USA: Nashville to Dallas Road Trip | 2024
USA: Nashville to Dallas Road Trip | 2024
$2075
USA: Nashville to Dallas Road Trip | 2024
9 Days Starting in Nashville (TN) and ending in Fort Worth
Visiting: Nashville, Memphis, New Orleans, Houston, Fort Worth
Tour operator:
Tour code:
NDRTA19
Specialist Group:
18-30 Somethings
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
0 - 50
Age range:
18-35
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Cultural, Foodie and Wine Tours, History, Music, Photography
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable Nashville to Dallas Road Trip, exploring the heart of American culture, music, and history. Start your journey in Nashville, the home of country music, before heading to Memphis to walk in the footsteps of legends like Elvis Presley and B.B. King. Discover the rich civil rights history in Little Rock and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of New Orleans, complete with beignets and jazz. Continue to Houston for a taste of Texas-sized attractions, including the NASA Space Center. Finally, experience the Wild West charm of Dallas and Fort Worth, complete with a BBQ dinner and cowboy culture. This tour offers a perfect blend of sightseeing, history, and culinary delights, making it an ideal adventure for cultural enthusiasts.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Start Nashville
Location: Nashville
Accommodation Name: Comfort Inn Stadium (or similar)
Well hello there, Roadies! Our trip begins here in Nashville - the home of all things country. (Don't worry though, we won't be workin' nine til five here.) After joining your Contiki crew at the hotel, we'll spend the evening hanging out - ready to hit the road in the morning.
Day 2: Nashville
Location: Nashville
Accommodation Name: Comfort Inn Stadium (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today is yours to explore Nashville. Truly a musical paradise, a tour around the Country Music Hall of Fame will give us the lowdown on this city's musical past.
Day 3: Nashville To Memphis
Location: Nashville, Memphis
Accommodation Name: Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Sorry Nash, but we gotta dash. Next up, it's the home of the King himself...
Welcome to Memphis. Here you'll have a free afternoon to explore, but we have plenty of optional activities for you to choose from. Memphis is the home of Elvis Presley, and you'll have the chance to visit Graceland (his former home) and Sun Studios (where he recorded many of his albums). Also in Memphis is the Civil Rights Museum, where you'll have the chance to pay tribute to Martin Luther King Jr, a vital force during the civil rights movement.
Day 4: Memphis To New Orleans
Location: Memphis, New Orleans
Accommodation Name: La Quinta Inn and Suites New Orleans Downtown (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Speaking of 'a little more action', it's time for us to head to our next destination - New Orleans.
The love-child of French & Caribbean culture, New Orleans will steal our hearts as soon as we arrive. We'll check out the French quarter and jam in Jackson Square before sampling beignets & marveling at elegant, pre-war mansions, all to the sweet sounds of Southern jazz, of course.
Day 5: New Orleans
Location: New Orleans
Accommodation Name: La Quinta Inn and Suites New Orleans Downtown (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
New Orleans, baby... You have the whole of today to soak up the sounds, smells and songs of a truly soulful city. How about an airboat swamp tour out on the Mississippi?
Day 6: New Orleans To Houston
Location: New Orleans, Houston
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Houston Downtown (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Bidding farewell to New Orleans, it's time to make our way to Texas' largest city, Houston.
With huge belt buckles & portion sizes to match, Houston city certainly lives up to its larger-than-life reputation. After we arrive and check in to our hotel, your Trip Manager will take you on a city orientation tour, checking Buffalo Bayou, City Hall and Heritage Society Park off your bucket list... and Market Square Park too.
Day 7: Houston To Dallas/Forth Worth
Location: Houston, Fort Worth
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Worth Downtown (or Similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Houston, we have a... great day ahead of us today, starting out with a tour of the NASA Space Centre. (Would you believe us if we said it was out of this world?) After that, we'll hit the road once again, this time with Dallas in our sights.
Here in Dallas/Fort Worth, we'll visit the historic stockyards, chill with the cattle and tuck into a BBQ dinner too. Get a load of that sizzling sunset!
Day 8: Dallas/Forth Worth
Location: Fort Worth
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Worth Downtown (or Similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today you're mostly free to explore Dallas however you like, but first, your Trip Manager will take you on an orientation tour, which includes the Dealey Plaza, The Arts District and the Dallas Reunion Tower.
Day 9: End Dallas/Fort Worth
Location: Fort Worth
Meals Included: Breakfast
And it's here in Dallas that our USA adventure comes to an end. We've laughed, we've been amazed, we've sang along to more Dolly Parton hits than we thought possible. Now it's time to start dreaming about the next one.
What's Included
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Nashville Breakfast
Enjoy an included breakfast hosted by the Women of Thistle Farms.
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Orientation Tours
Orientation tours in New Orleans, Houston, and Dallas/Fort Worth.
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Accommodation
Accommodation at Comfort Inn Stadium, Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown, La Quinta Inn and Suites New Orleans Downtown, Holiday Inn Houston Downtown, and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Worth Downtown (or similar).
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Meals
Meals included as per itinerary: breakfast and dinner on specific days.
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Visit to NASA Space Centre
Tour of the NASA Space Centre in Houston.
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BBQ Dinner
BBQ dinner at Fort Worth stockyards.
What's Not Included
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Optional Activities
Optional activities such as visiting Graceland, Sun Studios, Civil Rights Museum, airboat swamp tour, and cemetery ghost tour.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included.
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Flights
Flights to and from the starting and ending locations are not included.
Mode of Transport
Travel in style and comfort on a coach, with orientation tours in New Orleans, Houston, and Dallas/Fort Worth, and a visit to the NASA Space Centre in Houston.
Accommodation
Stay in comfort at a variety of well-rated hotels including Comfort Inn Stadium, Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown, La Quinta Inn and Suites New Orleans Downtown, Holiday Inn Houston Downtown, and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Worth Downtown (or similar).
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of breakfast is included in Nashville?
In Nashville, you will enjoy an included breakfast hosted by the Women of Thistle Farms, a non-profit dedicated to helping women survivors recover and heal from prostitution, trafficking, and addiction.
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What optional activities are available in Memphis?
In Memphis, you have the option to visit Graceland, Sun Studios, and the Civil Rights Museum.
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What can I expect during the orientation tour in New Orleans?
During the orientation tour in New Orleans, you will explore the French Quarter, jam in Jackson Square, sample beignets, and marvel at elegant, pre-war mansions, all to the sweet sounds of Southern jazz.
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What are the optional activities available in New Orleans?
In New Orleans, you can choose between an airboat swamp tour, a cemetery ghost tour, or both.
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What will we see during the orientation tour in Houston?
In Houston, the orientation tour will include visits to Buffalo Bayou, City Hall, Heritage Society Park, and Market Square Park.
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What is included in the tour of the NASA Space Centre?
The tour of the NASA Space Centre in Houston is included in the itinerary and will provide an in-depth look at the space center's facilities and exhibits.
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What can I expect during the visit to the Fort Worth stockyards?
During the visit to the Fort Worth stockyards, you will have the opportunity to chill with the cattle and enjoy a delicious BBQ dinner.
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What will we see during the orientation tour in Dallas?
In Dallas, the orientation tour will include visits to Dealey Plaza, The Arts District, and the Dallas Reunion Tower.
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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.
At 28 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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