USA: Boot Scoot N Blues | 2026
USA: Boot Scoot N Blues | 2026
$3925
USA: Boot Scoot N Blues | 2026
13 Days Starting in Fort Worth, USA and ending in Nashville (TN), USA
Visiting: Austin, San Antonio, Houston, New Orleans, Memphis, Nashville
Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of the USA with the "Boot Scoot N Blues" tour in 2026. Starting in the vibrant city of Fort Worth, you'll experience the warm Southern hospitality and savor authentic Texan BBQ in Austin. Explore the cultural melting pot of San Antonio, the bustling city of Houston, and the romantic charm of New Orleans, where French and Caribbean influences blend seamlessly. Discover the musical heritage of Memphis, paying homage to Elvis at Graceland, and immerse yourself in the rich history of Nashville, the home of country music. Along the way, enjoy unique experiences like a distillery tour in Nashville and savor local delicacies such as beignets and gumbo. This tour promises a perfect blend of music, culture, and culinary delights, making it a journey of a lifetime.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Dallas-Fort Worth To Austin
Location: Austin
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Express Austin Downtown (or similar)
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Express Austin Downtown (or similar)
Meals Included: Dinner
Feel the famed Southern hospitality as we meet up with the rest of our Contiki family in the ��bigger is better’ scene of Dallas. From Fort Worth we’ll head to the decidedly more laid-back vibes of Austin. You can't say we don’t treat you. This evening you’ll have a chance to get to know your new travel crew with a free night of exploring.
Day 2: Austin
Location: Austin
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Express Austin Downtown (or similar)
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Express Austin Downtown (or similar)
Meals Included: Dinner
Today is all yours baby so take it easy as you experience the Texan Life. You have the option of taking a kayaking trip on Lady Bird Lake to view those skyscrapers from a new angle, picking out some new cowboy boots for yourself, or taking a paddle board ride on the water. In the evening you’ll enjoy an authentic & mouthwatering Texan BBQ. You can't say we don’t treat you! Make sure to preserve your energy for a night on the town - Austin has a world famous music scene for a good reason.
Day 3: Austin To San Antonio
Location: San Antonio
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Express & Suites San Antonio Rivercenter (or similar)
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Express & Suites San Antonio Rivercenter (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Having conquered Austin, we'll venture onto San Antonio... Welcome to a charming melting pot of Spanish, Mexican & American infusions. After eating our way around the largest Mexican market outside of Mexico and enjoying a walking tour to get our bearings, the evening is yours to soak up and enjoy shops, restaurants & music.
Day 4: San Antonio To Houston
Location: Houston
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Houston Downtown (or similar)
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Houston Downtown (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Leaving San An feeling like a local, it's time to make our way to Texas' largest city. With huge belt buckles & portion sizes to match, Houston city certainly lives up to its larger than life reputation.
Day 5: Houston To New Orleans
Location: New Orleans
Accommodation: La Quinta Inn and Suites New Orleans Downtown (or similar)
Accommodation Name: La Quinta Inn and Suites New Orleans Downtown (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Bellies full of BBQ, we'll head to the romantic metropolis of New Orleans. The love-child of French & Caribbean culture, New Orleans will steal our hearts as soon as we arrive.
Day 6: New Orleans
Location: New Orleans
Accommodation: La Quinta Inn and Suites New Orleans Downtown (or similar)
Accommodation Name: La Quinta Inn and Suites New Orleans Downtown (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We'll kick off the festivities today with a swoon-worthy walking tour of the French quarter, jamming in Jackson Square before sampling beignets & marveling at elegant, pre-war mansions, all to the sweet sounds of Southern jazz, of course. Then it's time to head for the New Orleans school of cooking to trade tales with your new friends over some traditional gumbo.
Day 7: New Orleans
Location: New Orleans
Accommodation: La Quinta Inn and Suites New Orleans Downtown (or similar)
Accommodation Name: La Quinta Inn and Suites New Orleans Downtown (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Now that you know New Orleans like one of the locals, it's your day to do your own thing. Stroll down Frenchmen street for the sounds of jazz and funk, head to the vast grassy oasis of the city park or check out the New Orleans museum of art for an extensive collection of gorgeous French masterpieces.
Day 8: New Orleans To Memphis
Location: Memphis
Accommodation: Moxy Hotel Downtown (or similar)
Accommodation Name: Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Bidding farewell to New Orleans, we're off to another musical mecca... Welcome to Memphis. It's time to pay homage to 'The King' today, as we're going to Graceland, the iconic home of Elvis. We'll head to sun studios, the place where Elvis recorded his very first song. What a day; and we're not even done with Memphis yet.
Day 9: Memphis
Location: Memphis
Accommodation: Moxy Hotel Downtown (or similar)
Accommodation Name: Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown (or similar)
Meals Included: Dinner
Now we're nice and intimate with Memphis, it's your own day to explore. Take a taste of traditional food in downtown, visit the museum of soul music, check out the famous zoo and aquarium or take a tour of the Wiseacre brewery. No matter what you choose to do today, you'll fall in love with this melodic city.
Day 10: Memphis To Nashville
Location: Nashville
Accommodation: Quality Inn Nashville Downtown Stadium (or similar)
Accommodation Name: Comfort Inn Stadium (or similar)
See ya, Memphis, Nashville is calling! Pull those boots out. Home to some of the musical greats, this city also played a crucial role in the civil rights movement.
Day 11: Nashville
Location: Nashville
Accommodation: Quality Inn Nashville Downtown Stadium (or similar)
Accommodation Name: Comfort Inn Stadium (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today you have the day for yourself to really get down and dirty with Nashville. Tour and taste all the southern delicacies, some classic whisky at Uncle Nearest Distillery is the perfect place to start.
Day 12: Nashville
Location: Nashville
Accommodation: Quality Inn Nashville Downtown Stadium (or similar)
Accommodation Name: Quality Inn Nashville Downtown Stadium (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today is yours to explore Nashville - truly a musical paradise. Whether you choose to take a trip to the Ryman Auditorium or a tour around the Country Music Hall of Fame, you'll get the low down on this city's musical past.
Day 13: End Nashville
Location: Nashville
Meals Included: Breakfast
Thanks for the hospitality Nashville! Tissues on deck & souvenirs in tow, it's time to say our goodbyes. This has been the journey of a lifetime, so make sure to keep in contact for a reunion trip soon…
What's Included
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Accommodation
Accommodation is provided at various hotels such as Holiday Inn Express Austin Downtown, Holiday Inn Express & Suites San Antonio Rivercenter, and others throughout the tour.
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Meals
The tour includes 3 dinners and 10 breakfasts.
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Included Experiences
The tour includes experiences such as visiting historic buildings in Austin, a walking tour in San Antonio, sampling beignets in New Orleans, and visiting Graceland in Memphis.
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Make Travel Matter®
A unique distillery tour in Nashville is included for whiskey fans.
What's Not Included
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Optional Activities
Optional activities such as kayaking on Lady Bird Lake, paddle boarding, and visiting the New Orleans museum of art are not included.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.
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Flights
International and domestic flights to and from the tour start and end locations are not included.
Dining Summary
- 10 Breakfast (B)
- 3 Dinner (D)
Included Experience
- Austin: Historic building, the only known surviving moon towers in the world, plus a paragon of Texas hospitality. What more could you want here in Austin?
- Austin: Follow in the footsteps of Farrah Fawcett and Matthew McConnaughey on a trip to the University of Texas.
- Austin: See the buildings, bridges, barbershops and more!
- Austin: From ribs to sausages, the steaks may be high – but nowhere does BBQ like Texas, and tonight we’ll experience it for ourselves.
- San Antonio: Get to know San Antonio on foot, with visits to the Alamo and the famous San Antonio Mission River Walk.
- New Orleans: Sample the delicious doughy goodness that is a staple of the city's food culture.
- New Orleans: Get to know New Orleans, with an orientation tour including the French Quarter – and the chance to sample the doughy and delightful New Orleans beignets.
- New Orleans: Tonight we’ll sample local creole specialties, plus the famous Southern hospitality.
- Memphis: Follow in the footsteps of B.B. King, Johnny Cash and Elvis as we sway from the riverfront to rock ‘n’ roll studios.
- Memphis: Visit the birthplace of rock ’n’ roll. Where Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash recorded their major records.
- Nashville: Whiskey fans, prepare to be whisked away on this unique distillery tour.
Mode of Transport
Travel through the heart of the USA, starting from Fort Worth and ending in Nashville, with stops in Austin, San Antonio, Houston, New Orleans, and Memphis, experiencing the vibrant culture and music scenes of each city.
Accommodation
Stay in comfort at the Holiday Inn Express Austin Downtown, Holiday Inn Express & Suites San Antonio Rivercenter, Holiday Inn Houston Downtown, La Quinta Inn and Suites New Orleans Downtown, and Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown, with similar options available throughout the tour.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of activities can I expect in Austin during the tour?
In Austin, you have the option to take a kayaking trip on Lady Bird Lake, pick out some new cowboy boots, or take a paddle board ride. The city is known for its world-famous music scene, so you can also enjoy a night on the town.
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What unique experiences are included in San Antonio?
In San Antonio, you'll explore the largest Mexican market outside of Mexico and enjoy a walking tour to get your bearings. You'll have the evening to enjoy shops, restaurants, and music.
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What can I do in New Orleans during the tour?
In New Orleans, you'll enjoy a walking tour of the French Quarter, sample beignets, and marvel at elegant pre-war mansions. You'll also have the opportunity to attend the New Orleans school of cooking to learn about traditional gumbo.
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What musical experiences are offered in Memphis?
In Memphis, you'll visit Graceland, the iconic home of Elvis, and Sun Studios, where Elvis recorded his first song. You can also explore the museum of soul music and take a tour of the Wiseacre brewery.
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What can I explore in Nashville during the tour?
In Nashville, you can tour the Ryman Auditorium, taste classic whisky at Uncle Nearest Distillery, and visit the Country Music Hall of Fame to learn about the city's musical past.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
In 1961, a guy called John Anderson founded Contiki in New Zealand. Whilst later bought by The Travel Corporation, the tour company had already been using the name ‘Contiki’ since its inception.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Contiki trips are designed & operated exclusively for those aged 18-35 years. Your travelling companions will be like-minded adventurers within that age range. The age range is adhered to strictly.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® is our commitment to protect people, wildlife and the incredible planet we all share. Powered by The TreadRight Foundation, a non-profit organisation and Contiki’s guiding hand when it comes to making travel matter.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
All documentation will be sent via email around 21 days prior to your trip departure. You can also access information on your trip by signing up to My Contiki via the top right icon of the homepage.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of barrhead travel charges.
Up to 98 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 97 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
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