Country Music Vacations



Country Music River Cruise Vacation Package:

Nashville, Memphis, New Orleans

              These Boots Are Made For Cruisin'!

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Twelve-day / Eleven-night fully-escorted coach / riverboat cruise vacation package

visiting the states of Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi and Louisiana

You’ll enjoy some of the South’s grand music cities and historical towns.

American QueenBegin your trip in Nashville, Tennessee with visits to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum plus  a private show by one of Music City’s most accomplished songwriters. Travel by luxurious air-conditioned coach to Memphis, board the paddle-wheel steamboat American Queen to set sail for your Mississippi River cruise. But first, visit Sun Studio, which launched the careers of Elvis, Johnny Cash, and many more, and choose between an excursion to Elvis’ Graceland or a visit to the National Civil Rights Museum in the former Lorraine Hotel, where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated.

American Queen StateroomAs you cruise along the Mississippi River, stop to see beautifully restored antebellum plantation homes, sample marvelous American and Southern cuisine, and feel like you’ve stepped right into the pages of a Mark Twain adventure. While on board you will be treated to professional showboat-style entertainment, included wine with dinners, and interesting lectures by the on board river historian. You’ll stop in Helena, Arkansas, a town full of Civil War history and antebellum homes; Vicksburg, Mississippi, where you’ll visit the Vicksburg National Military Park, which preserves the site of the important Civil War battle; Natchez, a town with more antebellum homes than any other city in the United States; St. Francisville, Louisiana, a quaint river town with historic sites, charming restaurants, and fantastic shopping; Baton Rouge, Louisiana’s capital; and Houmas House, a quintessential Southern plantation. The cruise ends in exciting New Orleans, where you’ll enjoy a sightseeing tour and visit to the National World War II Museum.

From the exciting cities to the quaint river towns, this cruise vacation along the Mississippi River is sure to delight.
                       

Twelve-day/Eleven-night cruise-tour package from $4629 per person, double occupancy.

All-inclusive air transportation with free airport transfers can be added.

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To make your reservation for this cruise vacation:
Phone: 1-800-331-5601 or 1-703-556-9010 (M-F 9am-5pm Eastern Time Zone)
or e-mail: GetAway@QualityTravelServices.com


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This all-inclusive package is such a value because it includes the following fabulous features:
  • Reserved seating for all shows
  • Eleven nights hotel and riverboat accommodations
    • Gaylord Opryland Resort, Nashville (2 nights)
    • The Peabody, Memphis (1 night)
    • American Queen riverboat outside cabin (7nights)
    • Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans (1 night)
  • Welcome Reception (WR) in Nashville
  • Eleven American-style (full) breakfasts (B)
  • Nine 3-course dinners including a special  Farewell Celebration Dinner in New Orleans (D)
  • Six Lunches (L)
  • Luxury motor coach transportation
  • Experienced, knowledgeable and friendly tour director and local guides
Tour Map
Mississippi River Crusie Vacation

This tour package begins in Nashville, ends in New Orleans and is offered on the following departure dates:


 Land/River Only Prices
- per person -

Start
 End
 Double Occupancy

2013

Nov 6 Nov 17 $4629
Dec 4 Dec 15 $4759
2014
Mar 19 Mar 30 $5279
Apr 30 May 11
Nov 19 Nov 30
Dec 3 Dec 14

Optional extended stays in Nashville New Orleans also can be added.

Pricing is based on double occupancy for an outside (Category E) stateroom and does not include airfare, airport transfers or government taxes and fees of $109 per person.
Single Room Supplement: from $3293
depending on date and stateroom category.
Triple rooms are not available.

Upgrade to an Outside (Category D) Stateroom
for $100 per person or to a
Verandah (Category AA) Stateroom for $1,100 per person.
Please call for Category A upgrade pricing and availability.

Terms and conditions:

   Vacation departures, itineraries and prices are subject to change.

    A non-refundable, non-transferable deposit of $250 per person per vacation is required to reserve space for you.

    Charges not included in the land/river vacation price: airfare to and from the start of your vacation; airline baggage fees including checked and/or excess baggage fees; government taxes and fees, tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ships' crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); additional excursions and activities not listed as 'included' in the itinerary; porterage at airports or train stations; Travel Protection premiums; and all other items of a personal nature.

The purchase of any travel services offered by Avalon Waterways, constitutes a contractual arrangement between you and Avalon Waterways, and represents your acceptance of the Terms & Conditions. Please ensure that you read carefully and understand the Terms & Conditions prior to booking. View full Terms & Conditions

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To make your reservation for this cruise vacation:
Phone: 1-800-331-5601 or 1-703-556-9010
M-F 9am-5pm Eastern Time Zone)
or e-mail: GetAway@QualityTravelServices.com

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GENERAL CONDITIONS
All package rates are accurate at the time of printing; however, they are subject to change without notice. Prices shown are based on specific dates of travel and are subject to availability. Special Event and Holiday Packages prices and policies may vary. Charges imposed by hotels for items such as telephone calls, parking, or amenities are not included in package prices.

Country Music Travel LLC acts solely as an agent for the respective suppliers and shall not be responsible for any loss or damage to property or death or injury to person, resulting from an act or omission of any supplier or any other person or entity or cause by strike, war, weather, sickness or any other cause beyond its reasonable control. Sale of the services for which service is provided shall be deemed made by the actual providers of such services and not by Country Music Travel LLC. Under no circumstances is Country Music Travel LLC to be construed as a carrier under contract for safe carriage of the passenger or his or her baggage and belongings. Acceptance of the services of Country Music Travel LLC constitutes acceptance of all of the foregoing. Participants expressly waive all rights which he or she may have against Country Music Travel LLC in connection with the foregoing.


      Day 1: Arrive Nashville, Tennessee (Wed.) Welcome to Music City USA. At 6 pm, meet your fellow traveling companions for a welcome drink. Your tour director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure. (WR)

Day 2: Nashville (Thurs.) This morning, a local guide shows you the sights and sounds of Nashville. See the recording studios of Music Row, the historic downtown, State Capitol, Parthenon, Fort Nashborough, and the Ryman Auditorium, the mother-church or country music. We then visit the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum to see its collection of costumes, memorabilia, instruments, and photographs. Free time this afternoon to explore on your own. Tonight, enjoy a private show by one of Music City’s most accomplished songwriters. This intimate showcase gives you the rare opportunity to hear hit songs in their original form, and from the perspective of the writer who created it. Hear the fascinating stories about the life experiences that motivated the writing of some of the biggest hits of the past 30 years. The performance will conclude with a meet & greet with the writer, where you’ll have a chance to get autographs and photographs. (B)

Day 3: Nashville to Memphis (Fri.) Today, journey to Memphis, Home of the Blues and the Birthplace of Rock 'n' Roll. Upon arrival, visit Sun Studio, probably the world’s most famous recording studio and where Rock and Roll was first recorded. This historic studio launched the careers of Elvis, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, and many more. This afternoon, see Memphis’ celebrated landmarks with a local guide who will play and sing selections from the city’s rich musical heritage, along with generous amounts of comedy and interaction. This evening, enjoy dinner and live music at blues legend B.B. King’s restaurant, located on world-famous Beale Street. (B, D)

Day 4: Memphis and Riverboat Embarkation (Sat.) This morning, the choice is yours. You may decide to take an included excursion to Graceland, where you can tour Elvis Presley’s fascinating mansion, his private jets, the racquetball building that houses a collection of his ornate jumpsuits and capes, plus the Meditation Garden, where Elvis and members of his family have been laid to rest. Alternately, you can visit the National Civil Rights Museum in the former Lorraine Hotel, where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968. The museum chronicles key episodes of the American Civil Rights Movement and its legacy to inspire civil and human rights globally through its fascinating exhibits, photos, narratives, and collections. Later this afternoon, board the American Queen and begin your voyage on the mighty Mississippi. (B, D)

Day 5: Cruising: Helena, Arkansas (Sun.) Helena became a major port shortly after steamboats began traveling the river. Full of Civil War history and beautiful antebellum and Victorian homes, Helena also played an important role in the development of blues music. (B, L, D)

Day 6: Cruising: Vicksburg, Mississippi (Mon.) Time today to visit Vicksburg National Military Park, which preserves the site of the important Civil War battle. Explore the forts, trenches, and cannons, two antebellum homes, Union gunboat exhibit, and cemetery with the graves of more than 17,000 Civil War soldiers. (B, L, D)

Day 7: Cruising: Natchez (Tue.) Older than New Orleans and boasting more antebellum homes than any other city in the United States, Natchez is a pure delight. This morning, enjoy a private visit to famed chef Regina Charboneau’s home. Regina is the Culinary Director of the American Queen, as well as a cookbook author. She will welcome you into her home and treat you to some true Southern hospitality. Tour her 1830s home, Twin Oaks, while enjoying savory creations—a morning which is sure to delight.  (B,L, D)

Day 8: Cruising: St. Francisville, Louisiana (Wed.) Experience true Southern hospitality as you explore this quaint river town filled with historic sites, charming restaurants, and fantastic shopping. (B, L, D)

Day 9: Cruising: Baton Rouge (Thurs.) Named by a French explorer for the “red stick” that marked the boundary between tribal hunting grounds along the Mississippi River bluff, Baton Rouge is the capital of Louisiana and one of the largest cities on the river. During your time here, you may want to visit the Louisiana State Museum, the Louisiana State Capitol Building, or the Old Governor’s Mansion.  (B, L, D)

Day 10: Cruising: Houmas House (Fri.) Just over the levee is this quintessential Southern plantation that reveals the opulent lifestyle of 1800s sugar cane farmers. Known as the “Crown Jewel of Louisiana’s River Road,” you’ll enjoy a tour of the grand antebellum estate with plenty of time to wander the 38 lush acres of gardens, ponds, and majestic Live Oak Alley. (B, L, D)

Day 11: Disembarkation - New Orleans (Sat.) Arrive in the “Big Easy” and enjoy a sightseeing tour with a local guide. Explore the French Quarter, including Jackson Square and Pirate’s Alley, then stop at a typical New Orleans above-ground cemetery and learn about the city’s unique burial customs. Drive along tree-lined St. Charles Avenue to see the stately homes bordering the historic Garden District. This afternoon is dedicated to visiting the National World War II Museum, the war that changed the world. From the beaches of Normandy to the sands of Iwo Jima, the stories of the thousands of the men and women who made Allied victory in World War II possible are told through its fascinating exhibits. Tonight, celebrate your journey with a festive farewell dinner at one of New Orleans’ oldest and most prestigious restaurants. (B, D)

Day 12: Depart New Orleans (Sun.) Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Transfers are provided to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. (B)



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GENERAL CONDITIONS

All package rates are accurate at the time of printing; however, they are subject to change without notice. Prices shown are based on specific dates of travel and are subject to availability. Special Event and Holiday Packages prices and policies may vary. Charges imposed by hotels for items such as telephone calls, parking, or amenities are not included in package prices.

Country Music Travel LLC acts solely as an agent for the respective suppliers and shall not be responsible for any loss or damage to property or death or injury to person, resulting from an act or omission of any supplier or any other person or entity or cause by strike, war, weather, sickness or any other cause beyond its reasonable control. Sale of the services for which service is provided shall be deemed made by the actual providers of such services and not by Country Music Travel LLC. Under no circumstances is Country Music Travel LLC to be construed as a carrier under contract for safe carriage of the passenger or his or her baggage and belongings. Acceptance of the services of Country Music Travel LLC constitutes acceptance of all of the foregoing. Participants expressly waive all rights which he or she may have against Country Music Travel LLC in connection with the foregoing.