Grooving in Memphis and Nashville, exploring the Mammoth Caves, spotting alligators in the Everglades, diving in the Florida Keys, having BBQ in St Louis and a blast in New Orleans and Orlando.
Departures
There are no departure dates currently available for the rest of this season. Some tours only run during parts of the year.
Please Contact Us to inquire about dates for next season, or to discuss other tour options.
Price Options
Taking its inspiration from the mighty Mississippi, this three-week road trip meanders south from Chicago to Miami through the heartland of America. Encounter BBQ joints in St Louis, the spirit of the 'King’ in Memphis and the world’s largest cave system at Mammoth Caves National Park. There’s plenty of time for excursions like a steamboat ride on the Mississippi, roller coasters in Orlando or an alligator farm in Florida. And you’ll travel by private van and stay in central hotels throughout so you’ll always be in the heart of the action.
What's Included
This adventure boasts vans fitted with wi-fi for up to five users at a time. Check your email, upload a photo to Facebook, or send a tweet to your friends.- City tours of Memphis and Chicago, Entrance fee to Mammoth Cave National Park, BBQ Dinner in St. Louis, Entrance fee to the Everglades, City tours in Miami, Orlando and New Orleans, Alligator farm
- 1 BBQ Dinner (Allow USD400-450 for meals not included.)
- Centrally located hotels (21 nts)
- Air-conditioned private touring van
- Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout
- Small group experience; Max 13, avg 10.
Places Visited
- United States
Day 1 Chicago
Arrive at any time.
Day 2 St. Louis (1D)
Journey to St. Louis. Take an optional tram to the top of the Gateway Arch. Chow down on BBQ.
Day 3 Louisville
Head to Louisville where the local scene is very progressive, independent-minded and always a good time.
Day 4 Nashville
Visit Mammoth Cave National Park. Continue to Nashville and visit the Grand Ole Opry, Country Music Hall of Fame or real country bars.
Day 5 Memphis
Explore Memphis—the birthplace of Rock 'n' Roll.
Day 6 Memphis
Take an optional tour of Graceland. Relive history at the National Civil Rights Museum. Tour Sun Records.
Day 7 New Orleans
Enjoy a guided city tour in New Orleans. Optional swamp tour or a Mississippi steamboat ride.
Day 8 New Orleans
Free day to explore.
Day 9 Panama City
Optional swamp or Mississippi tours before continuing to Panama City.
Day 10 Panama City
Free day to explore. Rent a jet ski or go kite-surfing.
Day 11 St. Augustine
Drive through Tallahassee and Jacksonville on the way to St. Augustine. Optional ghost tour.
Day 12 St. Augustine
Free day to explore the city and its beaches.
Day 13 Daytona Beach/Orlando
Enjoy Daytona Beach with optional visits to a chocolate factory or Cape Canaveral. Continue on to Orlando.
Day 14 Orlando
Opt to check out Walt Disney World, Universal Studios or Sea World.
Day 15 Tampa Bay/St. Petersburg
Visit Tampa then take an optional visit to Busch Gardens or the beach.
Day 16 Ft. Myers
Visit museums and beaches in St Petersburg.
Day 17 Sanibel Island/Naples
Journey to Sanibel Island and birding at the JN Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge.
Day 18-19 Everglades/Key West
Explore by airboat and visit an alligator farm. Continue to Key West.
Day 20 Key West
Explore Key West. Optional snorkelling, diving and sailing.
Day 21 Miami
Free day to explore Miami.
Day 22 Miami
Depart at any time.
Find dates, prices, and more trip options.
Book Now
Your Wishlist Add this trip