Drive the Deep South
Drive the roads of three states of the Deep South in an iconic Ford Mustang Convertible.
Embark on a world-class road trip in a vintage Ford Mustang, navigating between some of the most significant musical and cultural sites in all of the USA and stopping over in the big cities of Nashville, New Orleans and Memphis and the quaint townships of Saint Francisville and Muscle Shoals.
Drive the roads of three states of the Deep South in an iconic Ford Mustang Convertible.
Visit the iconic and world-renowned Fame and Muscle Shoals recording studios.
Stay in a preserved historic antebellum plantation home in Saint Francisville.
Amble the streets of the historical downtown area of Charleston, South Carolina.
Without omitting strolls through the French Quarter and private tours of Graceland, this journey unveils the lesser-known highlights of the Deep South. Experience its complex history while having time to experience the birthplace of the blues and follow in the footsteps of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Memphis. Unveiling the studios where the likes of Aretha Franklin and Otis Redding recorded, as well as offering VIP access to Grand Ole Opry House, this classic yet immersive route utilises characterful boutique hotels and vintage Mustang road journeys to ensure that the charm of the Deep South is brought to the fore. With opportunities to savour beignets, tour preserved plantations and bike around Nashville, this highly customisable trip moves between cool cities and lazy townships in a multi-state experience.
Days 1-3
Nashville
Day 4
Nashville - Muscle Shoals
Day 5
Muscle Shoals - Memphis
Days 6-8
Memphis
Day 9
Memphis - Saint Francisville
Day 10
Saint Francisville
Day 11
Saint Francisville - New Orleans
Days 12-13
New Orleans
Days 1-3
Nashville
Explore the sights and sounds of Nashville by bicycle and discover some of the city’s lesser-known hotspots.
Day 4
Nashville - Muscle Shoals
Day 5
Muscle Shoals - Memphis
Days 6-8
Memphis
Discover the many theatres and delicious eateries in Memphis or take a tour of Elvis’s legendary Graceland estate.
Day 9
Memphis - Saint Francisville
Discover the many theatres and delicious eateries in Memphis or take a tour of Elvis’s legendary Graceland estate.
Day 10
Saint Francisville
In the state of Louisiana, visit Saint Francisville, a small plantation town.
Day 11
Saint Francisville - New Orleans
In the state of Louisiana, visit Saint Francisville, a small plantation town.
Days 12-13
New Orleans
Bursting with street performers, brass bands and an overabundance of delectable local dishes, visit the thrilling city of New Orleans.
Spend time in the “Music City” of Nashville, embarking on a bicycle journey around some of the city’s lesser-known hotspots and joining a behind-the-scenes tour of the Grand Ole Opry House before showtime. You might like to visit the Ryman Auditorium, frequently ranked as one of the top five music venues in the world, which has hosted the likes of Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash, or listen to live music at Nashville’s Honky Tonk Highway. The capital of Tennessee, Nashville also houses thriving art galleries and boasts a flourishing cuisine scene that accompanies more than a few stylish rooftop bars.
Moving on to Memphis, with its many theatres and delicious eateries, tour Elvis’s legendary Graceland estate and pore over an exhibition of his kitsch artefacts, see his collection of cars and private jets and taste his beloved fried peanut butter and banana sandwich. Also embark on a private guided tour of the city, visiting the Sun Studios where BB King and Elvis Presley began their careers and travelling to the National Civil Rights Museum associated with Dr Martin Luther Kings Jr. Alternatively, take a walk down Beale Street, ride the downtown Memphis Trolley or walk along the Mississippi riverfront to cross the Harahan Bridge.
Amble the streets of the thrilling city of New Orleans, bursting with street performers, brass bands and an overabundance of delectable local dishes. Savour some beignets and a coffee whilst listening to a soulful saxophone player in the bustling French Quarter, before returning to the 65-foot rooftop saltwater pool at your hotel for some last-minute Deep South skyline-gazing as the sun sets. While New Orleans is considered a Catholic city, Mardi Gras festivities, jazz funerals and even jazz itself all share roots in Voodoo. Take an exciting look at the relics of voodoo ceremonies, a vampire slaying kit, and age old tools of the trade used by mystical and mysterious inhabitants.
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