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 Expert before stepping behind the scenes at Mardi Gras World, where artists craft the city’s famous parade floats.

Experience one of New Orleans's quaint residential neighborhood filled with celebrity homes, film sites, and architectural splendor.

8 Days, featuring: Nashville

History and culture unfold as you traverse the Mississippi on this enriching voyage. Enjoy relaxing scenic sailing and unparalleled bird-watching as the landscape changes between the bluffs of the North and the bayous of the South. Learn about the American civil rights movement and the Civil War. Along the way, tap your feet to the rhythm of American folk, soul and jazz music—and taste a delicious array of regional cuisine.

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History and culture unfold as you traverse the Mississippi on this enriching voyage. Enjoy relaxing scenic sailing and unparalleled bird-watching as the landscape changes between the bluffs of the North and the bayous of the South. Learn about the American civil rights movement and the Civil War. Along the way, tap your feet to the rhythm of American folk, soul and jazz music—and taste a delicious array of regional cuisine.

Leave the Big Easy behind for this weeklong cruise in the Caribbean. Your first stop is Cozumel on the coast of Mexico’s beautiful Yucatán Peninsula. The day is yours to snorkel, dive fabulous reefs, explore the jungle in an ATV, relax poolside at a beach club, or visit an ancient Mayan temple. Experience sun, fun and sand in Harvest Caye, the premier resort-style destination in Belize - cool off with a drink at the swim-up bar.

This fourteen-day Atlanta to New Orleans tour takes you deep into the heart of America’s south. Immerse yourself in the history and culture of famous cities as you take in the atmosphere of Charleston and Savannah on walking tours, visit Biltmore House and Garden in Asheville and join a local guide at Bonaventure Cemetery. There’s also the iconic food and music scenes to explore as you learn how to cook a Cajun feast, set down some recordings in the Country Music Hall of Fame and finish your adventure with a jazz brunch in New Orleans. If you want to do more than just see the sights, this immersive historic tour is calling your name.

Experience the sights and culture of New Orleans from the water. Witness the hustle and bustle of America's second largest port, relax on the water, and enjoy the Louisiana scenery, with lunch, aboard an authentic steamboat.

Discover Darrow, the gateway to the grand homes of the Lower Mississippi, and explore the fascinating towns along the banks of the Mississippi that preserve the memory of the American South’s early history. Learn about Natchez’s French and Acadian heritage and pay your respects at the Vicksburg battlefield. Savor delicious Cajun and Creole cuisine, as well as Memphis’s famous barbecue, as you celebrate musical legends in the birthplace of rock ’n’ roll.

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.

12 Days, featuring: New Orleans

Join us for a little jazz, home cookin' from local Southerners, country music and a whole lot of Rock 'n' Roll on this inspiring American South tour showcasing the rich culture of Memphis, Nashville, Natchez and New Orleans, plus a trip to Elvis’ iconic Graceland.

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.

10 Days, featuring: New Orleans

Take advantage of unlimited hop on and hop off opportunities on this scenic bus tour that stops at major New Orleans attractions.

Journey along the storied Mississippi, discovering the American South’s fascinating history and grand homes. Savor flavorful Cajun fare in Baton Rouge and immerse yourself in the legendary blues music of Greenville. Delve into French and Acadian heritage in Natchez and set out in search of flora and fauna as you explore the forested trails and waterways of Louisiana. Bookend your voyage with a visit to Memphis, the birthplace of rock ‘n’ roll.