Southern Explorer
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- Accommodation : 4 & 3 star hotels Meals : 1 Breakfast Transportation : A/C coach or mini-bus Tour Guiding : Services of experienced tour leaders Orientation Walks : Organised orientation walks at some of the towns visited Free Wi-Fi : Complimentary hotel and coach Wi-Fi ( where available )
Itinerary
Welcome to New York City! Meet your group and tour leader in the evening for an informal welcome at the hotel. Until then, feel free to roam the famed streets of New York like a local or rest up for our great adventure ahead!
Accommodation
Martinique NY on Broadway - 4 Star
We depart New York for Philadelphia, where we spend the morning exploring the gorgeous historic district of the “City of Brotherly Love” and the birthplace of a nation. See landmarks such as the Liberty Bell, and stroll through Independence National Historic Park and ...
Ready to explore the capital inside out? Tag along your expert guide to learn all about the marvellous sights such as the U.S. Capitol Building, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, the White House and Arlington National Cemetery, site of the JFK Memorial. Enjoy you...
Our journey continues to Willamsburg, Virginia’s colonial capital. Visit the the Duke of Gloucester Street and discover the city's impressive public buildings, authentic colonial houses and the college of William and Mary. Then we ride inland towards Roanoke, where we...
Watch the charming landscape as we drive along the Blue Ridge Mountains, setting up the scene for the fascinating Great Smoky Mountains National Park. In the afternoon, we arrive in Gatlinburg with abundant evening time to spend at your leisure. Explore the unique res...
Today, our adventure takes us through Knoxville, the third largest city of Tennessee, to Music City USA, Nashville! Arriving early in the afternoon, absorb the buzing music scene and the modern skyline of the city at your own tempo.
Accommodation
The Inn at Opryland, A Gaylord Hotel - 3 Star (or similar)
Meals Included
Breakfast
Without skipping a beat, we travel on to Memphis! The city is acclaimed for blues music and home to the legendary Sun Records, where immortal artists as Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash recorded albums. Take a tour of the city with your guide to explore Beale Street, the...
We delve further south and into Mississippi, the 'Magnolia State'. Driving through the state capital, Jackson, we continue to Lousiana and New Orleans. See up close the home of the infamous costume parade on Mardi Gras and why New Orleans is called the 'Big Easy'. Enj...
The day is yours to enjoy at leisure! Soak in the French flavor and splendor of New Orleans oozing in the air. Venture the French Quarter with its distinctive iron balconies hanging over narrow streets of cobblestone. Climb atop an infamous New Orleans levee to grasp ...
Following the Mississippi Gulf Coast through Mobile, we travel to the city of Pensacola. Here we will take a tour of one of the top 10 rose gardens in the United States, the Bellingrath Home! Then, visit Pensacola Beach to roam among sea oats dancing in the wind and d...
We continue east towards central Florida taking a panoramic route through Ocala, a region renowned for thoroughbred horses and fields of citrus. Our next stop will be the fantasyland of thrilling entertainment, Orlando! Arrive in Orlando around 6pm, explore the town o...
Make the most of Orlando, the 'City Beautiful' for yourself! You can explore the city in depth, recharge by the pool, or up the adrenaline with a visit to one of Orlando's world-famous attractions such as Universal Studios, Walt Disney World or Sea World!
Accommodation
Delta Hotels Orlando Celebration - 3 Star
Departing sunny Orlando, we ride on to the distinguished Kennedy Space Center, home of United States' space programme! Visit the centre in fascination of the amazing feats accomplished with tremendous efforts to expand humanity's horizon. We continue to Miami to land ...
Our trip will end in Miami after we bid our farewells and check-out of the hotel by 11:00am.
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