Escorted Coach Tours USA - Southern Explorer

Day 01 - Sat: New York - Washington, D.C.
Your motor coach tour begins. Joining passengers should meet in the lobby at the Hampton Inn Chelsea at 7.30am.

Transfer from New York to Washington, D.C. Hotel: 2 nights Omni Shoreham Hotel.

Day 02 - Sun: 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 John F. Kennedy Memorial. Spend the remainder of the day exploring some of the many museums comprising the Smithsonian Institute.

Day 03 - Mon: Washington, D.C. - Charlottesville - Winston/Salem
Depart this morning for Manassas Battlefield, the site of two famous Civil War battles, where much of the landscape still retains its wartime character. Evening at leisure. Hotel: Holiday Inn Select

Day 04 - Tue: Winston/Salem - Blue Ridge - Cherokee
Today, travel along portions of the Blue Ridge Parkway, through the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains for an early afternoon arrival in Asheville, in the heart of North Carolina. Get a peek inside one of America's wealthiest families during a visit to the Biltmore Estate, the largest home in the country, built by the notorious Vanderbilt's (optional). Hotel: Holiday Inn

Day 05 - Wed: Cherokee - Great Smoky Mountains - Nashville
Enjoy the breathtaking scenery as you visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Explore the Mountain Farm and Museum to glimpse the life of an Appalachian farmer. Continue through Knoxville to Nashville, capital of Tennessee and home to country & western music. This evening, perhaps visit Nashville Palace Restaurant and Dinner Theatre (optional). Hotel: Guesthouse Inn & Suites

Day 06 - Thu: Nashville - Memphis
Depart Music City today, travelling across the beautiful Tennessee countryside. Arrive in Memphis, the city known for blues music and cotton, where you will take a city tour including Beale Street, the heart of the blues music scene, as well as the Civil Rights Museum. This afternoon, fans of 'The King of Rock and Roll' have the opportunity to tour Graceland, former home of Elvis Presley (optional). Hotel: Wyndham Garden Inn

Day 07 - Fri: Memphis - Jackson - New Orleans
Today's tour takes you to Mississippi, the Magnolia State. Pass by Jackson, the state capital, and continue to Louisiana and New Orleans - the most exciting city in the South. Hotel: 2 nights Hampton Inn

Day 08 - Sat: New Orleans
A full day at leisure to take in the French flavour and grandeur of New Orleans. Explore the French Quarter with its trademark wrought iron balconies overlooking the narrow, cobblestone streets which are lined with many fine restaurants and Dixieland jazz clubs. Your tour guide will assist you with planning the day's activities - perhaps a swamp tour, a relaxed jazz brunch, or just a stroll through this uniquely fascinating city.

Day 09 - Sun | New Orleans - Mobile - Pensacola
This morning, travel along the Mississippi Gulf Coast through Mobile, Alabama to the city of Pensacola. Hotel: Holiday Inn University Mall

Day 10 - Mon: Pensacola - Orlando
Travel through rural Florida 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. Hotel: 2 nights Courtyard by Marriott

Day 11 - Tue: Orlando
Day at leisure. Spend the day relaxing by the pool, or visit one of Orlando's well known attractions, such as Walt Disney World Resort's Magic Kingdom Park, Epcot, Disney/MGM Studios, or experience Disney's wildest adventure yet, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park (admissions not included).

Day 12 - Wed: Orlando - Kennedy Space Centre - Miami
Drive to the Kennedy Space Centre, home of America's space program (admission included). The tour of the complex takes you to the launch pad of the Space Shuttle and there will be time to explore the space museum before continuing on. Arrive in Miami by early evening. Your tour ends upon arrival in Miami.

Note: For those wishing to spend more time in Orlando there is the option of leaving the tour there. Please enquire for details.

Tour Includes:

Accommodations & transportation throughout
State and local taxes
Washington City Tour
Nashville City Tour
Memphis City Tour
Kennedy Space Centre
Entrance Fees where stated

Tour Excludes:
Flights
Meals except where stated
Excursions & entrance fees except where stated.
Airport Transfer

Tour Price: frm £749 pp

Flights NOT Included. 

Flights to New York / Return from Miami frm £329 pp

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Prices are a guide and are subject to departure dates and availability. All prices based on 2 passengers travelling sharing a Double or Twin room and include all tax, fuel supplements and any extra items as advertised.