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8-Nights Soul of the Deep South, a Women-Only Tour from $4,995
Insight Vacations
OFFER ID 1631222
Soul Of The Deep South, A Women-Only Tour
Experience the soul of Nashville as you stroll through the Broadway entertainment district, surrounded by the lights and sounds of country music legends. Enjoy a guided tour of Studio B and meet a female songwriter at the Country Music Hall of Fame who will share her industry insights. In Memphis, participate in a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience with a tour focused on Courageous Women Fighting for Women's Rights, Civil Rights, and Justice for All, followed by a private tour of the Stax Museum of American Soul Music. Explore New Orleans through the Great Women of the Mississippi River Delta tour, discovering the remarkable women who shaped the city.
Dining Summary
- 3 Dinner (D)
- 8 Breakfast (B)
- 2 Lunch (L)
- Choose between two carefully selected activities
- Nashville: Visit Nelson’s Green Brier, Nashville's most historic distillery and home of the Original Tennessee Whiskey. Learn more about the process that creates this drink's unique taste.
- Nashville: Visit the National Museum of African American Music, the only museum dedicated to preserving and celebrating the many music genres created, influenced, and inspired by African Americans. For music lovers of all generations, this museum inspires, educates, and transforms the appreciation of American music all while celebrating the central role African Americans play in creating the American soundtrack.
- Our highly-skilled Travel Director will ensure your journey is seamless, serving as your expert guide, consummate organiser, and friend overseas.
- Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
- We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
- Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
- From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
- Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
- Nashville: Relax and unwind before meeting your Travel Director and fellow guests to mingle before sitting down to a Welcome Dinner with wine.
- Memphis: Dinner this evening will be served at The Beauty Shop, a former beauty parlor turned whimsical New American eatery, where Elvis’ ex-wife, Priscilla, was said to get her hair done.
- Indianola: Experience the soul of the blues over a delicious lunch at the legendary Club Ebony, a cornerstone of the South’s African-American music scene since the late 1940s. Built by Indianola entrepreneur Johnny Jones, this storied venue hosted icons like Ray Charles, Count Basie and B.B. King, who later purchased the club to preserve its legacy. A local musician will guide you through the 12-bar blues, share tales of the club’s vibrant past and help craft an original song before bringing the music to life in an intimate performance.
- Destrehan: In the historic mule barn at Destrehan Plantation, join Local Expert "Spuddy" for a live cooking demonstration featuring his signature smoked Cajun meats. As he shares the rich history and origins of Cajun cuisine, you may even have the opportunity to join him in the cooking process. Afterwards, sit down together to a hearty lunch showcasing authentic dishes from the region.
- New Orleans: End your day with a Celebration Dinner with your fellow travelers.
- Nashville: Visit Nelson’s Green Brier, Nashville's most historic distillery and home of the Original Tennessee Whiskey. Learn more about the process that creates this drink's unique taste.
- Nashville: Visit the National Museum of African American Music, the only museum dedicated to preserving and celebrating the many music genres created, influenced, and inspired by African Americans. For music lovers of all generations, this museum inspires, educates, and transforms the appreciation of American music all while celebrating the central role African Americans play in creating the American soundtrack.
- New Orleans: Enjoy an exclusive behind the scenes tour of Mardi Gras World, where the magic happens and the extravagant, vibrant floats are built each year. One of the Mardi Gras World certified artists will lead you through designing your very own Mardi Gras mask and creating your masterpiece, premium felt backed mask with glitter, feathers and more to take back as an eclectic memento of your time in The Big Easy.
- Memphis: End your day with an exclusive after-hours private tour at the Stax Museum of American Soul Music. The Stax Museum of American Soul Music is the world’s only museum dedicated to preserving and promoting the legacy of Stax Records and American soul music. The museum is part of The Soulsville Foundation, which aims to help young people prepare for life success and inspire future artists. Your experience advances UN Global Goal 4: Quality Education.
- Nashville: On a guided tour walk the hallowed halls of Historic RCA Studio B, Nashville’s oldest remaining recording studio. It became a cradle of the Nashville Sound (country) in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Over 35,000 songs were recorded here by artists such as Dolly Parton, Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, and even more recently, Martina McBride and Carrie Underwood.
- Nashville: Nashville is a treasure trove of country music. See where it all started, taking in a live performance at the G
8 nights from $4,995 per person
Insight Vacations: Soul of the Deep South, a Women-Only Tour
Day 1 - Arrive in Nashville
Welcome to Nashville, the capital of Tennessee and spiritual home of the US country music scene. From the Everly Brothers' “Bye Bye Love" to Roy Orbison’s “Oh, Pretty Woman,” the city's streets echo with legendary tunes. Settle in and relax before meeting your Travel Director and fellow women travelers for dinner. Look forward to a journey filled with meaningful encounters, inspiring women and distinctive experiences as you explore the soul of the American South on this exclusive 9-day women-only tour.
Accommodations: Fraye, Nashville
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 - Take center stage in Nashville
Immerse yourself in the heart of Music City over two days, starting with an orientation to get up close and personal with Nashville's vibrant culture. Explore the scenic Riverfront Park, the historic Tennessee State Capitol, and the sprawling 132-acre Centennial State Park, home to a stunning replica of Greece’s Parthenon. Stroll along Broadway, passing lively honky-tonks and street performers, before arriving at the historic RCA Studio B for a guided tour. Continue your musical journey to The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, where you'll take in a one-hour performance by a talented female songwriter and enjoy a self-guided tour of this tribute to American music. Conclude your day at the famous Grand Ole Opry, the world-renowned country music venue and the longest-running radio broadcast in U.S. history, for an evening of country fun with your group of like-minded women.
Accommodations: Fraye, Nashville
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 - Choose your Nashville exploration Relaxed Start
Today we make a stop at the Nashville Farmer’s Market to explore its artisanal crafts and produce. You decide how to discover Nashville this afternoon with Insight Choice. Choose to visit Nelson’s Green Brier, a local Tennessee distillery and home of the Original Tennessee Whiskey for a guided tour of the distillery and tasting of the product. Or visit The National Museum of African American Music, the only museum dedicated to preserving and celebrating the many music genres created, influenced and inspired by African Americans. This is for music lovers of all generations, inspiring, educating and transforming your appreciation of American music - all while celebrating the central role African Americans play in creating the American soundtrack.
Accommodations: Fraye, Nashville
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 - Heading back home to Memphis
The soul-stirring sounds of Beale Street set the tone for a day of reflection and inspiration in Memphis. You’ll start with a sightseeing tour of the city, taking in the Memphis Pyramid and the historic Peabody Hotel, famed for its resident ducks. Then, meet renowned educator and activist Elaine Lee Tumer for an illuminating MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. With powerful personal stories, she brings to life the legacy of women who championed equality on the front lines of the Civil Rights Movement and beyond. You’ll learn about Memphis trailblazers such as Ida B. Wells, Mary Church Terrell and the Lee Sisters, and visit key landmarks like the First Baptist Beale Street Church and Crenshaw Library. Your evening will feature another MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, as you enjoy a private visit at the Stax Museum of American Soul Music, where the Soulsville Foundation nurtures the next generation of voices for justice and creativity.
Accommodations: The Guest House at Graceland, Memphis.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 - A day dedicated to the King
Take an immersive journey into the life of the King of Rock 'n' Roll. At Graceland, explore Elvis’s private retreat where he found solace away from the stage. Your self-guided tour of the mansion includes the living room, the iconic Jungle Room, and exhibits showcasing Elvis’s career including automobiles, wardrobe, gold records, custom jets, and more from the Graceland Archives. Next, head to Sun Studio, the legendary recording studio where Elvis started his career. Led by a local musician, discover the legendary recording studio, known as “the Birthplace of Rock ‘n’ Roll” where Elvis started his career. In the evening, enjoy a unique dining experience at The Beauty Shop, a former parlor turned whimsical New American eatery, where Elvis’s wife, Priscilla, was said to get her hair done. Join us for a memorable journey celebrating the iconic legacy of Elvis Presley.
Accommodations: The Guest House at Graceland, Memphis.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6 - Memphis to Jackson via The Mississippi Blues Trail
Follow the legendary Mississippi Blues Trail, where markers tell the stories of the artists who shaped America’s most influential music. In Indianola, a Local Expert leads you through the B.B. King Museum, where you’ll see his guitars, explore interactive exhibits, and visit the restored cotton gin where he once worked. Pay your respects at his final resting place before heading to the iconic Club Ebony, a historic stop on the Chitlin’ Circuit, a network of venues that provided Black musicians with safe performance spaces during segregation. Here, a local musician will share the club’s storied past and guide you in writing your own blues song before a private concert over lunch brings the music to life.
Accommodations: The Westin Jackson
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 7 - Jackson to New Orleans
Step into the rich history of Louisiana with a guided tour of Destrehan Plantation, exploring the lives of both the free and enslaved who lived here. In the original mule barn, Local Expert Spuddy shares the traditions of Cajun cuisine through a live cooking demonstration, followed by lunch showcasing the bold, smoky flavors of the region. Continue to New Orleans, founded by the French in 1718 and later shaped by Spanish rule before becoming part of the United States in the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. Later, go behind the scenes at Mardi Gras World, where artists craft elaborate floats that bring the city’s biggest celebration to life. A Mardi Gras World artist will guide you in designing your own vibrant mask to take home as a unique keepsake.
Accommodations: New Orleans Marriott, New Orleans
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 8 - Festivities in New Orleans
Discover how the Mississippi River has shaped the vibrant culture of New Orleans as you explore its colorful neighborhoods with a Local Expert. Along the way, meet two inspiring women who are creating meaningful change: one transforms recycled materials into community-focused art in her shared studio space, while the other preserves Vietnamese heritage and mentors local women through her award-winning bakery. In the afternoon, you could choose an Optional Experience to explore the National WWII Museum, home to immersive exhibits and personal stories from the war, or take a swamp tour, gliding through bayous teeming with wildlife while learning about Louisiana’s disappearing wetlands. Celebrate your final evening with a VIP jazz experience at Fritzel’s Jazz Club, followed by a Creole dinner at Tujague’s, a New Orleans institution since 1856.
Accommodations: New Orleans Marriott, New Orleans
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 9 - Depart New Orleans
While it’s time to say goodbye to your fellow travelers as your adventure ends, the friendships formed will last a lifetime. Your departure to the airport will be at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
Vacation Details
* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.
Fine dining, on-site bars or lounges and room service with extended hours are characteristic of deluxe establishments. Guest services usually include valet parking, concierge services, baggage assistance and laundry services. Other on-site facilities often include shops and boutiques, full service spas, full fitness facilities with pools and tennis courts. Business amenities may include available up-to-date technology and support staffs available for services. Attention to detail is apparent in the guestrooms which typically have stylish furnishings, quality bedding and bath products and often provide an evening turn down service.
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