15 days in Memphis & New Orleans Itinerary

The largest city on the Mississippi River, Memphis bills itself as both the "Birthplace of Rock" and "Home of the Blues." With such a rich musical heritage, it shouldn't come as a surprise that Elvis Presley chose to live in Memphis during his later years.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Memphis: Tunica (Gold Strike Casino & Horseshoe Tunica). Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at Graceland, take an in-depth tour of Edge Motor Museum, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and steep yourself in history at Sun Studio.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Memphis visit planner.

Paris, France to Memphis is an approximately 14-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time to Central Standard Time is minus 7 hours. Traveling from Paris in March, expect nights in Memphis to be about the same, around 7°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) to allow time to fly to New Orleans.

Known for its Creole cuisine, rich musical tradition, and nearby swamps and plantations, New Orleans is one of the nation's oldest cities.

New Orleans is known for historic sites, nightlife, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: see the interesting displays at The National WWII Museum, stroll around New Orleans City Park, go on a hair-raising tour with a ghost and vampire tour, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Jackson Square.

To see maps, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the New Orleans online journey planner.

You can fly from Memphis to New Orleans in 5.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a bit warmer evenings in New Orleans when traveling from Memphis in March, with lows around 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Wed) so you can catch the flight back home.