American Rhythms Self Drive
Specials - United Airlines
Varied Meal Plan
PP Based on 2 sharing
From £1579
American Rhythms Self Drive
USA < USA TourDescription
Highlights: New Orleans - Vieux Carre - Biloxi & Mobile to Montgomery - Birmingham to Nashville - Memphis - Vicksburg - Natchez to Lafayette - Cajun Country to New Orleans
Manchester or Glasgow £1699 per person
Deposit £125 per person
Price includes flights, hotels & car hire!
Based on 9th September 2022 (departures daily) 2 adults sharing
Itinerary:
Day 1: Fly from the UK to New Orleans
One of the most exotic cities in the world, famous for riverboats, jazz, Creole cuisine, and a seemingly endless parade of festivals. On arrival, pick up your car and proceed to your hotel. The remainder of your evening is at leisure. Take this opportunity to enjoy dinner at one of New Orleans' many famous Cajun or Creole restaurants.
Hotel Holiday Inn Express New Orleans Downtown
Day 2: Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore New Orleans on your own. Take a walking tour of the Vieux Carre, popularly known as the French Quarter, a place of narrow streets, wonderful old buildings, and beautiful courtyards. Visit Jackson Square, Royal Street, Bourbon Street, and the many museums. Take a full-day bayou and swamp tour or enjoy a riverboat cruise on the Mississippi.Hotel Holiday Inn Express New Orleans Downtown
Day 3: New Orleans via Biloxi & Mobile to MontgomeryThis morning, experience the laid-back, sandy side of Mississippi as you make your way through its Coastal region. In Biloxi, seafood lovers will welcome the chance to join a shrimping trip. This unique and interesting cruise will expose you to the spectacular world of sea life caught during a real shrimping expedition. Continue to the grand dame of Alabama's Gulf Coast, Mobile. Founded in 1702 as the original capital of the Louisiana Territory and nestled along the beautiful Gulf of Mexico, Mobile continues to impress with its sheer beauty, modern architecture, amazing museums, and famous seafood. From here, it's on to Montgomery. No city has played a greater role in the history of Alabama than Montgomery. From Civil War to civil rights, Montgomery is steeped in history. Hotel Hilton Garden Inn Montgomery East
Day 4: Montgomery via Birmingham to NashivilleHead north through the fertile highlands of Alabama to Birmingham. A must-see in Birmingham is the Vulcan. Standing 56 feet tall from toe to spear point, the Vulcan is the world's largest cast-iron statue and considered one of the most memorable works of civic art in the United States. Cast from local iron in 1904, the Vulcan has overlooked the urban landscape of Alabama's largest city since the 1930s. Continue north to Nashville, a city that sizzles with American music, Southern hospitality, unbelievable cuisine, and a boundless spectrum of nightlife. Hotel Super 8 by Wyndham Nashville Downtown
Day 5: Nashville full days to discover the variety of attractions Nashville has to offer, such as the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Grand Ole Opry, Opryland U.S.A., and world-famous Printer's Alley Hotel Super 8 by Wyndham Nashville Downtown
Day 6 Nashville to Memphis Depart the capital of country and western music for the home the blues. Memphis combines the charm of the Old South with the exciting pace of a modern metropolis. You may wish to tour downtown Memphis with its famous Beale Street, followed by a visit to Elvis Presley's palatial home, GracelandHotel Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown
Day 7 Memphis to VicksburgToday visit Vicksburg National Military Park which commemorates the campaign, siege, and defense of Vicksburg in 1863. There are over 1,300 monuments, markers, and plaques, a 16-mile tour road, and a national cemetery, the nation's largest burial site of Civil War Union soldiers and sailors with graves totaling over 17,000. Hotel Quality Inn
Day 8 Vicksburg to NatchezToday, drive south on the Natchez Trace Parkway which evolved from an Indian trail into a post road and pioneer highway, and on to Natchez, the oldest settlement in Mississippi. You may want to visit a plantation in Natchez (Burn, Dunleith, Melrose, Monmouth, or Longwood). Longwood is reputedly the largest octagonal house in the country. Hotel Magnolia Bluffs Casino Hotel, BW Premier Collection
Day 9 Natchez to LafayetteToday, travel south back into Louisiana through Alexandria, Ville Platte, and Opelousas to Lafayette, the heart of Cajun Country where the Acadians, or Cajuns, started arriving in 1765. Today these French-Americans are famous for their joie de vivre which is reflected in their lively dancing, music, and spicy food. Upon arrival, you may want to enjoy a walking tour of downtown to discover landmark buildings, or take a short drive to Acadian Village overlooking the bayou and filled with authentically restored Cajun homes and churches. Hotel The Chateau Hotel, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member
Day 10 Lafayette via Cajun Country to New Orleans A short drive from Lafayette takes you to New Iberia and Avery Island, the birthplace of Tabasco sauce. Other attractions include Jungle Garden, lush with tropical plants, and Bird City, a sanctuary filled with flurries of snow-white egrets. Continue to Morgan City, the "Shrimp Capital of the World," and Houma, where you may want to take some time for an optional boat tour into the deep swamp and bayou to see alligators and other wildlife. Following the scenic route, and perhaps stopping at Terre Bonne or Southdown Plantation, you will arrive in New Orleans.Hotel Holiday Inn Express New Orleans Downtown
Day 11 New Orleans DepartureReturn your car at the airport before your departure flight.
Inclusion:
Your Car Hire Package includes
Unlimited Mileage Facility Charge
Collision Damage Waiver (Zero Excess)
Theft Protection Waiver (Zero Excess)
1 Million USD Liability Cover (EP/SLI)
Local Sales Tax/es
Airport Surcharges/Fees
Homeland Security Fee
Customer Facility Charge
Mechanical Assistance
Multiple Additional Drivers
Airports
London HeathrowTravel dates
09 September 2022 - 19 September 2022Prices
London Heathrow - £1579Terms and Conditions
Prices are per person (unless stated otherwise). Prices are not live and are subject to change at any time. Where applicable prices include any advertised discounts. Holidays are subject to availability and tour operator/supplier’s booking conditions apply. Offers can be changed or withdrawn without notice. Latest price/availability and operator details will be confirmed at time of enquiry – ask for more information.
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