SIGNATURE JOURNEYS

SOUTHERN BLUESFROM NASHVILLE TO NEW ORLEANSWith special guest Brian Lizotte – Live n Cookin at Lizottes~

21 March 2018

FOR A LIMITED TIME RECEIVE $500 PER PERSON EARLY BOOKING BONUS

Southern Blues17 Days | Nashville | Memphis | Mississippi Cruise | New Orleans

INCLUSIONS & HIGHLIGHTS: Special guest Brian Lizotte Return airport transfers* Return international fl ights with Qantas

Hotel accommodations & Taxes as per itinerary

Daily Breakfast Pre-paid gratuities and porterage

ATTRACTION ADMISSIONS: Tour of Studio B with recording session

Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum

Opry Country Classics Show at Ryman Auditorium

The Story of B.B. King (American Queen) Optional Tour

Graceland Elvis Experience Tour Sun Studios New Orleans City Sightseeing Tour

Cajun Pride Swamp Tour

SPECIAL MEALS: Welcome Reception with Light Meal in Nashville

Dinner at BB King’s Blues Club, Memphis

Farewell Celebration Dinner in New Orleans

Day 1: Wednesday, 21 March 2018Welcome to NashvilleUpon arrival at Nashville International Airport, you will be met and taken to your hotel. Relax and settle in or start your exploration of the world’s country music capital. Later, join your Tour Director for a Welcome Reception with drinks and a light meal.Accommodation: Renaissance Nashville or similar (2 nights)

Day 2: Thursday, 22 March 2018Enjoy Nashville’s Musical HistoryEnjoy a tour of historic Studio B, work with a professional sound engineer in a 30-minute, choir-style recording session. Take home your own copy of the recording as a one-of-a-kind souvenir. How many people can say they recorded a song in the same studio Elvis created so many of his hits? Then visit the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, full of memorabilia from stars such as Hank Williams, Loretta Lynn and Garth Brooks. Your Local Expert, a songwriter and singer, will tell you the stories behind the biggest hits sung by well-known country music starts. Then an Opry country Classics Show at Ryman Auditorium.

Day 3: Friday, 23 March 2018Clarksdale and the birthplace of The Blues Travel from the home of country music to Clarksdale, the birthplace of blues, rock ‘n’ roll and the home of The Delta Blues Museum. You will have the opportunity to explore this fascinating town full of Junk Joints and the famous Ground Zero Blues Club. We will stop by the Mississippi at Levon’s Bar & Grill for lunch & if you like, tonight we will head to Ground Zero for dinner and a night out. (Both meals are at own expense).Accommodation: The Hampton Inn Hotel or similar

Day 4: Saturday, 24 March 2018Tupelo - Memphis To start your full Elvis experience a true Elvis Fan will not want to miss this once-in-a-lifetime tour to Tupelo the birthplace of Elvis, The King. We then head to Memphis and Sun Studios, where artists like Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash recorded revolutionary albums. This evening, after settling in to our hotel we have dinner at the legendary BB Kings.Accommodation: The Westin Memphis Beale Street or similar Day 5: Sunday, 25 March 2018Graceland - Join Cruise Hotel Stay - Memphis, TNThis morning we’ll start the day with Graceland, as much an object of pilgrimage, as a museum dedicated to the late, great, Elvis Presley. From the fl owers and painted signs outside the gates, to the tear-streaked cheeks of fans inside, see the effect that Elvis and his music had on popular American culture. This afternoon we transfer to the hotel of the American Queen. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure. Accommodation: Sheraton Downtown Memphis or similar Day 6: Monday, 26 March 2018Memphis, TNToday is the day you have been waiting for! Prepare to embark on an unforgettable journey dow n America’s largest and most historical river.It’s time to start your voyage and begin a luxurious voyage down the Mississippi River, where memories will be made that will last a lifetime! Departure 5:00pm. Day 7: Tuesday, 27 March 2018Greenville, MS – The Story of B.B. KingGreenville is at the very heart and soul of Mississippi Delta. Located on the banks of Lake Fergusson, Greenville is a short drive to Indianola, the birthplace of B.B. King and many other blues singers, so naturally Greenville has its fair share of Blues

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integrated into its culture. Many authors and writers were born or reside in the small town of Greenville; local legend says that the Greenville water grows writers. The author of the Muppets actually got started here along with a long list of other impressive, renowned writers! The town is also known for their gardening, which they were recognized for growing the largest carpet plant in the nation; and museums of which the town has one for practically everything! This beautiful town is sure to win your heart with its southern charm and soul! Included Optional:Today we have included the Small Towns, Big Legends The Story of B.B. King - A Musical Journey through the Mississippi Delta Optional Tour. Day 8: Wednesday, 28 March 2018 Vicksburg, MSVicksburg perfectly blends Southern culture and heritage with exciting modern-day attractions. Described as the “Key to the South” by Abraham Lincoln, this southern town carries a history unlike any other Civil War city. Vicksburg was founded in 1811 and grew as a vital river port city. It was a major component to the Civil War and carries much of the history within the town. Today, Vicksburg is a popular spot for tourists to learn about the battles of the city, taste the cuisine, visit the many museums, and pick out the perfect souvenir. Day 9: Thursday, 29 March 2018Natchez, MSThis charming river town was fi rst inhabited by Natchez Indians and French explorers who shared the land. It was founded in 1716, making it the oldest city on the Mississippi. The city is known for its elegance, hospitality, and impressive preservation of history – found on every street corner throughout Natchez. Guests enjoy the unique shops, restaurants, museums, and historical homes located in Natchez, all of which contribute to Hugh Bayless’ book, “The 100 Best Towns in America.” Day 10: Friday, 30 March 2018 St. Francisville, LAEstablished in 1809, St. Francisville is the oldest town in the Florida Parishes. Below

where St. Francisville is located currently, was a settlement called Bayou Sara in the 1790’s. When this settlement was destroyed by fl ooding and fi res, many of the structures and artifacts were hauled up the bluff into St. Francisville, where they are still standing. The town is referred to as “two miles long and two yards wide,” but that defi nitely doesn’t mean they have nothing to offer! Stop in at one of the unique shops, historical homes, beautiful churches, or breathtaking parks and you will agree with that! Spanish moss trees grow throughout the town, which creates a beautiful southern comfort to the atmosphere. Day 11: Saturday, 31 March 2018Baton Rouge, LABaton Rouge, the Capital of Louisiana, has a deep culture and rich history. Named by French explorer, Sieur D’Iberville after a reddish pole marking two separate tribal hunting grounds, Baton Rouge has transformed into a rich cultural city. Locals speak a specifi c version of French in their everyday language. The city is home to Louisiana’s capitol building which is the largest in the United States, as well as the Old State Capitol – a Gothic architectural monument located on the bluffs overlooking the Mighty Mississippi. Spend the day exploring all that Baton Rouge has to offer, from the museums and the architecture, to the shops and the cuisine – everyone will enjoy an exciting, busy day! Day 12: Sunday, 1 April 2018Nottoway, LANottoway is the South’s largest, most glorious remaining Antebellum mansion with a rich history dating back to 1859. In a fabulous location along the great River Road overlooking the grand Mississippi River, this “White Castle” of the South transports visitors back to an era of glory and grandeur. Set amongst a natural backdrop of vibrant gardens and two hundred-year-old oak trees, Nottoway Plantation captivates all with a brilliant blend of true Southern hospitality, history and mystery.Enjoy an included tour of Nottoway Plantation, the South’s largest remaining antebellum mansion. This stunning historical plantation lies between Baton Rouge and New Orleans and offers a view

of a truly grand plantation. The mansion fl aunts three-fl oors, 64-bedrooms, and displays an incredible 22 white square columns which contribute to its’ nickname—“The White Castle of Louisiana.” The most popular room among guests is the White Ballroom, which is painted entirely in white and displays elaborate gold décor throughout. Rooms are trimmed in custom plaster frieze made from Spanish moss, clay, plaster, and mud and are all original to the house. And as if that weren’t enough, this immaculate mansion was constructed with 365 openings—one for each day of the year. Enjoy a guided walking tour of an American Castle as we explore within the pristine walls of Nottoway followed by a stroll through the lush grounds and gardens. Day 13: Monday, 2 April 2018Arrival 8:00am New Orleans, LAJoin a Local Expert for an atmospheric tour of the city. Wind your way through one of the above-ground fi nal resting place of pirates, politicians and voodoo queens. Explore the French Quarter, Louis Armstrong Park and Jackson Square you will see the city’s colonial heritage and cultured history. Accommodation: Astor Crowne Plaza or similar (4 nights) Day 14: Tuesday, 3 April 2018Exploring New Orleans, The Big Easy (Relaxed Start) Start the day up-close and personal with the rural side of the Crescent City, as you board a boat for a tour to meet the resident alligators and other fl ora and fauna. Day 15: Wednesday, 4 April 2018 New Orleans at leisure Enjoy the full day at leisure. Day 16: Thursday, 5 April 2018New Orleans at leisure Enjoy some free time before gathering with your new friends and toasting to lifelong memories during a Celebration Dinner at the famous New Orleans restaurant Arnaud’s. Day 17: Friday, 6 April 2018Depart New Orleans Bid ‘Au Revoir’ to the Big Easy in the morning. A complimentary transfer isprovided to New Orleans International Airport.

From$10,750*per person, twin share

based on Cat F cabin on American Queen

UPGRADE CRUISE – PER PERSON, TWIN SHARED Outside Bay Window $1750^C Outside Open Veranda $2670 B Outside Open Veranda $3115

Price includes return international economy fl ights with Qantas including taxes. (Taxes are subject to chage). ^Cat. D is subject to availability.

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is required within 7 days of confi rmation. If deposit is not received by the due date, the booking will be cancelled without notifi cation. Early Bird Discount:Book & pay a non-refundable $1500 deposit by 30 September 2017 and receive a $500 discount per person twin share or $750 for single travellers.Cancellations:For cancellations made after 23 January 2018 100% of your tour payment will be forfeited.Group conditions:~A minimum number of passengers are required to operate this tour. Should minimum passenger numbers not be met we will review the operation of this tour, and additional costs may apply. Host attendance is subject to minimum numbers. *Complimentary airport transfers when travelling on group fl ights.

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