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America's Music Cities
9 Day Holidays Door To Door Transfer - 7% Discount

 

New Orleans


Holiday Highlights
French Quarter • New Orleans School Of Cooking • Graceland
• Grand Ole Opry Show & Backstage Tour

• Historic RCA Studio B • Wildhorse Saloon


A family owned and operated company, Collette Worldwide Holidays has been dedicated to creating and delivering high quality escorted tours since 1918 and are proud that Collette Worldwide has become synonymous with integrity, quality and expertise

Collette Experiences


Roll up your sleeves and prepare to discover how to cook New Orleans-style during a unique cooking demonstration at the New Orleans School of Cooking.

Stroll world-famous Beale Street, Memphis’ lively and historic entertainment district, alive with the buzz of live music, throngs of music lovers and the glow of city lights.

Enjoy reserved seats at the Grand Ole Opry, the “home of American music,” followed by a backstage tour.


Holiday Itinerary


DAY 1: ARRIVE NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
Step back in time for a cultural getaway to the ‘Jazz Capital of the World’, New Orleans. This soulful city abounds with rich history, mouth-watering Cajun and Creole cuisine, and a purely soothing, incomparable soundtrack.


DAY 2: FRENCH QUARTER
Enjoy a leisurely walking tour of New Orleans’ famous French Quarter where you will see the majestic St. Louis Cathedral, one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks. Continue on to the bustling French Marketplace where you’ll explore Pirates Alley, the Cabildo, the Presbytere and the Pontalba. Stop to taste a true New Orleans favourite at Café Du Monde. Tonight, roll up your sleeves and prepare to discover how to cook New Orleans-style! During a unique cooking demonstration at the New Orleans School of Cooking, your chef will indulge you in everything that Louisiana cuisine has to offer.
Following dinner, discover why New Orleans is known as the ‘Birthplace of Jazz’ when you take in a toe-tapping jazz revue.
Today breakfast and dinner will be included.


DAY 3: FRENCH QUARTER
Enjoy a tour of New Orleans along historic Esplanade Avenue. See St. Louis Cemetery No.3, which opened in 1854 and features some of the most elaborate crypts found in New Orleans’ cemeteries. Then, relax during a tranquil drive along the shoreline of Lake Ponchartrain. This romantic road eventually leads to the majestic St. Charles Avenue, whisking you past gorgeous mansions as well as Tulane and Loyola, two famous universities in New Orleans. The remainder of the day is free to discover this great city your way.
Today breakfast will be included.


DAY 4: NEW ORLEANS - MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE
Travel north to Memphis, the birthplace of the Blues, Rock ‘n’ Roll and Soul. Upon arrival, immerse yourself in Memphis’ energetic musical scene as you feast on southern cuisine on world-famous Beale Street.
Today breakfast and dinner will be included.

 

DAY 5: MEMPHIS
This morning, embark on a one-of-a-kind tour of the city of Memphis. Local musicians board the coach and tell the story of Memphis’ musical heritage and history as you view the city’s many highlights, you may even be tempted to sing along. Then, don your blue suede shoes when you visit Graceland, the palatial home of Elvis Presley.
Enter Elvis’ 14 acre estate and visit his home, original business office, trophy building and the Meditation Garden, where Elvis and members of his family have been laid to rest. The remainder of your day is free to enjoy this city’s vast musical offerings on your own. Dance to the live music that may fill the open air or spend the evening exploring Beale Street’s vibrant musical clubs.
Today breakfast will be included.


DAY 6: MEMPHIS - NASHVILLE
Journey to the ‘Music Capital of the World’, Nashville. This evening, take your reserved seat at the renowned ‘Grand Ole Opry’. What began as a building where a local radio broadcast show aired once a week in 1925 has grown to become an entertainment complex that attracts music fans from all over the world.
Today breakfast will be included.

 

Memphis

DAY 7: NASHVILLE
This morning, tour the historic RCA Studio B for an up-close look at Nashville’s oldest remaining record studio where Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton and Charlie Pride once recorded some of their classic hits! Learn the secrets of how each artist recorded their chart-topping music in this famous studio, where you may even have the opportunity to record your own hit! Then, explore the Country Music Hall of Fame, the largest museum of popular music in the world. The museum’s vast collections of memorabilia, costumes, recordings and instruments are artfully presented in cutting-edge exhibits relaying the colourful histories of country music and its artists. This afternoon, a local guide will share the history and lore of Music City during a sightseeing tour. Visit the Old Ryman Auditorium* and view the State Capitol, Music Row and the Parthenon - a full scale replica of the Athenian original! Tonight, enjoy a special dinner at the famous Wildhorse Saloon, home of a 3,300 square foot dance floor that is used every night of the week by dancers and revelers!
Today breakfast and dinner will be included.


DAY 8: NASHVILLE - DEPART FOR HOME
New Orleans’ jazz and food, the country music of Nashville and the sounds of Memphis comprise a journey full of experiences that will have you humming and smiling long after you return home.
Today breakfast will be included.


DAY 9: ARRIVE UK

 


America's Music Cities - 2012/13 Departures
7% Discount Travel 55 Ref: Y318 - To Book Call 0800 840 8700

 

Prices are in £’s per person and are based on 2 adults sharing a twin/double room departing from London Heathrow with Delta via Detroit.

Collette Price in Black
Travel 55 Discount Price in Red
Quote Travel 55 Ref: Y318

Departure Date
Twin
Room
Single
Occup
Departure Date
Twin
Room
Single
Occup
22 Jan 2012
£1799
£1674
£300
£280
30 Sep 2012
£1899
£1767
£350
£326
05 Feb 2012
£1799
£1674
£300
£280
07 Oct 2012
£1899
£1767
£350
£326
12 Feb 2012
£1799
£1674
£300
£280
14 Oct 2012
£1899
£1767
£350
£326
18 Mar 2012
£1799
£1674
£300
£280
21 Oct 2012
£1899
£1767
£350
£326
25 Mar 2012
£1799
£1674
£300
£280
04 Nov 2012
£1899
£1767
£350
£326
15 Apr 2012
£1799
£1674
£300
£280
11 Nov 2012
£1899
£1767
£350
£326
22 Apr 2012
£1799
£1674
£300
£280
02 Dec 2012
£1899
£1767
£350
£326
20 May 2012
£1899
£1767
£350
£326
24 Feb 2013
£1899
£1767
£350
£326
17 June 2012
£1899
£1767
£350
£326
10 Mar 2013
£1899
£1767
£350
£326
24 June 2012
£1899
£1767
£350
£326
07 Apr 2013
£1899
£1767
£350
£326
9 Sep 2012
£1899
£1767
£350
£326
14 Apr 2013
£1899
£1767
£350
£326
16 Sep 2012
£1899
£1767
£350
£326
21 Apr 2013
£1899
£1767
£350
£326
23 Sep 2012
£1899
£1767
£350
£326
28 Apr 2013
£1899
£1767
£350
£326

Regional Flight Departures

For regional departures, please add the following supplements.

Birmingham (with KLM/Delta via Amsterdam & Minneapolis)............. from FREE
Manchester (with Delta via Atlanta)..................................................... from £60
Newcastle (with KLM/Delta via Amsterdam & Minneapolis)............... from £20
Edinburgh (with KLM/Delta via Amsterdam & Minneapolis)................ from £20
Glasgow (with KLM/Delta via Amsterdam & Minneapolis) ..................from £20
Belfast (with bmi/Continental via London and Houston/Newark) .... from £120

Also available from Cardiff, Bristol, Norwich, Humberside, Leeds/Bradford, Liverpool, Durham Tees Valley and Aberdeen. Please call for details.

Important Information
• On some occasions, due to show schedules, the Ryman Auditorium may not be available for tours.
• For departures between 1 Jan - 30 April 2012 the itinerary may vary from the one shown in this brochure. Please call us for details of the itinerary for departure dates during this period.
• On some dates alternate hotels may be used.
• Additional departure dates may be available. Please call for guaranteed departure dates.
• All holidays are subject to availability and prices are correct at time of printing.


To book, call Collette Worldwide direct on 0800 804 8700
Quote Ref Y318 for the Travel 55 discounted price