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EXPERIENCE WITH TAUCK

 

TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – Filmed narratives by filmmaker Ken Burns tell the American story

 

TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – A private culinary demonstration & lunch at the New Orleans School of Cooking

 

TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – A private mint julep reception and mansion house dinner at Nottoway Resort

 

TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – Private streetcar tour with New Orleans resident along Canal Street and St. Charles Avenue

 

TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – Private presentation by expert Nellie Watson who shares insights on the unique environment of the New Orleans' basin

 

SEE WHAT YOUR JOURNEY INCLUDES

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Legendary Journeys and Adventures

You don't just hear music in New Orleans and Louisiana's "Cajun country"… you feel it, indelibly woven into the fabric of life. The strains of every genre you can think of – smoky blues, pulsating Caribbean rhythms, acoustic, country, rock, soul, r&b, nouveau swing, hip-hop and more... and, naturally, a tasty buffet of jazz styles... envelop you along Bourbon Street and throughout the French Quarter...

The streets take on a life of their own… The spirits of Satchmo and Jelly Roll permeate Basin Street and New Orleans Jazz National Park. Traditional jazz lives on within the homey confines of Preservation Hall... while moving out to the bayou, the music continues... Explore New Orleans & Mississippi River Country as an insider with Tauck Exclusives like a private demonstration and lunch at the New Orleans School of Cooking... a private streetcar tour along Canal Street and St. Charles Avenue... a flightseeing tour... a private jazz experience at world-famous Preservation Hall... a private mint julep reception and mansion house dinner... a jazz reception and dinner at Arnaud's... and exclusive, on-tour film vignettes by filmmaker Ken Burns. Explore the bayou on an alligator bayou boat tour... Louisiana's historic Mississippi River plantations... and enjoy state-of-the-art exhibits, a 4-D experience, brunch and a USO-style Stage Door Canteen show at the National World War II Museum. Read Less

Private dinner at B.B. King's Blues Club

Enjoy the essence of Southern comfort food at B.B. King's Blues Club

No stop in Memphis is complete without a visit to B.B. King's Blues Club. Launched in collaboration with B.B. King himself in the early 90's, your time at this historic establishment is highlighted by a private dinner, where you'll enjoy the essence of Southern comfort food featuring a diverse array of classic Southern dishes that evoke the warmth and soul of the South. Following your meal, dance the night away with live music with genres ranging from blues to classic soul and rock & roll!

After-Hours guided tour of Graceland

Tour the home of the King himself - Elvis Presley

Enjoy an after-hours guided tour of Graceland, Elvis Presley's former estate turned National Historic Landmark before heading off to Presley Motors Autombile Museum for a Tauck-Exclusive dinner surrounded by Elvis' famous car collection.

Grand Ole Opry

Enjoy a live performance of the Grand Ole Opry

Celebrating 100 years in 2025, the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee is the longest-running radio braodcast in U.S. history. Enjoy a live performance of the Opry during your time in Nashville. Sure to be a highlight of your journey!

The magic and music of New Orleans

Discover "the birthplace of jazz" New Orleans

Renowned for its Creole cuisine, cross-cultural heritage and distinct musical styles, New Orleans is a one-of-a-kind destination filled with things to do, people to see, food to eat and history to take in. Universally considered the birthplace of jazz, great musicians have come from New Orleans; Louis Prima, Fats Domino, Jelly Roll Morton, Louis Armstrong and many others began their musical journey here, and their legacy permeates across the city to this day.

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About Booking This Tour

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Deposit & Booking Information

Deposit Information:

The deposit and the fees for the optional Protection Plan or Cancel Fee Waiver [CFW] coverage are due at time of booking. Your deposit is £200.

Terms and Conditions:

For additional information pertaining to our Tauck Journeys, including Cancellation Information and Booking Conditions, click here to learn more.

At the time of booking, please have the following information ready:

  • Tour Name and Departure Date Desired
  • Traveler Name(s):  Please have first and last names as they appear on the passport or driver's license.
  • Traveler's Address(es)
  • Traveler's Phone Number(s)
  • Emergency Contact Information: This would be a relative or friend whom we could contact during the tour in the event of an emergency. Please provide their name and phone number(s).
  • Interest in purchasing a travel protection product (US and Canada)
  • Interest in extending your trip by staying in a Tauck recommended hotel before your trip begins or after it ends
  • Interest in our specially negotiated airfares.

Regarding your final payment:

Final Payment is due as specified on the invoice. Bookings without full payment at this time may be subject to cancellation without notice.

Protect Your Travel Investment

Customer Protection: Our UK-based agents comply with the bonding requirements of the Civil Aviation Authority and provide full financial protection for the package holidays that we sell in the UK. For flight-based holidays, this is through the Air Travel Organiser's Licence (details of which are available from the UK-based agent with whom you book). When you buy a package holiday that doesn't include a flight, protection of your monies paid to our UK-based agent will be provided by way of a bond.

Travel Requirements For This Tour

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The Tauck Experience

Why Tauck?

Leave Your Worries At Home

One Upfront Price – No Hidden Costs

Tauck Directors – Simply The Best

Never Settle For Ordinary

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Book Today... And Travel Dreams Begin

Discover The World

Call us, or call your travel advisor, to book your preferred departure date today – and explore our beautiful brochures to find your inspiration for your next journey.

Book Today... And Travel Dreams Begin

Discover The World

Call us, or call your travel advisor, to book your preferred departure date today – and explore our beautiful brochures to find your inspiration for your next journey.

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