Explore the Memphis Rock ’n’ Soul Museum, a Smithsonian-affiliated journey from field hollers to soul, charting how sharecropper songs evolved into chart-topping hits. Artifacts, audio guides, and stage costumes reveal the city’s layered sound.

Hear about Stax, Hi, and Sun, and how racial and musical lines blurred to create a new American soundtrack. This is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour.

• 9 Breakfast (B)
• 2 Dinner (D)

• New York City: A modular trip means fellow travellers will join and leave at various locations. There’ll be some goodbyes, sure, but there’ll also be plenty of hellos with new like-minded travellers.
• Los Angeles: The US is a large country – which means this trip involves some long journeys on the coach.  But it also means that you’ll have plenty of time to sit back, relax, enjoy the stunning scenery and get to know your fellow travellers.
• Los Angeles: The climate in this region is extremely varied. In shoulder season (May, September, and October) you can expect temperatures to vary between single digits and warm sunny days, while from June until September temperatures can reach well above 30 C (86 F).
• Los Angeles: It’s always a good idea to bring a warm windproof jacket. No matter which time of year you decide to travel, it can get quite cool at night (especially outside of the cities), so we recommend that you bring a warm jacket or fleece. This trip involves visiting National Parks, walking and light hiking is required to visit all the viewpoints listed. You should pack appropriate clothing for outdoor activities. Closed shoes are required for most activities.
• New York City: You’ll now book and pay for your Free Time Add-Ons through WeTravel — a simple website link where you can browse all the FTAs, pick what you’re keen on, and pay directly by card, in any currency. You’ll get the link in your Welcome Email, usually 3–5 days before your trip starts. Once you’re in, it’s easy: check out the pics, descriptions and prices, add your chosen experiences to your cart, then check out online. You can book before your trip starts or while you’re on the road, up until each activity’s booking deadline.Missed the link? No stress. Your Trip Manager can share it with you on trip too.

• Memphis: This iconic block of clubs and restaurants is a melting pot of blues, jazz, R&B, rock and gospel. And every muso’s dream.
• Memphis: Visit the birthplace of rock ’n’ roll. Where Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash recorded their major records.
• New Orleans: Get to know New Orleans, with an orientation tour including the French Quarter – and the chance to sample the doughy and delightful New Orleans beignets.
• New Orleans: Sample the delicious doughy goodness that is a staple of the city’s food culture.
• Orlando: Can you handle this level of excitement? All of your childhood dreams are about to come true…  
• Miami: Mojitos all round! It’s time to relax with your new buddies and sample some sizzling Cuban fare.

Skim across wetlands on an airboat adventure through cypress-shadowed bayous. Keep watch for American alligators, herons, and turtles as your captain explains ecosystems shaped by tides and river silt.

Glide past moss-draped trees and learn about Cajun communities who’ve long navigated these waterways. Expect spray, speed, and plenty of wildlife moments. This is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour.

Step inside Sun Studio, the fabled room where Elvis cut “That’s All Right (Mama)” and where Cash, Perkins, Lewis, and Elvis formed the “Million Dollar Quartet.” See vintage microphones, taped session notes, and the modest booth that launched a global sound.

Guides share tales of Sam Phillips and the raw energy that fused gospel, blues, and country into rock ’n’ roll. Feel the hum of history in a studio that still records after hours.

Toast your time in Miami with a convivial evening in Little Havana, where you’ll sample sizzling Cuban fare and classic mojitos. Expect plates like ropa vieja, tostones, and fragrant black beans served to the rhythms of son and salsa.

Along Calle Ocho, learn how the Cuban diaspora transformed Miami’s culture and cuisine since the 1960s. Family recipes passed down through generations bring warmth and heritage to every bite.

Explore New Orleans on an orientation tour through the French Quarter, from storied balconies to the open space of Jackson Square and its St. Louis Cathedral. Wander past iron-laced galleries and hear street musicians set the tempo.

Cap the experience by sampling New Orleans beignets dusted with powdered sugar at a classic café. Learn how Creole and Cajun influences shaped the city’s cuisine, language, and music amid centuries-old streets.

Experience the city’s after-dark pulse with a guided wander along Bourbon Street, where brass bands and blues bars line a corridor of flickering neon. Slip into intimate venues for a song or two and feel the convivial hum of revelers.

Hear how French, Spanish, African, and Caribbean cultures mingle in the Quarter’s Creole cottages and cuisine. This is the festive New Orleans mood distilled—music-led, social, and endlessly atmospheric.

Sink your toes into Panama City Beach’s sugar-white sand and wade into the emerald Gulf waters. The shoreline’s brilliant quartz grains create a bright, soft canvas perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and relaxed beach strolls.

Learn how these sands washed down from the Appalachians over millennia, giving the coast its signature sparkle. Lay back, listen to rolling surf, and soak in the coastal atmosphere framed by 27 miles of beach.

Take in Miami’s contrasts on a panoramic city tour from the skyline of Downtown and Brickell to the palm-lined promenades of South Beach. Glide past pastel facades in the Art Deco Historic District and admire Biscayne Bay’s shimmering horizon.

Hear stories of boom-and-bust eras, hurricanes, and Hollywood glamour that shaped this subtropical metropolis. Photo stops reveal sleek towers, vintage neon, and beaches where Latin flair meets ocean breeze.

Visit Graceland, Elvis Presley’s storied home, to see the glamorous living spaces, the shag-carpeted Jungle Room, and exhibits of jumpsuits and gold records. Stroll landscaped grounds that capture the King’s mid-century style.

Pay respects in the serene Meditation Garden and trace Elvis’s rise from regional star to global icon. This is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour.

Dial up the thrills at Universal Orlando Resort. Cast spells in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, ride the Hogwarts Express between lands, and brave blockbuster attractions featuring dinosaurs, superheroes, and movie legends.

Between coasters and interactive shows, dive into themed eats and larger-than-life sets that put you inside the films. This is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour.

Rocket across Biscayne Bay on the Thriller Miami speedboat, carving white wakes past the skyline spray. Zoom by celebrity isles like Star Island and Fisher Island, plus the cruise port’s massive liners.

Wind in your hair, music pumping—this fast-paced run is pure waterfront adrenaline with postcard views. This is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour.

Follow a local through Little Havana to taste Cuban coffee, pastelitos and croquetas, while rhythms from record shops spill onto the street. Visit cigar rollers, murals, and lively Domino Park to meet the neighborhood’s storytellers.

Between bites, hear how exile, resilience, and community shaped Miami’s flavor. This is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour.

Pedal the beachfront path on a beachfront bike ride, tracing palm-shaded Lummus Park and the curves of Ocean Drive. Pause to photograph Art Deco facades in sherbet hues set against rolling surf.

Enjoy a cooling sea breeze as a guide points out architectural gems and filming spots. This is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour.

Head out for a hosted taste of Miami after dark—cocktails, tropical beats, and a vibrant crowd at a South Beach club. Slip into stylish venues where DJ-driven dancefloors and neon lighting set the scene.

Hear how the city’s Latin rhythms and beach culture converge to keep nights humming till late. This is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour.

Join a guided orientation through central Memphis, rolling past the Mississippi waterfront before stepping onto legendary Beale Street. Neon signs glow as live blues and soul spill from open doors, and you’ll spot tributes to W.C. Handy, “Father of the Blues.”

Hear how Memphis fostered musical cross-currents from Delta blues to early rock. Stroll beneath wrought-iron balconies, browse record shops, and soak up the city’s rhythm where artists have jammed for over a century.

Discover the landmark that shaped modern America at the Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site. Stand where the 1957 Little Rock Nine entered under federal protection and pause for photos and reflection outside the school’s striking Gothic Revival facade.

Gain context on how President Eisenhower deployed the 101st Airborne Division to enforce integration, a watershed moment of the Civil Rights Movement. The setting’s preserved streetscapes and interpretive displays help connect headlines to the courageous students who changed the nation’s trajectory.