Day by day

Day 1 London to Nashville

Fly from the UK to Nashville. When you have arrived pick up your car from the airport and drive to Louisville where your first hotel is located.  Check in to your hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure.

Day 2 Nashville

A full day in Nashville to enjoy some of its many highlights. Take a trip down memory lane and visit the Bluebird café, Country music hall of fame museum and the Music city walk of fame.

Day 3 Nashville to Memphis

After 2 nights in Nashville continue your drive for 3 hours where you will end up in Memphis. You have another 2 nights’ accommodation here so settle into your hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure.

Day 4 Memphis

It’s the Birthplace of Rock ‘n’ Roll, the Home of the Blues and the starting point of soul. Music legends including Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, B.B. King, W.C. Handy and Otis Redding made their marks on Memphis, where you can hear their influences today. To complete the “musical medley,” visit Graceland, Sun Studio, the Stax Museum of American Soul Music and the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum. At night, take a walk down Beale Street and listen to the live music Memphis makes today.

Day 5 Memphis to Tupelo

The next part of your drive takes you to Mississippi with your first overnight stay in Tupelo. You have 1 night here so if you aim to arrive at lunch time you will still have plenty of time to enjoy your time here.  The Birthplace of the King of Rock and Roll and headquarters to the Natchez Trace Parkway, one of America’s Top 10 national Parks, Tupelo is a place of exploration and imagination.

Day 6 Tupelo to Greenwood

After a trip down memory lane drive the short journey to your next hotel which is an hour away in Greenwood. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 7 Greenwood

From year-round attractions such as museums and historic downtown to the many festivals and events, Greenwood offers a wonderful array of things to do and see.
 

Day 8 Greenwood to Natchez

Today you will drive the 3 hour drive to Natchez where you will spend 1 night. When you arrive why not Head out to tour a few of the majestic mansions that have drawn thousands of visitors to Natchez over the years. Enjoy the evening at leisure

Day 9 Natchez to Baton Rouge

After your overnight stay in Natchez drive to your next destination, Baton Rouge. Here you will spend 2 nights. Once you have arrived check into your hotel and enjoy the afternoon at leisure.

Day 10 Baton Rouge

Spend your full day enjoy the fine food Baton Rouge has on offer. Unlock the secrets of Louisiana’s distinct cuisine in Baton Rouge from heavenly hallelujah crab, succulent crawfish etouffe and delectable bread pudding.

Day 11 Baton Rouge to Lafayette

After breakfast check out your hotel and continue west to Lafayette. You have 2 nights here so check into your hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure.

Day 12  Lafayette

You have a full day here to explore Lafayette or you could visit Nearby Lake Martin Nature Reserve which is a place where land turns to water and where, in the spring, there's a huge abundance of birdlife including egrets, herons and spoonbills, as well as scores of alligators. For a real taste of the local landscape though, take a thrilling swamp tour to see sunbathing alligators relaxing amongst cypress trees dripping with Spanish moss.

Day 13 Lafayette to Lake Charles

After your stay in Lafayette it’s time to drive to your last accommodation which is in Lake Charles. The city of Lake Charles overlooks a freshwater lake with the only white-sand inland beach along the Gulf Coast. Local legends say the pirate Jean Lafitte made Lake Charles, Louisiana his hideaway and left behind hidden treasure on the shores of the lake.

Day 14 Lake Charles to London

After a great night in Lake Charles it’s time to drive to Houston and drop your car off at the airport and check in for your overnight flight home.

Day 15 London

Arrive back into the UK after an amazing taste of the Deep South