Jazz, Blues and Rock 'N Roll Escorted

Highlights

• Wine and cheese welcome reception in Chicago
• Chicago city tour and cruise
• Memphis Tour including Graceland
• Dinner cruise in New Orleans

Package Also Includes:

• One-way Amtrak from Chicago to Memphis; Memphis to New Orleans in Roomette accommodations; meals included in Dining car
• 6 nights’ hotel accommodations; one night’s sleeping accommodations on board Amtrak®
• 11 meals (6 breakfasts, 1, brunch, 4 dinners)
• Evening activity in Chicago
• New Orleans Area Tour
• Admission to Sun Studios, Staxx Museum, and Rock n’ Soul Museum
• Meal gratuities included with all meals except on board the Amtrak® train
• Services of an Amtrak Vacations Tour Escort for the duration of journey

Special Programs

• Amtrak Vacations Escorted Rail Journeys

DAY 1 YOUR ESCORTED JOURNEY BEGINS IN CHICAGO

Welcome to Chicago, known as the Windy City or the Second City. Meet your tour escort and the rest of the group at a wine and cheese reception. (Overnight in Chicago)

DAY 2 CHICAGO

This morning have breakfast at the hotel before you begin your morning tour of Chicago. This afternoon you will have some free time to explore or enjoy some shopping on the Magnificent Mile. Dinner and an evening activity are also included.

(Overnight in Chicago) B, D

DAY 3 OVERNIGHT ABOARD AMTRAK®

Today you will enjoy unparalleled views of Chicago's world renowned architecture as you are guided on a cruise along the Chicago River. Dinner at a popular restaurant in Chicago is included.  This evening, transfer to Amtrak® and board the train to Memphis in your private Roomette sleeping accommodations. (Overnight on the train) B, D

DAY 4 MEMPHIS

Your arrival in Memphis will be very early in the morning.  Transfer to your hotel and feel free to check your luggage with the bell desk so you can enjoy your tour of Graceland®.  A tour of Elvis’s home will kick of your stay in Memphis! (Overnight in Memphis) B

DAY 5 MEMPHIS

Wake up refreshed and ready to see Memphis. A fun city tour is included for today with musicians onboard and audience participation. Admission to Sun Studios, the Staxx Museum and Rock n' Soul Museum are also included. Dinner tonight will be at a popular Memphis restaurant. (Overnight in Memphis) B, D

DAY 6 MEMPHIS TO NEW ORLEANS

Transfer to Amtrak® and board the train to the “Big Easy”. Upon arrival, you will transfer to your New Orleans hotel for a good night’s rest. (Overnight in New Orleans) B

DAY 7 NEW ORLEANS

Today you will start the day with a jazz brunch at the Court of Two Sisters, just a short walk away. You'll be serenaded with more jazz music as you dine.  Following brunch you will enjoy a tour of New Orleans and see such sites as the Garden District and the French Latin Quarter.  Enjoy your finale dinner aboard the Steamboat Natchez. (Overnight in New Orleans) BR, D

DAY 8 YOUR ESCORTED JOURNEY ENDS IN NEW ORLEANS

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before you bid farewell to the birthplace of jazz. B

Legend for Meals: B - Breakfast, BR – Brunch, L - Lunch, D – Dinner

HOTELS:

CHICAGO  - Palmer House Hilton Hote

lMEMPHIS - Westin Memphis Beale Street

NEW ORLEANS - Hotel Monteleone

^*Package prices are per person, double occupancy, tax included.  Package prices are subject to change without notice, and all reservations are based upon availability at the time of booking. Prices do not reflect the Early Booking Discount (EBD) where you can save up to $300 per couple.  Amtrak® travel is for Coach accommodations unless otherwise noted.  Other restrictions may apply. Activities referenced in trip itinerary during free time are for suggested purposes only and are not included.