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Southern Heritage

This multi-day tour offers an opportunity to explore the southern region of this large country. Some of the major tourist charms on this trip include Orlando's theme parks, Tallahassee's tranquil temptations, New Orleans' culture, and Columbia's unparallel beauty. Enjoy Savannah's heritage and enjoy a boat ride in Silver River. Go on a journey to explore some excellent beaches at Florida’s Emerald Coast.

 

Tour Nights

  • Orlando: 3 nights
  • Tallahassee: 1 nights
  • Pensacola: 1 nights
  • New Orleans: 2 nights
  • Vicksburg: 1 nights
  • Memphis: 1 nights
  • Nashville: 1 nights
  • Cherokee: 1 nights
  • Charleston: 1 nights
  • Savannah: 1 nights
  • St. Augustine: 1 nights
  • Tour CodeTour code: AWUSFD04
  • Accommodation GradeAccommodation Grade
  • Private TourPrivate Tour

Tour At a Glance

  • Immerse yourself in world-famous theme parks and unforgettable adventure in Orlando
  • Take a glass bottom boat ride in the pure waters of the Silver River
  • Taste some of the finest oysters in Apalachicola located the heart of Florida's Forgotten Coast
  • Travel along Florida's Emerald Coast, home to some of the best beaches in the world
  • Enjoy great food and music in New Orleans, the birthplace of jazz
  • Experience true hospitality in Natchez, a perfectly preserved example of the Old South
  • Tour one of Vicksburg many columned antebellum homes
  • Walk down Beale Street for a taste of the music Memphis makes today
  • Embark on the ultimate rock 'n roll experience at Elvis Presley's Graceland
  • Walk Nashville's Music City Walk of Fame honoring country performers of national reputation
  • Visit the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum located on Nashville's Music Row
  • View the deep blue haze of Great Smoky Mountains National Park
  • Stroll down Charleston's quaint alleyways or trot through the streets in a carriage
  • Stand where the first shot of the Civil War was fired
  • Explore Savannah's beautifully preserved historic neighborhoods
  • Visit St. Augustine, the nation's oldest permanently occupied European settlement
  • Sip the Fountain of Youth waters and hear the history behind its legendary benefits
  • Meet a veteran astronaut at Kennedy Space Center, NASA's launch headquarters

Itinerary details

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  • Day 1 : Orlando Arrival
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    Arrive in Orlando and pick up your car at the airport before proceeding to your hotel.

  • Day 2 : Orlando
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    Enjoy a full day exploring the entertainment complex of Walt Disney World Resort. Visit the Magic Kingdom Park, the futuristic Epcot, the Disney-MGM Studios, or experience Disney’s wildest adventure yet: Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park.

  • Day 3 : Driving Distance
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    Today, visit the small country town of Ocala, which still retains much of its provincial atmosphere. In Silver Springs, home of the world’s largest array of crystal clear springs, view these bubbling waters from a glass-bottomed boat (optional), before heading west to Tallahassee, Florida’s tranquil capital with the charm of the Old South.

  • Day 4 : Driving Distance
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    Drive along Florida’s "secret" Gulf Coast and discover well-kept wildlife preserves, elegant southern homes, and the colorful fleet of the fishing and oystering village of Apalachicola. Soak in the beauty of the Emerald Coast, with its string of postcard-perfect beaches. Arrive in Pensacola and stroll about the Seville Historic District.

  • Day 5 : Driving Distance
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    This morning, reach the Grand Dame of Alabama’s cities, Mobile, founded nearly 300 years ago by the French. The city remains an elegant combination of European culture and southern charm. Then continue to New Orleans, the city on the bayou. Discover the unique atmosphere of this city tonight, when spicy Cajun cuisine thrills the senses, and the sounds of Blues and Jazz bring the French Quarter to life.

  • Day 6 : New Orleans
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    Enjoy a full day at leisure to discover The Big Easy, representing more than 250 years of French, Spanish, and American cultures.

  • Day 7 : Driving Distance
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    Today drive along the Mississippi River through Baton Rouge to the great state of Mississippi, land of once great plantations and moss covered magnolia trees. Natchez is home to over 500 well preserved antebellum homes.

  • Day 8 : Driving Distance
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    Depart Vicksburg for the home of the blues, Memphis. This city combines the charm of the Old South with the exciting pace of a modern metropolis. An optional tour is available of Downtown Memphis with its famous Beale Street. Don’t miss the chance to visit Elvis Presley’s palatial home, Graceland.

  • Day 9 : Driving Distance
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    Leave Memphis and reach the capital of country music, Nashville. Among the attractions in Music City U.S.A. are the Country Music Hall of Fame, The Grand Ole Opry, pryland U.S.A., and world-famous Printer’s Alley.

  • Day 10 : Driving Distance
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    Today drive east to Knoxville and on to the Great Smoky Mountains, the most visited national park in the country. The wondrous Smokies get their name from the blue haze that hovers over mossy mountain peaks. Visit the Cherokee Indian Reservation before arriving at your hotel.

  • Day 11 : Driving Distance
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    Leave the gracious, slow-paced southern city of Asheville and continue to Columbia, considered one of the country’s most beautiful state capitals. Arrive in historic Charleston in the afternoon. Charleston is a city built for walking. Take a leisurely stroll through the historic district with its unsurpassed Antebellum architecture.

  • Day 12 : Driving Distance
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    After leaving Historic Charleston, a popular place to visit is the Magnolia Plantation and Gardens. Then drive south to the port city of Savannah, where the city’s 24 green shade squares form the foundation for one of the largest urban historic landmark districts in the country.

  • Day 13 : Driving Distance
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    Continue south and return to the Sunshine State of Florida. In Jacksonville, stroll along the Riverwalk on the South Bank of the St. Johns River before heading south to the oldest town in North America, St. Augustine. Narrow lanes, houses built in the Spanish style with their typical inner courtyards, balconies, and wrought-iron screens add to the Spanish ambiance of St. Augustine.

  • Day 14 : Driving Distance
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    Depart early for Daytona Beach, a meeting place for motor-sports fans from all over the world, and on to Cape Canaveral. Visit the Kennedy Space Center, home of America’s space program, before returning to Orlando.

  • Day 15 : Orlando Departure
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    Return the car at the airport before your departure flight.

Hotels

  • Champions World Resort
    Champions World Resort
    Star Rating Orlando
  • Quality Inn & Suites Tallahassee
    Quality Inn & Suites Tallahassee
    Star Rating Tallahassee
  • Comfort Inn
    Comfort Inn
    Star Rating Pensacola
  • Holiday Inn Downtown Superdome
    Holiday Inn Downtown Superdome
    Star Rating New Orleans
  • Quality Inn & Suites
    Quality Inn & Suites
    Star Rating Vicksburg
  • Comfort Inn Downtown Memphis
    Comfort Inn Downtown Memphis
    Star Rating Memphis
  • Guesthouse international & Suites Nashville
    Guesthouse international & Suites Nashville
    Star Rating Nashville
  • Holiday Inn Charleston Riverview
    Holiday Inn Charleston Riverview
    Star Rating Charleston
  • Best Western Plus Savannah Historic District
    Best Western Plus Savannah Historic District
    Star Rating Savannah
  • Edgewater Hotel and Conference Center
    Edgewater Hotel and Conference Center
    Star Rating Gatlinburg
  • Radisson Resort Orlando-Celebration
    Radisson Resort Orlando-Celebration
    Star Rating Orlando
  • Quality Inn & Suites Tallahassee
    Quality Inn & Suites Tallahassee
    Star Rating Tallahassee
  • Comfort Inn
    Comfort Inn
    Star Rating Pensacola
  • Hotel Monteleone
    Hotel Monteleone
    Star Rating New Orleans
  • Quality Inn & Suites
    Quality Inn & Suites
    Star Rating Vicksburg
  • Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown
    Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown
    Star Rating Memphis
  • Edgewater Hotel and Conference Center
    Edgewater Hotel and Conference Center
    Star Rating Gatlinburg
  • Millennium Maxwell House Nashville
    Millennium Maxwell House Nashville
    Star Rating Nashville
  • Francis Marion Hotel (Charleston)
    Francis Marion Hotel (Charleston)
    Star Rating Charleston
  • Best Western Plus Savannah Historic District
    Best Western Plus Savannah Historic District
    Star Rating Savannah
  • Holiday Isle Oceanfront Resort (St. Agustine)
    Holiday Isle Oceanfront Resort (St. Agustine)
    Star Rating St. Augustine

Champions World Resort Star Rating

Orlando
  • Champions World Resort

The Champions World Resort is ideally situated only 3.5 miles (5.6 km) from SeaWorld, Universal Studios and the many parks of Walt Disney World.

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Quality Inn & Suites Tallahassee Star Rating

Tallahassee
  • Quality Inn & Suites Tallahassee

This Tallahassee hotel is near attractions like Florida State University, Florida A & M University, Tallahassee Community College, Governor's Square Mall, Leon County Civic Center and the Koger Center.

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Comfort Inn Star Rating

Pensacola
  • Comfort Inn

The Pensacola, FL Comfort Inn hotel is located off Davis Highway, three miles from University of West Florida and Pensacola Christian College, and less than a mile from the West Florida Regional Medical Center.

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Holiday Inn Downtown Superdome Star Rating

New Orleans
  • Holiday Inn Downtown Superdome

Located in New Orleans (Business District), Holiday Inn New Orleans - Downtown Superdome is a family-friendly hotel close to Mercedes-Benz Superdome, The Shops at Canal Place, and Canal Street. Also nearby are Lafayette Squar

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Quality Inn & Suites Star Rating

Vicksburg
  • Quality Inn & Suites

Stay within walking distance of Mississippi’s Vicksburg National Military Park and historic downtown Vicksburg at the pet-friendly Quality Inn & Suites hotel, located off Interstate 20.

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Comfort Inn Downtown Memphis Star Rating

Memphis
  • Comfort Inn Downtown Memphis

Situated in Memphis, Comfort Inn Downtown is close to Mississippi River Museum at Mud Island, Fire Museum of Memphis, and Orpheum Theater. Also nearby are Sun Studio and Mud Island River Park.

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Guesthouse international & Suites Nashville Star Rating

Nashville
  • Guesthouse international & Suites Nashville

GuestHouse Inn & Suites Nashville / Music Valley is close to Texas Troubadour Theatre, Grand Ole Opry, and Cooter's Place. Also nearby are Willie Nelson and Friends Showcase Museum and Nashville Toy Museum.

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Holiday Inn Charleston Riverview Star Rating

Charleston
  • Holiday Inn Charleston Riverview

Providing free shuttle service within a 2-mile (3.2km) radius and an on-site restaurant, this hotel located in Charleston, South Carolina is only a short distance from Charleston International Airport.

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Best Western Plus Savannah Historic District Star Rating

Savannah
  • Best Western Plus Savannah Historic District

Located in Savannah’s Historic District. The dining, shopping and nightlife of River Street is 5 minutes’ walk from the hotel. Old Fort Jackson is less than 5 miles away.

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Radisson Resort Orlando-Celebration Star Rating

Orlando
  • Radisson Resort Orlando-Celebration

Radisson Resort Orlando-Celebration is Located in Celebration, Florida on 20 beautifully landscaped acres, the Radisson Kissimmee hotel is conveniently close to our area's most popular attractions, world-class shopping, prest

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Quality Inn & Suites Tallahassee Star Rating

Tallahassee
  • Quality Inn & Suites Tallahassee

This Tallahassee hotel is near attractions like Florida State University, Florida A & M University, Tallahassee Community College, Governor's Square Mall, Leon County Civic Center and the Koger Center.

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Comfort Inn Star Rating

Pensacola
  • Comfort Inn

The Pensacola, FL Comfort Inn hotel is located off Davis Highway, three miles from University of West Florida and Pensacola Christian College, and less than a mile from the West Florida Regional Medical Center.

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Hotel Monteleone Star Rating

New Orleans
  • Hotel Monteleone

Within a 15-minute walk of this French Quarter hotel, you'll find Jackson Square and French Market. Mercedes-Benz Superdome and New Orleans Jazz Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Quality Inn & Suites Star Rating

Vicksburg
  • Quality Inn & Suites

Stay within walking distance of Mississippi’s Vicksburg National Military Park and historic downtown Vicksburg at the pet-friendly Quality Inn & Suites hotel, located off Interstate 20.

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Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown Star Rating

Memphis
  • Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown

This Memphis hotel is a block from the Memphis Cook Convention Center and within a half mile of Mud Island River Park, Mississippi River Museum at Mud Island, and the Fire Museum of Memphis

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Edgewater Hotel and Conference Center Star Rating

Gatlinburg
  • Edgewater Hotel and Conference Center

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is 1.5 km away from the property. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies is 5 minutes’ walk from the property. The Space Needle, an observation tower, and the Mountain Mall are each 450 m awa

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Millennium Maxwell House Nashville Star Rating

Nashville
  • Millennium Maxwell House Nashville

Stay at Millennium Maxwell House Nashville, where music reigns supreme. Hotel ideally located near the , Bridgestone Arena, Germantown, Nissan Stadium, Music City Center and Nashville Airport.

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Francis Marion Hotel (Charleston) Star Rating

Charleston
  • Francis Marion Hotel (Charleston)

Set in the heart of central Charleston, this historic hotel offers easy access to local attractions and features a full-service spa along with an on-site restaurant serving classic southern cuisine. The College of Charleston,

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Best Western Plus Savannah Historic District Star Rating

Savannah
  • Best Western Plus Savannah Historic District

Located in Savannah’s Historic District. The dining, shopping and nightlife of River Street is 5 minutes’ walk from the hotel. Old Fort Jackson is less than 5 miles away.

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Holiday Isle Oceanfront Resort (St. Agustine) Star Rating

St. Augustine
  • Holiday Isle Oceanfront Resort (St. Agustine)

This oceanfront resort offers beach access, an outdoor pool and a restaurant. A 12-minute drive from Old Town Trolley Tours. Segway Tours By the Sea are a half mile from Holiday Isle Resort. St. Augustine Amphitheatre and Ana

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Edgewater Hotel and Conference Center Star Rating

Gatlinburg
  • Edgewater Hotel and Conference Center

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is 1.5 km away from the property. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies is 5 minutes’ walk from the property. The Space Needle, an observation tower, and the Mountain Mall are each 450 m awa

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What's Included?

  • Services of a professional Tour Manager throughout
  • Hotel accommodations as specified or similar
  • Sightseeing as specified
  • Hotel taxes; service charges; and baggage (one suitcase per person)

What's not Included?

  • Visa fee
  • Flights from London and applicable airport taxes
  • Any personal expenses such as: phone calls, laundry, drinks, etc...
  • Any optional Tours or Meals unspecified in the above tour program.

Additional Information

Prices above are per person in pounds sterling (£) based on twin sharing.
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