Billy Connolly's Great American Trail Episode 3
23/09/2019 · By Katie Shaw
Follow in Billy Connolly's footsteps on the Great American Trail. Read the fascinating journey on our blog and plan your own with Grear Rail Journeys.
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About the tour
Enjoy an unforgettable rail tour through the heartlands of great American music - from Nashville, home of country music, to the blues, soul and rock 'n' roll of Memphis and the expressive jazz of New Orleans.
In Chattanooga, we explore historic sites and ride the Lookout Mountain Incline Railway for breathtaking views. Lynchburg's dry charm leads us to the famed Jack Daniel's Distillery before immersing ourselves in Nashville's musical legacy, from the Grand Ole Opry to the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Memphis treats us to Graceland and Sun Studios, while a scenic train journey introduces us to Louisiana's Oak Alley Plantation. In lively New Orleans, we savour the French Quarter, cruise the Mississippi, and revel in the city's vibrant culture. Our journey comes to an end in Houston, exploring NASA's space history and we leave with memories of a culture-packed adventure.
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Our holiday begins with a flight to Atlanta, the capital of Georgia, where we spend our first night.
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4.2 / 5 · 95 reviews
Peter Roberts
Submitted 2/Mar
Excellent tour guide - looked after party very well - tour very good - some things to consider - did we need to visit 2 recording studios.. group meal restaurant in Nashville could have been better - food not as good as expected and plastic knives, forks & spoons visit to plantation ok - but did we need to stop on way to next destination - perhaps could have been slotted in somewhere else some of the hotels could have been of a better standard - but as only sleeping there suppose ok
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Alan Benest
Submitted 29/Feb
Amazing visits to Graceland, Martin Luther King’s tomb and museum. Mardi Gras is just so different to any procession we have in this country, must see once. The music in Nashville and Memphis was incredible. To visit the recording studios where Elvis and many other great names did their recordings was memorable. The trip was tiring but well worth it.
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Linda jewell
Submitted 29/Feb
We saw such an array of places so full of so much music. Nashville and the New Orleans Mardi Gras in particular. I have great memories of this holiday and will treasure it forever.
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Yvonne
Submitted 28/Feb
We had a great holiday. A fabulous variety of interesting places to visit . We had a small group which was nice as we all got on so well. Tracy Richard’s was very informative , cheery and fun! Nothing was too much trouble.
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Dorothy Mainland
Submitted 24/Feb
So many iconic places, so many songs.
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GJ Westcott
Submitted 24/Feb
We had a great tour of the Deep South, with a wonderful Tour Manager who was both enthusiasttic and well organised. Trips to the Grand Ole Opry, New Orleans at Mardi Gras, and the Houston Space Center were highlights of the tour for us. Why have we given it 4 stars? On other Great Rail Journeys there are a lot more group dinners included within the price, which allow the people on the tour to get to know one another. Whether this is logistically possible in the USA we do not know - but this was certainly part of the experience that was missing for us.
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