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Southern US Train Trips

The southern states are known for deep history, antebellum architecture and, above all else, charm. Train vacations to the South can include packages that celebrate America's musical history with stays in cities like Nashville, Memphis and New Orleans. In Nashville, experience the heart of country music at the legendary Grand Ole' Opry. Memphis offers a glimpse at the beginnings of rock 'n' roll at places like Sun Studios and Elvis's home, Graceland. Your Deep South tour itinerary may also include a New Orleans tour, where jazz notes fill the air of the French Quarter. Uncover breathtaking views from the South's scenic rail lines, visit historic properties and enjoy tours that bring these alluring cities to life.

Southern USA tours also take travelers to the Southwest, a region that is visually and culturally much different than the Deep South yet is a trove of natural and cultural treasures. Select train trips highlight special annual events, such as the Albuquerque Balloon Festival in New Mexico. Alternatively, other tours focus on landmark sights of the Southwest, like the Grand Canyon, one of the Natural Wonders of the World. In between these destinations, each city offers its own unique atmosphere, from the artist community of Santa Fe to the vintage Americana feel of Williams. A highlight of any visit to the region is a ride aboard the vintage rail cars of the Grand Canyon Railway, which takes visitors directly to the South Rim of one of the world's most incredible natural formations, the Grand Canyon.

A selection of rail and river cruise and train to ocean cruise tour packages are available to travelers, as well. These well-planned trips combine rail travel with a refreshing cruise- either aboard a restored steamboat down the Mississippi River to New Orleans or through the Panama Canal or Western Caribbean waters aboard a state-of-the-art ocean liner.

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Smoky Mountain National Park
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New Orleans Downtown Skyline
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New Orleans Express
03 May 2023
DORINDA UY
5 stars
“The first class accommodation at the lounge was perfect with the shower room ( complete with towels and toiletries), snacks and comfortable chairs. The meals in the train were savory and hot. Enjoyed every one of them. The train ride from Chicago to New Orleans went by pretty quickly with views of the Midwest towns. The hotels provided in Chicago and New Orleans were right in the center of downtown where you could walk to most places. Overall, all 4 of us enjoyed our experience!
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Smoky Mountain Rail Adventure
05 Nov 2022
CustomerBDS
5 stars
“Excellent escorted tour. Good balance between free time and scheduled activities. Tour director Joel was very good in attending to all details.
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Charms of the South: Savannah & Charleston
27 Apr 2023
Susan
4 stars
“Outstanding tour manager. Savannah — very good, upgrade the hotel in the future. I would have been okay paying more for an upscale hotel. Too far from River Street — we had mobility impaired on our tour. Do not go to Paula Deen’s restaurant again. We liked Jekyll Island. Charleston — WOW!! The best part of the trip. Excellent hotel and location. We suggest you substitute Boone’s Farm Plantation for Middleton. More interesting and less walking. How about Fort Sumpter in the future? We know it is Vacation by Rail, but I would have preferred to sleep in and go by bus between the cities. My partner liked the train. We also liked the bus driver.
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