Highlights of the Eastern US – Northbound
22 days
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$ 5749
Duration22 days
Blues, jazz, country, rock 'n' roll — some of the most iconic styles of modern music came to life on America's East Coast. This 22-day tour is a must for any music lover with opportunities to visit the French Quarter, where jazz fills the streets, Beale Street, where blues was born, Elvis' home of Graceland, Sun Studios, the country music capital of Nashville, and the Johnny Cash Museum. You'll appreciate your favourite tunes in a whole new way after this trip concludes.
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Duration: 22 daysService level: Standard
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Physical Grading: Light
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Ages: 12+
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Itinerary
Day 1: New Orleans
There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting. After the welcome meeting, opt to head out and enjoy the music and culture of this vibrant city.
Arrive at any time.
Day 2: New Orleans
Start the morning with beignets at Café du Monde before enjoying a Creole cooking demonstration for lunch. Enjoy a free afternoon to take a bike tour of the city, hop on a steamboat on the Mississippi, take a bayou swamp tour or wander the streets soaking up the music of Bourbon Street and culture around town. In the evening, opt to join the group to head to Frenchmen Street to take in the jazz music pouring out of the bars and cafes.
Meals: B, L
Day 3: New Orleans/Memphis
Travel through the bayous of Louisiana north through the southern state of Mississippi. Settle into Tennessee and opt to tour the National Civil Rights Museum and see the life's work of Martin Luther King Jr. Dig into an included barbecue dinner at Central BBQ, a Memphis institution. Then catch some live music on Beale Street, where Blues was born.
Meals: B, D
Day 4: Memphis
Take advantage of a free day in Memphis. Stroll Beale Street, opt to tour Elvis' home, Graceland or check out the birthplace of rock 'n' roll, Sun Studios.
Meals: B
Day 5: Memphis/Nashville
Leave the land of Rock, Blues and Soul behind and head to the Country Music capital of the world. Stroll the streets of Nashville and let the music pull you into one of the many watering holes. Live like a local with some line dancing at a local saloon.
Meals: B
Day 6: Nashville
Enjoy a free day in Music City, U.S.A.. Opt to visit the Grand Ole Opry, Country Music Hall of Fame, Johnny Cash Museum, or try some of the city's famous hot fried chicken. Later, head out for live music and cowboy nightlife in this country music capital.
Meals: B
Day 7: Nashville/Atlanta
Before leaving Tennessee, stop in Lynchburg and take a tour of the Jack Daniel's Distillery. Learn about the history of this whiskey and then get to try a flight of their favourites. Continue to Atlanta, the capital of Georgia and original home of Coca-Cola. If the Braves are in town, opt to partake in America's Favourite Pastime, with a baseball game.
Meals: B
Day 8: Atlanta
Take a deep dive into this southern capital city. Options include visiting some of the Martin Luther King Jr sites, a tour of the Coca Cola Factory, or check out the famous graffiti art. Check out some local joints here, like one of the many true American diners from the early 1900s.
Meals: B
Day 9: Atlanta/Savannah
Head to Savannah and arrive in time for lunch. Take a guided historic walking tour of Savannah, tasting some of the regional favourite sweets. In the evening, opt to take a riverboat cruise or stroll through the cobblestone streets in town admiring the architecture and oak trees covered in Spanish moss.
Meals: B
Day 10: Savannah
Enjoy a free day to explore this Georgia Peach of a town. Opt to check out City Market for local restaurants and art, tour around the Bonaventure Cemetery, visit the maritime museum, or stroll the grounds of a historic plantation.
Meals: B
Day 11: Savannah/Charleston
Leave Georgia behind and head to Charleston, South Carolina, full of cobblestone streets and pre-civil war houses. On an included Charleston Harbor history tour, see and learn about over 75 points of interest, including Fort Sumter, the location of the first shots of the Civil War. Later, enjoy free time and opt to visit the Charleston City Market or relax at Folly Beach.
Meals: B
Day 12: Charleston
Enjoy an entire free day to explore this southern charmed city. Opt to take a historic house tour, take a food or brewery tour, tour Boone Hall Plantation, lounge on the beach or try stand-up paddleboarding.
Meals: B
Day 13: Charleston/Richmond
Head to one of the oldest cities in the US, Richmond, the capital of Virginia. Home to the famous quote “Give me liberty or give me death” this city played a large part in the US Civil War. In modern times, the city is undergoing a cultural revolution, centered around food, craft beer and art. Enjoy a free evening to explore.
Meals: B
Day 14: Richmond/Washington DC
There is so much to see and do in Washington DC. Head to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave to see where the President lives, tour the Capitol Building, explore the Smithsonian Museums, wander the monuments, or take a trolley tour.
Travel to Georgetown, one of the oldest districts of Washington, D.C. and enjoy lunch and some free time in this historic area. There is so much to see and do in Washington DC. Head to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave to see where the President lives, tour the Capitol Building, explore the Smithsonian Museums, wander the monuments, or take a trolley tour. Re-join the group this evening for an included Monuments by Moonlight tour.
Meals: B
Day 15: Washington DC
Explore the multitude of Washington DC's museums and memorials with an entire free day. This city boasts a lot of landmarks, so take your time not to miss any must-sees!
Meals: B
Day 16: Washington DC/Philadelphia
Follow the trail of American history to Philly. Immerse in the local culinary scene with a Philly Cheesesteak Taste Test. Visit Independence National Historical Park and the Liberty Bell and learn about these iconic sites of American history. Visit the famous 'Rocky' steps before enjoying a free evening in the City of Brotherly Love.
Meals: B, L
Day 17: Philadelphia/New York City
Leave Pennsylvania behind and welcome the Big Apple! Take to the streets and check out the city. Join the CEO for a walk over the Brooklyn Bridge, pass by Wall Street, see Lady Liberty from Battery Park, while exploring the streets, sounds and sights of Manhattan. Enjoy a free night to head up the Rockefeller, check out Times Square, check out the sights from the High Line, or take in a Broadway show.
Meals: B
Day 18: New York City
Enjoy a full free day (and night) to explore the city that never sleeps. Opt to stroll Central Park, catch a show, visit museums, the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, or the 9/11 Memorial.
Meals: B
Day 19: New York City/Portland
After taking a bite out of the Big Apple, travel to one of Bon Appetit's Restaurant Cities of the Year. Known for their craft beer, artsy vibe, and fresh seafood, enjoy a classic New England lobster bake in this coastal city. Then opt to head out for a night on the town with the locals.
Meals: B, D
Day 20: Portland/Boston
Enjoy a free morning to soak up more of Portland. Opt to hop on a boat and tour the Portland coastline, take a brewery tour, or walk through old town to shop and sample some famous treats. In the afternoon, take the short drive from Portland down the coast to Boston. Opt to visit museums, go shopping, or indulge at world-class restaurants and local bars. Choose to check out the famous Fenway Park, home to baseball's Boston Red Sox on a tour or for a game if the team is in town.
Meals: B
Day 21: Boston
Take a guided tour of Boston's Historic Freedom Trail, from Boston Common to Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market. Head to the North End to taste test the best Cannolis before enjoying a free day in the city. Absorb the history and culture of the city, or chow down on traditional New England fare. Opt to take a Havard tour, Duck Boat tour, Kayak on the Charles, set sail on a Harbor Cruise, or set off on a brewery tour.
Meals: B
Day 22: Boston
We highly recommend booking post-accommodation to fully experience this culturally historic city.
Depart at anytime.
Meals: B
Inclusions
Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Foodie Moment: Café du Monde Visit, New Orleans Your Foodie Moment: New Orleans School of Cooking Demonstration, New Orleans Your Foodie Moment: Central BBQ Dinner, Memphis Your Discover Moment: Memphis Your Discover Moment: Nashville Your Foodie Moment: Jack Daniel's Distillery Tour, Lynchburg Your Discover Moment: Atlanta Your Discover Moment: Savannah Your Discover Moment: Charleston Your Discover Moment: Washington DC Your Foodie Moment: Philly Cheesesteak Taste Test, Philadelphia Your Discover Moment: New York City Your Foodie Moment: New England Lobster Bake, Portland Your Foodie Moment: North End Cannoli, Boston Your Discover Moment: Boston
- Memphis Night Out, Nashville Saloon Line Dancing, Savannah Historic Walking Tour, Charleston Harbor Tour, Georgetown District Visit, Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Tour
- Philadelphia Liberty Bell Visit, Independence National Historical Park Visit, Rocky Steps Visit, New York City Walking Tour, Guided Tour of the Freedom Trail Boston
- Free time New Orleans, Washington DC, Portland
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
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Transport
Private vehicle, Boat, Walking -
Accommodation
Hotels (21nts)