New York to Miami

Arrive in New York City and transfer independently to your hotel where you will meet with your Tour Director in the evening.

Accommodation at the Hyatt Grand Central New York, New York, or similar

Today our journey begins by leaving the city of Manhattan and travel to Washington, D.C. via Philadelphia, the birthplace of the nation, where you will stop to see the Independence Mall and Liberty Bell.

Accommodation at the Washington Hilton, Washington, D.C., or similar

Enjoy a city tour with such highlights as 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, site of the JFK Memorial. Spend the remainder of the day exploring some of the many museums comprising the Smithsonian Institute or stroll the banks of the Potomac River.

Accommodation at the Washington Hilton, Washington, D.C., or similar

Depart this morning for Williamsburg, Virginia’s colonial capital. Walk along with the Duke of Gloucester Street to visit some of the impressive public buildings, colonial houses, and the College of William and Mary not included).

Accommodation at the Holiday Inn Tanglewood, Roanoke, or similar

Travel along portions of the Blue Ridge Parkway/Mountains before entering the breathtaking scenery of the Great Smoky Mountains and National Park, before arriving in Gatlinburg in the afternoon, and explore some of the unique restaurants on the main street, during this evening's leisure time.

Accommodation at the Creekstone Inn, Gatlinburg, or similar

Continue today through Knoxville, the state’s third-largest city before you arrive in the early afternoon in Music City USA, Nashville.

Accommodation at the The Inn at Opryland, A Gaylord Hotel, Nashville, or similar

Travel across the countryside and arrive in Memphis, the city known for blues music, cotton, and home of Sun Records. Take a city tour including Beale Street, the heart of the blues music scene. This afternoon, fans of “The King of Rock and Roll” have the opportunity to tour Graceland, the former home of Elvis Presley .

Accommodation at the Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown, Memphis, or similar

Today’s tour takes you to Mississippi, the Magnolia State. Pass through Jackson, the state capital, and continue to Louisiana and New Orleans, the home of the infamous Mardi Gras celebrations. Tonight, immerse yourself in Creole culture on board an authentic Mississippi Riverboat dinner cruise and enjoy the rhythms of a Dixieland jazz band .

Accommodation at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside, New Orleans, or similar

A full day at leisure to take in the French flavor and grandeur of New Orleans. Explore the French Quarter with its trademark wrought-iron balconies overlooking the narrow cobblestone streets. Stand atop one of the infamous New Orleans levees and gain the perspective of how these unique feats of architecture guard the city.

Accommodation at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside, New Orleans, or similar

Travel along the Mississippi Gulf Coast through Mobile, AL to the city of Pensacola. Visit one of the top 10 rose gardens in America at the Bellingrath Home included). While visiting Pensacola Beach, walk alongside the swaying sea oats, dipping your toes in the warm waters of the emerald green Gulf of Mexico.

Accommodation at the Courtyard by Marriott Pensacola, Pensacola, or similar

Travel along the Florida panhandle to Ocala, known for thoroughbred horse ranches. Continue through central Florida, the heart of America’s citrus industry, and on to Orlando for an evening arrival at your hotel.

Accommodation at the Holiday Inn & Suites Orlando SW - Celebration Area, Orlando, or similar

Day at leisure. Revitalize by the pool or visit one of Orlando’s attractions such as Disney World, Sea World, or Universal Studios not included).

Accommodation at the Holiday Inn & Suites Orlando SW - Celebration Area, Orlando, or similar

Visit Kennedy Space Center, home of America’s space program included). Continue to the cultural melting pot of Miami Beach. Your tour ends here.

Accommodation at the Holiday Inn Miami Beach-Oceanfront, Miami, or similar

Transfer independently to the airport for your return flight.