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Fair Travels with Travel TalkAs Travel Talk, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our prices….Discover the best cities of the Eastern USA from New York all the way to Miami on a 14-day journey, getting to the bottom of the American spirit with guided tours in every destination. The Southern Explorer trip is perfect for those who have a cultural inclination, making a stop at the country’s iconic cities of music, arts, and European heritage. Once you experience the plethora of sights in New York and Washington D.C., head inland, and pass through the grand Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains. Taking in the views, arrive at the legendary music city Nashville and feel the country groove at its best. Memphis will change the tunes to blues and rock and roll, where you will get to trace the footsteps of the world’s most iconic musician, Elvis Presley. Revel in the unique and frisky culture of New Orleans and enjoy Florida’s modern attractions.
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14 Days
USA
New York / Miami
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21+
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April to October
Identified with the Blues heritage of the legendary Memphis, Tennessee, Beale Street is the focal point of the downtown, booming with music and activity at night.
Duke of Gloucester Street revives a corner from Colonial Williamsburg as a result of great efforts to redesign it, featuring a horse path and colonial houses.
The magnificent French Quarter is blazed with culture and history, with jazz clubs reverberating in the iconic Bourbon Street and arts thriving in the French Market.
One of the most abundant troves of nature and wildlife, The Smokies sprawl over 800 square miles between North Carolina and Tennessee.
The Gulf is almost entirely surrounded by Continental North America, huddling some of the coast’s finest beaches including the famous Pensacola beach.
Located in Philadelphia, the park serves as a symbol of the American Revolution and the values of democracy and freedom.
Today, Kennedy Space Center is more than an operation base for NASA, and constitutes one of the nation’s greatest historical landmarks.
The one and only music city, Nashville has been the main character in the country music scene of the US for decades, home to legendary venues and shows.
The F.B.I. headquarters in Washington D.C. offers an intriguing tour including interactive exhibits, layouts of famous cases, and information about the agency.
The White House has been the official seat of the president of the United States since the 1800s, an intriguing sight with layers of history and profound symbolism.
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!
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 Mall. Then continue to the nation’s iconic capital, Washington, D.C.
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 your personal leisure time in the afternoon, perhaps visit some of the many museums including the famous Smithsonian Institute or simply stroll the banks of the Potomac River.
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 spend the night.
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 resturants and cafes on the high street before a refreshing rest at the hotel.
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.
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 ever-beating heart of blues. In the afternoon, you can join an optional tour to Graceland, the former home of the one and only Elvis Presley.
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’. Enjoy round-the-clock nightlife, a buzzing live-music scene and spicy, fascinating heritage with influences of American, French and African cultures. In the evening, you can familiarise yourself with the Creole culture on an optional Mississippi Riverboat dinner cruise with live tunes by a Dixieland jazz band.
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 how these unique engineering projects safeguard the city against nature. Frequent one of the trendy live music venues.
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 dip your toes in the warm turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
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 on your terms and have a good night’s rest for an adventrous day tomorrow.
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!
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 on the famous Miami Beach, always vibrant and diverse! We will arrive at the hotel around 7pm, enjoy the evening at your leisure.
Our trip will end in Miami after we bid our farewells and check-out of the hotel by 11:00am.
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!
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 Mall. Then continue to the nation’s iconic capital, Washington, D.C.
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 your personal leisure time in the afternoon, perhaps visit some of the many museums including the famous Smithsonian Institute or simply stroll the banks of the Potomac River.
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 spend the night.
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 resturants and cafes on the high street before a refreshing rest at the hotel.
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.
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 ever-beating heart of blues. In the afternoon, you can join an optional tour to Graceland, the former home of the one and only Elvis Presley.
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’. Enjoy round-the-clock nightlife, a buzzing live-music scene and spicy, fascinating heritage with influences of American, French and African cultures. In the evening, you can familiarise yourself with the Creole culture on an optional Mississippi Riverboat dinner cruise with live tunes by a Dixieland jazz band.
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 how these unique engineering projects safeguard the city against nature. Frequent one of the trendy live music venues.
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 dip your toes in the warm turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
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 on your terms and have a good night’s rest for an adventrous day tomorrow.
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!
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 on the famous Miami Beach, always vibrant and diverse! We will arrive at the hotel around 7pm, enjoy the evening at your leisure.
Our trip will end in Miami after we bid our farewells and check-out of the hotel by 11:00am.
4 & 3 star hotels
1 Breakfast
A/C coach or mini-bus
Services of experienced tour leaders
Organised orientation walks at some of the towns visited
Complimentary hotel and coach Wi-Fi ( where available )
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- Travel Insurance
- Meals not stated above
- Items of a personal nature
- Tips and gestures
- Entrance fees to the sights and museums
- Optional activities
- Other services not stated in the itinerary
All prices are per person, based on twin share occupancy. Double occupancy is also available on request. Please note that Single Room Supplement is mandatory for solo travelers.
All prices are per person, based on twin share occupancy. Double occupancy is also available on request. Please note that Single Room Supplement is mandatory for solo travelers.
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A stylish New York hotel where the facilities include an on-site restaurant & bar, a fitness center and comfortable rooms equipped with tea/ coffee maker.
Situated only 2 miles away from the White House and a few steps from the Dupont Circle Metro Station, Washington Hilton Hotel offers a very comfortable stay to its guests. The hotel features a fitness room, outdoor pool, a restaurant & bar.
Situated only a couple of minutes away from the downtown Roanoke, Holiday Inn Tanglewood offers a comfortable stay to its guests. The hotel features an outdoor heated-pool, fitness center and restaurant.
Located very close to the downtown, this charming Gatlinburg hotel offers a comfortable stay to passengers. Guests will have access to an indood & outdoor heated-pool, hot tub & fitness center during their visit.
The Inn at Opryland is a modern design Nashville hotel that features a heated indoor-pool, 24 hour fitness center and spacious rooms. The rooms are equipped with 37in/94cm flatscreen TV, mini fridge, coffee/tea maker and iron & ironing board.
Crown Plaza is a contemporary hotel located in the heart of Memphis. The hotel features an outdoor pool, 24 hour fitness center, a restaurant-bar and spacious rooms.
Situated in the heart of New Orleans' business district, Hilton Riverside offers a pleasant & comfortable stay to guests. During their stay, passengers will have access to fitness center, outdoor pool & tennis court and restaurant & lounge bar.
The newly renovated Courtyard by Marriott Pensacola hotel features an indoor pool, 24 hour fitness center and an on-site restaurant/ bistro. The rooms include mini fridge, microwave, iron & ironing board & coffee/ tea maker.
Delta Celebration offers the guests a comfortable stay with 2 swimming pools, a fitness center, 4 restaurants offering varieties from different cuisines and a bar.
Holiday Inn Oceanfront is a stylish oceanfront hotel that offers a perfect location to its guests. The hotel features a pool, fitness center, restaurant and spacious rooms. The outdoor resort-like beach lounge can be used with a daily fee.
At Travel Talk we do not only provide excellent value for premium adventures, but also strive to exceed expectations in every aspect of our trips, which is reflected in an enviable 98.9% customer satisfaction. We believe that our affordable tours, quality accommodation, transportation and sightseeing tours combined with likeminded people, passionate tour leaders and the overall atmosphere of a Travel Talk tour have made these results. However, we are never ones to rest on our laurels, and we continually try to improve on this year after year; and what do we get out of this? The satisfaction of our travellers!
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