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Looking for the ultimate southern road trip? Take a venture to the deep south for 13 days of mouthwatering eats, bright lights, breathtaking national parks and music-filled late nights. This trip will see you shimmying around the sights and delights of New Orleans, Nashville, Memphis, Austin and more – all to the sultry sound of sweet southern jazz and twittering songbirds.
Locations Visited
Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, Houston, New Orleans, Memphis, Nashville
Countries Visited
United States
Travel Style
Accommodations
12
nights included
Age Requirements
Travel for 18-35 year olds
Itinerary
COLLAPSE ALLEXPAND ALL
Day 1
Dallas-Fort Worth to Austin
Feel the famed Southern hospitality as we meet up with the rest of our Contiki family in the ‘bigger is better’ scene of Dallas. From Fort Worth we’ll head to the decidedly more laid-back vibes of Austin.
You can't say we don’t treat you. This evening you’ll have a chance to get to know your new travel crew with a free night of exploring.
Accommodation
Holiday Inn Express Austin Downtown (or similar)
Highlights
See the State Capital Building, Moon Towers & The Driskill Hotel
Historic building, the only known surviving moon towers in the world, plus a paragon of Texas hospitality. What more could you want here in Austin?
University of Texas Visit
Follow in the footsteps of Farrah Fawcett and Matthew McConnaughey on a trip to the University of Texas.
Visit Congress Avenue
See the buildings, bridges, barbershops and more!
Day 2
Austin
Today is all yours baby so take it easy as you experience the Texan Life. You have the option of taking a kayaking trip on Lady Bird Lake to view those skyscrapers from a new angle, picking out some new cowboy boots for yourself, or taking a paddle board ride on the water. In the evening you’ll enjoy an authentic & mouthwatering Texan BBQ. You can't say we don’t treat you! Make sure to preserve your energy for a night on the town - Austin has a world famous music scene for a good reason.
Accommodation
Holiday Inn Express Austin Downtown (or similar)
Meals
Breakfast
Dinner
Highlights
Authentic Texas BBQ
From ribs to sausages, the steaks may be high – but nowhere does BBQ like Texas, and tonight we’ll experience it for ourselves.
Day 3
Austin to San Antonio
Having conquered Austin, we'll venture onto San Antonio...
Welcome to a charming melting pot of Spanish, Mexican & American infusions. After eating our way around the largest Mexican market outside of Mexico and enjoying a walking tour to get our bearings, the evening is yours to soak up and enjoy shops, restaurants & music.
Accommodation
Holiday Inn Express & Suites San Antonio Rivercenter (or similar)
Meals
Breakfast
Highlights
San Antonio Walking Tour
Get to know San Antonio on foot, with visits to the Alamo and the famous San Antonio Mission River Walk.
Day 4
San Antonio to Houston
Leaving San An feeling like a local, it's time to make our way to Texas' largest city.
With huge belt buckles & portion sizes to match, Houston city certainly lives up to its larger than life reputation.
Accommodation
Holiday Inn Houston Downtown (or similar)
Meals
Breakfast
Day 5
Houston to New Orleans
Bellies full of BBQ, we'll head to the romantic metropolis of New Orleans.
The love-child of French & Caribbean culture, New Orleans will steal our hearts as soon as we arrive.
Accommodation
La Quinta Inn and Suites New Orleans Downtown (or similar)
Meals
Breakfast
Highlights
Try the Famous Beignets
Sample the delicious doughy goodness that is a staple of the city's food culture.
Discover New Orleans
Get to know New Orleans, with an orientation tour including the French Quarter – and the chance to sample the doughy and delightful New Orleans beignets.
Day 6
New Orleans
We'll kick off the festivities today with a swoon-worthy walking tour of the French quarter, jamming in Jackson Square before sampling beignets & marveling at elegant, pre-war mansions, all to the sweet sounds of Southern jazz, of course. Then it's time to head for the New Orleans school of cooking to trade tales with your new friends over some traditional gumbo.
Accommodation
La Quinta Inn and Suites New Orleans Downtown (or similar)
Meals
Breakfast
Dinner
Highlights
The New Orleans School of Cooking
Tonight we’ll sample local creole specialties, plus the famous Southern hospitality.
Day 7
New Orleans
Now that you know New Orleans like one of the locals, it's your day to do your own thing. Stroll down Frenchmen street for the sounds of jazz and funk, head to the vast grassy oasis of the city park or check out the New Orleans museum of art for an extensive collection of gorgeous French masterpieces.
Accommodation
La Quinta Inn and Suites New Orleans Downtown (or similar)
Meals
Breakfast
Day 8
New Orleans to Memphis
Bidding farewell to New Orleans, we're off to another musical mecca...
Welcome to Memphis. It's time to pay homage to 'The King' today, as we're going to Graceland, the iconic home of Elvis. We'll head to sun studios, the place where Elvis recorded his very first song. What a day; and we're not even done with Memphis yet.
Accommodation
Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown (or similar)
Meals
Breakfast
Highlights
Memphis Walking Tour
Follow in the footsteps of B.B. King, Johnny Cash and Elvis as we sway from the riverfront to rock ‘n’ roll studios.
Day 9
Memphis
Now we're nice and intimate with Memphis, it's your own day to explore. Take a taste of traditional food in downtown, visit the museum of soul music, check out the famous zoo and aquarium or take a tour of the Wiseacre brewery. No matter what you choose to do today, you'll fall in love with this melodic city.
Accommodation
Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown (or similar)
Meals
Dinner
Highlights
Visit the Legendary Sun Studios
Visit the birthplace of rock ’n’ roll. Where Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash recorded their major records.
Day 10
Memphis to Nashville
See ya, Memphis, Nashville is calling!
Pull those boots out. Home to some of the musical greats, this city also played a crucial role in the civil rights movement.
Accommodation
Comfort Inn Stadium (or similar)
Day 11
Nashville
Today you have the day for yourself to really get down and dirty with Nashville. Tour and taste all the southern delicacies, some classic whisky at Uncle Nearest Distillery is the perfect place to start.
Accommodation
Comfort Inn Stadium (or similar)
Meals
Breakfast
Highlights
Uncle Nearest Distillery Tour MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience
Whiskey fans, prepare to be whisked away on this unique distillery tour.
Day 12
Nashville
Today is yours to explore Nashville - truly a musical paradise. Whether you choose to take a trip to the Ryman Auditorium or a tour around the Country Music Hall of Fame, you'll get the low down on this city's musical past.
Accommodation
Quality Inn Nashville Downtown Stadium (or similar)
Meals
Breakfast
Day 13
End Nashville
Thanks for the hospitality Nashville! Tissues on deck & souvenirs in tow, it's time to say our goodbyes. This has been the journey of a lifetime, so make sure to keep in contact for a reunion trip soon…
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