DAY 1 2
SAVANNAH
This charming city is home to the largest
registered National Historic Landmark
District in the USA, featuring tree-lined
streets and antebellum architecture.
Drawing on the history of southern
cooking coupled with fresh seafood
and local ingredients, Savannah has a
sophisticated and unique culinary scene.DAYS 13–14
ATLANTA
Atlanta is a well-established hub of
southern cooking, with classics such
as fried chicken, country fried ham and
sweet tea featuring heavily on menus.
For a modern twist on local favourites,
check out the food truck scene.DAY 1 5
BIRMINGHAM
A relative new comer to the foodie scene,
Birmingham is rated among the best
up-and-coming culinary destinations
in the country. Visit the original Whistle
Stop Café for fried green tomatoes.DAYS 16–17
NEW ORLEANS
You’ve got a final night in New Orleans
to try anything you missed the first time
or revisit some old favourites.AT A GLANCE17 DAYS / 16 NIGHTS
★★★★
DEPARTS DailyTR AVEL ST YLE IndependentHIGHLIGHTS
• Cooking lesson in New Orleans
• Honky tonks and live music in Nashville
• Savor the Flavors Tour in Charleston
INCLUSIONS
16 nights’ accommodation, 16 days’ car
rental, meals as indicated, sightseeing
as specified.FROM AU$3,405* / NZ$3,715*
*Prices are per person, twin share, based on
low-season travel. Terms and conditions apply.DAY 4
NEW ORLEANS – JACKSON
If Mississippi had an official state food,
it would be catfish. Enjoy it breaded and
fried, baked in the oven with herbs, or
blackened with Cajun spices throughout
the state.
DAYS 5–6
MEMPHIS
Many know Memphis as the hometown of
Elvis Presley and his property Graceland,
but in foodie circles Memphis is equally
famous for its mouth-watering pork ribs.
The secret to Memphis-style ribs is the
dry rub, a (usually secret) blend of herbs
and spices, rubbed all over the meat
before it is smoked low and slow until
the tender meat falls off the bone.
DAYS 7–8
NASHVILLE
Known as Music City and home of the
legendary Ryman Auditorium, Nashville
is now being recognised as an emerging
culinary destination. The speciality here,
though, is hot chicken – a spicy deep-
fried dish served with white bread and
pickles. Fill up on some before a late
night of live music and maybe a little
dancing at some of the honky tonks
on Lower Broadway.
DAY 9
ASHEVILLE
Tucked in the heart of North Carolina’s
beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville
is best known for its historic architecture
and vibrant arts community. Its more
recent claim to fame, however, is being
home to the most breweries per capita
of any US city – its population is just
89,000 people, but the city boasts
26 craft breweries.
DAYS 10–11
CHARLESTON
In recent years Charleston has famously
undergone a fine-dining renaissance.
With an emphasis on fresh, local
ingredients and an influx of award-
winning chefs like Sean Brock and Mike
Lata, the city has established itself as
a top culinary destination. Taste local
specialities including stone ground
grits, southern praline and sweet tea
on a Savor the Flavors Food Tour. (L)
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