VIP Sounds of the South by Rail
Overview
To book your consultation to discuss this incredible holiday from our 20th Anniversary Collection, please call 01 5781640 9am to 5pm Monday to Saturday.
We’re excited to celebrate our 20th anniversary, marking twenty years of helping our valued customers create unforgettable memories. To honour this milestone, we’ve curated a special selection of unique trips in our 20th Anniversary Holiday Collection.
Explore the music cities of the South on this exclusive 10-night rail holiday, available only when booking with American Sky. Specially designed around International Jazz Day (30 April 2026), this itinerary ensures you’ll be in New Orleans when the city is at its most alive – filled with parades, performances and an unforgettable jazz brunch in one of its most iconic courtyards. From Chicago’s blues roots to Memphis’ rock ’n’ roll legacy and the soulful rhythms of New Orleans, this is a journey through the music that shaped America – with insider access and exclusive experiences you won’t find elsewhere.
Itinerary may vary slightly to ensure departures include International Jazz Day (30 Apr 26).
What makes this tour unique:
- Private behind-the-scenes tour of Chess Records – usually difficult to arrange, but secured for you with American Sky.
- Be “Presley for a Day” at Graceland, with a private guide and golf cart throughout the day giving you behind-the-scenes access to Elvis' airplanes and archives, a unique southern gourmet dinner followed by an after-hours tour with exclusive photo ops and white glove experiences.
- Celebrate International Jazz Day in New Orleans with a jazz brunch at the Court of Two Sisters, timed so you experience the city’s vibrant celebrations at their peak.
- Enjoy a private cocktail class at the Carousel Bar in the Hotel Monteleone – an exclusive American Sky touch – before a night of live music at Preservation Hall.
Plus…
Alongside these exclusive moments, your journey includes scenic rail rides linking three of America’s most iconic cities, stays in carefully chosen hotels, and time to explore at your own pace. This is not a tour you could easily piece together yourself – American Sky has done the work for you, curating a seamless itinerary that combines rare access, iconic venues, and the unforgettable atmosphere of International Jazz Day in the very place where jazz was born.
With fantastic accommodation, unforgettable music experiences and time to explore, this is a journey that celebrates the rhythm and soul of the American South. (TM)
Departure Dates
This fantastic itinerary is based on 26 - 29 April 2026 departure dates, however if you would like to experience a similar adventure, we can tailor make an itinerary to suit your preferred dates and personal interests.
To book your consultation to discuss this incredible holiday from our 20th Anniversary Collection, please call 01 5781640 9am to 5pm Monday to Saturday.
