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THE OLD SOUTH & FLORIDA
8290NEW ORLEANSORLANDO
Leisurely On the go
Meals
Breakfast: 7 Lunch: 0 Dinner: 0
Transport
Touring by private, air-conditioned motorcoach. Free Wi-Fi (where available)
Accommodation
Rooms with private bath or shower. Includes hotel taxes, tips and service charges
HighLights
  • New Orleans, Louisiana
  • Memphis, Tennessee
  • Graceland, Memphis
  • Nashville, Tennessee
  • Atlanta, Georgia
  • Trolley Tour, Savannah
  • DAY 1:   NEW ORLEANS
    Welcome to New Orleans! Your Tour Director is on hand from 3-6:00 pm this afternoon to answer any questions. Once settled into your hotel, perhaps head out and start exploring this vibrant city full of character, interesting shops, and delicious Cajun and Creole cuisine.
  • DAY 2:   NEW ORLEANS
    Your guided tour this morning is dedicated to the sights and sounds of this unique, culturally rich city. First, visit the French Quarter, including St. Louis Cathedral and Jackson Square. Next, learn about the city’s unique burial customs at an above-ground cemetery, followed by a leisurely drive down historic St. Charles Avenue to enjoy its stately mansions and clanging streetcars. A lavish optional brunch at the iconic Court of Two Sisters features many of New Orleans’ culinary classics as well as live music. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Perhaps today, or tomorrow, take an optional Plantation Tour to learn more about southern history and culture or cruise down bayous seeking out alligators on an optional Swamp Tour. (B)
  • DAY 3:   NEW ORLEANS
     A day to explore at your own pace. Stroll through the centuries-old French Quarter or take a carriage ride while listening to tales of voodoo queens and pirates. History enthusiasts may venture out to a plantation to catch a glimpse of life the way it used to be in the Old South. Get jazzed about music on an optional jazz dinner cruise aboard a traditional paddlewheel steamboat. (B) 
  • DAY 4:   NEW ORLEANS-BATON ROUGE-NATCHEZ
    Drive through the heart of Cajun Country to Baton Rouge. Visit LSU Rural Life Museum & Windrush Gardens to explore cultural features of 18th and 19th century rural Southern life as well as their expansive gardens. Then go on an orientation tour of the city that features the art deco State Capitol, the tallest in the country. Next, on to Natchez, a thriving port in the golden years of the cotton trade. This evening, perhaps join our optional dinner and Historic Antebellum Home Tour.(B) 
  • DAY 5:   NATCHEZ-MEMPHIS
    Drive through rural Mississippi to Memphis. On arrival, see city highlights on an included orientation tour. Don't miss an optional excursion to the birthplace of Rock-n-Roll at Sun Studio, followed by dinner. Then perhaps venture out later to Beale Street where Delta blues, jazz, rock 'n' roll, R & B, and gospel join in a melting pot of American music. (CB)
  • DAY 6:   MEMPHIS-VISIT TO GRACELAND
    A trip to Memphis would not be complete without visiting Graceland, the palatial home of "The King," Elvis Presley. Our guided audio tour focuses on the opulent 15,000-square-foot mansion and the meditation garden where Elvis, and his daughter and grandson, are laid to rest. Later, if you haven't done so already, get a taste of Memphis with some authentic southern barbecue, visit the National Civil Rights Museum, or experience the world-famous Duck March at the elegant Peabody Hotel. 
  • DAY 7:   MEMPHIS-NASHVILLE
    This morning, leave the "Home of the Blues" as you head for Nashville, the "Capital of Country Music" with an afternoon arrival. This evening, you have reserved seating for an unforgettable show at the world-famous Grand Ole Opry, a mecca for country musicians since 1925. 
  • DAY 8:   NASHVILLE
    Its association with country music has made the name "Nashville" world famous, but it's not just music fans who will find this bustling Southern city a delight. Start your day with a visit to RCA Studio B, one of the country's most revered, and Nashville's oldest surviving recording studio. Afterward, sightseeing includes the recording studios of Music Row, a life-size reproduction of the Parthenon, the State Capitol, and Bicentennial State Park. The remainder of the day is free. Perhaps take an optional excursion to the Country Music Hall of Fame with its glittering costumes, rare instruments, and Elvis Presley's "solid gold" Cadillac.
  • DAY 9:   NASHVILLE-CHATTANOOGA-ATLANTA
    First stop today is Chattanooga, home of the Chattanooga Choo Choo. Then, enter the "Peach State" of Georgia and journey to its fast-growing metropolis, Atlanta, home of 1996 summer Olympics. An orientation tour is followed by a visit to the National Park Visitor centre that honours civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King. This evening is at leisure.
  • DAY 10:   ATLANTA-SAVANNAH
    Head south through rich, rolling farmland to the historic seaport of Savannah for a 2-night stay. En route, make a lunch stop in Macon, "Where Soul Lives", and home of music greats Little Richard and Otis Redding. Arrive in Savannah and begin soaking up its sultry charms. After an orientation tour, stroll the historic squares shaded by huge live oak trees and surrounded by charming churches and elegant homes. (B) 
  • DAY 11:   SAVANNAH
    A day at leisure. Perhaps explore the city on the optional Hop on/Hop off Trolley and see attractions like City Market, Forsyth Park, and the Mercer House, or spend time shopping on cobblestoned River Street. This evening, perhaps seek out some Low Country cuisine at one of the many local restaurants. (CB)
  • DAY 12:   SAVANNAH-ST. AUGUSTINE-ORLANDO
    Travel into the "Sunshine State" of Florida, stopping first at St. Augustine, the oldest European founded city in the United States. You will see the Government House and the Spanish fortress, Castillo de San Marcos, on your orientation tour. Then, drive to magical Orlando for a late afternoon arrival. (CB) 
  • DAY 13:   ORLANDO
    Your holiday ends this morning. You may choose to extend your holiday with extra nights to explore this city and all of its attractions further.
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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’ll stay two nights in Memphis, Nashville, and Savannah, and one night each in Natchez and Atlanta. You’ll also spend time in Baton Rouge, Louisiana’s capital; Chattanooga, home of the Chattanooga Choo Choo; and St. Augustine, the oldest European-founded city in the United States.

Music fans will be delighted by the included visits to Graceland, the lavish home of Elvis Presley; Studio B, Nashville’s oldest surviving recording studio; and the world-famous Grand Ole Opry, where you’ll 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 historic streetcars and French Quarter, and the LSU Rural Life Museum & Windrush Gardens in Baton Rouge to see what life was like for the laboring classes and different cultural groups in Louisiana during the 18th & 19th centuries. In Atlanta, you’ll stop at the grave and eternal flame dedicated to preserving the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. And in Savannah, you’ll have time to explore the many attractions of this historic seaport, including its 22 charming, iconic Squares.

You’ll also enjoy seeing the countryside between cities as you drive through the heart of Cajun Country from New Orleans to Baton Rouge and through rural Mississippi from Natchez to Memphis. From southern cities to southern charm - this tour of the South has it all!

Traveller Notes
Adventure is knocking with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded travel lovers in mind. Explore with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides, and private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi. Enhance your free time to explore like a local with your CosmosGO mobile app!

Map

Leisurely On the go

13
Days
1
Country
Country
Meals
7breakfasts;
0lunches;
0dinners;
Transport
Touring by private, air-conditioned motorcoach. Free Wi-Fi (where available)
Accommodation
Rooms with private bath or shower. Includes hotel taxes, tips and service charges
Tour Code
8290
Price
*Price per person, based on Twin occupancy for 18 June 2025 departure
CAT
Highlights
New Orleans, Louisiana
Memphis, Tennessee
Graceland, Memphis
Nashville, Tennessee
Atlanta, Georgia
Trolley Tour, Savannah

Itinerary

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Day 1

NEW ORLEANS

Welcome to New Orleans! Your Tour Director is on hand from 3-6:00 pm this afternoon to answer any questions. Once settled into your hotel, perhaps head out and start exploring this vibrant city full of character, interesting shops, and delicious Cajun and Creole cuisine.

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 0, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0

ACCOMMODATION *

No accommodation info at this time.

SHOW
Day 2

NEW ORLEANS

Your guided tour this morning is dedicated to the sights and sounds of this unique, culturally rich city. First, visit the French Quarter, including St. Louis Cathedral and Jackson Square. Next, learn about the city’s unique burial customs at an above-ground cemetery, followed by a leisurely drive down historic St. Charles Avenue to enjoy its stately mansions and clanging streetcars. A lavish optional brunch at the iconic Court of Two Sisters features many of New Orleans’ culinary classics as well as live music. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Perhaps today, or tomorrow, take an optional Plantation Tour to learn more about southern history and culture or cruise down bayous seeking out alligators on an optional Swamp Tour. (B)

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0

ACCOMMODATION *

No accommodation info at this time.

SHOW
Day 3

NEW ORLEANS

 A day to explore at your own pace. Stroll through the centuries-old French Quarter or take a carriage ride while listening to tales of voodoo queens and pirates. History enthusiasts may venture out to a plantation to catch a glimpse of life the way it used to be in the Old South. Get jazzed about music on an optional jazz dinner cruise aboard a traditional paddlewheel steamboat. (B) 

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0

ACCOMMODATION *

No accommodation info at this time.

SHOW
Day 4

NEW ORLEANS-BATON ROUGE-NATCHEZ

Drive through the heart of Cajun Country to Baton Rouge. Visit LSU Rural Life Museum & Windrush Gardens to explore cultural features of 18th and 19th century rural Southern life as well as their expansive gardens. Then go on an orientation tour of the city that features the art deco State Capitol, the tallest in the country. Next, on to Natchez, a thriving port in the golden years of the cotton trade. This evening, perhaps join our optional dinner and Historic Antebellum Home Tour.(B) 

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0

ACCOMMODATION *

No accommodation info at this time.

SHOW
Day 5

NATCHEZ-MEMPHIS

Drive through rural Mississippi to Memphis. On arrival, see city highlights on an included orientation tour. Don't miss an optional excursion to the birthplace of Rock-n-Roll at Sun Studio, followed by dinner. Then perhaps venture out later to Beale Street where Delta blues, jazz, rock 'n' roll, R & B, and gospel join in a melting pot of American music. (CB)

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0

ACCOMMODATION *

No accommodation info at this time.

SHOW
Day 6

MEMPHIS-VISIT TO GRACELAND

A trip to Memphis would not be complete without visiting Graceland, the palatial home of "The King," Elvis Presley. Our guided audio tour focuses on the opulent 15,000-square-foot mansion and the meditation garden where Elvis, and his daughter and grandson, are laid to rest. Later, if you haven't done so already, get a taste of Memphis with some authentic southern barbecue, visit the National Civil Rights Museum, or experience the world-famous Duck March at the elegant Peabody Hotel. 

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 0, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0

ACCOMMODATION *

No accommodation info at this time.

SHOW
Day 7

MEMPHIS-NASHVILLE

This morning, leave the "Home of the Blues" as you head for Nashville, the "Capital of Country Music" with an afternoon arrival. This evening, you have reserved seating for an unforgettable show at the world-famous Grand Ole Opry, a mecca for country musicians since 1925. 

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 0, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0

ACCOMMODATION *

No accommodation info at this time.

SHOW
Day 8

NASHVILLE

Its association with country music has made the name "Nashville" world famous, but it's not just music fans who will find this bustling Southern city a delight. Start your day with a visit to RCA Studio B, one of the country's most revered, and Nashville's oldest surviving recording studio. Afterward, sightseeing includes the recording studios of Music Row, a life-size reproduction of the Parthenon, the State Capitol, and Bicentennial State Park. The remainder of the day is free. Perhaps take an optional excursion to the Country Music Hall of Fame with its glittering costumes, rare instruments, and Elvis Presley's "solid gold" Cadillac.

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 0, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0

ACCOMMODATION *

No accommodation info at this time.

SHOW
Day 9

NASHVILLE-CHATTANOOGA-ATLANTA

First stop today is Chattanooga, home of the Chattanooga Choo Choo. Then, enter the "Peach State" of Georgia and journey to its fast-growing metropolis, Atlanta, home of 1996 summer Olympics. An orientation tour is followed by a visit to the National Park Visitor centre that honours civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King. This evening is at leisure.

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 0, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0

ACCOMMODATION *

No accommodation info at this time.

SHOW
Day 10

ATLANTA-SAVANNAH

Head south through rich, rolling farmland to the historic seaport of Savannah for a 2-night stay. En route, make a lunch stop in Macon, "Where Soul Lives", and home of music greats Little Richard and Otis Redding. Arrive in Savannah and begin soaking up its sultry charms. After an orientation tour, stroll the historic squares shaded by huge live oak trees and surrounded by charming churches and elegant homes. (B) 

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0

ACCOMMODATION *

No accommodation info at this time.

SHOW
Day 11

SAVANNAH

A day at leisure. Perhaps explore the city on the optional Hop on/Hop off Trolley and see attractions like City Market, Forsyth Park, and the Mercer House, or spend time shopping on cobblestoned River Street. This evening, perhaps seek out some Low Country cuisine at one of the many local restaurants. (CB)

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0

ACCOMMODATION *

No accommodation info at this time.

SHOW
Day 12

SAVANNAH-ST. AUGUSTINE-ORLANDO

Travel into the "Sunshine State" of Florida, stopping first at St. Augustine, the oldest European founded city in the United States. You will see the Government House and the Spanish fortress, Castillo de San Marcos, on your orientation tour. Then, drive to magical Orlando for a late afternoon arrival. (CB) 

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0

ACCOMMODATION *

No accommodation info at this time.

SHOW
Day 13

ORLANDO

Your holiday ends this morning. You may choose to extend your holiday with extra nights to explore this city and all of its attractions further.

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 0, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0

SHOW
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The displayed price is a guide only. You will be able to book most excursions within MyAccount up to 4 days prior to excursion date, where the exact price will be displayed. For Australia and New Zealand tours, optional excursions can be booked on tour with the Tour Director. All excursions are subject to availability.

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With Cosmos, there’s no better way to get to know your destination than through the eyes of your Tour Director. We’d like you to meet a Tour Director who is representative of the type of expert that will be with you on your tour.

Buryiak, Barbara

As a Tour Director for more than two decades, I've always had a passion for travel. At 18, I traveled solo throughout Europe. A few years later, I was one of three youth ambassadors on a cultural exchange to Burkina Faso. As a Tour Director, I enjoy showing off America's Heartland. I encourage my guests to talk to the locals and try the regional foods. Guests often tell me that their fondest memories are of their time spent in small towns with "real Americans."

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’ll stay two nights in Memphis, Nashville, and Savannah, and one night each in Natchez and Atlanta. You’ll also spend time in Baton Rouge, Louisiana’s capital; Chattanooga, home of the Chattanooga Choo Choo; and St. Augustine, the oldest European-founded city in the United States.

Music fans will be delighted by the included visits to Graceland, the lavish home of Elvis Presley; Studio B, Nashville’s oldest surviving recording studio; and the world-famous Grand Ole Opry, where you’ll 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 historic streetcars and French Quarter, and the LSU Rural Life Museum & Windrush Gardens in Baton Rouge to see what life was like for the laboring classes and different cultural groups in Louisiana during the 18th & 19th centuries. In Atlanta, you’ll stop at the grave and eternal flame dedicated to preserving the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. And in Savannah, you’ll have time to explore the many attractions of this historic seaport, including its 22 charming, iconic Squares.

You’ll also enjoy seeing the countryside between cities as you drive through the heart of Cajun Country from New Orleans to Baton Rouge and through rural Mississippi from Natchez to Memphis. From southern cities to southern charm - this tour of the South has it all!

Traveller Notes
Adventure is knocking with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded travel lovers in mind. Explore with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides, and private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi. Enhance your free time to explore like a local with your CosmosGO mobile app!

Map

Leisurely On the go

13
Days
1
Country
Country
Meals
7breakfasts;
0lunches;
0dinners;
Transport
Touring by private, air-conditioned motorcoach. Free Wi-Fi (where available)
Accommodation
Rooms with private bath or shower. Includes hotel taxes, tips and service charges
Tour Code
8290
Price
*Price per person, based on Twin occupancy for 18 June 2025 departure
CAT

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