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Nashville & New Orleans Mardi Gras
Nashville & New Orleans Mardi Gras
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Highlights: Nashville - New Orleans


Hotels Featured:
➤Loews Nashville Hotel at Vanderbilt Plaza 4*
➤Le Meridien New Orleans 4*


Itinerary:
Fri 28 Feb 25: Nashville
➤Flight from London Heathrow Airport to Nashville Metropolitan Airport, TN, USA
➤Stay at Loews Nashville Hotel at Vanderbilt Plaza for 3 nights


Sat 01 Mar 25: Nashville Brewery & Distillery Tour by Golf Car
➤Taste your way through Nashville's beer and spirits scene! This cart tour is the best way to visit some of Nashville's top breweries and/or distilleries. Sit back and relax with your friends while we take you up to four Nashville breweries and/or distilleries. A knowledgeable tour guide takes you to the best spots in the city to enjoy a cold drink. Occasionally, you may even get the opportunity to meet the people behind the beers or spirits, learn how they make them, and sample the result. While cruising from one location to another, you may get to see great murals around the city and may even learn something about Nashville that you didn't know before. Come out, have a great time and let Joyride create an experience for you! There is a 20-25 minute stop at each location (alcohol samples must be purchased separately). Duration: 2 hours.
Inclusions :
- You may get the opportunity to meet the people behind the drinks and learn how they make them
- Professional/Local Guide
- Ticket Price includes $6.99 per person 24 hour or greater Trip Insurance
- Transportation via Golf Cart
- Pass by popular murals around the city located between stops
- Visit up to 4 of Nashville's popular breweries and/or distilleries
- 2-Hour Brewery & Distillery Tour of Nashville


What to Expect :
Joyride Nashville
On this personalized small group tour, you'll visit some ofNashville's favorite breweries and/or distilleries in theGulch District!Enjoy the hassle-free fun of being shuttled from stop to stop by golf cart. includes four stops. Your group can decide on breweries or distilleries or both. The entire tour runs for approximately 2 hours, with stops of 20-25 minutes at each location. can enjoy beerflights or liquor tastings at each location while your tour guide will gives you information or brief history of each brewery/distillery and their most popular drink(s). Your group may also receive a tour in the back of one brewery, and youmight even have the opportunity for some Q&Awith a local brewmaster! beer-lovers and and give your group ahoppy experiencekicking
back and relaxing for an enjoyable time. 2 hours - Admission Ticket Included
Downtown Nashville
2-hour Brewery & Distillery Tour of Downtown Nashville
2 hours - Admission Ticket Free
Pass By What Lifts You Mural
See some of Nashville's famous murals as you drive between stops.
Admission Ticket Free


Sun 02 Mar 25:Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum Admission
➤Come see what you've heard at the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum, located in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee. Visit one of the city's most popular attractions with all-day admission to this premier museum, featuring instruments used to record music legends such as Elvis, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Frank Sinatra, The Supremes, Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, Chicago, and more! Make sure to also stop by and see the original stage where a young Jimi Hendrix played. Fame ticket is admission into the interactive GRAMMY Museum Gallery, where guests can learn the history of the GRAMMY Awards and interact with every aspect of the recording process. Duration: 1 hour to 3 hours.
Inclusions :
- See the original stage where a young Jimi Hendrix played
- Admission to the Musicians Hall of Fame in Nashville
- Access to the interactive GRAMMY Museum Gallery


What to Expect :
Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum
Visit the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum, located in the heart of downtown Nashville. All-day admission grants you entry into one of the city's top museums, highlighting top performing artists as well as the musicians behind the music. oficonic songs, such asJoe Osborns Fender jazz bass usedin hit songs byThe Carpenters, Mamas and the Papas, The Grass Roots, and Simon and Garfunkel. Other notable exhibits include thecontrol board from Jacks Tracks Recording Studio where Garth Brooks recorded most of his hits, as well as the original stage where Jimi Hendrix once performed.
GRAMMY Museum Gallery
visitors can play electric drums, keyboard, bass, and guitar, or sing along with Ray Charles and the Raelettes, the all-girl group who provided backing vocals for the legendary musician. For those interested in what goes on behind the scenes in the studio, exhibits for songwriting, engineering, and producing allow Gallery attendees to get in
the booth and see for themselves what it takes to cut a record. There are also interactive exhibits for singing, recording, and DJing, and a recording studio and rehearsal room for those who want the full recording experience.
Admission Ticket Included


Mon 03 Mar 25: New Orleans
➤Flight from Nashville Metropolitan Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport, LA Via Charlotte Douglas International Airport, USA
➤Stay at Le Meridien New Orleans for 4 nights


Wed 05 Mar 25: New Orleans French Quarter Food Adventure
➤Dig into the rich and varied flavors that make New Orleans one of the USAs top foodie destinations. From the most famous local haunts to some delectable hidden gems, youll
leave with not only a full stomach and a smile, but a greater understanding of how New Orleans food, culture and history all go hand-in-hand. Duration : 2 hours, 30 mins
Inclusions :
- See Jackson Square and St. Louis Cathedral
- Stop at the oldest public market in America - The French Market
- Join a friendly Local English-speaking Guide
- Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
- Walking tour with 5 food samples


What to Expect :
Jackson Square
Your culinary tour of New Orleans starts where it all began the banks of the Mississippi River. From here, youll witness the lifeblood of this region which brought new cultures, new influences and new ingredients to the USA through its ports 15 mins - Admission Ticket Free
Pass By The Cabildo
Pass by elegant Spanish colonial building stands next to St. Louis Cathedral and houses many rare artifacts of Americas history. Admission Ticket Free
Pass By St. Louis Cathedral
Pass by the Cathedral-Basilica of St. Louis King of France - the oldest Catholic cathedral in continual use in the United States. Admission Ticket Free
Pass By The Presbytre
We will also pass by the Presbytre, originally called Casa Curial or Ecclesiastical House, was built on the site of the residence, or presbytre, of the Capuchin monks. The building
was used for commercial purposes until 1834 when it became a courthouse. In 1911, it became part of the Louisiana State Museum. Admission Ticket Free
French Market
Next, we will head to The French Market, the site of Americas oldest public market. Historically a place of diversity with products and people from all walks of life, today The French Market is a modern yet unique culinary space. Well be sure to stop for a local bite and get to know some of the colorful personalities who call this city home. 20 mins - Admission Ticket Free
French Quarter
From the French Market, youll embark on the picturesque streets of the French Quarter where your guide will take you to some of their favorite palate-pleasing spots. Youll
sample both a classic New Orleans dish, as well as a delicacy that youve probably never seen outside Cajun country. With an abundance of seafood, a fertile eco-system
within the bayou and a history of spice trading, youll begin to realize why everything here tastes so good. 1 hour - Admission Ticket Free


Thu 06 Mar 25: New Orleans Mardi Gras World Behind-the-Scenes
➤Get a unique behind-the-scenes look at the makings of Mardi Gras with this all-access tour of Mardi Gras World in New Orleans. Perfect for the whole family, this self-guided tour shows you where the magnificent floats for the famous Mardi Gras parades are made. Witness the hard work and artistic skill that goes into every float, and learn about the history of the festive Mardi Gras tradition from your guide. Try on Mardi Gras costumes, pose with props, and enjoy a slice of famous King Cake after your tour! Self-guided tours begin every 30 minutes from 9am-4:30pm with a video presentation. Duration : 1 hour, 30 mins
Inclusions :
- Self-guided walking tour
- Slice of King Cake
- Shuttle pickup and drop-off from select downtown New Orleans locations


What to Expect :
Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World
Mardi Gras World offers a complimentary shuttle for people taking our day tour with ten central pick-up spots. See images for shuttle pick-up locations. The shuttle is covered
with photos of Mardi Gras World and has the logo on the side. There are no prearranged pick-ups, just call when you are at one of the designated spots and we will quickly pick you up. beautiful riverfront, youll start your self-guided tour of this famous facility. Tours begin every half hour from 9am-4:30pm. Explore the warehouses where artisans create spectacular Mardi Gras floats that are used in more than 40 parades each year. Admire the intricate designs and vibrant colors of these interesting, one-of-a-kind creations as your guide explains their meanings. Snap photos in front of the floats, pose with props, and try on Mardi Gras costumes with your friends and family. Top your experience off with a piece of King Cake, a delicious Mardi Gras tradition! 1 hour, 30 mins - Admission Ticket Included


Thu 06 Mar 25: Frenchmen Street Live Music Pub Crawl
➤Get ready to PARTY!! This 3-hour tour will take you beyond Bourbon Street to the music clubs, and cocktail bars of Frenchmen Street, the live music capital of New Orleans. Frenchmen Street has been featured in many films and shows such HBO's Treme, The Simpsons, and the hit movie Girl's Trip. Drake also shot a large portion of his video for 'In
My Feelings' on Frenchmen Street. NIGHT! live music at Frenchmen Street's hottest clubs, and give you an overview of the area's colorful history. At each venue, we will take the time to listen to live bands with access to VIP SECTIONS AND DRINK SPECIALS. At one of our venues, you will be given a choice of a Premium Louisiana cocktail such as a "Hurricane" or "Esplanade Lemonade, and you will experience the Frenchmen Street scene. bring your camera! will visit the Frenchmen Street Art Market as well. Duration : 3 hours
Inclusions :
- 3-Hour Frenchmen Street Live Music Pub Crawl in New Orleans
- Admission Tickets
- At one of our venues, you will be given a choice of a
Louisiana cocktail such as a "Hurricane" or "Pimm's Cup". You will receive (ONE) New Orleans Cocktail.


What to Expect :
Frenchmen Street
The tour begins on Frenchmen Street (The Live music capital of New Orleans) at the Dragon's Den which is the across the street from the Old U.S. Mint. We'll visit some of the best live music dance clubs in the world such as B.M.C, Snug Harbor, The Spotted Cat, Maison, Cafe Negril, Club 30/90. 3 hours - Admission Ticket Included


Fri 07 Mar 25: Departure


Prices & Departures:
Deposit: £125pp
➤Y88443 Heathrow from £1859pp
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➤Y88537 Belfast from £1969pp


Terms & Conditions:
➤Based on 2 Adults Sharing 



Offer Includes

  • International & Domestic Flights with 23kgs Baggage
  • 3 Nights stay at Loews Nashville Hotel at Vanderbilt Plaza in a Superior Room, Room Only
  • Nashville Brewery & Distillery Tour by Golf Car
  • Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum Admission
  • 4 Nights stay at Le Meridien New Orleans in a Classic Room, Room Only
  • New Orleans French Quarter Food Adventure
  • New Orleans Mardi Gras World Behind-the-Scenes
  • Frenchmen Street Live Music Pub Crawl

Meal Plans

  • Room Only