{"id":351,"date":"2024-09-01T21:51:10","date_gmt":"2024-09-01T21:51:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelawewonder.com\/?page_id=351"},"modified":"2025-06-25T22:20:40","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T22:20:40","slug":"southern-midwest-u-s-tours","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/travelawewonder.com\/?page_id=351","title":{"rendered":"Southern & Midwest U.S. Tours"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Southern Sounds & Elvis<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

8 days, 7 nights from New Orleans to Nashville<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starting at $2,179 excluding airfare<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are a music fan\u2014don\u2019t miss this Southern Sounds tour! Begin with two overnights in New Orleans, where your expert Local Guide knows the sights and sounds of the Big Easy. From New Orleans, travel to Indianola, Mississippi, the hometown of the legendary musician B.B. King, and visit the B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center to learn about his life and 60-plus year career. Stay three nights in Memphis, where your expert Local Guide knows Memphis\u2019 history, like no one else-including the inside, \u201cbackstage\u201d stories from the folks who were there. In addition to guided sightseeing, your Memphis experience includes visits to the Stax Museum, dedicated to American Soul music; the Rock \u2018n\u2019 Soul Museum, tracing Memphis\u2019 cultural and musical past; and Sun Studio, probably the world\u2019s most famous recording studio where you\u2019ll relive the studio\u2019s history. You\u2019ll also visit Graceland, Elvis\u2019 palatial estate, and walk through the same rooms he did. You\u2019ll even board his private jet! Also visit the Meditation Garden, where Elvis went to reflect on life and where he, and his only child Lisa Marie Presley, is laid to rest. In Nashville, where you\u2019ll spend two nights, visit Studio B, Nashville\u2019s oldest surviving recording studio. As one of country music\u2019s most important recording studios, it is a must for any music fan. You\u2019ll also visit the Country Music Hall of Fame, home to Elvis\u2019 \u201csolid-gold\u201d Cadillac, and the world-famous Grand Ole Opry, where you\u2019ll see a show. For music lovers, this Southern Sounds tour designed for value-minded travelers is a once-in-a-lifetime vacation!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 breakfasts are included in the price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rhythms of the Road<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

10 days, 9 nights from Chicago to New Orleans<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starting at $2,399 excluding airfare<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Heartland of America comes alive on this wonderful vacation featuring locations that have played a role in the evolution of American music. This North to South U.S. tour starts with two nights in Chicago, ends with two nights in New Orleans, includes two nights in Nashville and Memphis, and an overnight in St. Louis. Enjoy a sightseeing or an orientation tour in each of the cities. Highlights of this tour include places near and dear to music lovers\u2019 hearts. In Nashville, visit the Country Music Hall of Fame, with its rare instruments and Elvis Presley\u2019s \u201csolid-gold\u201d Cadillac, and RCA Studio B, Nashville\u2019s oldest remaining recording studio where Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton, and many more stars recorded their biggest hits. You\u2019ll also enjoy the world-famous Grand Ole Opry, a must for any country music fan, where you\u2019ll have reserved seating for a show. In Memphis, see where scenes from the film, \u201cWalk the Line,\u201d were filmed and visit Graceland, Elvis\u2019 lavish home and final resting place. Other tour highlights include a trip to the top of the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, a visit to the Tina Turner Museum, plus the B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center which tells the story of his life and the region that gave birth to the Blues. On this music filled tour, you\u2019ll also have plenty of time to explore on your own or to join optional outings. In Memphis, you may want to visit a blues club on famous Beale Street or join an optional excursion to Sun Studio, followed by dinner and live music. In New Orleans, perhaps enjoy shopping in the French Quarter or have dinner on a Mississippi River paddleboat. For music lovers and those desiring to experience the South, this value-minded tour is the perfect vacation!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 breakfast is included in the price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Lone Star State to the French Quarter<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

12 days, 11 nights from Dallas to New Orleans<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starting at $2,499 excluding airfare<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Everything is bigger in Texas! With its spacious size and cultural diversity, Texas is described by locals as \u201ca whole other country.\u201d On this tour through the Lone Star State, you\u2019ll discover its major cities\u2014Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, and Houston\u2014and some of its historic landmarks, museums, and must-see sights. History buffs will be fascinated at the Sixth Floor Museum in Dallas, the location from which Lee Harvey Oswald allegedly shot President John F. Kennedy. In Austin visit the Bob Bullock State History Museum that tells the \u201cStory of Texas.\u201d See the Lyndon B. Johnson National Historic Park in Texas Hill Country and hear the story of President Johnson\u2019s life. In nearby Fredericksburg, stroll the historic district shopping, pursuing one-of-a-kind, eclectic shops, art galleries, and museums. In San Antonio visit the San Fernando Cathedral, the oldest cathedral in the United States and take a self-guided tour of the famous Alamo. Enjoy a private, narrated cruise down the San Antonio River through the picturesque River Walk area. Highlights in Houston include a behind-the-scenes tram tour of the Johnson Space Center, home to NASA and the U.S. Space Program. See flown spacecraft, learn how astronauts live aboard the International Space Station, and discover what it takes to travel to Mars! Leave the Lone Star State and travel to the Louisiana city of Lafayette to take a cruise through moss-draped cypress trees in the Atchafalaya Basin\u2014keeping an eye out for alligators. Then travel across Bayou Country to New Orleans and take a sightseeing tour with a Local Guide visiting the French Quarter and other famous landmarks. All of this and much more await you on this value-minded vacation in Texas and Louisiana!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6 breakfasts are included in the price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Southern Charms & Florida<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

13 days, 12 nights from New Orleans to Orlando<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starting at $2,869 excluding airfare<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enjoy the sights and sounds of the South on this wondrous vacation through the heart of Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Georgia, and Florida. This southern U.S. tour starts with three nights in New Orleans and ends with one night in Orlando. In between, you\u2019ll stay two nights in Memphis, Nashville, and Savannah, and one night each in Natchez, and Atlanta. You\u2019ll also spend time in Baton Rouge, Louisiana\u2019s capital; Chattanooga, home of the Chattanooga Choo Choo; and St. Augustine, the oldest city in the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Music fans will be delighted by the included visits to Graceland, the lavish home of Elvis Presley; Studio B, Nashville\u2019s oldest surviving recording studio; the Country Music Hall of Fame, with its rare instruments and glittering costumes; and the world-famous Grand Ole Opry, where you\u2019ll have reserved seating for an unforgettable show. History buffs will enjoy visiting not only St. Augustine, but also the Old World city of New Orleans, with its clanging streetcars, stately mansions, and French Quarter. You\u2019ll visit a pre-Civil War home in Natchez, which features fine collections of period furniture and paintings. In Atlanta, you\u2019ll stop at the grave and eternal flame dedicated to preserving the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. A trolley tour in Savannah highlights many attractions of this historic seaport, including several of its 22 charming, iconic Squares.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On this southern U.S. tour, you\u2019ll also enjoy seeing the countryside between cities. You\u2019ll drive through the heart of Cajun Country from New Orleans to Baton Rouge and through rural Mississippi from Natchez to Memphis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 breakfasts are included in the price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sunny Shores of Southern Florida<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

10 days, 9 nights from Miami to Miami<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starting at $2,899 excluding airfare<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join us on this sun-soaked vacation in Florida, including Florida\u2019s east and west coasts and the Florida Keys. Begin your trip on the beautiful shores of Miami Beach. After an orientation tour, head south across 42 bridges before arriving in Key West, the southernmost town in the continental United States\u2014only 90 miles from Cuba. You\u2019ll spend two nights, giving you plenty of time to explore this laid-back town and its historic sites, conch-style architecture, picturesque beaches, and lively nightlife. Visit Everglades National Park and take a thrilling airboat ride through the vast swamplands and wilderness where you will likely spot alligators basking in the sun. Overnight in Naples, before heading up the Gulf Coast for a two-night stay in St. Pete Beach, consistently rated among the top beaches in the U.S. Enjoy the soft white sand and stunning turquoise water just steps away from your ocean-front hotel. On the way to Orlando visit Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park to see native Florida wildlife, including the three manatees that call it home. Spend two nights in Orlando with time to visit one of the many attractions like the Disney World Theme Parks, Universal Studios, and SeaWorld\u2014or just relax by the pool. Head back to Florida\u2019s east coast to Cape Canaveral and tour the Kennedy Space Center, hub of America\u2019s space program. Spend a night in Delray Beach, with its vibrant main street, thriving arts scene, and award-winning outdoor cafes before returning to Miami. The sunny shores of Southern Florida await you on this relaxing, fun-filled vacation!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 breakfasts are included in the price.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Charms of Southeast USA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

7 days, 6 nights from Charleston to Jekyll Island<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starting at $2,995 excluding airfare<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel through the American Southeast to immerse yourself in its history, art, food and wildlife. You\u2019ll unlock the past at Fort Sumter National Monument and Jekyll Island\u2019s Wanderer Memory Trail and Mosaic Museum. Taste the flavors of Charleston at its City Market and dine with a celebrity food writer and TV host in Savannah. From a behind-the-scenes experience at Georgia Sea Turtle Center and learning about Gullah Geechee culture on Jekyll Island to the beauty of Georgia\u2019s lighthouses and coastlines, this is the Southeast at its most charming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 2 dinners are included in the price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mackinac Island & the Great Lakes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

8 days, 7 nights from Detroit to Chicago<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starting at $3,999 excluding airfare<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Experience life in the fast and slow lanes as you venture to where the automobile was born and also visit where it\u2019s been banned since 1898. This tour of Mackinac Island and the Great Lakes gets your engines revving with a visit to Detroit\u2019s Henry Ford Museum to explore where past inventions have fueled the imagination of today\u2019s innovations. Switch gears as you board a ferry for Mackinac Island, the Jewel of the Great Lakes and one of the nation\u2019s most popular summer resorts. With horse-drawn carriages and bicycles as the island\u2019s only means of transportation, you\u2019ll have no choice but to fuel up on lunch at the famous Grand Hotel, military history at the restored Fort Mackinac, and the decadent fudge the charming island is known for. Other sweet detours include the Bavarian town of Frankenmuth, coastal resort of Petoskey, and faster-paced cities of Grand Rapids and Chicago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 1 dinner are included in the price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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America’s Musical Heritage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

10 days, 9 nights from Nashville to New Orleans<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starting at $4,029 excluding airfare<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll love this musical heritage vacation that follows the influential sounds of chart-topping history from Nashville to Memphis with a crescendo in New Orleans for all that jazz. Strut your way down Nashville\u2019s Honky Tonk Row and to reserved seats at the Grand Ole Opry. Swivel your hips through Elvis Presley\u2019s Graceland estate and the famous studios and streets of Memphis. Jump, jive, and wail through the New Orleans French Quarter in search of the blues and beignets. Follow the path of the Mississippi River to the famed Delta Blues Museum, the B.B. King Museum, and Morgan Freeman\u2019s Ground Zero Blues Club. Both a musical and southern heritage tour, this vacation through the Deep South leads you to elegant antebellum mansions, historic sights, and the sounds of country, rock, and rhythm and blues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 3 dinners are included in the price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Enchanted New Mexico<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

7 days, 6 nights from Albuquerque to Albuquerque<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starting at $4,109 excluding airfare<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the alluring canyons and cultural traditions to the historic pueblos and vibrant art districts, you\u2019ll be enchanted at every turn on this vacation in New Mexico. Taste the tradition of the Albuquerque desert in the kitchens and visit cliff dwellings that preserve the ancestral cultures of Native Americans and early settlers. Wander the artisan streets of Santa Fe and experience harmony with the painted desert landscapes of Georgia O\u2019Keefe. Satisfy your curiosity at Bradbury Science Museum in Los Alamos. Enter a rugged world of spectacular sandstone canyons that dress in the changing light of each new day. On this stunning tour of Southwest America, you\u2019ll find a feast for the senses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 2 dinners are included in the price.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Spectacular National Parks of Eastern USA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

10 days, 9 nights from Washington, D.C. to Nashville<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starting at $4,331 excluding airfare<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discover the spectacular National Parks and eclectic cities of the Eastern USA on this 10-Day guided tour. Revel in wide open spaces, stunning landscapes, iconic city sights and enjoy a bounty of food, music and art. Starting in Washington D.C., enjoy the spectacular colors of Shenandoah National Park, taste signature wines at the Veritas Winery and reconnect with nature at New River Gorge National Park in West Virginia, America\u2019s newest National Park. Take a behind-the-scenes tour of Citizen Vinyl Record\u2019s press factory in Asheville, and explore the vast Biltmore Estate, America’s largest privately owned home. Uncover the region\u2019s fascinating history at the Oconaluftee Indian Village as you join a Cherokee cultural expert for a truly unique experience. Picnic in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and explore the intricate caves of Mammoth Cave National Park, ending your trip with a crescendo in Nashville, the toe-tapping home of country music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 3 dinners are included in the price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Country Roads of the Deep South<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

12 days, 11 nights from Nashville to New Orleans<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starting at $5,295 excluding airfare<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fall in love with the Deep South during this 12-day guided tour. Let the lights and music of Nashville wash over you as you walk down Broadway. Take a guided tour of Studio B, Nashville’s oldest remaining recording studio. Then head to the Country Music Hall of Fame which preserves, celebrates, and shares the important cultural asset that is country music. In Memphis, enjoy a private tour of the Stax Museum of American Soul Music, a former record studio where Nashville greats recorded their music. Get the chance to explore the mansion which was the private retreat of the King of Rock ‘n Roll on your own. Embrace Cajun Country and take a crawfish farm tour, where a Local Expert will help you catch your lunch. In New Orleans, walk the city with a Local Expert, who will guide you through its vibrant art scene and unique architecture. Then end your trip with a bang and learn all about Mardi Gras, during an exclusive behind the scenes tour of Mardi Gras World, where the magic happens, and the extravagant floats are built each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 5 dinners are included in the price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Southern Grace<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

9 days, 8 nights from Nashville to New Orleans<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starting at $6,295 excluding airfare<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enjoy everything from rock ‘n roll to Creole cuisine on this 9-Day guided tour that stretches from Nashville to New Orleans. In the birthplace of country music, take a tour of historic Studio B, in Nashville, with a professional sound engineer, who will record you and your fellow travelers singing for a once-in-a-lifetime keepsake. Later, visit the Country Music Hall of Fame on private tour and meet a local singer who will give you a behind-the-scenes look at the songwriting process. In Memphis, marvel at the mansion where Elvis once lived: Graceland. At the Houmas House plantation, take part in a Creole cooking demonstration, then feast on traditional Southern dishes for dinner. Allow a Local Expert to lead you through New Orleans\u2019 best sites, from bustling Jackson Square to idyllic City Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 3 dinners are included in the price.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Value-Minded Southern Sounds & Elvis 8 days, 7 nights from New Orleans to Nashville Starting at $2,179 excluding airfare If you are a music fan\u2014don\u2019t miss this Southern Sounds tour! Begin with two overnights in New Orleans, where your expert Local Guide knows the sights and sounds of the Big Easy. From New Orleans, travel […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-351","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/travelawewonder.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/351","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/travelawewonder.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/travelawewonder.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/travelawewonder.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/travelawewonder.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=351"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/travelawewonder.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/351\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":527,"href":"https:\/\/travelawewonder.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/351\/revisions\/527"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/travelawewonder.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=351"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}