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DEPART DUBLIN OR CORK

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Visit Philadelphia and view the Liberty Bell
Comprehensive city tour of Washington, D.C.
See the Lincoln Memorial and “go back in time”
Visit the Great Smoky Mountains
Tour Nashville and have time to enjoy the Honky Tonks
Memphis city tour including the Lorraine Hotel, site of the MLK assassination as well as Beale Street, famous for the blues clubs
Visit one of America’s most famous home and gardens
Bellingrath our Kennedy Space Center, home of America’s Space Program

THIS TOUR BEGINS NEW YORK AND ENDS IN MIAMI

Dates & Prices

SOUTHERN EXPLORER, USA prices per person sharing from €2,619

This price is based on departures in April and May.

Departure Dates 2023

Friday

April 14

May 5, 19 & 26

June 16 & 30

July 14 & 28

August 11 & 25

September 8, 22 & 29

October 6

Tour Overview

Day 1

NEW YORK ARRIVAL

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

Day 2

NEW YORK - PHILADELPHIA - WASHINGTON, D.C.

Transfer from New York to Washington, D.C. via Philadelphia, the birthplace of the nation, where you will stop to see Independence Mall and Liberty Bell. Overnight: Washington Hilton

Day 3

WASHINGTON, D.C.

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. Overnight: Washington Hilton

Day 4

WASHINGTON, D.C. - WILLIAMSBURG - ROANOKE

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

Day 5

ROANOKE - BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY - GATLINBURG

Travel along portions of Blue Ridge Parkway before an afternoon arrival in Gatlinburg, nicknamed the “Heart of the Smokies”. Overnight: Edge water Inn Great Smoky Mountains

Day 6

ROANOKE - BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY - GATLINBURG

Enjoy the breathtaking scenery as you visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Continue through Knoxville to Nashville, capital of Tennessee and home to country music. Bring your boots and join your fellow travellers at the Wild Horse Salon, where you can kick up your heels and give line dancing a go (optional). Overnight: Inn at Opryland

Day 7

NASHVILLE - MEMPHIS

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, former home of Elvis Presley (optional). Overnight: Guest House at Graceland

Day 8

MEMPHIS - JACKSON - NEW ORLEANS

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

Day 9

NEW ORLEANS

A full day at leisure to take in the French flavour 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. Overnight: Hilton New Orleans.

Day 10

NEW ORLEANS - GULF OF MEXICO - PENSACOLA

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 (admission 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. Hotel: Hampton Inn Cordova Mall.

Day 11

PENSACOLA - ORLANDO

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

Day 12

ORLANDO

Day at leisure. Revitalize by the pool, take a hot air balloon flight or visit one of Orlando’s attractions, such as Disney World, Sea World, or Universal Studios (admissions not included). Overnight: Miami

Day 13

ORLANDO - KENNEDY SPACE CENTER - MIAMI

Visit Kennedy Space Center, home of America’s space program (admission included). Continue to the cultural melting pot of Miami Beach. Overnight: Residence Inn Miami Surfside.

Day 14

DEPART MIAMI

Transfer to Miami Airport for you flight home to Ireland.

Day 15

ARRIVE HOME

Return back to Ireland after your flight from Miami.