Fr
Duration
18 days - 16 nights
Distance
3 200 km
Meal
14 bkf, 4 meals
Riding
14 days
Price
price from 4 950,00 € /pers
The Mississippi Blues Trail
Programme and highlights
The "Vieux Carré" at New Orleans
The Tail of the Dragon and its 320 turns
New Orleans Swamp Tours
The legendary Mississippi Blues Trail places
The National Corvette Museum
The "Natchez Trace Parkway"
The musical soul of the Bentonia
The BB King Museum at Indianola
PROGRAMME EXTRACT, "The Mississippi Blues Trail"
The whole 18 days programme is available on request, or here, in french
Day 2
PARIS - NEW ORLEANS
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Founded in 1718 and baptized New Orleans in honor of the Regent Philippe D'Orléans, the city is bubbling and endearing. Between its “Vieux Carré” with Latin-Creole architecture, its Moon Walk which runs along the Mississippi and the Victorian avenue St Charles, we discover the treasures of its history. Let's also treat ourselves to a few dance steps in the effervescence of Bourbon Street, Faubourg Marigny or even Frenchmen Street.
Day 4
VICKSBURG
260 km / 4h30
Baton Rouge takes its name from the red stakes planted by the Indians to mark out their territory. We drive towards the land of the Natchez Indians and the cradle of cotton cultivation. Break in the heart of historic districts. Via the Natchez Trace Pkwy whose history dates back to the 17th century we reach Vicksburg. Classified "Scenic By Way", it had been used by the 1st Bluesmen, settlers and merchants to connect Nashville over more than 700 km away.
Day 6
MEMPHIS
280 km / 5h00
At Indianola, the land of Riley Ben King, a stop is mandatory at the BB King memorial. We continue in the heart of the MBT towards emblematic places like Dockery Fram or Grammy Museum. Yesterday as today, the souls of the blues still fill the restaurants that call upon our humility. We reach Memphis, limit of the MBT. After the second world war, Memphis has taken advantage of the blues to become the capital of Rock'n'Roll. Parties lovers will enjoy an immersive evening in Beale Street - a must for bikers.
Day 8
SAVANNAH
190km - 3h15
Since the post-war period, Memphis has also been at the forefront of the civil rights movement; stop at the “National Civil Rights Museum” before our departure for Savannah. Before arriving in this other southern city, where neoclassical, Victorian and Federal-style residences can be seen, we take a short break in Shiloh National Park, another emblematic place of the Civil War.
Day 10
CROSSVILLE
320 km / 5h00
End of this musical road trip but more mechanical melodies welcome us at the corvette museum. The adjoining restaurant offers delicious burgers in scenery of the 60s. Quietly, through the small roads of Tennessee, we cover the distance which separates us from the surroundings of Crosseville. Along the way, in the bourbon country, we may not escape a little appetizer, but in plenty of moderation.
Day 12
CHEROKEE
290 km / 4h30
In the heart of the Appalachians, the "Blue Ridge Parkway", another "Senic By Way" will turn us on, all day. Lost in the middle of nowhere, we have a stop in a very special place to see hunderds of old and rare motorcycles and other means of transport from the early 1900s.A must, you can not miss! Until our arrival at the stoopover, we cross again the BR with its landscapes and magical viewpoints on the Appalachians.
Day 14
ATLANTA
210 km / 2h15
We take advantage of our morning in Atlanta, to rest or to participate in the tasting of the most famous of Georgian nectars. Known as Coca-Cola we will glean some secrets that have made the success of the firm since 1894. Departure for our next stop in Montgomery.
Road-book
3 200 km
Price & Practical information
price from 4 950,00 € /pers
PRICE INCLUDES
Only Group package
From Paris, return flights with a regular airline & airport taxes,
Reception at the airport and all transfers,
Accommodation in standard or higher quality lodgings based on two people sharing,
All local taxes and meals according to the detailed programme,
A french/english attendant and the transportation of luggage,
All visits and National or States Parks entries for in the programme,
The Rental of a motorcycle in category 2 and unlimited mileage,
Expected fuel to complete the planned programme,
A minimum compulsory insurance (possible extension),
A mechanical assistance,
A road book delivered before departure.
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
All packages
Cost of administrative formalities for entering the United-States,
Meals not included in the programme (lunch ~ $12 & dinner ~ $20),
Grand Canyon overflight by helicopter,
Monument Valley 4WD discovery with the Navajo,
A motorcycle deposit according to the chosen option,
Payment of all or part of the excess in the event of the motorcycle getting damaged,
Rental of additional equipment for the bike or the rider(s),
Comprehensive, cancellation, repatriation, medical assistance & third-party insurances,
Personal expenses, travel-related costs during evening free time,
Tips, drinks are not covered in the programme,
Extra and overweight Luggage,
Driving offences & everything is not expressly listed in the programme.
REGISTRATION CONDITIONS
Formalities: For foreign citizens (No French), please refer to the authorities of your country for more information.
Access: Unless otherwise provided, participants must be over 25 years of age and be the holder of a valid driving license for over three years.
Accommodation: If available and unless an explicit request is made, participants registering alone may share a twin room in order to avoid having to pay an additional charge for a single room.
Price validity: The prices are applicable at brochure's publication and for the coming season. They may be revised according to the regulation in force. Air Moto Tours reserves the right to cancel the tour or request approval from the customers to readjust the variable cost if the number of participants on the tour should not be reached (see brochure).
Payment conditions: 30% down payment of the total amount of the service per person - Balance to be settled 45 days prior to departure.
GeNERAL Terms
Available motorcycles
Subject to availability - Possible evolution without notice
Category: C2
Category: C2
Category: C2
Category: C2
Category: C2
