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New York to New Orleans Road Trip
11 days, New York to New Orleans
Itinerary
Day 1New York
Arrive at any time.
Towering skyscrapers, flashing lights, and a pulsing energy you can’t quite escape from. First impressions matter so get to know New York City the right way; after dark with your CEO and group. Roam through the crowds, take in the sounds, the smells, and gear up for a good time in the Big Apple. Journey through the Hamilton Heights neighbourhood in Brooklyn in search of the perfect enclave to sip a cocktail, maybe two, and have some laughs with your newest adventure pals.
Please note this trip leaves the city first thing the following morning. If you wish to spend time in New York City, speak to your sales agent about booking pre-accommodation.
Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
Connect with new friends on your first night out in a new destination. Only available on 18-to-Thirtysomethings tours.
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Day 2New York/Finger Lakes
Travel to the Finger Lakes region, and take in the natural beauty of the area. Opt to cool off in the lake, or sample wine from a local winery.
Take a hike to explore this beautiful Finger Lakes region on foot, rent a kayak or paddleboard, or just relax by the lake. Opt to taste wine from one of the local vineyards.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Meals included:
DinnerDay 3Finger Lakes/Niagara Falls
Visit towering Taughannock Falls, before travelling to Niagara Falls. Get wet on the Maid of the Mist boat tour and be sure to check out the falls illuminated in the evening.
An exciting adventure awaits in Niagara Falls. Feel the rushing waters of the falls taking the famous "Maid of the Mist Boat Tour." Return after darkness settles over the Niagara region and witness the Falls illuminated in a rainbow of colour!
Opening day for Maid of the Mist is usually the end of April or beginning of May, but is dependent on ice conditions and varies year by year.
Taughannock Falls Visit
Discover one of the highest waterfalls east of the Rocky Mountains, Taughannock Falls, which drops 66m (215 ft). Hike along the river 1.2km (.75 mi) to the end of the gorge trail for stunning views at the base of the falls. Or view the falls from above at the overlook vista.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Maid of the Mist Tour
Ready to “explore the roar”? The Niagara Falls Maid of the Mist tour takes visitors on an excursion into the basin of Niagara Falls State Park’s Horseshoe Falls. Generations of Niagara Falls visitors have named the Maid of the Mist tour as one of the highlights of their trip. A favorite Niagara Falls State Park attraction for more than 150 years, the dramatic passage ferries past the base of the American Falls, and on to the basin of Horseshoe Falls, through roiling waterfall whitewater and massive rock formations. The Maid of the Mist returns guests to shore with new found appreciation of the power and grandeur of Niagara Falls.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 4Niagara Falls/Detroit
Drive along Lake Erie, through the city of Cleveland before continuing on to Detroit. Detroit is having a resurgence and is quickly transforming with new markets, distilleries, art galleries, and restaurants popping up. Enjoy a free evening to explore this up-and-coming destination.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Free Time
Enjoy time to explore the city.
Meals included:
Breakfast | LunchDay 5Detroit/Chicago
Continue west to Chicago. There's tons to do in the Windy City – walk along the river to Millennium Park, enjoy dazzling music, and stroll the boardwalk of the Navy Pier. Opt to ride to the top of the Willis Tower, or hit the town for a night out with the group.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Free Time
Chicago is a great city to explore. Ride the ferris wheel at Navy Pier, snap photos of the iconic Bean in Millennium Park, go on an architecture boat tour, or chow down on deep dish pizza – the options are endless!
Chicago Walking Tour
Join your CEO for a walking tour of the highlights of Chicago. Starting in Millennium Park, check out Buckingham Fountain, one of the largest in the world, representing the Great Lake Michigan. See the beginning of Route 66 before checking out the Cloud Gate, commonly coined the Bean. Walk up Michigan Ave to cross DuSable Bridge and check out the Wrigley Building and Tribune Tower on the Magnificent Mile. End the tour at Navy Pier, 3,300 feet of Chicago shoreline filled with games, shops and restaurants. Enjoy some free time to take it all in.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 6Chicago
Enjoy a free day to explore Chicago.
Your Discover Moment
There's plenty to see and do in Chicago, and we wanted to make sure that you had some time to take it all in. Feel free to relax or try optional activities like visiting the Willis Tower, Millennium Park, and the Navy Pier Boardwalk. Your CEO has more ideas if you need them. Just ask!
Optional Activities - Day 6 HideShow
Willis Tower
22-40USD per personVisit Willis Tower, which reaches 412m (1,353 ft) and 103 floors into the sky. Step "outside" on the Skydeck's glass ledge for a jaw-dropping view of Chicago and up to four states.
Millennium Park Visit
FreeDiscover downtown Chicago’s beautiful “front lawn”, Millennium Park, featuring green design and four artistic highlights: the Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Cloud Gate (aka the Bean), the Crown Fountain, and the Lurie Garden. Located near Chicago's Lake Michigan shoreline, the park was originally intended to celebrate the millennium, but opened four years later in July 2004.
Navy Pier Boardwalk
FreeWander through this Chicago landmark and check out the rides, theatres, museums, restaurants, shops, art, music, and more, along this lakefront boardwalk.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 7Chicago/Louisville
Follow the Kentucky Bourbon Trail to Louisville. Home of the Kentucky Derby, this city is a foodie haven filled with lively bars and farm-to-table restaurants. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore, and don't forget to indulge in some BBQ and bourbon.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Free Time
Bring your appetite, the food in this city can't be missed!
Meals included:
Breakfast | LunchDay 8Louisville/Nashville
Travel to the country music capital of the world. Head out for live music, line dancing, and cowboy nightlife tonight. Keep your eyes peeled for some of country music's biggest stars.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Optional Activities - Day 8 HideShow
Cowboy Bar Visit
Free-20USD per personHit the town and live it up in the country music capital of the world. This "Music City" will get you up and dancing and keep your toes tapping late into the night.
Country Music Hall of Fame
25USD per personSpend some time exploring the largest collection of country music memorabilia on the planet. The Country Music Hall of Fame is the epicenter of country music research and history, and a must visit for fans around the world.
Johnny Cash Museum
18USD per personCountry music's favourite bad boy, Johnny Cash. Visit this museum dedicated to the famous musician, and learn more about the life of the Man in Black.
Meals included:
Breakfast | LunchDay 9Nashville
Enjoy a free day in Nashville. Opt to visit the Grand Ole Opry, Country Music Hall of Fame, Johnny Cash Museum, or take in live music along the "Honky Tonk Highway".
Nashville has so much unique culture to experience while visiting. No stay would be complete without trying some of the cities famous hot fried chicken, or visiting one of its many country bars or music museums.
Your Discover Moment
Pick up your guitar and strum a tune because Nashville is the mecca of country music. The cowboy town attracts thousands of pilgrims and wannabe musicians each year who try their luck at finding fame or simply visit temples of country music, such as the Country Music Hall of Fame. Listen to the best live music and grab some good ol' southern food for an authentic dinner.
Optional Activities - Day 9 HideShow
Cowboy Bar Visit
Free-20USD per personHit the town and live it up in the country music capital of the world. This "Music City" will get you up and dancing and keep your toes tapping late into the night.
Country Music Hall of Fame
25USD per personSpend some time exploring the largest collection of country music memorabilia on the planet. The Country Music Hall of Fame is the epicenter of country music research and history, and a must visit for fans around the world.
Johnny Cash Museum
18USD per personCountry music's favourite bad boy, Johnny Cash. Visit this museum dedicated to the famous musician, and learn more about the life of the Man in Black.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 10Nashville/Memphis
Explore the vibrant cultural and musical melting pot of Memphis. Take an optional tour of Graceland, opt to relive history at the National Civil Rights Museum, or tour the Rock 'n' Soul Museum. Head to Beale Street at night for great food and live music.
In the afternoon, opt to walk in the footsteps of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll at Elvis Presley’s home, Graceland. See how the legend lived and discover videos, pictures, stage costumes, and much more. Then hear the music in Memphis, Tennessee! Explore the birthplace of Rock 'n' Roll, Home of Blues, and the starting point of soul. Music legends, including Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and B.B. King, made their marks on Memphis.
Opt to check out the National Civil Rights Museum, located where Martin Luther King Jr was assassinated.
Memphis Night Out
Hailed "Home of the Blues", Beale Street is filled with talent and tunes to get you moving. Find the Memphis Music Hall of Fame, the Sidewalk of Stars, and an Elvis statue as you make your way to the Beale Street Entertainment District. Hear the music from B.B. King's Blues Club filter out to the street along with several of the other cafes, dives and clubs that line the street and make it hard not to dance.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Optional Activities - Day 10 HideShow
Graceland visit
41-61USD per personSee how the legend lived and discover Elvis Presley videos, pictures, stage costumes, and much more. All tickets include an interactive media tour of Graceland Mansion and grounds as well as a self-guided tour of Elvis' Tupelo. Want to see more? Opt to include the Graceland Archives Experience, and a self-guided tour of Elvis' Automobile Museum, Elvis: Live from Vegas, and Elvis' Hawaii: Concerts, Movies and More!
National Civil Rights Museum
15USD per personVisit the National Civil Rights Museum, located at the Lorraine Motel, the assassination site of Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Tour exhibits and collections to learn about key episodes of the American civil rights movement and its legacy in inspiring global civil and human rights efforts.
Rock & Soul Museum Visit
12USD per personLearn all about the birth of rock and soul music at the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum. Discover the stories of this genre's musical pioneers, who blazed a path and created a cultural revolution.
Sun Studio Visit
14USD per personVisit the reputed birthplace of rock and roll and see where it all began. First opened in January of 1950, this historic recording studio will deepen your understanding of the origins of rock music in Memphis.
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Breakfast | LunchDay 11Memphis/New Orleans
Crank up the jazz and drive into the home of Mardi Gras. Trip ends upon arrival to New Orleans. Opt to explore the French Quarter, and join the revellers on Bourbon Street till the early hours.
We recommend spending extra time here if you'd like to check out all of New Orleans' sights and sounds; speak to your sales agent to book extra accommodation.
Please note this trip ends on arrival to New Orleans. If you wish to spend the night in the city, speak to your sales agent about booking post-accommodation.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Departure Day
Depart on arrival to New Orleans. Your CEO can help with any onward travel arrangements you require.
Optional Activities - Day 11 HideShow
Creole Cooking Class
25USD per personLearn to cook authentic Creole food and savour the fruits of your labour.
French Quarter and Bourbon St Visit
FreeDiscover the charm of New Orleans’ oldest neighbourhood. Admire the Spanish colonial architecture of this historic district—many of the buildings date back to the late 18th century. Visit Jackson Square, Bourbon St (known for its many bars), Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop and Pat O’Brien’s (known for inventing the hurricane cocktail) as you explore this lively area, a National Historic Landmark.
Historical Tours
25-30USD per personLearn more about this fascinating city by discovering its past. New Orleans has all kinds of tour options for all kinds of tastes. Opt for a voodoo tour, ghost tour, cemetery tour or vampire tour — you name it, there’s probably a tour for it. All the tours bring a different historical side of New Orleans to life, with a little bit of creepy thrown in.
Ghost Tour
25USD per personAfter the sun goes down, embark on a tour of mysterious and (possibly!) haunted spots around New Orleans. From century-old cemeteries to historical voodoo sites, see if you'll experience any paranormal activity.
Mississippi River Steam Boat Ride
31-42USD per personClimb aboard an iconic steamboat and gain a new perspective on the Mississippi River.
Café du Monde Visit
10USD per personGrab a coffee and try a delicious beignet at Café du Monde – a New Orleans institution. The original stand was established in 1862 and is just as popular today.