Experience real Southern hospitality from New Orleans to Charleston.

Take a journey into the soul of the USA on this 12-day tour of the country’s Deep South. The air from Atlanta to Memphis is heavy with humidity and history, filled with the sound of country twang and trap music, and rich with the smoke from the local barbecue joints that seem to lie around every corner. From the creaking boards of the honky-tonk music joints in Nashville, to the elegant Victorian homes that line Rainbow Row in Savannah and the vibrant melting pot that is New Orleans, this tour will show you the best of the bold, brash, and boisterous Southern USA.

Why you'll love this trip

Embark on a road trip across the most soulful and hospitable part of the USA, from the historic settlements to the musical centers.

Take a sobering look at the history of slavery and segregation in the South and celebrate the bravery and humanity of heroes like Rosa Parks.

From biscuits to barbecue, savour Southern cuisine in all its glory. Make sure you’ve got a bib handy, as it tends to get messy.

Tap your toes and shake the floorboards during a line dancing lesson, then get your honky-tonk on with locals in Nashville's Wildhorse Saloon.

Lively New Orleans is a fitting place to end your trip. Discover French, Creole, Spanish and North American influences in the architecture, food and music of the 'Big Easy'.

Maximum of 13 travelers.

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Join a small group tour to celebrate the history, cultural heritage and natural beauty found in three of the most popular states in the Appalachian Mountains, and discover the natural wonders of the Great Smoky Mountains, on an intriguing journey crafted with filmmakers Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan.

Tour includes:

– Filmed narratives by filmmakers Ken Burns & Dayton Duncan feature new insights based on themes from their films, from national parks to country music
– Tour Louisville’s famous Churchill Downs with a professional jockey who shares insider stories of the Kentucky Derby and the iconic racetrack
– Attend an exclusive “Bluegrass” event evening featuring dinner with a live band in Lexington, Kentucky – discover the pleasures of Bluegrass music

– Private national park insider presentation at Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
– Private "Legacy of the Land" guided driving tour of Biltmore Estate grounds and history
– Cherokee Nation experience, including Cherokee Museum, private viewing of vault collections and luncheon
– Guided backstage / front-of-house tour of Nashville's famed Ryman Auditorium
– Guided exploration of President Andrew Jackson's Nashville home and farm, The Hermitage
– Country music performance at the Grand Ole Opry or Ryman Auditorium
– Private presentation on Appalachian music and instrument craftsmanship

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Designed in conjunction with film maker Ken Burns, follow the dreamers, visionaries, and unsung heroes who shaped the preservation of three great national parks of the American West – Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon and Zion.

You’ll start at the incredible Grand Canyon... stay on through the Painted Desert... into Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, with Lake Powell and magnificent natural arches like Rainbow Bridge in the Navajo Nation... past the Vermillion, White, Grey and Pink Cliffs... on to the pinnacles and hoodoos of Bryce Canyon... and right into the cliffs and valleys of Zion National Park.

Includes:

– exclusive insider stories about the national parks during filmed narratives made by filmmakers Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan

– exclusive Champagne welcome & private yacht dinner cruise on stunning Lake Powell

– Inside-the-park accommodations at three national parks – Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon and Zion

– Flightseeing over Glen Canyon to see Rainbow Bridge

– Insights into the Grand Canyon’s ecology from a geology expert

– A gentle float trip on the Colorado River through Glen Canyon

– Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as detailed

– 17 meals, service charges, gratuities to local guides, admission fees, taxes and porterage

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