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Texas, Presley’s Memphis & New Orleans

Take an extraordinary journey through the southern states, crammed with fascinating musical highlights and interest.

Bourbon Street, French Quarter, New Orleans

Combine the magic and musical wonders of the ‘Southland’ with the ‘Big Country’ sights and sounds of Lone Star State Texas, on this wonderful escorted tour, where each day brings a host of new delights. Take in jazz city New Orleans, Space City Houston and Tex-Mex capital San Antonio, visit colourful, Bohemian Austin, ‘cattle-town’ Fort Worth and oil-rich Dallas, and experience two of America’s greatest music cities, Elvis’ beloved Memphis and country music capital Nashville.

Stockyards ‘Cattle Drive’

Begin with an overnight stay in ultra-modern Houston, home to thrilling modern history at the fascinating NASA Johnson Space Center, before heading to New Orleans, the fabled Big Easy. Time at leisure to fully immerse in the vibrancy of this iconic city or opt for a guided tour of the French Quarter. Journey north through Mississippi to stay in Muscle Shoals, and visit Rick Hall’s Fame Studio, before moving on to Nashville – country music cradle and home to Studio B and the Country Music Hall of Fame. The musical journey continues in Memphis, home to legendary Sun Studio and Elvis’ beloved Graceland.

fun fact...

Did you know that the state of Texas is larger than any country on the European continent?

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Tour Highlights & Inclusions

• Visit New Orleans, the laid-back Big Easy and take in the atmosphere of the fabled French Quarter • Visit Muscle Shoals and its famous recording studios • Discover Nashville, country music capital • Two nights in Memphis, Tennessee, home to Elvis Presley with entrance to Sun Studios and Graceland • Enjoy the atmosphere on famous Beale Street • Two nights in ‘cowboy town’ Fort Worth • Catch a ‘cattle drive’ at the Stockyards • Discover Dallas and visit the Sixth Floor Museum • Explore Tex-Mex culture capital, San Antonio • Relive the heroics of Davy Crockett at ‘The Alamo’ • Visit Houston, home to NASA • 12 nights’ carefully chosen three- and four-star roomonly accommodation, plus one night on the aircraft • Return flights to Houston, with coach travel and transfers throughout • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

Available May, Sep to Nov 2023, May & Sep to Nov 2024

Fly direct (flight upgrades available). Prices from

• Heathrow £3,149 • Manchester £3,149 (UK connecting flights available – call us for details)

Personalise your holiday

• New Orleans City Tour (half day) – from £22 • Bayou & Alligator Tour – (half day) from £25 • Studio B & Country Music Hall of Fame (half day) – from £49 Room for Sole Use from £1,035

Please note: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is 30 minutes.

your hotels

Your accommodation includes carefully selected three- and four-star hote. Hyatt Place, Houston Galleria Wyndham French Quarter, New Orleans Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa, Florence Clarion Hotel Stadium, Nashville The Guest HouseTM at Graceland, Memphis Holiday Inn Conference Centre, Little Rock Springhill Suites, Fort Worth Crockett Hotel or Menger Hotel, San Antonio

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