Holiday Overview
Travel through 900 miles of American music heritage on the train they call the City of New Orleans, immortalised by Arlo Guthrie's Americana classic.
From Chicago with its world-class Chicago Symphony Orchestra and still vibrant electric blues scene, to Beale Street in Memphis.
Then, travel the history-laden musical crossroads of Mississippi to New Orleans, the birthplace of jazz. You'll be riding in the shadows of giants of American music like Louis Armstrong, Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters and Elvis Presley.
10 days / 9 Nights Start : Chicago Finish : New Orleans (can be done in reverse)
States Visited : Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana
Highlights of the holiday are:- Chicago with its impressive skyline
- Memphis, a home of the blues and Elvis Presley
- New Orleans, with its vibrant jazz scene and Cajun inspired cuisine
City of New Orleans Rail Tour includes:
- Return flights from the UK
- 3 nights accommodation in Chicago
- 1 night accommodation in an Amtrak Superliner Roomette
- 2 nights accommodation in Memphis
- 3 nights accommodation in New Orleans
- Please note sample accommodation can be changed to suit requirements
Day 1 - Arrive in Chicago
Arrive in Chicago and make your own way to your hotel, spending the rest of the day at lesiure
Day 2 - Explore Chicago
Why not join a River Cruise Tour whilst exploring Chicago. Give us a call on 0800 917 5742 to book.
Staying at Whitehall Hotel - BW Premier Collection
Day 3 - Explore Chicago
Why not visit the 360 Degree Chicago for some superb views of the city and beachfront. give us a call on 0800 917 5742 to book.
Staying at Whitehall Hotel - BW Premier Collection
Day 4 - Train to Memphis
Stay in a superliner bedroom
Day 5 - Explore Memphis
Why not join the Graceland Elvis Presley Experience whilst in Memphis. Give us a call on 0800 917 5742 to book.
Day 6 - Explore Memphis
Why not visit Sun Studios, known as the birthplace of Rock n Roll whilst in Memphis. Give us a call on 0800 917 5742 to book.
Staying at Sheraton Memphis Downtown Hotel
Day 7 - Train to New Orleans
Day 8 - Explore New Orleans
Why not join the Natchez Jazz Cruise, a fantastic way to see New Orleans whilst listening to good music.
OR
Join the Ghost Walking Tour. Give us a call on 0800 917 5742 to book.
Staying at Holiday Inn French Quarter-Chateau LeMoyne
Day 9 - Explore New Orleans
Join the fantastic Swamp and Bayou trip along the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park.
OR
Take part in the Cemetery and Voodoo Walking Tour and discover the secrets of New Orlean's past. Give us a call on 0800 917 57422 to book.
Staying at Holiday Inn French Quarter-Chateau LeMoyne
Day 10 - Depart New Orleans
Today check out your hotel and make your own way to the airport.
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Chicago waterfront
New Orleans, Live Music
Graceland Memphis
Chicago river-walk
Beale Street, Memphis
Brass Band Festival, New Orleans
Chicago Beach
Chicago boat cruise
National Civil Rights Museum, Memphis
Stax Museum of American Soul Music, Memphis
New Orleans side street
USA Holiday Stopovers
Why not add in the 'Land of Fire and Ice' - Iceland -on your way to your holiday in the USA. We have put together a great stopover in Iceland for 2 or 3 nights which includes accommodation and the Golden Circle Trip which includes visits to the Gullfoss Waterfall, the geo thermal area of Geysir and Thingvellir National Park.
If you are travelling to the west coast of America, why not add a couple of nights stay in New York which includes accommodation and tickets for the 'Top of the Rock' observation platform for an iconic view of the city skyline. This can be done either on your way out or on the way back.
Alternative Holidays That May Interest You
Below you will find a small selection of 2026, 2027 holidays that may interest you. Remember, we tailor-make each holiday to your exact needs, so please call us on 0800 917 5742 and let one of our Holiday experts design the perfect trip for you
Australia Rail Holidays
North, South, East & West featuring the Ghan Train
- 13 Nights
- Sydney
- Adelaide
- Alice Springs
- Darwin
- Perth
Australia Rail Holidays
Coast to Coast on the Indian Pacific
- 14 Nights
- Perth
- Adelaide
- Sydney
- Melbourne
South Africa Holidays
Rovos Rail with Kruger Safari & Cape Town
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- Johannesburg
- Kruger National Park
- Pretoria
- Rovos Rail
- Cape Town
South Africa Holidays
The Blue Train, Cape Town & Safari
- 10 Nights
- Johannesburg
- Pilanesberg National Park
- Pretoria
- The Blue Train
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USA Train Holidays
Coast to Coast Rail Holiday
- 11 Nights
- New York City
- Chicago
- San Francisco
New Zealand Multi Centre Holidays
New Zealand By Train
- 13 Nights
- Auckland
- Wellington
- Marlborough Sounds
- Blenheim
- Kaikoura
- Christchurch
India Holidays
Maharajas’ Express Indian Splendour
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- Delhi
- Agra
- Jaipur
- Bikaner
- Jodhpur
- Udaipur
- Mumbai
Spectacular Rail Journeys
Across Canada by Rail
- 26 Nights
- Vancouver
- Victoria
- Edmonton
- Jasper
- Banff
- Calgary
- Toronto
- Montreal
- Halifax