly from Des Moines to Nashville
Transfer to hotel
Meet others in groupTour Director.
Overnight next 2 nights in Nashville at the beautiful Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center. Much to do at the hotel which features indoor and outdoor pools, state of the art fitness center, relaxing spa and salon, 9 acres of lush, indoor gardens, multiple restaurants, bars and cascading waterfalls.
10/6: In Nashville (B):
Sightseeing tour of Nashville
Full-size replica of Athens Parthenon
Music Row Recording Studios
Honky Tonk Row; learn how many celebrities got their starts here
Country Music Hall of Fame. See collection of costumes, memorabilia, instruments and photographs.
Free time in afternoon to explore on your own.
Reserved seats for Grand Ole Opry
10/7: Travel Nashville to Memphis
Visit RCA Studio B, Nashville’s oldest surviving recording studio and make a special recording to take it home
Headed to Memphis, “Home of the Blues.’
Sun Studio in Memphis – probably the most famous recording studio in the world and where rock ‘n’ roll was first record. Careers were started at this studio for Elvis, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and many more.
Stax Museum of American Soul Music, see where Soul music was born for many including Otis Redding, Booker T, Aretha Franklin and more.
Special dinner tonight on vibrant Beale Street with its many music clubs.
Then, spend the next 2 nights at the newly builtGraceland Guest House close to Graceland. The Guest House is designed with classic elegance, modern luxury and is uniquely Elvis.
10/8: In Memphis(B):
Tour around the City of Memphis with Local Guide
GRACELAND – we tour the mansion; see Elvis’ collection of ornate jumpsuits and capes, his original business office, the automobile museum and his enormous collection of gold records and awards.
MEDITATION GARDEN – see where Elvis and members of his family have been laid to rest.
10/9: From Memphis to Clarksdale to Greenwood(B):
Mississippi River- we follow the River and go deep into the Mississippi Delta, the “Birthplace of the Blues”. Considered by many to be the only truly indigenous American Music, the blues has influenced musicians worldwide. Blues legends such as Muddy Waters, Sam Cooke, Ike Turner and John Lee Hooker honed their incredible music talents here.
Delta Blues Museum – explores the history and heritage of the ‘Blues”. See historical images, artifacts, musical instruments and also the remains of the cabin where Muddy Waters lived during his days as a sharecropper.
Special lunch at Ground Zero Blues Club owned by Morgan Freeman.
Rock & Blues Museum – See 50 years of music memories from the 1920’s through the 1970’s. See the evolution of America’s music from Blues, R&B, and rockabilly to rock ‘n’ roll and soul and see how it influenced people all over the world.
Greenwood, Mississippi- Where the Tallahatchie River and Yalobusha Rivers join together and form the Yazoo River which travels 190 miles to join the Mississippi at Vicksburg. Many of the city’s downtown buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. We tour the sites and locations used for the 2011 Oscar-winning movie The Help starring Emma Stone.
Special overnight accommodations at the historic Alluvian Hotel. Originally opened in 1917 and now rated by Conde Nast magazine as 1 of the top 10 hotels in the United States
10/10: Greenwood into Natchez(B):
B. B. King Museum – in Indianola, MS hometown of the legendary musician. Explore his 60-plus year career from his time as a sharecropper and his time on Memphis’ Beale Street to the international music star he became. See artifacts and a guitar studio.
Special dinner tonight in an Antebellum Mansion in Natchez, MS.
Overnight at the Hampton Inn
10/11: Natchez, MS to Lafayette, LA(B):
Frogmore Plantation – learn about the trials and triumphs of life on the plantation, from the 1700s to today. See an 1800-acre working cotton plantation, 18 restored antebellum structures that date from the early 1800’s. Learn the history of the early Natchez planters and their slaves; see a rare steam cotton gin.
Louisiana Delta Music Museum for a guided tour and learn stories about Jerry Lee Lewis, Mickey Gilley, Conway Twitty and other Louisiana Delta musicians.
Travel into the heart of Cajun Country
Martin Accordions – learn the history of accordion making; enjoy music and storytelling by the Martin family. See how handmade custom accordions are built. Have been building accordions for musicians for around the world for over 30 years.
Overnight at the DoubleTree.
10/12: Lafayette to New Orleans(B):
St. Martinsville to see the famous oak tree from Longfellow’s poem, Evangeline.
Cruise on the swampy waters of the Atchafalaya Basin; see moss-draped trees, wildlife,and maybe an alligator.
Great River Road - see where wealthy plantation owners built their monumental homes.
Special lunch today for some Cajun home cooking along the banks of the Atchafalaya River.
Houmas House Plantation- The “Crown Jewel of the Great River Road”. We tour the mansion which is filled with period antiques and Louisiana artwork; also stroll the magnificent gardens.
Next 3 nights at Sheraton New Orleans – located on historic Canal Street just steps from the French Quarter and a short walk to Bourbon Street, The Aquarium of the Americas, IMAX Theater, Riverwalk Marketplace and an assortment of renowned restaurants and boutiques.
10/13: New Orleans(B):
French Quarter – Touring to see sights and sounds of New Orleans, Jackson Square, Pirate’s Alley, above-ground cemetery learning about their unique burial customs.
Along tree-lined St. Charles Avenue and see the stately homes bordering the historic Garden District.
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park – preserves the history of the people and places that helped shaped New Orleans
Afternoon free
Special dinner tonight at one of the oldest restaurants in New Orleans
10/14: New Orleans(B):
Free day on your own (cost / transportation not included; approximate rate shown). Suggestions:
Cooking School Demonstration-$40
Cooking School Participation-$150
Steamboat Natchez Harbor Cruise-$34
Steamboat Natchez Jazz Dinner Cruise-$55
New Orleans Drunk History Tour-$30
New Orleans Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire walking tour-$18
National World War II Museum-$30
Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter-$58
10/15: Transfer to airport & flight back to Des Moines.
America’s Musical Heritage Important Information
- Hotels subject to change to same rating or better.
- We reserve the right to make changes in the itinerary whenever it is deemed necessary.
- Globus and All Around Travel, Inc. reserve the right to cancel or reschedule any vacation departure for any reason, including insufficient demand or force majeure. Globus only responsibility is to refund the amount received for the reservation.
- Punctuality will be emphasized. No refunds will be made for missed schedules.
- This will be escorted by Globus Tours, All Around Travel, Inc. as well has local guides on some portions of our trip.
- Smoking is not allowed on vehicles and hotel rooms.
- AARP and other discounts not available.
- Trip insurance covers if you have to cancel due to injury, illness or death to you or a family member as substantiated by a physician at the time of the claim. Insurance must be medically fit at time of purchasing the insurance and not under a doctor’s travel restriction. Description of Benefits is available for review prior to purchase. You will be provided with Description of Benefits at time of enrollment.
- All Around Travel, Inc. & Globus cannot provide individual assistance on and off motor coaches, other vehicles or other personal needs. If assistance is needed, you will need to have a qualified and physically able companion accompany you. Some sightseeing stops/sites do not accommodate wheelchairs and scooters. Some locations require extensive standing, sitting or walking sometimes on unpaved areas. You must report any disability requiring special attention prior to making the reservation and paying deposit. Refunds are not made due to if you are unable to participate. Payment of deposit acknowledges receipt and acceptance.
- All Around Travel, Inc. & Globus, their heirs and employees are not responsible for circumstances beyond their control including air carriers, accommodations, motor coaches, hotels, restaurants and others service providers.
- The vacation participant agrees that above mentioned operators shall not be liable for any damage, loss (including personal injury, death, and property loss), or expense occasioned by any act of omission of any supplier providing services, any insurer or insurance administrator or any other person.
- The vacation participant agrees that Globus, All Around Travel, Inc. or affiliates shall be liable for any damage, loss (including personal injury, death and property loss) or expense occasioned by any act or omission of any supplier providing services, any insurer or insurance administration or any other person.
- All Around Travel, Inc. & Globus not responsible for any liability for optional tours as these are provided by local operators.
- Any dispute must commence within 30days of vacation completion. All Around Travel, Inc. or Globus shall not in any case be liable for compensatory or punitive damages. Payment of deposit acknowledges receipt and acceptance.
- We reserve the right to accept or reject any person and expel any participant if necessary for the comfort, convenience or safety of the other participants, and to cancel a vacation at any time.
- Cancellation and Change Fees apply.
- Children under 18 years old on the departure date must be accompanied by an adult throughout the trip and must share an adult’s accommodation. If a child is traveling with adults other than the parents or with only one parent, it is recommended that a notarized letter be written by the parents or non-traveling parent granting authorization to travel, including the dates of travel.
- There will be daily seat rotation on the Motor Coach.
- Pricing subject to change and availability not guaranteed until deposited.
- Valid Driver’s License required for I.D.
- Hotel rooms have 2-twin beds. Double bedded rooms can be requested but never guaranteed. Hotel check-in times vary. Globus cannot control or guarantee check-in times.
- Bag handling at hotels for one suitcase per person is included. Dimensions not to exceed 30‘x 21’x 11” and weigh not more than 50#. Globus and All Around Travel, Inc. not responsible for lost or damaged luggage or contents.
- Carry-on luggage not to exceed 12” x 11” x 6”. Wheeled carry-on bags not accepted as hand luggage.
- Gratuities are included for wait staff at included meals, hospitality staff at hotels and porterage at hotels for 1 suitcase.
- WIFI connectivity on Motor Coaches can be disrupted, unavailable and slower than you are accustomed.
Included:
- Round Trip air from Des Moines,
- all transfers,
- admissions & sightseeing as listed,
- motor coach transportation,
- 9 Breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 three-course dinners.
- hotels,
- hotel taxes,
- baggage handling for one suitcase on tour (30” x 21” x 11”; max 50#)
Not included:
- Bus transportation to / from Des Moines airport,
- parking at Des Moines airport,
- admissions and meals not listed,
- laundry,
- telephone,
- mini-bar,
- alcoholic beverages and food not listed,
- airline baggage fees ($25 one way each for checked luggage),
- optional tours during tour and on 10/14/18,
- items of personal nature,
- Trip Insurance.
- Tips for Tour Guide and Local Guides (suggested $108 per person for trip)
For reservations or further information, contact:
Janet Lambertsen, All Around Travel, Inc., Iowa Falls, IA
641-648-5031. Cell: 641-373-1925
Email: .
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