
Local knowledge from expert travellers
29/10/2025 · By Tim Hall
Enhance your holiday with Great Rail Journeys as expert Tour Manager Tim Hall discusses how to get the most out a trip and uncover the places locals love.
Read moreSouthern USA holidays offer a captivating blend of experiences, from iconic music and vibrant cities to beautiful beaches, all wrapped up in the South's renowned hospitality. Discover the legendary music cities of the Deep South with live jazz in New Orleans' French Quarter, Graceland in Memphis, and country music at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. But the South isn't just about music. You can cruise on a Mississippi steamboat, explore the historic Oak Alley Plantation in Louisiana, and ride the scenic Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. Browse our range of holidays to Southern USA to find your perfect trip.
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Historic tracks lead us on an unforgettable rail tour through the heartlands of great American music. Uncover the home of country music in Nashville with a visit to the Grand Ole Opry; explore the roots of blues and rock'n'roll at Graceland and Sun Studios in Memphis; and embrace the expressive jazz of New Orleans and the spirited French Quarter.





Explore Nashville, Memphis and New Orleans' links to iconic musicians, embracing the heartlands of country, rock'n'roll and blues before travelling through Mississippi by rail to uncover the birthplace of jazz. During this musical journey, step into the world of Elvis Presley at his Graceland home, spend an evening at the Grand Ole Opry,...