Tour Itinerary
New York
1 night’s accommodation at Doubletree Chelsea New York
Arrive at New York, where you will be met by your American Tours’ rep. The bright lights of Times Square await or take an elevator to the top of the Empire State Building for stunning views. If shopping appeals, Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s and Fifth Avenue will satisfy!
Washington DC
2 nights accommodation at Omni Shoreham
With so much to see and do, there’s no time to waste. Get cracking with a city tour of 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, the site of the John F Kennedy Memorial. The Smithsonian Institute is also unmissable, home to 19 museums.
Roanoke
1 night’s accommodation at Holiday Inn Tanglewood
Head further south today through Virginia to the city of Roanoke, passing the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains as you go. Explore the City Market, one of the oldest in the state and full of local colour, not to mention some very handy souvenirs!
Cherokee
1 night’s accommodation at Holiday Inn Cherokee
Venture into the Blue Ridge Parkway, stopping en-route to admire the majestic beauty of the Appalachian Mountains. Arrive early afternoon in Cherokee. Adjacent to the Great Smokey National Park is the Cherokee Indian Reservation, home to more than 12,500 members of the Cherokee Indian nation. It may also be worth visiting the Smoky Mountain Gold and Ruby Mine, you never know what you might find!
Nashville
1 night’s accommodation at Guesthouse International
Continue through Knoxville to Nashville, capital of Tennessee and home to country and western music. Admire Elvis’ solid gold Cadillac and the Grand Ole Opry at the Country Music Hall of Fame. The Hermitage, a magnificent plantation home, is well worth exploring as is Belmont Mansion, built by Adelicia Acklen, one of the wealthiest women in America during the civil war. Downtown is lovely to wander round with its charming architecture.
Memphis
1 night’s accommodation at Crowne Plaza Memphis
The musical theme continues today in Memphis. Acquaint yourself on a city tour, which takes in Beale Street, the heart of the blues music scene and the Civil Rights Museum. Graceland was the home of Elvis Presley, where you can view his stage-clothes, gold record collection, cars and private jets. Catch the twice daily duck parade at the world-famous Peabody Hotel!
New Orleans
2 nights accommodation at Hampton Inn & Suites
Travel along the Mississippi via Jackson en-route to New Orleans. You’ll have the opportunity to join an evening Jazz Cruise on-board an original Mississippi Steamboat! The famous French Quarter beckons perhaps, with its trademark wrought iron balconies overlooking narrow cobblestone streets lined with fine restaurants and Dixieland jazz clubs. See Jackson Square and St Louis Cathedral.
Pensacola
1 night’s accommodation at Hampton Inn Cordova Mall
It’s time to travel along the Mississippi’s Gulf Coast through Mobile to the city of Pensacola in Alabama. Visit Bellingrath House (admission included), one of America’s top 10 rose gardens. If the sun is shining, spend the afternoon on Pensacola Beach!
Orlando
2 nights accommodation at Ramada Inn I-Drive Lakefront
Up bright and early for your journey through rural Florida to Ocala, renowned for its thoroughbred horse ranches. Continue through Florida, arriving in Orlando early evening. The next day is yours to spend at leisure, heading to Disney for some theme park thrills perhaps! Walt Disney World Resort’s Magic Kingdom Park is, as the name suggests, magical or visit Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park instead for a wild adventure!
Miami Beach
1 night’s accommodation at The Dorchester
Another star attraction awaits you today – the Kennedy Space Centre – home of America’s space programme (admission included). Highlights include the launch pad of the Space Shuttle and the ‘Shuttle Launch Experience’ an all too real simulation of what it’s like to be blasted into space! Afterwards, drive to Miami, arriving early evening at the Dorchester in the heart of South Beach for your last night.
This tour is operated by ATI. Please Note: Hotels are subject to change.
departure dates
English Exclusive departure dates:
Fri 13 Apr 2012
Fri 27 Apr 2012
Fri 11 May 2012
Fri 25 May 2012
Fri 08 Jun 2012
Fri 22 Jun 2012
Fri 06 Jul 2012
Fri 20 Jul 2012
Fri 03 Aug 2012
Fri 17 Aug 2012
Fri 31 Aug 2012
Fri 14 Sep 2012
Fri 28 Sep 2012
Fri 12 Oct 2012
The best of the South is yours to explore on this awe-inspiring trip, with highlights including Washington DC, Nashville, Memphis, New Orleans and the fun capital of Florida – Orlando!
The best of the South is yours to explore on this awe-inspiring trip, with highlights including Washington DC, Nashville, Memphis, New Orleans and the fun capital of Florida – Orlando!