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Close-up of a musician playing an acoustic guitar with glowing bokeh lights, representing the vibrant music scenes of Nashville, Memphis, and New Orleans.

Tennessee/Louisiana

Music Cities USA: Nashville, Memphis, New Orleans

Program No. 21979RJ

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2027

From Monday

Mar 15, 2027

To Wednesday

Mar 24, 2027

From

5,249

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1 Traveler

Shared Room

Music Cities USA: Nashville, Memphis, New Orleans

Program No. 21979

Mar

BEGINS

Nashville, TN

Mar

CONCLUDES

New Orleans, LA

Duration

10 days

9 nights

What's Included

19 meals ( 8B, 1BR, 4L, 6D )

4 expert-led lectures

14 expert-led field trips

4 performances

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 5,249

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Monday

Mar 15, 2027

To Wednesday

Mar 24, 2027

From

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1 Traveler

Private Room (Just for You)

Music Cities USA: Nashville, Memphis, New Orleans

Program No. 21979

Mar

BEGINS

Nashville, TN

Mar

CONCLUDES

New Orleans, LA

Duration

10 days

9 nights

What's Included

19 meals ( 8B, 1BR, 4L, 6D )

4 expert-led lectures

14 expert-led field trips

4 performances

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 6,629

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Monday

Mar 15, 2027

To Wednesday

Mar 24, 2027

From

5,249

Each

Select Date

2 Travelers

Music Cities USA: Nashville, Memphis, New Orleans

Program No. 21979

Mar

BEGINS

Nashville, TN

Mar

CONCLUDES

New Orleans, LA

Duration

10 days

9 nights

What's Included

19 meals ( 8B, 1BR, 4L, 6D )

4 expert-led lectures

14 expert-led field trips

4 performances

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 10,498

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Monday

Apr 26, 2027

To Wednesday

May 5, 2027

From

5,249

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1 Traveler

Shared Room

Music Cities USA: Nashville, Memphis, New Orleans

Program No. 21979

Apr

BEGINS

Nashville, TN

May

CONCLUDES

New Orleans, LA

Duration

10 days

9 nights

What's Included

19 meals ( 8B, 1BR, 4L, 6D )

4 expert-led lectures

14 expert-led field trips

4 performances

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 5,249

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Monday

Apr 26, 2027

To Wednesday

May 5, 2027

From

6,629

Each

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1 Traveler

Private Room (Just for You)

Music Cities USA: Nashville, Memphis, New Orleans

Program No. 21979

Apr

BEGINS

Nashville, TN

May

CONCLUDES

New Orleans, LA

Duration

10 days

9 nights

What's Included

19 meals ( 8B, 1BR, 4L, 6D )

4 expert-led lectures

14 expert-led field trips

4 performances

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 6,629

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Monday

Apr 26, 2027

To Wednesday

May 5, 2027

From

5,249

Each

Select Date

2 Travelers

Music Cities USA: Nashville, Memphis, New Orleans

Program No. 21979

Apr

BEGINS

Nashville, TN

May

CONCLUDES

New Orleans, LA

Duration

10 days

9 nights

What's Included

19 meals ( 8B, 1BR, 4L, 6D )

4 expert-led lectures

14 expert-led field trips

4 performances

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 10,498

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Monday

Sep 13, 2027

To Wednesday

Sep 22, 2027

From

5,249

Each

Select Date

1 Traveler

Shared Room

Music Cities USA: Nashville, Memphis, New Orleans

Program No. 21979

Sep

BEGINS

Nashville, TN

Sep

CONCLUDES

New Orleans, LA

Duration

10 days

9 nights

What's Included

19 meals ( 8B, 1BR, 4L, 6D )

4 expert-led lectures

14 expert-led field trips

4 performances

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 5,249

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Monday

Sep 13, 2027

To Wednesday

Sep 22, 2027

From

6,629

Each

Select Date

1 Traveler

Private Room (Just for You)

Music Cities USA: Nashville, Memphis, New Orleans

Program No. 21979

Sep

BEGINS

Nashville, TN

Sep

CONCLUDES

New Orleans, LA

Duration

10 days

9 nights

What's Included

19 meals ( 8B, 1BR, 4L, 6D )

4 expert-led lectures

14 expert-led field trips

4 performances

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 6,629

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Monday

Sep 13, 2027

To Wednesday

Sep 22, 2027

From

5,249

Each

Select Date

2 Travelers

Music Cities USA: Nashville, Memphis, New Orleans

Program No. 21979

Sep

BEGINS

Nashville, TN

Sep

CONCLUDES

New Orleans, LA

Duration

10 days

9 nights

What's Included

19 meals ( 8B, 1BR, 4L, 6D )

4 expert-led lectures

14 expert-led field trips

4 performances

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 10,498

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Monday

Oct 11, 2027

To Wednesday

Oct 20, 2027

From

5,249

Each

Select Date

1 Traveler

Shared Room

Music Cities USA: Nashville, Memphis, New Orleans

Program No. 21979

Oct

BEGINS

Nashville, TN

Oct

CONCLUDES

New Orleans, LA

Duration

10 days

9 nights

What's Included

19 meals ( 8B, 1BR, 4L, 6D )

4 expert-led lectures

14 expert-led field trips

4 performances

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 5,249

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Monday

Oct 11, 2027

To Wednesday

Oct 20, 2027

From

6,629

Each

Select Date

1 Traveler

Private Room (Just for You)

Music Cities USA: Nashville, Memphis, New Orleans

Program No. 21979

Oct

BEGINS

Nashville, TN

Oct

CONCLUDES

New Orleans, LA

Duration

10 days

9 nights

What's Included

19 meals ( 8B, 1BR, 4L, 6D )

4 expert-led lectures

14 expert-led field trips

4 performances

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 6,629

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Monday

Oct 11, 2027

To Wednesday

Oct 20, 2027

From

5,249

Each

Select Date

2 Travelers

Music Cities USA: Nashville, Memphis, New Orleans

Program No. 21979

Oct

BEGINS

Nashville, TN

Oct

CONCLUDES

New Orleans, LA

Duration

10 days

9 nights

What's Included

19 meals ( 8B, 1BR, 4L, 6D )

4 expert-led lectures

14 expert-led field trips

4 performances

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 10,498

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

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Traveling by Air

Plane

Arrival day is on Monday, March 15, 2027.

Meet the group at Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown in Nashville, TN

Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. hotel check-in followed by Program Registration; 5:00 p.m. Orientation; 6:30 p.m. Welcome Dinner.

Your trip ends on: Wednesday, March 24, 2027 in New Orleans, LA at Hotel Monteleone

End of Trip: 10:00 a.m. after brunch; 12:00 Noon hotel check-out.

Ground Transportation Options

Program Departure Airport

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)

The estimated travel time from the last location is 20 minutes .

The estimated distance to the last location is 15 miles .

United Cabs

Taxi

Phone: 5045229771

Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are not required.

Prices are subject to change.

Program Arrival Airport

Nashville International Airport (BNA)

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 30 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 8 miles .

Ride Share

Cost: Will vary.. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are not required.

We recommend using Uber or Lyft for transportation to/from the Nashville International Airport.

Program Departure Airport

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)

The estimated travel time from the last location is 20 minutes .

The estimated distance to the last location is 15 miles .

Ride Share

Cost: Will vary.. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are not required.

We recommend using Uber or Lyft for transportation to/from the New Orleans International Airport.

Traveling by Car

Car

Arrival day is on 3/15/2027.

Meet the group at Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown in Nashville, TN.

Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. hotel check-in followed by Program Registration; 5:00 p.m. Orientation; 6:30 p.m. Welcome Dinner.

Your trip ends on: Wednesday, March 24, 2027 in New Orleans, LA at Hotel Monteleone.

End of Trip: 10:00 a.m. after brunch; 12:00 Noon hotel check-out..

Parking

Self parking and valet at the Downtown Hyatt Place Nashville are available. Contact hotel for current daily parking rates. Participants are responsible for their own parking fees.

Directions

Nashville, TN International Airport

From Airport take I-40 to 24 West to Exit 49-Shelby Street. Turn left onto Korean Veterans Blvd Boulevard and continue across bridge to 4th Ave S Turn right and turn in driveway at the north end of the hotel. Entrance is in the back.

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