Travelpack

Highlights: Chicago - St. Louis - Memphis - Vicksburg - New Orleans - Birmingham - Chattanooga - Nashville - Louisville

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➤Best Western Plus Hawthorne Terrace Hotel 3*
➤Courtyard St. Louis Downtown 3*
➤Doubletree Hotel Memphis 3*
➤Super 8 by Wyndham Vicksburg
➤Holiday Inn New Orleans-Downtown Superdome 3*
➤Best Western Plus Carlton Suites
➤Super 8 by Wyndham Chattanooga/Hamilton Place
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➤Best Western Plus Hawthorne Terrace Hotel 3*

Itinerary:
Wed 16 April 25: USA
➤Flight from London Heathrow Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
➤Car Hire
Toyota Rav4 or similar
5 Seats
3 Bags
Automatic
Unlimited Mileage
Full to Full
Zero Excess Cover
CDW (Collision Damage Waiver) and Vehicle Theft Coverage with Zero Excess. (Not covered under the included cover: Tyres, Wheels, Rear view and side mirrors, Windows, Hubcaps, Taxi (transportation), Towing costs, Locks, Battery, Motor, Undercarriage and Interior of car, Clutch, Replacement Keys, Damage to oil sump, Catalytic convertor, Radiator).
Third Party Cover/ Supplemental Liability Insurance (up to 1 million USD).
Airport Service Fee
Taxes and Fees
Grace period: The car rental provider permits customers to return their rental vehicles up to 29 minutes later than the time stated on the rental contract without any additional costs. One-way fee is included in the price quoted online and payable at the counter, only applicable to One Way Rentals. Car rental provider offers free one-way rentals within California State and for rentals between California and Nevada State. Breakdown assistance is included for mechanical failure only. For roadside assistance, please refer to "RP/ RSP" in the Extra and Additional Charges section.
Unlimited mileage
➤Chicago Arrival
Arrive in Chicago. Pick up your rental car at the airport and proceed to your hotel. Enjoy your evening at leisure.

Thu 17 Apr 25: Chicago
➤While exploring this vibrant city located on the shores of Lake Michigan, you will notice many famous landmarks and buildings from films such as My Big Fat Greek Wedding, While You Were Sleeping, and The Road to Perdition, not to mention The Blues Brothers. Try and locate the Blues Brothers Soul Food restaurant on Maxwell Street, and don't forget to pay a visit to the original House of Blues jazz club.

Fri 18 Apr 25: Chicago - St. Louis
➤Meet Me in St. Louis" is a summary of today's journey. Upon arrival, take a tram ride (optional) to the top of the famous St. Louis Arch and get a city view from 630 feet. Then take time to view Lewis & Clark: Great Journey West, a movie produced by the National Geographic Society and viewed on a giant four-story screen at the Gateway Arch.

Sat 19 Apr 25: St. Louis - Memphis
➤Memphis offers a multitude of musical and movie moments, and there are two nights to explore your favorites. Start with a visit to Graceland, home of the late Elvis Presley, then choose between the Rock & Soul Museum, the Stax Museum of American Soul Music, the Gibson Guitar Factory, or Sun Studio where musicians such as B.B. King, Elvis Presley, and Jerry Lee Lewis recorded rock'n'roll hits.

Sun 20 Apr 25: Memphis
➤During your stay, check for any outdoor concerts at the Mud Island outdoor amphitheater. Located right on the Mississippi River, Mud Island River Park is a historic and scenic outdoor area. Or, dine in B.B. King's restaurant on famous Beale Street.

Mon 21 Apr 25: Memphis - Vicksburg
➤Travel from Memphis to Clarksdale, the heart of the Delta Blues. Stop to tour the Delta Blues Museum filled with memorabilia from B.B. King and Muddy Waters. Follow the banks of the Mississippi River along Hwy 1, and take the opportunity to roll the dice in one of the many Mississippi casinos; they never close!

Tue 22 Apr 25: Vicksburg - New Orleans
➤On to the Big Easy! New Orleans is a jazz lover's paradise and the familiar backdrop in a string of successful movies. The jazz & blues clubs are too numerous to mention, but there are two days in New Orleans to check them out

Wed 23 Apr 25: New Orleans
➤Continue to explore this city of riverboats, jazz, and Creole cuisine. Take time to visit the beautiful botanical garden or journey out to the levees to see how they protect the city from the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. This evening why not board a paddle steamer for a dinner cruise on the mighty Mississippi River (optional)

Thu 24 Apr 25: New Orleans - Birmingham
➤Sweet Home Alabama! Today, we head to Birmingham, Alabama. For music fans, the highlight would be a visit to the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame. Entrance to this exhibition is free and inside you'll find a wonderful tribute to jazz greats with ties to Alabama. For movie lovers, try and locate the original Whistle Stop Cafe, the setting for the novel, and later film, Fried Green Tomatoes. Although scenes in the movie were actually filmed in Atlanta, the original cafe is located in North Irondale, just outside of Birmingham.

Fri 25 Apr 25: Birmingham - Chattanooga
➤Returning to Tennessee today, set forth to Chattanooga. Summer travelers should check the dates of the annual Chattanooga Riverbend Festival. While in Tennessee, don't miss the opportunity to try a "moon pie", a favorite Southern snack since the early 1900s.

Sat 26 Apr 25: Chattanooga - Nashville
➤Nashville, "Music City USA", is the destination today. Visit the Country Music Hall of Fame, a multimedia music shrine including movie theatres, costumes, instruments, and other artifacts detailing country music's colorful history. Don't miss a visit to the Ryman Auditorium and a night at the Grand Ole Opry.

Sun 27 Apr 25: Nashville - Louisville
➤From Blue Grass to Brass Bands, Kentucky has popular music for every listener. Today's destination is Louisville, Kentucky, home of the famous Kentucky Derby which takes place at Churchill Downs on the first Saturday of each May. Recently featured in the movie Sea Biscuit, Churchill Downs is the mecca of American horse racing and home of the Kentucky Derby Museum. Take a short side trip to Bardstown and visit My Old Kentucky Home State Park, the inspiration for Stephen Foster's anthem of the same name which is sung by the crowds every year at the Kentucky Derby. No visit to Kentucky would be complete without a visit to a bourbon distillery, but remember that many Kentucky counties are "dry," so often there are no tastings. Baseball fans should ensure they fit in a visit to the Louisville Slugger Museum, an interactive museum honoring many of baseball's greats.

Mon 28 Apr 25: Louisville - Chicago
➤Today, your tour returns you to the Windy City, Chicago, having visited seven different states, experienced many popular movie set locations, and heard music ranging from blues to jazz to soul to gospel to country to bluegrass and rock'n'roll.

Tue 29 Apr 25: Chicago Departure
➤final day in Chicago before you return your car at the airport before your departure flight.
➤Post Stay in a Hotel in Chicago

Wed 30 April 25: Departure

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Deposit £125pp
➤Z04245 Direct Heathrow from £1999pp
➤Z04480 Birmingham from £1975pp
➤Z04464 Glasgow from £2035pp
➤Z04417 Dublin from £2049pp
➤Z04470/75 Newcastle/Edinburgh from £2079pp
➤Z04427 Manchester from £2109pp

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