Ultimate American South
The SouthTake a thrilling journey into America’s South to discover the immense cultural, musical, and gastronomic heritage of this region steeped in atmospheric landscapes, vibrant cities, and antebellum plantation history. The tour takes in the highlights of Nashville, Memphis, and New Orleans, as well as providing the chance to discover the moving stories of the enslaved on a visit to two plantations and the opportunity to explore the swamplands and peaceful bayous of Mississippi and Louisiana.

Journey highlights
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Visit the music studios, clubs and bars of Nashville, Memphis, and New Orleans exploring their unique musical traditions, along with driving the Mississippi Blues Trail and a VIP tour of Graceland.
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Discover the distinct and delicious flavours of the American South, enjoying a Memphis-style barbeque and a food tour of New Orleans trying iconic dishes including jambalaya, gumbo, beignets, and po’boys.
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Stay in a magnificent antebellum mansion, a National Historic Landmark and immerse yourself in plantation history with a tour of two of the plantations that line the banks of the Mississippi. A dark time in Louisiana history, it is a chance to hear the stories of the enslaved and learn of the origins of the American civil rights movement.
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Scout for alligators, turtles, exotic birds, and bald eagles on cruises on the Mississippi and Louisiana wetlands. The atmospheric bayous and steamy swamplands will impress you with their calm and peaceful beauty.
Our tailor made journeys include:
- Your dedicated Travel Consultant who will take care of arrangements
- Private international airport transfers in destination
- Your own private, English-speaking local guides
- Unique experiences, hand-picked by our Journeys team
- Entrance to must-see local sites
- Dedicated 24/7 team providing in-country support and guidance
- Complimentary access to My Scott Dunn – industry-leading travel app providing pre-departure information and in-journey support
When to visit
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New Orleans gets busy during its two most popular festivals, Mardi Gras, typically in February, and the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival during the last weekend in April and first weekend in May, Although these are great times to visit, you are advised to book well in advance. New Orleans has a subtropical climate, with milder weather at the beginning and end of the year. Winters bring cool temperatures, averaging daily highs of about 16ºC in January. Spring and fall are pleasant, with temperatures averaging a high of 26ºC in April and October. Summers are hot and humid, with a daily high around 33ºC in July. The average precipitation is 64 inches annually, with the heaviest rainfall in the summer months. Late summer and early fall are the height of the hurricane season, which begins in June and lasts until November.
The best time to visit New Orleans is from February to May when the weather is comfortably cool and the celebrations are in full swing. If you're not interested in Mardi Gras mania, plan to visit in December or January, when the city is calm and you don't have to worry about making hotel reservations a year in advance. To save on room rates, travel in the summer or fall. However, these seasons are known for their stifling heat and humidity, not to mention the threat of hurricanes.
Experiences included in this itinerary
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When to visit
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New Orleans gets busy during its two most popular festivals, Mardi Gras, typically in February, and the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival during the last weekend in April and first weekend in May, Although these are great times to visit, you are advised to book well in advance. New Orleans has a subtropical climate, with milder weather at the beginning and end of the year. Winters bring cool temperatures, averaging daily highs of about 16ºC in January. Spring and fall are pleasant, with temperatures averaging a high of 26ºC in April and October. Summers are hot and humid, with a daily high around 33ºC in July. The average precipitation is 64 inches annually, with the heaviest rainfall in the summer months. Late summer and early fall are the height of the hurricane season, which begins in June and lasts until November.
The best time to visit New Orleans is from February to May when the weather is comfortably cool and the celebrations are in full swing. If you're not interested in Mardi Gras mania, plan to visit in December or January, when the city is calm and you don't have to worry about making hotel reservations a year in advance. To save on room rates, travel in the summer or fall. However, these seasons are known for their stifling heat and humidity, not to mention the threat of hurricanes.

We design each itinerary around you, so this suggested itineraryis a starting point that we can tweak or transform into something completely bespoke to you. Call us on (65) 3165 4050 to start planning your holiday.
Why Scott Dunn?
At Scott Dunn, we live and breathe travel. An insatiable appetite to discover the world runs through everything we do. We relish the planning and revel in the detail. We know it’s the smallest touches that make the biggest difference, and we stop at nothing to make every trip not only exceptional but totally unique.
- Every itinerary is crafted from scratch, based around exactly what’s important to you
- Packed full of unique experiences, hand-picked by our journeys team
- Expert local guides enrich your experience in every destination
- Your own dedicated Travel Specialist who will take care of every detail of your trip
- We have a 24/7 team providing in-country support and guidance
- We offer flexibility and financial protection to give you total peace of mind