Begin and end in Atlanta, this 13-day escorted tour offers an insight to culture, music and literature gems. Visit Atlanta, the ‘capital of the south’ and enjoy an adventure to remember on route to Nashville, the home of country.
Start by exploring Atlanta, a city packed with a wide selection of museums, music venues and an exciting theatre scene. Learn of one of the city’s most famous residents, Margaret Mitchell, publisher of Gone with the Wind! and if you’re a sports fan, seize the opportunity to catch an Atlanta Falcons, Hawks or Braves game.
Augusta and Charleston follow Atlanta, where you’ll hear stories of historical revolutions, earthquakes and hurricanes.
You’ll then move on to Savannah, known for manicured parks, horse-drawn carriages and antebellum architecture, before leaving the state of Georgia for Florida’s Capital, Tallahassee where rolling hills and moss oaks reminisce about scenes from Gone from the Wind.
Next arrive in New Orleans, a city marrying a mix of cultures including European characteristics with Caribbean enchantment.
Travellers will then be treated to Natchez, Mississippi, one of the most important European settlement sites. Continue on to Nashville, known as the most important city in country music via Memphis, home of ‘Sun Records.