2012 |

 

THE OLD SOUTH & FLORIDA

Tour Code - 8290

13 days New Orleans to Orlando New Orleans, Natchez, Memphis, Nashville, Atlanta, Savannah, Orlando

All inclusive prices starting at: $1479


Explore the Old World city known as New Orleans before driving through the heart of Cajun Country to elegant Natchez, where you can admire a Pre-Civil War home. See the passing rural landscape of Mississippi as you cross the state and venture into Tennessee. Sing the blues in Memphis and swing your partner round to country music in Nashville. Head through Chattanoochee National Forest to the metropolis of Atlanta. On to the Savannah seaport and the "capital" of Disney's entertainment parks, Orlando, for two-night stays each. From one end of the spectrum to the other, this 13-day holiday will keep you on your toes.

 

Special departure:
New Orleans Jazz Fest - 26 April & 2 May 2012. Jazz Fest package includes a 1-day pass with roundtrip transportation to the Jazz Fest grounds. These special departures include all activities on our regular departures plus the Jazz Fest package.

Meals

  • Breakfast - 4
  • Lunch - 0
  • Dinner - 0

Standard Features

SIGHTSEEING: In New Orleans, Nashville, and Atlanta; Savannah Trolley Tour; orientation tours in Baton Rouge, Natchez, Memphis, and St. Augustine; Natchez including a pre-Civil War home, Graceland, Country Music Hall of Fame, Grand Ole Opry.
SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS: French Quarter, Cajun Country, Chattahoochee National Forest.
GUIDES: Local Guides for city sightseeing in New Orleans, Natchez, Nashville, and Savannah; services of a professional Tour Director.
TRANSPORTATION: Private, deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach while touring.
HOTELS: Twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, service charges, and tips for baggage handling.
MEALS: 4 continental breakfasts (CB)
OPTIONALS: Customise your vacation experience with a range of convenient optional excursions.
Inside visits as shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable

THE OLD SOUTH & FLORIDA

Day by Day

DayDescription
1

NEW ORLEANS.

Enjoy time at leisure to relax or to do some independent exploring. Your Tour Director is on hand this evening to answer any questions.

2

NEW ORLEANS.

The morning is dedicated to the sights and sounds of this Old World city. First, visit the French Quarter including St. Louis Cathedral and Jackson Square. Next, learn about the city's unique burial customs at an above-ground cemetery, followed by a leisurely drive down historic St. Charles Avenue to enjoy its stately mansions and clanging streetcars. The remainder of the day is at leisure.

3

NEW ORLEANS.

A full day at leisure. Roam through the centuries-old French Quarter or take a carriage ride while listening to tales of voodoo queens and pirates. History enthusiasts can roam through sprawling Victorian mansions and celebrated museums, catching a glimpse of life the way it used to be in the Old South. Tonight, you might like to experience the city's beauty and romance on a 2-hour cruise from the heart of the French Quarter on New Orleans' only steamboat.

4

NEW ORLEANS-BATON ROUGE-NATCHEZ.

Drive through the heart of Cajun Country to Baton Rouge for an orientation tour that features the Governor's Mansion and the State Capitol. Next, on to elegant Natchez, a thriving port in the golden years of the cotton trade. Visit a gracious PRE-CIVIL WAR HOME featuring fine collections of period furniture and paintings. In the evening, relax and perhaps sip a refreshing mint julep as the sun goes down.

5

NATCHEZ-JACKSON-MEMPHIS.

Drive to Jackson, then north through rural Mississippi to Memphis. On arrival, acquaint yourself with the town during an included orientation tour. For your first night in the "Home of the Blues," why not visit one of the famous music clubs on Beale Street, immortalised in WC Handy's famous songs? (CB)

6

MEMPHIS-GRACELAND VISIT-NASHVILLE.

A trip to Memphis would not be complete without visiting GRACELAND, the palatial home of "The King," Elvis Presley. Our guided platinum audio tour focuses on the splendid garden and the opulent 140 square-metre (15,000 square-foot) mansion. Afterward, the "Capital of Country Music," Nashville.

7

NASHVILLE.

Its association with country music has made the name Nashville world famous, but it's not just music fans who will find this charming Southern city a delight. Start the day with a sightseeing tour of the famous landmarks, including the Parthenon, the state capitol, Bicentennial State Park, and the recording studios of Music Row. Then, visit the COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME with its glittering costumes, rare instruments, and Elvis Presley's "solid-gold" Cadillac. This evening, you have reserved seats for an unforgettable show at the world-famous GRAND OLE OPRY, a mecca for country musicians since 1925.

8

NASHVILLE-CHATTANOOGA-ATLANTA.

First stop today is Chattanooga, home of the Chattanooga Choo Choo. Then, enter the "Peach State" of Georgia and continue through Chattahoochee National Forest to the fastgrowing metropolis of Atlanta, former home and burial place of civil rights leader, Martin Luther King Jr. After an included sightseeing tour of the city, the rest of the day is yours to explore or relax.

9

ATLANTA-SAVANNAH.

We head south through rich, rolling farmland to the historic seaport of Savannah for a 2-night stay. On this afternoon's TROLLEY TOUR, your tour highlights attractions such as the City Market, Forsyth Park, Mercer House, Madison Square (where General Sherman concluded his "March to the Sea"), Colonial Park Cemetery, and the world-famous River Street. This evening is free to explore this charming city on your own. (CB)

10

SAVANNAH.

A day at leisure to explore. Shop on cobblestoned River Street or stroll among the many squares surrounded by elegant homes and majestic gardens. Don't miss the impressive Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum, where you can learn about Savannah's important role in maritime history. (CB)

11

SAVANNAH-ST. AUGUSTINE-ORLANDO.

Travel into the "Sunshine State" of Florida, stopping first at St. Augustine, the oldest city in the United States. You will see the Oldest House and the Spanish fortress, Castillo de San Marcos, on your orientation tour. Then, drive to the magical city of Orlando. (CB)

12

ORLANDO.

A full day to relax and explore the many sights in the Orlando area. Your Tour Director will suggest a varied and exciting selection of optional outings, such as Disney's huge entertainment parks, including the Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Epcot, and MGM Studios. Also on the list are SeaWorld (America's biggest marine life park) and exciting Universal Studios.

13

ORLANDO.

The trip ends today with guests departing on individual schedules. Transfers to Orlando International Airport are included. You can extend your vacation with extra nights and explore the "Sunshine State" further with a variety of exciting optional activities.

THE OLD SOUTH & FLORIDA

Dates/Prices

NB: All prices listed are per person

May 2012

Start DateEnd DateAvailabilityTwin ShareSingle
02 May 201214 May 2012On Request $1559 AUD $2106 AUD Hotel List
16 May 201228 May 2012On Request $1479 AUD $2026 AUD Hotel List
23 May 201204 Jun 2012On Request $1479 AUD $2026 AUD Hotel List

Jun 2012

Start DateEnd DateAvailabilityTwin ShareSingle
20 Jun 201202 Jul 2012On Request $1479 AUD $2026 AUD Hotel List

Jul 2012

Start DateEnd DateAvailabilityTwin ShareSingle
18 Jul 201230 Jul 2012Open $1479 AUD $2026 AUD Hotel List

Aug 2012

Start DateEnd DateAvailabilityTwin ShareSingle
29 Aug 201210 Sep 2012On Request $1479 AUD $2026 AUD Hotel List

Sep 2012

Start DateEnd DateAvailabilityTwin ShareSingle
12 Sep 201224 Sep 2012On Request $1479 AUD $2026 AUD Hotel List
19 Sep 201201 Oct 2012On Request $1479 AUD $2026 AUD Hotel List
26 Sep 201208 Oct 2012Open $1479 AUD $2026 AUD Hotel List

Oct 2012

Start DateEnd DateAvailabilityTwin ShareSingle
03 Oct 201215 Oct 2012Open $1479 AUD $2026 AUD Hotel List
17 Oct 201229 Oct 2012Open $1479 AUD $2026 AUD Hotel List

Nov 2012

Start DateEnd DateAvailabilityTwin ShareSingle
07 Nov 201219 Nov 2012Open $1479 AUD $2026 AUD Hotel List

Accommodation Prices

Pre & Post TourCityStart DateEnd DateSingle PriceTwin PriceTriple Price
POSTOrlando01 Jan 201231 Dec 2012 $76 AUD $44 AUD $35 AUD
PRENew Orleans01 Jan 201231 Dec 2012 $107 AUD $59 AUD $49 AUD

Charges

TypeNamePrice
OPTIONALGratuity98 AUD

THE OLD SOUTH & FLORIDA

Tour Code - 8290

13 days New Orleans to Orlando New Orleans, Natchez, Memphis, Nashville, Atlanta, Savannah, Orlando

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Optional Excursions

To help plan your leisure time, as well as your pre-tour budgeting, here is a list of optional excursions that may be offered on this tour. Availability is subject to sufficient participation, weather conditions, seasonal suitability, group interests, and general feasibility for your tour. Please note prices may be based on the previous year and are subject to change. Full terms and conditions are contained in the important travel documents.

PriceDetails
36  USD

Name: CARRIAGE TOUR & MINT JULEP
Location: NATCHEZ
Description: Enjoy an early evening carriage ride through historic Natchez, ending with a visit to the Castle Restaurant & Pub, at the Dunleith Plantation where you'll toast with a traditional southern Mint Julep or Castle Champagne Martini. ( Beer or Wine is available also).
26  USD

Name: CEMETERY & GRIS-GRIS WALKING TOUR
Location: NEW ORLEANS
Description: With your knowledgeable Local Guide, you'll walk through St. Louis Cemetery #1, the site of the classic movie "Easy Rider," as your professional licensed guide recounts the background of the famous and infamous people who are buried there. Make a wish or cast a spell at the tomb of Marie Laveau, the Voodoo Queen of New Orleans, and discover how she was able to be in two places at once. Listen to the evolution of Voodoo-which is still practiced today-and learn how it became such a factor in the Crescent City. Learn about our unique above ground burial customs and the tombs of various "societies." Find out what "Gris-Gris" means and discover the mysterious ingredients in your souvenir "Gris-Gris" bag.
69  USD

Name: CITY TOUR OF ORLANDO
Location: ORLANDO
Description: The first point of interest on the City Tour is a journey around Lake Eola. See the heart of downtown Orlando. Then its on to Winter Park where you will join the narrated scenic boat cruise from which you can view the abundant homes of the city and its college from the waterway. Back on dry land, you will be given free time to wander the boutiques and stores of Park Avenue, Orlandos famous shopping and dining district. To finalize the afternoon we head south through the attraction region to the City of Celebration, Disney's vision of the perfect community. Available on Sundays only.
75  USD

Name: CLEARWATER BEACH AND LUNCH
Location: ORLANDO
Description: A day of fun in the sun on the Gulf Coast of Mexico at Clearwater Beach. A packed picnic style lunch will be provided so you will have plenty of time to enjoy the beach. (Vegetarian lunch available on request) Operates Tuesday and Friday.
36  USD

Name: COURT OF TWO SISTERS JAZZ BRUNCH
Location: NEW ORLEANS
Description: Experience a leisurely jazz brunch at The Court of Two Sisters Restaurant. This restaurant is not only known for its sumptuous food but also for its rich history. The location has long played a significant role in the history of the French Quarter and old New Orleans. You'll be entertained by the Jambalaya Jams trio, while enjoying a selection of over eighty items prepared fresh daily.
76  USD

Name: DINNER & JAZZ CRUISE ON 'NATCHEZ' PADDLEWHEELER WITH ROUND TRIP TRANSFER
Location: NEW ORLEANS
Description: Experience traditional New Orleans ragtime aboard an authentic riverboat while she cruises the mighty Mississippi. You'll enjoy a Creole buffet followed by the opportunity to go outside an view the sparkling skyline of one of America's busiest ports. Round trip transportation to and from the hotel to dock are included.
109  USD

Name: FLORIDA ADVENTURE TOUR - SWIM WHERE THE MANATEES LIVE
Location: ORLANDO
Description: Journey to the coast, where you will then enjoy a leisurely boat ride on the Crystal River, and have an opportunity to swim and snorkel with manatees (mask, snorkel, and fins are included). Some time in Homosassa State Park (famous for its endangered species) completes the day. Breakfast bag and lunch also included. Available on Saturdays.
23  USD

Name: FRENCH QUARTER WALKING TOUR
Location: NEW ORLEANS
Description: Follow in the footsteps of historic figures as you stroll along the Mighty Mississippi, through the French Market and Jackson Square, and down the banquettes (sidewalks) of quaint streets named for saints and sinners from our European past. See the old Quarter come to life as your guide explains its secrets and helps you understand all it has to offer - architecture, courtyards, gardens, food, music, and art. Tour is offered at 10:00am daily.
26  USD

Name: GARDEN DISTRICT WALKING TOUR
Location: NEW ORLEANS
Description: Enjoy a walk through New Orleans elegant Garden District, once part of the plantation owned by Bienville, the founder of New Orleans. This historic district is known for its marvellous examples of Greek Revival and Italianate architecture. The homes of former Kings and Queens of Mardi Gras are located here, as well as the home of the premier family of football - the Mannings - where Archie lives and Peyton and Eli grew up. Includes climate controlled transportation to and from Garden District, narrated tour, and refreshment.
53  USD

Name: GATORLAND
Location: ORLANDO
Description: Come along for a day of fun and adventure as you learn more about the number one resident of Florida - the 'Alligator'. Gatorland is home to over 4,000 alligators, as well as snakes and other exotic animals. Price includes round-trip transportation and admission. Available on Tuesday and Friday afternoons.
89  USD

Name: GATORS, GATORS, GATORS!
Location: ORLANDO
Description: Airboat Ride and Gatorland park Combo. Includes a 35 minute airboat ride on the St. Johns River and visit Gatorland Park. Available on Tuesday and Saturdays only.
23  USD

Name: GHOSTS & SPIRITS WALKING TOUR
Location: NEW ORLEANS
Description: New Orleans has been described as the most haunted city in America. Walk through these mysterious streets where you will hear about the "ghosts" behind some of the houses and the "spirits" still frequenting the taverns. Tours operate daily but times change seasonally.
99  USD

Name: GOSPEL BRUNCH & ORLANDO CITYTOUR
Location: ORLANDO
Description: Begin your morning with a Gospel Brunch at The House of Blues. Then begin your City Tour with a journey around Lake Eola. See the heart of downtown Orlando. Then it's on to Winter Park where you will join the narrated scenic boat cruise from which you can view the abundant homes of the city and its college from the waterway. Back on dry land, you will be given free time to wander the boutiques and stores of Park Avenue, Orlandos famous shopping and dining district. To finalise the afternoon we head south through the attraction region to the City of Celebration, Disneys vision of the perfect community.
39  USD

Name: HURRICANE KATRINA TOUR
Location: NEW ORLEANS
Description: An eyewitness account of the events surrounding the most devastating natural disaster on American soil. After this tour, you'll have a better understanding of events pre and post Katrina and the "Rebirth of New Orleans." $3.00 will be donated to a non-profit organization (one of five that you choose) directly affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Tour operates daily 1:00pm and duration is approximately 3 hours.
72  USD

Name: JEAN LAFITTE AIRBOAT SWAMP TOUR
Location: NEW ORLEANS
Description: Experience real-life adventure Cajun style... on a Swamp Air Boat through the meandering bayous and areas fostering the legends and lore of Louisiana's still untamed wilderness. Included transportation from hotel with pick up one hour prior to tour. Subject to availability.
49  USD

Name: JEAN LAFITTE SWAMP TOUR WITH R/T TRANSPORTATION
Location: NEW ORLEANS
Description: Head down to the swamp on a real life adventure - view fascinating plant life, live alligators and many other wild creatures as you glide down haunting bayous lined with moss-draped cypress trees. Tours at 10:00am, 12:00 noon, 2:00pm, and 4:00pm and last approximately one hour and 45 minutes. Includes return transportation from New Orleans.
99  USD

Name: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER
Location: ORLANDO
Description: Your chance to explore space travel and experience history in the making! Includes round-trip transportation, guided tour through the Kennedy Space Center complex, and a visit to the Astronaut Hall of Fame.
56  USD

Name: LAURA PLANTATION
Location: NEW ORLEANS
Description: Enjoy a panoramic view of Lake Pontchartrain while crossing the Bonnet Carre Spillway (the flood outlet of the Mississippi River ) as you travel back in time to Laura Plantaiton, an operating sugar farm built in 1805 on the great River Road. The tour, which has been called "the best history tour in the U.S.", is based upon 5,000 pages of documents found in the French National Archives and upon Laura's Memories of the Old Plantation Home, in which she details 250 years of true-life stories of the Creole women, slaves and children who lived and worked here. Available Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursdays at 12:00pm, and 4.5 Hours in length. Subject to availability.
42  USD

Name: NASHVILLE NIGHTLIFE DINNER SHOW
Location: NASHVILLE
Description: Nashville Nightlife is Music City's premier entertainment theatre. After a wonderful buffet dinner, you'll hear all the songs that have made Nashville famous worldwide. Enjoy the music of everyone from Hank Williams Sr. and Patsy Cline to the superstars of today like Sara Evans and Toby Keith! The show celebrates today's country and honours tradition. Show and dinner last approximately 2.5 hours.
29  USD

Name: NEW ORLEANS ORIGINAL COCKTAIL WALKING TOUR
Location: NEW ORLEANS
Description: Take a walk through the French Quarter's famous bars and restaurants and discover the famous "spirits" of New Orleans. It's history with a twist! From the Sazerac and Pimm's Cup to the Hurricane and Hand Grenade, you'll enjoy a different view of New Orleans through its history of fine dining and drinking. Drinks are available for purchase along the tour route.
56  USD

Name: OAK ALLEY PLANTATION TOUR
Location: NEW ORLEANS
Description: Experience a bygone era in one of the South's most beautiful settings; Oak Alley Plantation, built in 1839. You'll hear fascinating and amusing stories of the home and its history, presented by your guide. Tour dates and times vary seasonally and are subject to availability.
36  USD

Name: SAVANNAH THEATRE SHOWS
Location: SAVANNAH
Description: The two-hour musicals at the Savannah Theatre will have you smiling, laughing, singing along and tapping your toes. The Theatre will present "The Beat Goes On", "Southern Nights", "Jukebox Journey" and "Savannh Live" over the course of the season. (Exception is December performance will be "A Christmas Tradition")
87  USD

Name: SEAWORLD
Location: ORLANDO
Description: Explore the sea with SeaWorld Orlando's world-class shows and unforgettable animal encounters. Touch and feed dolphins, come face-to-face with polar bears and immerse yourself in the underwater world of manatees. Check with your local representative about the availability and cost of transportation. Round-trip transportation is an additional fee.
125  USD

Name: SPACE CENTER & AIRBOAT SAFARI
Location: ORLANDO
Description: Your chance to explore space travel and experience history in the making! Includes round-trip transportation, guided tour through the Kennedy Space Center complex, a MAXIMUM ACCESS BADGE and a visit to the Astronaut Hall of Fame. All this plus a forty minute airboat safari ride. Tour offered on Mondays and Thursdays.
48  USD

Name: SUN STUDIO, BEALE STREET & DINNER
Location: MEMPHIS
Description: Step back in time when you enter the famous Sun Studio, where Sam Phillips first recorded future stars such as Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash, and 18-year-old Elvis Presley! Afterward, enjoy dinner at the King's Palace Cafe, which offers authentic Southern delicacies and Memphis BBQ. Evening includes dinner, a drink and admission to Rum Boogie Cafe. ( restaurant may change due to availability).
 
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