Music, Mountains & Monuments Westbound

Culture vultures, get ready to take flight on an incredible tour of American capitals—business, political and musical. From Manhattan, follow the trail of independence through Philadelphia to Washington, DC. Then drive the stunning Blue Ridge Parkway into the South. Just try to prevent your boots from shufflin' in the music meccas of Memphis, Nashville and New Orleans.

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.

• Entrance fees to all National Parks and National Monuments with hiking and walking excursions. Guided city tours in Washington DC and New York, visit to Arlington Cemetery.
• 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners. (Allow USD75-100 for meals not included.)
• Centrally located hotels (1 nt), hostel (1 nt), participation camping (5 nts)
• Air conditioned private touring van
• Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout
• Small group experience; Max 13, avg 10.

Day 1 New York City

Arrive at any time.

Day 2 Philadelphia/Washington, DC (1D)

Free time to explore Philadelphia. Drive to Washington, DC, and walk through Georgetown.

Day 3 Washington, DC (1B,1D)

Enjoy a city tour of the nation's capital. Option to tour the White House and other monuments and museums.

Day 4 Appalachia (1B,1L,1D)

Drive and explore the Appalachian Mountains along the the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Day 5 Nashville (1B,1L)

Continue on to Nashville. Option to visit legendary Sun Studio and the Grand Ole Opry. Check out real country-music bars.

Day 6 Memphis (1B,1L)

Explore Nashville then drive to Memphis. Option to visit Elvis' Graceland, the National Civil Rights Museum or the Rock & Soul Museum.

Day 7 New Orleans (1B,1L)

Travel to New Orleans in time for a guided city tour. A final night of fun in the French Quarter.

Day 8 New Orleans

Depart at any time.