Nashville bar, Tennessee
Nashville bar, Tennessee
Bustling nightlife at New Orleans' French Quarter
Bustling nightlife at New Orleans' French Quarter
Eagle Rider Deep South Motorcyle Tour
Eagle Rider Deep South Motorcyle Tour
Experience riding a Harley-Davidson with Eagle Riders
Experience riding a Harley-Davidson with Eagle Riders
Live Music in Nashville
Live Music in Nashville
Enjoy the views with Eagle Rider's Motorcyle Tour
Enjoy the views with Eagle Rider's Motorcyle Tour
Dunleith Plantation Home, Natchez, Mississippi
Dunleith Plantation Home, Natchez, Mississippi

Blues, Blue Ridge and BBQ New Orleans to Nashville Guided Motorcycle Tour

7 nights from €3,489 per person Including Flights

Overview

Embarking on this 7-night tour riding through the Deep South travelling from New Orleans and its buzzing French Quarter to energetic Nashville, particularly exploring the history and spirit of the Blues, promises a rich and immersive experience. Exploring iconic locations like Memphis, Natchez, and the infamous Devil's Crossroads provides a glimpse into the inspiration behind the music that has deep roots in the region. And of course, riding in New Orleans and strolling down Bourbon Street offers a magical experience for the soul. Ending in the Country Music capital, Nashville, and journeying through roads steeped in American history, you'll encounter a tapestry of nightclubs, juke joints, speakeasies, and honky-tonks. The tantalizing BBQ and bourbon add a flavourful touch to the journey, satisfying even the heartiest appetites.

On this unforgettable tour you will have an expert motorcycle guide throughout your time, travelling with fellow riders through 4 states. Transfer together to pick up your motorcycle on your second day and start your journey! Your accommodation is pre-booked and your luggage will be followed closely behind you to each destination so no need to worry how your suitcase will fit on the back.

Choose your Harley-Davidson model when booking (certain models dependent on availability) and share the ride with your travel companion. You can book your own motorcycle for an additional supplement. (ER)

Highlights:

  • Exploring an Antebellum Plantation in New Orleans and its gardens soaking in the rich landscape and cultural history of this special region.
  • Ride the backroads of Mississippi, experiencing towns along the Blues Trail, exploring Natchez, a great blues town on the banks of the Mississippi
  • Visit the iconic Beale Street, a historical landmark, showcases Memphis's impact on Blues and Jazz. Sun Studio, home to Elvis Presley, awaits our visit.
  • Discover the "Muscle Shoals Sound" in Alabama, renowned for its musical influence since the 1960s.


Itinerary Overview

Fly into New Orleans, LA: 2 nights - Natchez, MS 1 night - Indianola, MS 1 night - Memphis, TN 1 night - Florence/Muscle Shoals, AL 1 night - Nashville 1 night - Fly home

2024 Departure Dates

May: 29
Jun: 05
Aug: 28
Sep: 25

This tour is combinable with Blues, Blue Ridge and BBQ Nashville to D.C to create the ultimate 14 night motorcylce through the Deep South and Great Smoky Mountains.

 

Our holidays include
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  • Accommodation
  • Checked baggage
  • CAR licensed & bonded
  • In resort assistance & 24 hour contact centre
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Day 1

New Orleans, LA

Arrive in New Orleans and take an independent transfer to your overnight hotel where you will meet up with your fellow travellers and guide. Inform our agents if you'd like to explore New Orleans' French colonial charm before meeting your guides and group. Discover its culture, cuisine, and music, but save energy for tomorrow's ride.

Overnight: New Orleans

Day 2

New Orleans, LA - New Orleans, LA (100 miles)

Pick up bikes in New Orleans, then explore an Antebellum Plantation, immersing in its landscapes and history. Tonight, enjoy a Welcome Dinner to celebrate the start of our journey.

Overnight: New Orleans. Welcome dinner included

Day 3

New Orleans, LA - Natchez, MS (195 miles)

Start today's ride crossing the 28-mile Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, the world's longest over-water bridge. Spend the day on Mississippi's backroads, visiting towns on the Blues Trail. Tonight, discover the vibrant blues scene in Natchez by the Mississippi.

Overnight: Natchez. Breakfast included

Day 4

Natchez, MS - Indianola, MS (215 miles)

Immerse in Mississippi blues history today, visiting numerous Blues Trail Markers and significant sites. Ride through cotton plantations, savouring soul food, BBQ, and sweet tea. Stop at the B.B. King Museum before enjoying cold drinks and live blues tonight.

Overnight: Indianola. Breakfast included

Day 5

Indianola, MS - Memphis, TN (80 miles)

Discover Memphis today, a hub for music history. Explore Beale Street, a landmark celebrating Memphis' Blues and Jazz influence, with legends like Louis Armstrong and B.B. King. Visit Sun Studio, where icons like Elvis Presley started. Plenty of time for exploration awaits!

Overnight: Memphis.

Day 6

Memphis, TN - Florence/Muscle Shoals, AL (160 miles)

Departing Memphis, we'll enter Alabama to explore Muscle Shoals, famous for its influential "Muscle Shoals Sound" since the 1960s. Visit iconic studios like FAME and Muscle Shoals Sound Studio. Tonight, stay by the Tennessee River in a vibrant music and arts district.

Overnight: Muscle Shoals. Breakfast included

Day 7

Florence/Muscle Shoals, AL - Nashville, TN (200 miles)

Ride north into Tennessee's southern Appalachian foothills along the scenic Natchez Trace Parkway. Enjoy a stop at the Jack Daniels Distillery. Tonight, arrive in Nashville, the renowned Country Music Capital of the World.

Overnight: Nashville. Breakfast included

Day 8

Nashville

As your tour draws to a close independently transfer to the airport home.

Alternatively, extend your epic motorcyle tour from Nashville through the stunning Appalachian Mountains and journeying along the 470-mile Blue Ridge Parkway towards Washington D.C. The scenic route offers a dreamy adventure with its twists, turns, vibrant colors, and stunning vistas. The fact that billboards and commercial traffic are banned adds to the purity of the journey, allowing you to immerse yourself fully in the natural beauty of the surroundings

Speak to our sales specialists on combining these two unforgettable tours.

  • International return flights
  • Accommodation in 3 - 4 Star Motorcycle Friendly Hotels for 7 nights
  • 1 Harley-Davidson motorcycle for 2 people sharing*. Separate motorcycles available at an additional supplement.
  • Late model motorcycle rental, Bike Model Guarantee, Fuel on Riding Days
  • Half-Shell Helmet for Rider and Pillion, Custom Armoured Riding Jacket, Custom Tour Completion Patch
  • Breakfast on Riding Days, Hosted Welcome Dinner on first night, hosted Farewell Dinner and Party on last night
  • Experienced Multilingual Tour Guide
  • Support Vehicle Equipped for Luggage and Spare Bike, Support Vehicle Driver, Door to Door Luggage Service
  • EagleRider On-Road Concierge
  • National Park Entrance Fees
  • Hotel Parking Fees
  • Transportation between Tour Hotel and Eagle Rider Locations
  • + VIP Zero Damage Waiver

What's Not Included:

  • Airport transfers
  • Meals unless stated
  • Pre and post nights

*Clients MUST have a motorcycle license to ride

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