Duration

18 days – 16 nights

Distance

3200 km

Meal

14 bkf – 4 meals

Riding

14 days

Price

Starting from 5 720 € /pers

Departures

Motorcycle touring in the United States: Blues road & American Music

"The Mississippi Blues Trail", Highlights

Since our young years, we have all sung or danced to the tunes of rock’n’roll, jazz, or country music. But do we know their true origins? They drew their popularity from the secular songs of slaves who sought, in their blues, to find a better life. This motorcycle trip is not just a musical journey but also a true return to the roots of “work songs” and an exploration of the events that shape the United States and its music today. Approach this journey with curiosity and humility.

"The Mississippi Blues Trail" program extracts

NEW-ORLEANS

000 km - 0h00

Founded in 1718 and named New Orleans in honor of the Regent Philippe D’Orléans, the city is bustling and endearing. Between its “Vieux Carré” with its Latin-Creole architecture, its Moon Walk along the Mississippi, and the Victorian avenue St. Charles, we discover the treasures of its history. Let’s also indulge in some dancing in the excitement of Bourbon Street, the Faubourg Marigny, or Frenchmen Street.

VICKSBURG

260 km - 4h30

Baton Rouge gets its name from the red sticks planted by the Indians to demarcate their territory. We ride towards the land of the Natchez Indians and the birthplace of cotton culture. A pause in the heart of the historic districts. Via the Natchez Trace Parkway, whose history dates back to the 17th century, we reach Vicksburg. Classified as a “Scenic Byway,” it was used by the first Bluesmen, settlers, and merchants to connect Nashville over more than 700 km.

MEMPHIS

280 km - 5h00

In Indianola, the land of Riley Ben King, a stop at the BB King Memorial is a must. We continue to the heart of the Mississippi Blues Trail towards iconic places like Dockery Farm or the Grammy Museum. Yesterday as today, the souls of the blues still fill the plates of the restaurants, calling for humility. We reach Memphis, the boundary of the Mississippi Blues Trail, which, after the war, capitalized on the blues to become the capital of Rock’n’Roll. Party lovers will enjoy an immersive evening on Beale Street – a must for bikers.

SAVANNAH

190 km - 3h15

Since the post-war period, Memphis has also been at the forefront of the civil rights movement; a 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 intersect, we make a short stop at Shiloh National Park, another emblematic site of the Civil War.

CROSSVILLE

320 km - 5h00

End of the musical journey; more mechanical melodies welcome us at the Corvette Museum. The adjacent restaurant offers delicious burgers in a 1960s-themed decor. Slowly, along the back roads of Tennessee, we cover the distance to the Crossville area. Along the way, in bourbon country, we may not escape a small taste, but with great moderation.

CHEROKEE

290 km - 4h30

In the heart of the Appalachians, the “Blue Ridge Parkway,” another “Scenic Byway,” will enchant us all day long. Lost in the wilderness, we will make a stop at a unique place to see more than 350 vintage and rare motorcycles or other means of transportation from the early 1900s. A must-see! After lunch, until we reach our destination, we rediscover the Blue Ridge Parkway with its magical landscapes and viewpoints over this mountainous area.

ATLANTA

210 km - 2h30

We take advantage of our morning in Atlanta to rest or participate in a tasting of the most famous Georgian nectar. Known as Coca-Cola, we will glean some secrets that have led to the success of the company since 1894. Departure for our next stop in Montgomery.

Distance & Itinerary: 3200 km

Available Travel packages on: "The Mississippi Blues Trail"

Self guided tour

Non disponible

We reserve the plane ticket, motorbike and accommodation. At your own pace, you organize your day.

Guided group tour

Starting from 5 720 € / PERSON

We take care of your plane ticket, your motorcycle, your accommodation, your luggage and in the company of our guide, you enjoy every moment of the trip.

"The Mississippi Blues Trail", Prices & information

Included in group packages only

The price includes

Departure from Paris includes round-trip regular flights and all taxes
Airport reception and transfers
Accommodation in standard and superior categories, based on double occupancy
The specified meals and all local taxes
Discoveries, entrances, and parking are included, except during free time
The rental of a category 2 motorcycle and mechanical assistance
Unlimited mileage, fuel, and mandatory insurance
The presence of a guide and baggage transport
A travel booklet provided 6 weeks before your departure

In all packages

The price does not include

Administrative fees for traveling to the destination
Meals and drinks not included, (~ $15 for lunch, $25 for dinner).
The payment of the deposit and the deductible in case of damages
Additional equipment for the rider or passenger
Personal expenses during breaks and free time
Traffic violations, overweight baggage supplements
Cancellation and travel insurance are available as options
Anything not explicitly stated in "the price includes"

Circuit: The Mississippi Blues Trail, Options & insurance

Bike

CAT 1 (-1000CC)

CAT 2 (+1000CC)

Couple

N/A

0 €

Single

N/A

2 518 €

Single room

1 661 €

Cancellation insurance

3.0 %

Multi-risk insurance

4.5 %

Other(s) optional service(s)

Price

SUPPLEMENTAL LIABILITY INSURANCE (UP TO $300,000)

405 € / bike

DEPOSIT $100 + DEDUCTIBLE $0 + THEFT $1,000 + PUNCTURE

189 € / bike

Other service(s) included

SUPPLEMENTAL LIABILITY INSURANCE (UP TO $30,000)

DEDUCTIBLE $2,000 / THEFT $5,000 - AT YOUR OWN EXPENSE, DEPOSIT $2,000

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"The Mississippi Blues Trail" Registration conditions

Formalities

For foreign citizens (No French), please refer to the authorities of your country for more information.

Accommodation

On request and under feasibility conditions, participants registering alone can group to avoid the single room supplement.

Price

The prices are applicable on the date of publication of the catalogue, for this season. They are revisable according to the regulations in force. Air Moto Tours reserves the right to cancel the trip or submit for approval, a possible fare adjustment if the minimum number of participants is not reached.

Motorcycles available on "The Mississippi Blues Trail"

Subject to availability at time of booking

Harley-Davidson | EN

HARLEY-DAVIDSON HERITAGE | EN

C2 (+1000CC) EN

Bike On Request

Harley-Davidson | EN

HARLEY-DAVIDSON ROAD KING | EN

C2 (+1000CC) EN

Harley-Davidson | EN

HARLEY-DAVIDSON STREET GLIDE | EN

C2 (+1000CC) EN

Harley-Davidson | EN

HARLEY-DAVIDSON ROAD GLIDE | EN

C2 (+1000CC) EN

Indian | EN

INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE | EN

C2 (+1000CC) EN

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Motorcycle touring in the United States: Blues road & American Music

"The Mississippi Blues Trail", Highlights

"The Mississippi Blues Trail" program extracts

NEW-ORLEANS

VICKSBURG

MEMPHIS

SAVANNAH

CROSSVILLE

CHEROKEE

ATLANTA

Distance & Itinerary: 3200 km

Available Travel packages on: "The Mississippi Blues Trail"

Self guided tour

Non disponible

Guided group tour

Starting from 5 720 € / PERSON

"The Mississippi Blues Trail", Prices & information

Included in group packages only

The price includes

In all packages

The price does not include

Circuit: The Mississippi Blues Trail, Options & insurance

"The Mississippi Blues Trail" Registration conditions

Formalities

Accommodation

Price

Motorcycles available on "The Mississippi Blues Trail"

Want to discover another tour?

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