Nashville to New Orleans Car Caravan Itinerary
Here's a daily look at all the fun sights, sounds, and tastes you'll discover on our Nashville to New Orleans guided car caravans. (itinerary always subject to change)
Day 4: Memphis, TN
Day 4 is all about Elvis... We'll head to Graceland where you'll have included admission to both the mansion and the museum across the street. After touring the King's home, we'll head to the studio that made him a star- Sun Studio. Enjoy a guided tour of the birthplace of rock 'n roll. Finally, take a stroll through Edge Motor Museum, a one-of-a-kind car museum.
Hotel: Holiday Inn (or similar)
Included meals: breakfast
Featured stops: Graceland, Sun Studio, Edge Motor Museum
Day 7: Natchez to New Orleans
Day 7 finds us on the road to New Orleans, but first, a stop at Oak Alley, a sugar plantation known for its picturesque row of oak trees leading to the plantation house. After, we’ll make our way into New Orleans via the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, the second-longest bridge in the world. Once in New Orleans, enjoy walking through the French Quarter and maybe catch some jazz at one of the many restaurants and clubs.
Hotel: Sheraton (or similar)
Included meals: breakfast
Featured stops: Oak Alley Plantation, French Quarter
Day 2: Nashville
Today is all yours for sightseeing! Enjoy complimentary admission to the Country Music Hall of Fame and a free ticket for a hop-on/hop-off bus- the easiest way to see all the sights around town. Check out the Parthenon or the store from American Pickers! Your evening is free in case you wanted to see a show at the Opry!
Hotel: Courtyard Marriott (or similar)
Included meals: breakfast
Featured stops: Country Music Hall of Fame
Day 5: Memphis to Jackson, MS
Day 5 finds us driving through scenic woods and forests until we find Tupelo, MS, Elvis's birthplace. You’ll have time for a nice lunch on your own and lots of Elvis sightseeing including where he got his very first guitar! After, we’ll make our way to Jackson, Mississippi, the “city with a soul” for the night.
Hotel: Courtyard Marriott (or similar)
Included meals: breakfast
Featured stops: Tupelo, MS- Elvis's boyhood home
Day 8: New Orleans, LA
Our final day begins with a guided tour of New Orleans where you’ll enjoy City Park, the Garden District, and even a local cemetery! Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at your leisure before joining back up with your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner at one of New Orlean’s most famous restaurants.
Hotel: Sheraton (or similar)
Included meals: breakfast, dinner
Featured stops: City Park, Garden District, French Quarter, a local cemetery
Day 3: Nashville to Memphis
Leave the country music behind as we head to the land of the blues! After a short drive, enjoy a tasty BBQ lunch before touring the National Civil Rights Museum. Finally, park your car at the hotel and stroll to Beale Street for all the blues you could want!
Hotel: Holiday Inn Downtown (or similar)
Included meals: breakfast, lunch
Featured stops: Central BBQ, National Civil Rights Museum