Self-Drive Rhythms of the South

Tour Information

13nt Tour Begins & Ends Atlanta: 3nts Atlanta; 1nt Nashville; 2nts Memphis; 1nt Jackson; 2nts New Orleans; 1nt Pensacola; 1nt Tallahassee; 1nt Savannah; 1nt Charleston

This tour itinerary can be amended to end in Orlando if required - please call for details

Day 1

Fly from the UK - Atlanta
Arrive in Atlanta. Pick up your car and proceed to your hotel.
Overnight Baymont Inn & Suites

Day 2

Atlanta
This morning at 08:00 hours you will be met by your Tour representative and provided with a welcome kit which includes driving instructions, vouchers, maps, and brochures of the places you are about to visit. Enjoy a day in Atlanta, which started as railroad junction in the 1830s and quickly became the transport hub of the South. Its strategic importance was a large part of the reason it made such an inviting target for General Sherman’s Union Army, which razed it during the Civil War. Visit Fairlie-Poplar, African American Panoramic Experience, Grant Park, Atlanta History Center
Overnight Baymont Inn & Suites

Day 3

Atlanta – Nashville (245 Miles)
Along the way, enjoy a classic Southern ride on Chattanooga’s “Choo-Choo” train. In Lynchburg tour the legendary Jack Daniel’s whiskey distillery. Proceed to Nashville that evening.
Overnight Guesthouse International Inn & Suites

Day 4

Nashville – Memphis (209 Miles)
Soak up the sounds in the country music capital by visiting the Grand Ole Opry and the Country Music Hall of Fame. Experience the South’s tumultuous history at the Tennessee State Museum. Leave the city early enough to arrive in Memphis for a late dinner.
Overnight Crowne Plaza Hotel

Day 5

Memphis
Explore the birthplace of the blues by taking in a performance in one of the entertaining Beale Street blues bars. Drive out for a tour of Elvis Presley’s home Graceland; see the original bomber, Memphis Belle; or monorail to unique Mud Island.
Overnight Crowne Plaza Hotel

Day 6

Memphis – Jackson (217 Miles)
Jackson was founded in 1821 at the site of a trading post situated on a bluff on the west bank of the Pearl River. Jacksonians are extremely proud of their famed southern hospitality and attractions. Visit the Mississippi Museum of Art, the Smith-Robertson Museum and Cultural Center, along with the Old Capital Museum and other venues.
Overnight Quality Inn & Suites of Vicksburg

Day 7

Jackson – New Orleans (189 Miles)
Enjoy a drive through the heart of the old South en route to New Orleans. The city’s unique geography, sandwiched between Lake Pontchartrain and the mighty Mississippi River, shaped the flavors of the only cuisine native to North America.
Overnight Quality Inn Downtown Superdome

Day 8

New Orleans
The Big Easy is a melting pot of European culture and Southern charm. Stroll through the French Quarter and admire its distinctive architectural styling, then experience the festive frenzy on Bourbon Street. Steamboat river tours are available on Proud Mary inspired paddleboats.
Overnight Quality Inn Downtown Superdome

Day 9

New Orleans – Pensacola (188 Miles)
Drive from city life to beach blankets in only a few short hours. Relax on the white sand beaches of the Gulf of Mexico and enjoy a swim in the warm blue water. Wander through Pensacola’s Seville District or head to the premium beaches of Santa Rosa Island.
Overnight Comfort Inn

Day 10

Pensacola – Tallahassee (196 Miles)
Travel along the Gulf coast through the untouched wildlife preserves and natural habitats that dot the landscape. Fishing villages and the Emerald Coast provide ample distraction on the way.
Overnight Best Western Pride Inn & Suites

Day 11

Tallahassee – Savannah (301 Miles)
Historic Savannah is home to some of the South’s most beautifully restored houses. Take a relaxing afternoon walk and picnic in one of the many green parks throughout the city.
Overnight La Quinta Inn Savannah Southside

Day 12

Savannah – Charleston (105 Miles)
Charleston truly represents the grandeur and elegance of the South. Gorgeous tree-lined avenues add to the charm of the antebellum architecture.
Overnight Holiday Inn Riverview

Day 13

Charleston – Atlanta (290 Miles)
Leave South Carolina’s coast and head back inland on your return trip to Atlanta.
Overnight Baymont Inn & Suites

Day 14

Atlanta Departure
Return your car at the airport before your departure flight.

Day 15

Arrival back to the UK

What's Included

• Return transatlantic schedule flights
• Economy size car rental
• Hotel accommodation as specified, or of a similar standard
• Detailed briefing by Tour Representative as specified in itinerary
• Welcome kit with comprehensive maps and day-to-day itinerary