Memphis & the Mississippi Trail

Depart the UK on your chosen scheduled flight to Memphis. Upon arrival, collect your rental car and proceed to your hotel, where you will spend your first three nights.

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The Peabody, Memphis

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The Peabody, Memphis

The Peabody first welcomed guests in 1869 and has retained its historic charm ever since. Each of the 464 guestrooms is elegantly appointed, combining lavish décor with a soft, calming ambiance. Thoughtful amenities such as flat-screen televisions and plush bathrobes are featured in every room. Guests can also choose from a selection of well-appointed suites offering enhanced comforts, or upgrade to The Peabody Club Floor, which includes exclusive access to a private lounge with complimentary refreshments and snack presentations throughout the day.

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We’ve allowed two full days for you to truly experience this exciting city which offers a plethora of things to see and do. Make sure you don’t miss Graceland – undoubtedly a must-see. In addition, why not enjoy a tour to Sun Studio, Stax Museum of American Soul Music, Smithsonian’s Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum and Gibson Guitar Factory. Your evenings can be spent enjoying live music and sizzling soul food.

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The Peabody, Memphis

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The Peabody, Memphis

The Peabody first welcomed guests in 1869 and has retained its historic charm ever since. Each of the 464 guestrooms is elegantly appointed, combining lavish décor with a soft, calming ambiance. Thoughtful amenities such as flat-screen televisions and plush bathrobes are featured in every room. Guests can also choose from a selection of well-appointed suites offering enhanced comforts, or upgrade to The Peabody Club Floor, which includes exclusive access to a private lounge with complimentary refreshments and snack presentations throughout the day.

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Today you commence your journey to Tupelo, undoubtedly best known as Elvis’ birthplace. Visit the Elvis Presley Birthplace Museum, where you can tour the home, museum memorial chapel, a fountain of life and see the story wall. Make sure to stop by the Tupelo Hardware Store; this timeless gem is where Gladys Presley bought Elvis his first guitar. Elvis wanted a gun, they compromised on a guitar and music has never been the same since!

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Hilton Garden Inn, Tupelo

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Hilton Garden Inn, Tupelo

All guest rooms at the Hilton Garden Inn Tupelo are nicely furnished and offer flat screen televisions, microwave, refrigerator and Garden Sleep System beds with hypo-allergenic pillows and crisp linens. Bathrooms feature granite worktops and complimentary hair and body products. Standard rooms provide one king bed or two queen beds whilst suites feature a separate living area.

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Leaving Tupelo behind you are heading to ‘The City with Soul’ – Jackson, where you will spend the next two nights. Whilst staying in the state capital, you can trace Mississippi’s evolution from the Civil War to the Civil Rights Movement, to the hub of music and culture that it is today. There is world-class arts and entertainment as well as a large variety of dining options ranging from home-style to fine dining. 

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Fairview Inn, Jackson

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Fairview Inn, Jackson

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this is a period property which offers the elegance and charm of a bygone era. Eighteen guestrooms and suites are traditionally appointed, offer king or queen bedding and many have living areas, fireplaces and whirlpool tubs. Each accommodation offers different amenities so please enquire with us which room or suite suits your requirements.

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Today you continue your journey south, to explore Mississippi’s breath taking Gulf Coast. Over the next two days you’ll have the opportunity to discover the 62 miles of scenic coastline, where an incredible variety of attractions, excursions and activities await. Outdoor adventures, such as kayaking, boating, fishing and hiking in addition to museums, world-class casinos and championship golf courses await.

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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Biloxi

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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Biloxi

This modern hotel has a seaside feel to its character and decor, taking its pallette from the sand and the sea. Each of the accommodations offers a contemporary design and many have views of the beautiful Gulf or city. Created with comfort in mind, all feature a 46” flat screen television, clock radio with iPod docking, coffee maker and either a king or two queen beds. 

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A short journey today brings you to New Orleans, also known as ‘The Big Easy’ where you have two fun-filled days ahead. Stroll along the narrow streets, enjoy a typical Creole meal or perhaps a spot of jazz in the renowned French Quarter. During your stay, make sure you ride the famed ‘Streetcar named Desire’, walk through the Historic Garden District and take a paddle-wheeler cruise along the Mississippi River.

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Hyatt Centric French Quarter, New Orleans

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Hyatt Centric French Quarter, New Orleans

Hyatt Centric French Quarter offers modern accommodation in surroundings rich in the culture of New Orleans. Renowned as one of the landmark hotels of the French Quarter and includes guestrooms and suites. Generously sized rooms feature stylish décor, and contemporary oversized furniture and have marble bathrooms with marble-countered baths with shower, flat-screen televisions, and wonderfully comfortable Hyatt GrandTM Bed adorned with plush bedding. For the ultimate indulgence, choose a suite which boasts extra living space and a large seating area.

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The next few days are the most scenic of your holiday adventure, so be sure to keep your camera close at hand. Today, you drive the start of the incredibly beautiful Natchez Trace Parkway to Natchez. Known as the jewel of the Mississippi River, and home to the oldest permanent settlement on the river, in the 1850s Natchez had more millionaires than anywhere else in America. It has an incredible location, perched on a natural bluff above the river with 30 mile views both North and South. Because of this, you can experience some of the best sunsets on Ol’ Man River. Many of the historic homes in Natchez are open daily for tours so just stop by!

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Monmouth Historic Inn, Natchez

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Monmouth Historic Inn, Natchez

As you would expect, every room and suite is individual in design and has its own unique charm, but expect period furnishings, antebellum-era antiques and views of the rolling, manicured grounds. In contrast, modern-day conveniences including flat screen televisions, wireless internet, bathrobes and luxury bathroom amenities, enrich every stay. Each of the 11 suites offers a separate sitting area and many boast spa tubs and fireplaces.

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This morning we suggest a stop at The Greenwood Blues Heritage Museum and Gallery, home to a vast array of Blues memorabilia. Culinary enthusiasts may also choose to visit the Viking Cookery School to learn how to prepare traditional Southern dishes and delicacies. Next take the scenic drive to Vicksburg, where you will enjoy a night at one of Vicksburg’s antebellum homes. On your second day, why not take a carriage ride discovering Vicksburg’s many beautiful and historic homes?

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Anchuca Historic Mansion & Inn, Vicksburg

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Anchuca Historic Mansion & Inn, Vicksburg

Named after the Choctaw word for ‘happy home’, Anchuca is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This impressive landmark represents the first columned mansion in Vicksburg. Traditional guestrooms are furnished with antiques and art representing the late 18^th and early 19^th centuries. Although individual in design, all guestrooms feature flat screen televisions, fine linens, coffee-makers, mini refrigerators and Gilchrist & Soames bath products.

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Your final two days are spent in Cleveland in the much-loved Mississippi Delta! Cotton Row, in the center of Cleveland’s Crosstie historic district, is lined with little restaurants, cafes, and galleries. The district is named for the railway that made Cleveland’s economy thrive in the late 1800’s; railroad buffs will want to visit the Martin and Sue King Railroad Heritage Museum to learn more. Cleveland is also proud to be the location of the Grammy Museum, celebrating the best in music. From your base in Cleveland, you are able to discover much of the area. A few miles outside Cleveland, you’ll find Dockery Farms where Charley Patton learned to play the blues and set history in motion. Also ensure you visit Clarksdale, Greenville, Greenwood and Tunica where a wealth of attractions await. 

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Cotton House, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Cleveland

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Cotton House, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Cleveland

Boldly designed and stylishly inviting, the bright guestrooms offer a one-of-a-kind retreat with Southern inspiration. Feel completely at home with in-room amenities that include a pillow-top mattress and duvet, wireless internet, flat screen television, coffee maker and alarm clock radio. To make your stay even more special, upgrade to a spacious suite, which offers added amenities.

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It’s time to cross the state line back into Tennessee and make the journey back to Memphis International Airport, where you return your rental car and check-in for your flight back to the UK.