Southern Charms & Florida 2024
Tour Operator:
Tour Code:
82904
Start City:
New Orleans, LA
End City:
Orlando, FL
Tour Style:
Tour Quality:
Budget
Tour Length:
13 days
Physical Rating:
3 - Explorer
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| Wednesday, May 22, 2024 | Monday, Jun 03, 2024 | Get Lower Price | Get Quote | |
| Wednesday, Sep 04, 2024 | Monday, Sep 16, 2024 | Get Lower Price | Get Quote | |
| Wednesday, Sep 25, 2024 | Monday, Oct 07, 2024 | Get Lower Price | Get Quote | |
| Wednesday, Oct 02, 2024 | Monday, Oct 14, 2024 | Get Lower Price | Get Quote |
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Tour Itinerary
Enjoy the sights and sounds of the South on this wondrous vacation through the heart of Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Georgia, and Florida. This southern U.S. tour starts with three nights in New Orleans and ends with one night in Orlando. In between, you’ll stay two nights in Memphis, Nashville, and Savannah, and one night each in Natchez, and Atlanta. You’ll also spend time in Baton Rouge, Louisiana’s capital; Chattanooga, home of the Chattanooga Choo Choo; and St. Augustine, the oldest city in the United States. Music fans will be delighted by the included visits to Graceland, the lavish home of Elvis Presley; Studio B, Nashville’s oldest surviving recording studio; the Country Music Hall of Fame, with its rare instruments and glittering costumes; and the world-famous Grand Ole Opry, where you’ll have reserved seating for an unforgettable show. History buffs will enjoy visiting not only St. Augustine, but also the Old World city of New Orleans, with its clanging streetcars, stately mansions, and French Quarter. You’ll visit a pre-Civil War home in Natchez, which features fine collections of period furniture and paintings. In Atlanta, you’ll stop at the grave and eternal flame dedicated to preserving the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. A trolley tour in Savannah highlights many attractions of this historic seaport, including several of its 22 charming, iconic Squares. On this southern U.S. tour, you’ll also enjoy seeing the countryside between cities. You’ll drive through the heart of Cajun Country from New Orleans to Baton Rouge and through rural Mississippi from Natchez to Memphis.
Atlanta, GA , Baton Rouge, LA , Memphis, TN , Nashville, TN , Natchez, MS , New Orleans, LA , Orlando, FL , Savannah, GA
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Day 1
NEW ORLEANSWelcome to New Orleans! Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.
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Day 2
NEW ORLEANSThe morning is dedicated to the sights and sounds of this Old-World city with a guided tour. First, visit the French Quarter, including St. Louis Cathedral and Jackson Square. Next, learn about the city’s unique burial customs at an above-ground cemetery, followed by a leisurely drive down historic St. Charles Avenue to enjoy its stately mansions and clanging streetcars. A lavish optional brunch features many of New Orleans’ culinary classics as well as live music. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
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Day 3
NEW ORLEANSA day to explore at your own pace. Stroll through the centuries-old French Quarter or take a carriage ride while listening to tales of voodoo queens and pirates. History enthusiasts may venture out to a plantation to catch a glimpse of life the way it used to be in the Old South. Tonight, you might like to experience the city’s beautiful skyline on an optional jazz dinner cruise from the heart of the French Quarter.
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Day 4
NEW ORLEANS–BATON ROUGE–NATCHEZDrive through the heart of Cajun Country to Baton Rouge for an orientation tour that features the art deco State Capitol, the tallest in the country. Next, on to elegant Natchez, a thriving port in the golden years of the cotton trade. Visit a gracious Pre-Civil-War home featuring fine collections of period furniture and paintings. In the evening, relax on our optional Dinner and Historic Antebellum Home Tour.
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Day 5
NATCHEZ–MEMPHISDrive through rural Mississippi to Memphis. On arrival, acquaint yourself with the town during an included orientation tour. Don’t miss the optional excursion to the Birthplace of Rock and Roll, Sun Studio, followed by dinner and a drink on Beale St. where you’ll explore more of the melting pot that is Delta blues, jazz, rock ‘n’ roll, R & B, and gospel. (B)
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Day 6
MEMPHIS–VISIT TO GRACELANDA trip to Memphis would not be complete without visiting Graceland, the palatial home of “The King,” Elvis Presley. Our guided audio tour focuses on the memorial garden and the opulent 15,000-square-foot mansion. Afterward, if you haven’t done so already, get a taste of Memphis with some authentic southern barbecue, visit the National Civil Rights Museum, or experience the world-famous Duck March at the elegant Peabody Hotel.
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Day 7
MEMPHIS–NASHVILLEThis morning, leave the “Home of the Blues” as you head for Nashville, the “Capital of Country Music.” Afternoon arrival in Nashville. This evening, you have reserved seating for an unforgettable show at the world-famous Grand Ole Opry, a mecca for country musicians since 1925.
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Day 8
NASHVILLEIts association with country music has made the name “Nashville” world famous, but it’s not just music fans who will find this bustling Southern city a delight. Start your day with a visit to RCA Studio B, one of the country’s most revered, and Nashville’s oldest surviving recording studio. Afterward, sightseeing with a local guide includes the recording studios of Music Row, a life-size reproduction of the Parthenon, the State Capitol, and Bicentennial State Park. Then, visit the Country Music Hall of Fame with its glittering costumes, rare instruments, and Elvis Presley’s “solid-gold” Cadillac.
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Day 9
NASHVILLE–CHATTANOOGA–ATLANTAFirst stop today is Chattanooga, home of the Chattanooga Choo Choo. Then, enter the “Peach State” of Georgia and journey to its fast-growing metropolis, Atlanta, home of 1996 summer Olympics. An orientation tour, followed by a visit to the National Park Visitor Center that honors civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King.
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Day 10
ATLANTA–SAVANNAHHead south through rich, rolling farmland to the historic seaport of Savannah for a 2-night stay. On this afternoon’s guided trolley tour, you will see attractions like the City Market, Forsyth Park, Mercer House, Madison Square (where General Sherman concluded his “March to the Sea”), Colonial Park Cemetery, and the world-famous River Street. The evening is free to explore this charming city on your own. (B)
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Day 11
SAVANNAHA day at leisure. Explore the city with your included Hop on/Hop off Trolley ticket. Shop on cobblestoned River Street or stroll among the many squares surrounded by elegant homes and gardens. Don’t miss the chance to sample some Low Country cuisine at one of the many restaurants.
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Day 12
SAVANNAH–ST. AUGUSTINE–ORLANDOTravel into the “Sunshine State” of Florida, stopping first at St. Augustine, the oldest European founded city in the United States. You will see the Government House and the Spanish fortress, Castillo de San Marcos, on your orientation tour. Then, drive to magical Orlando.
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Day 13
ORLANDOYour vacation ends this morning. You may choose to extend your vacation with extra nights and explore the “Sunshine State” further.
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It's a good tour, especially if you're a fan of Elvis, the blues, and country music.
Everything about the trip was great! The guides for individual tours were knowledgeable. Our tour guide and driver were so accommodating to our individual needs. Our hotels were very clean and location was perfect where we could walk around on our own.
Overall, we enjoyed this tour a lot. Our guide, Melanie was outstanding and made the tour very enjoyable from the moment we met her. Ditto to our driver, Sam, who made us feel safe with him at the wheel. We both were disappointed with the short tour we had in New Orleans the day after we arrived. The guide on the bus was great, but, was only given 2 3/4 hrs. to show us the area and talk about the different landmarks we passed! Needless to say, this was a big disappointment since we always had full day tours on the other Cosmos trips we've taken. Also, it was more mandatory than optional when it came to taking the "Optional Tours!" If we hadn't booked them we were basically on our own to find things to do. Never had that with our other tours! Was disappointed that no transportation was provided to take us to our first "Optional Tour" in New Orleans the evening we went on the dinner & river cruise. We had to walk from the hotel to the harbor and afterwards, walk back to the hotel. Again, never experienced that with the other Cosmos tours. At Graceland, since that was included as part of the tour, so should the museums have been as well. Thought it quite petty to make it an "optional tour" when we were there already!!!
I was not informed that I had to tip both the driver and the tour guide . The recommendation for the tip was large and something I could not afford, yet It was highly recommended that I complete this.. I would NOT recommend this tour to any vegetarian/vegan as there is a lack of good quality food, and limited (if at all) vegetarian options).. I ended up quite sick from lack of good quality food. Aga( the woman whom I booked the tour with) told me I would get vegetarian food on my trip. Well it was limited and un healthy
The Trip through Old South Florida was wonderful the hotels were 4 Star clean and comfortable. From the great food and rich history of New Orleans, to Memphis being able to walk on the same spot of some of the great singers and songwriter through the recording studio listening to sounds of the past on Beale Street and visiting the home of Elvis & Dr. Martin Luther King was surreal. Nashville was our all time favorite, the music the city and seeing Brad Paisley, Cassie Pope, and Chris Young being inducted in the Grand Old Opry. Savannah was a city that everyone should see so much to do and see the trolley ghost tour was fun, bicycle bar, sitting the roof top bar watching the sunset and the big ship go by, or just sitting in the park were the made the movie Forrest Gump. Or touring the Victorian home were there made the movie the Good And Evil, St Augustine was fun make sure you don\'t miss the Fort they have reenactment everyday shoot off the cannon. And of course Orlando is for big kids too even through it felt strange to be without our kids, we visited Disney Springs and Epcot rode the rides and the visited countries they had the food and wine festival while we were there. Fun Times. But best of all a big thank you and shout out to our tour director for going above and beyond her duties to make sure that all 42 guest were taken care and had a wonderful time. She even had our transfer done and printed or boarding passes for flight home. Thanks for the memories we will never forget you. SO PUT YOUR WALKING SHOES ON AND GET READY FOR A FUN AND EXCITING ADVENTURE. October 25, 2017 from New Jersey
Good trip. Tour Manager was very good
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I think the location of some of the hotels could have been more central to the activities. I was a little disappointed that there was more walking involved for my husband and if we needed to get somewhere in a timely fashion, we would have to make other arrangements or leave earlier. The description did not include the information that there would be walking and no accommodations for those with some disabilities. I would have liked to have had breakfast each morning and also luggage brought to the room but I was warned in advance that the luggage issue may exist. It would have been beneficial to also have a farewell dinner. It seems we just got to the hotel and that was it.