Southern Explorer
Trip Itinerary
Day 1
New York Arrival
Arrive in New York City and transfer independently to your hotel where you will meet with your Tour Director in the evening.
Day 2
New York – Philadelphia – Washington D.C.
Today our journey begins by leaving the city of Manhattan and travel to Washington, D.C. via Philadelphia, the birthplace of the nation, where you will stop to see Independence Mall and Liberty Bell.
Day 3
Washington D.C.
Enjoy a city tour with such highlights as the U.S. Capitol Building, Supreme Court, Library of Congress, the F.B.I. Building, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, the White House and Arlington National Cemetery, site of the JFK Memorial. Spend the remainder of the day exploring some of the many museums comprising the Smithsonian Institute or stroll the banks of the Potomac River.
Day 4
Washington D.C. – Williamsburg – Roanoke
Depart this morning for Williamsburg, Virginia’s colonial capital. Walk along the Duke of Gloucester Street to visit some of the impressive public buildings, colonial houses and the College of William and Mary (admissions not included).
Day 5
Roanoke – Blue Ridge Parkway/Mountains – Great Smoky Mountains - Gatlinburg
Travel along portions of the Blue Ridge Parkway/Mountains before entering the breathtaking scenery of the Great Smoky Mountains and National Park, before arriving in Gatlinburg in the afternoon and explore some of the unique restaurants on main-street, during this evening leisure time.
Day 6
Gatlinburg – Nashville
Continue today through Knoxville, the state’s third largest city before you arrive in the early afternoon in Music City USA, Nashville.
Day 7
Nashville – Memphis
Travel across the countryside and arrive in Memphis, the city known for blues music, cotton and home of Sun Records. Take a city tour including Beale Street, the heart of the blues music scene. This afternoon, fans of “The King of Rock and Roll” have the opportunity to tour Graceland, former home of Elvis Presley (optional).
Day 8
Memphis – Jackson – New Orleans
Today’s tour takes you to Mississippi, the Magnolia State. Pass through Jackson, the state capital, and continue to Louisiana and New Orleans, the home of the infamous Mardi Gras celebrations. Tonight, immerse yourself in Creole culture on board an authentic Mississippi Riverboat dinner cruise and enjoy the rhythms of a Dixieland jazz band (optional).
Day 9
New Orleans
A full day at leisure to take in the French flavor and grandeur of New Orleans. Explore the French Quarter with its trademark wrought iron balconies overlooking the narrow, cobblestone streets. Stand atop one of the infamous New Orleans levees and gain the perspective of how these unique feats of architecture guard the city.
Day 10
New Orleans – Gulf of Mexico – Pensacola
Travel along the Mississippi Gulf Coast through Mobile, AL to the city of Pensacola. Visit one of the top 10 rose gardens in America at the Bellingrath Home (admission included). While visiting Pensacola Beach, walk along side the swaying sea oats, dipping your toes in the warm waters of the emerald green Gulf of Mexico.
Day 11
Pensacola – Orlando
Travel along the Florida panhandle to Ocala, known for thoroughbred horse ranches. Continue through central Florida, heart of America’s citrus industry, and on to Orlando for an evening arrival at your hotel.
Day 12
Orlando
Day at leisure. Revitalize by the pool or visit one of Orlando’s attractions: such as Disney World, Sea World, or Universal Studios (admissions not included).
Day 13
Orlando – Kennedy Space Center – Miami
Visit Kennedy Space Center, home of America’s space program (admission included). Continue to the cultural melting pot of Miami Beach. Your tour ends here.
For passengers leaving the tour today in Orlando, tour ends upon check-out from your hotel in Orlando. Tour ends upon arrival at post tour hotel in Miami at approximately 19:00 hours
Day 14
Miami - Departure
Transfer independently to the airport for your return flight.
Prices, Dates, Hotels & Conditions
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The final price you will pay for this tour is that displayed in USD. Prices converted in other
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| DEPARTURES 2024 | PRICE FROM (14 DAYS) |
PRICE FROM (13 DAYS) |
|---|---|---|
| APR 26 | 2275 | 2145 |
| MAY 10, 24 | 2275 | 2145 |
| JUNE 7, 21 | 2275 | 2145 |
| JULY 5, 19 | 2275 | 2145 |
| AUG 2, 16, 30 | 2275 | 2145 |
| SEP 6, 20, 27 | 2390 | 2255 |
YOUR ESCORTED MOTORCOACH TOUR INCLUDES
- Services of a professional Tour Manager throughout
- Deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach with onboard restroom facilities
- Hotel accommodations as specified or similar
- Sightseeing as specified
- Hotel taxes; service charges; and baggage (one suitcase per person)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT INCLUSIONS
- 1 complimentary breakfast*
- Explore the birthplace of America in Philadelphia by seeing where it all started at Independence Hall
and capturing a glimpse of the iconic Liberty Bell
- See the seats of power of the US Government with a grand city tour of Washington, D.C.
- Stroll the National Mall witnessing its iconic Monuments Memorials
- Drive along picturesque byways crossing the Great Smokey Mountains
- Go Honky Tonkin’ and enjoy American music during a tour of Nashville
- Take in more American music culture walking down Beale Street in Memphis, home of the Blues
- Get a hands-on taste of Southern charm of the American South at the Bellingrath Estate and the Bayou Boardwalk
- Dip your toes in the crystal clear and warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico in Pensacola
- Witness first hand the ingenuity of the American space program at the Kennedy Space Center
| NIGHT | CITY | HOTEL ACCOMMODATION |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York City | Hyatt Grand Central New York |
| 2-3 | Washington D.C. | Washington Hilton |
| 4 | Roanoke | Holiday Inn Tanglewood |
| 5 | Gatlinburg | Edgewater Hotel & Conference Center |
| 6 | Nashville | The Inn at Opryland |
| 7 | Memphis | Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown |
| 8-9 | New Orleans | Hilton New Orleans Riverside |
| 10 | Pensacola | Courtyard by Marriott Pensacola |
| 11-12 | Orlando | Holiday Inn & Suites Orlando Celebration Area |
| 13 | Miami | Holiday Inn Miami Beach Oceanfront |
PRE & POST HOTELS
PRE: New York City, Hyatt Grand Central New York
POST: Miami, Holiday Inn Miami Beach Oceanfront
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES
- Capture the stunning lit up landmarks of Washington, D.C. with a night tour and dinner in fashionable Georgetown
- How about a little bit more country at Nashville’s Country Hall of Fame and experience music production first hand at Studio B
- Travel back in time by exploring Elvis Presley’s eccentric estate, Graceland
- Immerse yourself in Southern history and hospitality at an Antebellum Estate and Plantation
