Music, Mountains & Monuments Eastbound
7 days
Duration7 days

From the Big Easy to the Big Apple, this road trip swings north along the East Coast and captures the best cities, historical monuments, and beautiful scenery from New Orleans to New York and everything in between. Embrace big city beats, Nashville grooves, and the traditional twang of the Appalachian Mountains. As always, centrally-located hostels in the cities and campsites in the wilderness keep you in the heart of the action. Skip flying and discover country roots and the earthly delights that come with staying grounded.

This tour is operated by

  • Duration: 7 days
    Service level: Camping
  • Physical Grading: Light
  • Ages: 18+
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Itinerary

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Day 1: New Orleans
For the night in New Orleans, we stay in a hotel close to the city centre with multi-share accommodation. If you would like to see all of the popular sites of this vibrant city, we recommend you book pre-tour accommodation.
Arrive at any time.
Day 2: New Orleans/Memphis
Explore the birthplace of Rock 'n' Roll, the 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. Optional activities include visiting the National Civil Rights Museum (located where the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr took place in 1968) or visiting the Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum.
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.
Meals: B, L
Day 3: Memphis/Nashville
In the morning, opt to walk in the footsteps of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll at Elvis Presley’s home, Graceland. If Graceland is not for you, enjoy the time to explore more of Memphis on your own. Travel to Nashville in time to check out the nightlife and visit a real country cowboy bar.
Take an optional tour of Graceland. Travel to the country music capital of the world and become immersed in local music in downtown Nashville.
Meals: B, L
Day 4: Nashville/Appalachia
Experience the Appalachian Mountains on the drive. The mountains are a perfect place to relax and to enjoy the fresh, clean air and see the true beauty of North America.
Travel the beautiful winding roads through the Appalachian Mountains and absorb their undisturbed natural beauty.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 5: Appalachia/Washington DC
Continue on the Skyline Drive through Shenandoah National Park, a truly beautiful, historic national treasure. Standing on top of the peaks of Shenandoah National Park, gaze across the silent mountains. It's hard to believe Washington DC is just a short distance away.
Pass through Shenandoah National Park, and opt to take a short hike. Arrive in the US capital in time to wander the monuments by moonlight.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 6: Washington DC
There is so much to see and do in Washington DC that you can't see it all in one day. Take your time and spend a full day exploring this fascinating city.
Enjoy free time to explore.
Meals: B
Day 7: Washington DC/New York City
From the Statue of Liberty to Ground Zero to Chinatown, New York City is full of things to do and see. We recommend spending extra time here; please speak to your sales agent to book extra accommodation.
Travel to New York, where the trip ends upon arrival. Opt to visit Times Square, stroll Central Park, check out Greenwich Village, or experience the famous nightlife of New York. Please note this trip ends on arrival to New York. If you wish to spend the night in the city, speak to your sales agent about booking post-accommodation.
Meals: B

Inclusions

Included

  • Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Discover Moment: Washington DC
  • Entrance fees to all national parks and national monuments with hiking and walking excursions
  • Orientation to Washington DC
  • Self-inflating mattresses and dome tents while camping
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
  • Transport

    Air-conditioned private vehicle, Walking
  • Accommodation

    Hotel (1 nt), Participation camping (5 nts)

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