On arrival you will be met and transferred to your centrally located hotel where you will spend the next two nights.
Discover the soul of America in the Deep South, where vibrant cities like Montgomery, New Orleans, Jackson, Memphis, and Nashville blend rich musical roots with powerful civil rights history. This region, home to legends like Elvis, Dolly Parton, and Nat King Cole, offers a truly unique travel experience.
The Rhythms of the South motorhome tour takes you through three iconic music cities: New Orleans (jazz), Memphis (blues and rock ‘n’ roll), and Nashville (country, bluegrass, and soul). With relaxed drives along major highways and multi-night stays, you'll have ample time to unwind and immerse yourself in the soundscape of the South.
Duration: 20 days
Holiday Type:
Independent Motorhome Tours
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Make an enquiryHighlights
- Montgomery's Civil Rights Movement history
- New Orleans and the iconic French Quarter
- Jackson, home to the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum
- Tupelo - the birthplace of Elvis Presley
- Holly Springs National Forest
- Memphis's Graceland and Beale Street
- Nashville's lively music scene
- Chattanooga's steep Incline Railway
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What's Included
- Return economy flights from the UK to Atlanta
- All transfers
- 2 nights in a centrally located hotel in Atlanta including breakfast
- Cruise America C21 Compact Plus Motorhome hire for 17 days, including:
- Unlimited Mileage
- Statutory Liability Coverage
- Supplemental Liability Insurance up to $500,000
- VIP Coverage ($1,500 deductible per incident)
- Unlimited generator usage
- Zero Damage Plan
- Personal kit including sleeping bags, towels and pillows
- Vehicle Provisions Kit, including cutlery and crockery
**Please note: Campsites and National Parks Pass are not included**
Itinerary
Distance: 248km (155miles)
Collect your motorhome and follow the Interstate to Montgomery, the State Capital of Alabama. We suggest a visit to the Old Alabama Town to see a collection of restored 19th and 20th century homes and also a visit to the Jefferson Davis’ Confederate White House.
Distance: 296km (185miles)
Today you will begin the journey to New Orleans but because it’s a long drive, we have included an overnight stop in Mobile, Alabama in order to break up the journey. Here you can see Conde-Charlotte Museum which over the years has been ruled by the French, the English, the Spanish, the Confederate and the Americans, or you could pay a trip to Memorial Park to see the Battleships.
Distance: 256km (160miles)
Continue your journey to the historic city of New Orleans: the birthplace of jazz and if you use our recommended campsite you will be able to walk into the heart of New Orleans, plus it has full hook-ups, a Clubhouse and has some great facilities.
There are so many things to do in New Orleans, there’s Jackson Square, Basin Street and Audubon Park, you can cruise the Mississippi aboard a paddle steamer, take a day tour to the swamps or you could visit one of the beautiful Plantations that are in the area.
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Distance: 288km (180miles)
Today you’ll start heading north towards ‘Elvis country’ however as it’s another long drive we have once again broken the journey and have included a stop close to Jackson Mississippi, another State Capital. Here you can visit The Old Capitol, Governor’s Mansion and the Capitol Building.
Distance: 256km (160miles)
Follow the scenic Natchez Trace as you head for Tupelo, the birthplace of Elvis Presley’s and his hometown until the age of thirteen. With two nights in Tupelo you will have plenty of time to visit Elvis’s birthplace and to see the museum that’s dedicated to his life
Distance: 176km (110miles)
This morning’s drive will take you through the Holly Springs National Forest as you make your way to Memphis where if you decide to stay at our recommended campground, you will be within a stone’s throw of Graceland, Elvis Presley’s home. With three nights here you will have plenty time to visit Graceland, the Civil Rights Museum where Martin Luther King was shot and Sun Studios.
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Distance: 368km (230miles)
Your destination for today is Nashville, the home of Country Music and the city which saw Dolly Parton and a host of other great singers become international stars. With two nights in Nashville you will more than enough time to time to visit places such as the Grand Old Opry (Tuesday, Friday and Saturday nights only), the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Jack Daniels Distillery.
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Distance: 225km (140miles)
Continue to Chattanooga where you can take a short ride on Incline Railway to the Lookout Mountain battlefields, see the colourful Ruby Falls and meander through Rock City Gardens. Explore Chattanooga's diverse dining scene, where local eateries and bars serve up everything from mouthwatering BBQ and Mexican street food to classic hamburgers and crispy fried chicken.
Distance: 208km (130miles)
This morning you will make the short journey back to Atlanta to return your motorhome before transferring to the airport for your overnight flight back to the UK.
Additional Information
Price per person is based on two people sharing, prices for solo travellers are available on request.
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Available Vehicles
You have the choice of all the Cruise America motorhomes for this tour. The prices displayed are based on the 4-berth Compact Plus Cruise America model or you can upgrade to any of their other motorhomes for an additional cost. Click on the images for more details and specifications of each motorhome.
Available Airlines
Also:
United Airlines
Within GB:
01580 214 089
International:
+44 (0)1580 214 089