About your tour
Combine the easy-going rhythms and colourful culture of the Deep South with a stay in the fun-packed Sunshine State.
Holiday highlights
New Orleans City sightseeing with local guide
Natchez City sightseeing with local guide, visit to an elegant Pre-Civil War mansion
Memphis Orientation drive
Graceland Guided audio Platinum tour
Nashville City sightseeing with local guide
Grand Ole Opry Evening performance
Atlanta City sightseeing
Savannah City sightseeing with local guide
St Augustine Orientation tour
Orlando
Your Price Includes
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Flights: UK - New Orleans; Orlando - UK
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Accommodation on tour in twin room with private facilities
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Professional tour director on tour and local representative's assistance at other times
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Porterage at hotels during tour (for one suitcase per person)
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Transfers between overseas airports and hotels
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All local and airport taxes/service charges
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Single share option no supplement to pay
Extend Your Holiday
Orlando
Extend your holiday in the home of world famous attractions such as Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Studios.
On day 13 of your tour remain at your Orlando hotel, the Courtyard by Marriott Lake Buena Vista, for the next three nights. Transfer to the airport on day 16 for your overnight flight home.
St Pete Beach
Time to relax and enjoy the silver-white beaches and warm Gulf waters that make St Pete Beach a popular seaside retreat.
On day 13 of your tour transfer to the Dolphin Beach Resort, for the next 5 nights. On day 18 transfer to Tampa Airport for your overnight flight home.
Orlando & St Pete Beach
Combine the excitement of world famous attractions in Orlando with a relaxing few days in St Pete Beach.
On day 13 of your tour remain at your Orlando hotel, the Courtyard by Marriott Lake Buena Vista for three nights, before transferring to your St Pete Beach resort, the Dolphin Beach Resort , for four nights. On day 20 transfer to Tampa Airport for your overnight flight home.
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Your itinerary
Day 1: UK - New Orleans.
Fly to New Orleans where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel for a three night stay.
Day 2: New Orleans. Included sightseeing.
The birthplace of jazz and home of the Mardi Gras is a lively, colourful city with a distinctly French feel. On our included morning city tour you will see the French Quarter, including St Louis Cathedral and Jackson Square. We then drive by the Garden District to see its stately mansions and stop at a typical New Orleans above ground cemetery. The rest of the day and evening are yours to do some more sightseeing, go shopping for souvenirs or simply relax and re-charge your batteries.
Day 3: New Orleans.
Another full day to experience more of this charming city. For keen shoppers, Canal Street and the French Quarter offer an extensive array of unique stores and designer boutiques. Your tour director will suggest several optional excursions, including a swamp boat ride through the bayous, as well as offering advice on the best places to dine out and go shopping.
Day 4: New Orleans - Baton Rouge - Natchez. Included sightseeing.
We drive north through the heart of Cajun country to Baton Rouge for an orientation tour, featuring the Governor's Mansion and the State Capitol. Then it's on to elegant Natchez, once a thriving port in the golden years of the cotton trade. During your included guided tour you'll visit a gracious Pre-Civil War home featuring fine collections of period furniture and paintings. In the evening, relax at your hotel or play the slots in the nearby casino.
Day 5: Natchez - Memphis.
We drive to Jackson, then north through rural Mississippi to Memphis, Tennessee. For your first night in the 'home of the blues', why not visit one of the famous music clubs on Beale Street, immortalised in WC Handy's famous blues?
Day 6: Memphis - Graceland - Nashville.
No visit to Memphis would be complete without a trip to the palatial home of 'The King', Elvis Presley. Our included guided Platinum tour focuses on the splendid garden and the opulent 15,000-square-foot mansion. We then head through the fertile farmlands of Tennessee to the 'Capital of Country Music', Nashville. The evening is yours to relax or explore the area.
Day 7: Nashville. Included city tour and Grand Ole Opry show.
Its association with country music has made the name Nashville, Tennessee world famous, but it's not just music fans who will find this charming southern city a delight. We start the day with an included sightseeing tour of the famous landmarks, including the Parthenon, the State Capital, Bicentennial State Park, and the recording studio of Music Row. We then visit the Country Music Hall of Fame with its glittering costumes, rare instruments and Elvis Presley's 'Solid Gold' Cadillac! In the evening you have reserved seats for an unforgettable show at the world-famous Grand Ole Opry, the Mecca of country musicians since 1925.
Day 8: Nashville - Chattanooga - Atlanta. Included sightseeing.
First stop today is Chattanooga, home of the Chattanooga Choo Choo. We then enter the 'Peach State' of Georgia and continue through the Chattahoochee National Forest to the fast-growing metropolis of Atlanta, former home and burial place of murdered civil rights leader, Martin Luther King Jr. After an included sightseeing tour of the city, the rest of the day is yours to explore further or relax. Your Tour Director will have suggestions for a taste of southern dining this evening.
Day 9: Atlanta - Savannah. Included sightseeing.
We head south through rich rolling farmland to the historic seaport of Savannah. Our included trolley tour features visits to City Market, Forsyth Park, the Mercer House, Madison Square, where General Sherman concluded his 'March to the Sea', Colonial Park Cemetery and River Street. This evening is free to explore more of this charming city.
Day 10: Savannah.
A day at leisure to explore this southern town. Shop on cobblestoned River Street or stroll among the many squares surrounded by elegant homes and majestic gardens. Don't miss Forsyth Park, with its lovely fountain and flowers, or the impressive Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum, where you can learn about Savannah's important role in maritime history and view models of famous ships.
Day 11: Savannah - St Augustine - Orlando.
We travel into the famous 'Sunshine State' of Florida, stopping first at St Augustine, the oldest European city in the United States. On your orientation tour you will see the city's historic district and the Spanish fortress, Castillo de San Marcos. We then drive south-west to the magical city of Orlando, USA's fun capital.
Day 12: Orlando.
The day is yours to take advantage of the many attractions in the Orlando area, such as visits to Universal Studios Florida and its companion parks, Islands of Adventure, SeaWorld and, of course, the world-famous home of Mickey Mouse and friends, Walt Disney World Resort.
Day 13: Orlando - UK.
Transfer to Orlando International Airport for your overnight flight to the UK.
Day 14: Home landing in the UK.
Maximum elevation on this tour is 840 ft.
Hotels On Tour
New Orleans: Holiday Inn Express; Natchez: Isle of Capri; Memphis: Crowne Plaza; Nashville: Holiday Inn Express; Atlanta: Wyndham Garden; Savannah: Inn at Ellis Square; Orlando: Courtyard by Marriott Lake Buena Vista.
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