Celebrate the music genres that have made America famous on this 8-day escorted rail tour through three iconic cities. Your musical discovery begins in Muddy Waters' Chicago and continues on to Memphis, the birthplace of Rock 'n Roll and home to Graceland and the world-famous Sun Studios, and New Orleans, the birthplace of jazz.

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• One-way rail transportation aboard Amtrak's City of New Orleans including Roomette sleeping accommodations
• Transportation aboard a deluxe motorcoach
• Hotel accommodations for 6 nights
• 12 meals
• Sightseeing and scenic excursions per itinerary (admission to all attractions included in tour price)
• Services of a professional tour manager
• Travel portfolio
• Baggage handling
• Taxes and service charges

• Chicago
• Graceland
• Sun Studios
• Staxx Museum
• Rock 'n Soul Museum
• Beale Street
• Bourbon Street
• Garden District

Day 1 - Arrive in Chicago
Welcome to the Windy City! Check into your hotel with the remainder of the day at your leisure. This evening meet your tour manager and fellow travelers at a wine and cheese reception. Overnight Palmer House Hilton. (R)

Day 2 - Chicago Sightseeing
Start your morning with a tour of Chicago. This afternoon is at your leisure to explore on your own or enjoy some shopping along the Magnificent Mile. Overnight Palmer House Hilton. (B, D)

Day 3 - Memphis-Bound on the City of New Orleans
Today you'll enjoy unparalleled views of Chicago's renowned architecture on a guided cruise on the Chicago River. Later in the day, transfer to historic Union Station and board Amtrak's City of New Orleans train for your journey south to Memphis. Overnight train. (B, D)

Day 4 - Arrive in Memphis
The City of New Orleans arrives in Memphis early this morning. Transfer to your hotel and check your luggage with the bell desk before starting your Memphis sightseeing. A tour of Graceland, Elvis's home, will kick off your stay. Overnight Peabody Hotel. (L, D)

Day 5 - Explore Memphis
A fun city tour of Memphis complete with musicians onboard and audience participation is on the day's agenda. Highlights of the sightseeing tour include visits to Sun Studios, the Staxx Museum and the Rock 'n Soul Museum. Dinner tonight will be on famous Beale Street. Overnight Peabody Hotel. (B. D)

Day 6 - Memphis to New Orleans
Transfer to the train station and board the City of New Orleans for the 400-mile journey to The Big Easy. Nap in your private sleeping accommodations or watch the passing scenery from the lounge car as you chat with your fellow travelers. Upon arrival in New Orleans, transfer to your hotel and freshen up for this evening's dinner cruise aboard the Steamboat Natchez. Overnight Hotel Monteleone. (B, D)

Day 7 - New Orleans Sightseeing
Start the day with breakfast at Café Beignet on famous Bourbon Street. You'll be serenaded with more jazz music as you dine. Following breakfast, embark on a tour of the city including the Garden District, French Latin Quarter and remnants of Hurricane Katrina. Overnight Hotel Monteleone. (B, D)

Day 8 - Tour Concludes
Bid farewell to the birthplace of jazz this morning when your American music tour comes to a close.