JAZZ, BLUES AND ROCK ‘N’ ROLL 9 DAYS from £949 Chicago > Memphis > New Orleans
HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Multi-day hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of Chicago • Sightseeing city tour of Memphis including admission to Graceland • Battlefield Cruise in New Orleans aboard a paddlewheel boat • Sightseeing city tour of New Orleans • One-way Amtrak® in Coach accommodation from Chicago to Memphis; Memphis to New Orleans onboard the City of New Orleans® • 7 nights hotel accommodation; 1 night onboard Amtrak
DAYS 1-2: CHICAGO Welcome to Chicago! Explore the “Windy City” on a hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour, which covers 13 magnificent miles. Hop-off at any of the stops along the tour to enjoy the sights at your leisure. Later in the day, enjoy your included dinner at a popular restaurant. On day 2, continue exploring on your multi-day sightseeing tour. Be sure to stop by the iconic attractions Chicago has to offer, like the Skydeck. (Overnight in Chicago)
DAY 3: OVERNIGHT ONBOARD AMTRAK Travel to the station and board Amtrak’s City of New Orleans® for a relaxing overnight trip down South to Memphis. Your journey on this train route takes you through the heart of our nation’s musical heritage - from Chicago with its world-class Chicago Symphony Orchestra and still vibrant electric blues scene, to Beale Street in Memphis and the home of Elvis, the King of Rock N Roll. (Overnight onboard Amtrak)
DAYS 4-5: MEMPHIS
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When you arrive in Memphis today, you’ll have some free time to explore the sights and sounds of the city. Check out the music scene on Beale Street or head to the Peabody Hotel to see the famous ducks. On day 5, enjoy a tour of Memphis, including the iconic Graceland, where you’ll get up close and personal to the things Elvis cherished most in the world. (Overnight in Memphis)
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DAY 6: MEMPHIS TO NEW ORLEANS Take in the Southern scenery as you travel the history-laden musical roads of Mississippi to New Orleans — the birthplace of jazz. Upon your arrival, check into your hotel and start exploring this lovely city. (Overnight in New Orleans)
DAYS 7-8: NEW ORLEANS Start the day with a jazz brunch at the famous Court of Two Sisters restaurant then set off on your included New Orleans city tour. Absorb the sights and sounds of the world-famous French Quarter and historic Jackson Square. On day 8, you will enjoy a Battlefield Cruise and take in the picturesque sights of New Orleans from a unique vantage point: the outside deck of an old-fashioned paddlewheel boat! (Overnight in New Orleans)
DAY 9: YOUR HOLIDAY ENDS IN NEW ORLEANS
Package prices are per person, double occupancy, tax included. Prices do not include flights from your hometown. All reservations are based upon availability at the time of booking. Amtrak travel is for Coach accommodation, unless otherwise noted. Upgrades to Roomette or Bedroom accommodation onboard Amtrak are available. Alternative hotels may be available.
Visit amtrakvacations.co.uk, call 020 3780 2300 or see your local Travel Agent
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