Southern delicacies include chicken and ribs, biscuits and gravy, and more curiously, Elvis' favorite Graceland snack, a peanut butter and banana concoction. But here's food for thought: Our equally eclectic travel menu of mouth-watering southern destinations, nicely sandwiched between prime left- and right-coast stop-overs. Get a taste of Texas, full servings of Memphis and New Orleans, and a naughty nibble of Las Vegas, before a final bite in the Big Apple, New York City.
| Length: | 26 days |
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| Accommodations: | Hotel, Cabin as per itinerary
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| Meals: | Dinner, Breakfast as per itinerary
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| Sightseeing: | California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York |
| Transportation: | Modern Coach |
Los Angeles (Anaheim) to Las VegasMeet up with your Contiki crew and head across the vast Mojave Desert to the bright lights of Las Vegas.
Las VegasIt’s all glitz and glamour as you hang out on the ‘Strip’, relax by the pool, or hit up Sin City’s flashiest party hot spots.
Las Vegas to the Grand CanyonGet your kicks on historic Route 66 as you journey to the breath-taking Grand Canyon.
Grand Canyon National ParkHike, walk, or take an optional flight for an up close and personal experience with this phenomenal natural wonder.
Grand Canyon to Cortez via Monument ValleyMonument Valley’s quintessentially ‘Wild West’ landscape offers you unrivaled photo ops before arriving in Cortez, gateway to the Rocky Mountains.
Cortez to Albuquerque via DurangoNestled in the Rocky Mountains, Durango provides an absolute paradise for adventure seekers before continuing on to Albuquerque.
Albuquerque to AmarilloExplore the exotic mix of Native American and Hispanic cultures in artistic Santa Fe before visiting the quirky “Cadillac Ranch” roadside attraction on your way into “Cowboy Country”.
Amarillo to DallasWe’re off to Dallas, where you’ll discover why everything is bigger and better in Texas!
DallasFrom big cars to big hair to big belt buckles to big attitude – you’ll see it all as you explore this slick city fondly nicknamed “Big D.”
Dallas to MemphisStop in Little Rock as you journey through the Deep South to Memphis, the birthplace of blues, rock-n-roll, and soul music.
MemphisPay homage to “The King” in Graceland. This afternoon, make a pilgrimage through this musical mecca before rockin’ the night on Beale Street.
Memphis to New OrleansGet set to let the good times role on a sightseeing tour through swingin’ New Orleans, a fun-spirited city that gave birth to jazz music.
New OrleansSimmer in the warm and soulful culture of “The Big Easy”. On your free day, meander in the French Quarter, feast on Creole cuisine, fall under the spell of voodoo, and come evening, get dancing!
New Orleans to PensacolaRoll through “Sweet Home Alabama” before kicking back in the afternoon on Pensacola’s white, sandy beaches.
Pensacola to OrlandoMake a pit stop in Tallahassee, Florida’s state capital, before arriving in its entertainment hub, Orlando.
OrlandoThe fast-paced excitement of Orlando's many theme parks, including Disney World, will keep you hopping all day and night.
Orlando to Miami via the EvergladesVenture south through the subtropical wilderness of the Everglades, one of the country's most unusual national parks, to the trendy melting-pot of Miami.
MiamiGet into the up-tempo groove of this glitzy global city – play on sun-drenched beaches, max out the credit card shopping, or star spot in South Beach’s hottest clubs.
Miami to Cocoa BeachHead north along the coast to the surfing capital of the East Coast, Cocoa Beach.
Cocoa Beach to St. Augustine via Kennedy Space CenterTouch base with outer-space as you explore Kennedy Space Center before arriving in picturesque St. Augustine.
St. Augustine to SavannahMill around the cobblestone streets of America’s oldest city before an evening out in the charming and free-spirited Savannah.
Savannah to Raleigh via CharlestonYou’ll see the gracious Old South live on with a stop in hospitable Charleston en route to the college town of Raleigh.
Raleigh to Washington D.C.Take a break in Richmond, a city steeped in American history, on your way to the nation’s capitol, where you’re experience an unforgettable illumination tour after dark.
Washington D.C.Hustle and bustle for two free days around this distinguished city. You’ll get to see all the famous memorials and monuments as well as choose from an endless menu of fun must-dos, including museums, politics, shopping, sports and nightlife.
Washington D.C. to New YorkStop in both Annapolis and Philadelphia before seeing the iconic sights of NYC, where the tour ends and it’s time to say farewell to your new friends.
*Please Note:* Do not book flights before 9:00pm.
All these highlights along with city sightseeing are included in your tour price!