USA: Miami to Dallas Road Trip | 2024
USA: Miami to Dallas Road Trip | 2024
USA: Miami to Dallas Road Trip | 2024
12 Days Starting in Miami (FL) and ending in Fort Worth
Visiting: Miami, Orlando, Savannah, Augusta, Nashville, Memphis, New Orleans, Houston, Fort Worth
Tour operator:
Tour code:
MDRTA19
Age range:
18-35
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
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Tour Overview
Embark on the ultimate American road trip from Miami to Dallas, exploring iconic cities and cultural landmarks along the way. Start your journey in vibrant Miami, then head to Orlando for a day of thrills at Universal Studios. Discover the historic charm of Savannah and Augusta, and immerse yourself in the musical heritage of Nashville and Memphis. Experience the soulful vibes of New Orleans, the space-age wonders of Houston, and the cowboy culture of Dallas/Fort Worth. With guided tours, delicious local cuisine, and plenty of free time to explore, this tour offers a perfect blend of adventure, history, and entertainment.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Miami To Orlando
Location: Miami, Orlando
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Grand Hotel Orlando (or similar)
Meals Included: Dinner
Welcome to the American road trip of your lifetime. Today you’ll meet your fellow roadies for a brief tour of our starting point – Miami – before we hit the coach and make way for our first destination: Orlando.
Orlando, here we go. We'll hit the hay tonight, ready for a star-studded day tomorrow.
Day 2: Orlando
Location: Orlando
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Grand Hotel Orlando (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today is your opportunity to visit the epic Universal Studios, where you can visit Diagon Alley, splash around in the vast water park or visit the islands of adventure. There's something for everyone in this dizzying spectacle of rides, film and entertainment.
Day 3: Orlando To Augusta Via Savannah
Location: Orlando, Savannah, Augusta
Accommodation Name: A conveniently located hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
You can leave your Mickey ears on, but we're on the move again today... Our stop-off for today is Savannah, known for its cathedrals and majestic water fountains. Keep your eyes peeled for horse-drawn carriages as we check out the pretty parks. Augusta is home to the world-famous Masters Golf Course (you might catch a glimpse if you're lucky!). Later tonight, your Trip Manager will get you acquainted with the city with a brief orientation tour.
Day 4: Augusta To Nashville
Location: Augusta, Nashville
Accommodation Name: Comfort Inn Stadium (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we'll head from the home of golf (and the boyhood home of former president Woodrow Wilson) to the home of country music. All in a day's work...
Pull those boots out. Home to some of the musical greats, this city also played a crucial role in the civil rights movement. After a brief orientation tour from your Trip Manager, we'll head for dinner.
Day 5: Nashville
Location: Nashville
Accommodation Name: Comfort Inn Stadium (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today is yours to explore Nashville. Truly a musical paradise, a tour around the Country Music Hall of Fame will give us the lowdown on this city's musical past.
Day 6: Nashville To Memphis
Location: Nashville, Memphis
Accommodation Name: Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Sorry Nash, but we gotta dash. Next up, it's the home of the King himself...
Welcome to Memphis. Here you'll have a free afternoon to explore, but we have plenty of optional activities for you to choose from. Memphis is the home of Elvis Presley, and you'll have the chance to visit Graceland (his former home) and Sun Studios (where he recorded many of his albums). Also in Memphis is the Civil Rights Museum, where you'll have the chance to pay tribute to Martin Luther King Jr, a vital force during the civil rights movement.
Day 7: Memphis To New Orleans
Location: Memphis, New Orleans
Accommodation Name: La Quinta Inn and Suites New Orleans Downtown (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Speaking of 'a little more action', it's time for us to head to our next destination - New Orleans.
The love-child of French & Caribbean culture, New Orleans will steal our hearts as soon as we arrive. We'll check out the French quarter and jam in Jackson Square before sampling beignets & marveling at elegant, pre-war mansions, all to the sweet sounds of Southern jazz, of course.
Day 8: New Orleans
Location: New Orleans
Accommodation Name: La Quinta Inn and Suites New Orleans Downtown (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
New Orleans, baby... You have the whole of today to soak up the sounds, smells and songs of a truly soulful city. How about an airboat swamp tour out on the Mississippi?
Day 9: New Orleans To Houston
Location: New Orleans, Houston
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Houston Downtown (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Bidding farewell to New Orleans, it's time to make our way to Texas' largest city, Houston.
With huge belt buckles & portion sizes to match, Houston city certainly lives up to its larger-than-life reputation. After we arrive and check in to our hotel, your Trip Manager will take you on a city orientation tour, checking Buffalo Bayou, City Hall and Heritage Society Park off your bucket list... and Market Square Park too.
Day 10: Houston To Dallas/Forth Worth
Location: Houston, Fort Worth
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Worth Downtown (or Similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Houston, we have a... great day ahead of us today, starting out with a tour of the NASA Space Centre. (Would you believe us if we said it was out of this world?) After that, we'll hit the road once again, this time with Dallas in our sights.
Here in Dallas/Fort Worth, we'll visit the historic stockyards, chill with the cattle and tuck into a BBQ dinner too. Get a load of that sizzling sunset!
Day 11: Dallas/Forth Worth
Location: Fort Worth
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Worth Downtown (or Similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today you're mostly free to explore Dallas however you like, but first, your Trip Manager will take you on an orientation tour, which includes the Dealey Plaza, The Arts District and the Dallas Reunion Tower.
Day 12: End Dallas/Fort Worth
Location: Fort Worth
Meals Included: Breakfast
And it's here in Dallas that our USA adventure comes to an end. We've laughed, we've been amazed, we've sang along to more Dolly Parton hits than we thought possible. Now it's time to start dreaming about the next one.
What's Included
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Meals
Meals are included on various days of the trip, including breakfasts and dinners.
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City Tours
Orientation tours are provided in several cities including Miami, Savannah, Augusta, Nashville, Memphis, New Orleans, Houston, and Dallas/Fort Worth.
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Visit to NASA Space Center
A tour of the NASA Space Center in Houston is included.
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Visit to Historic Stockyards
A visit to the historic stockyards in Dallas/Fort Worth is included.
What's Not Included
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Optional Activities
Optional activities such as visiting Universal Studios in Orlando, Graceland and Sun Studios in Memphis, and airboat swamp tours or cemetery ghost tours in New Orleans are not included.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and other personal purchases are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and should be arranged separately.
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Flights
Flights to and from the starting and ending locations are not included.
Mode of Transport
Travel between destinations is primarily by coach, providing a comfortable and convenient way to explore multiple cities including Miami, Orlando, Savannah, Nashville, Memphis, New Orleans, Houston, and Dallas/Fort Worth.
Accommodation
Accommodation is provided at various hotels throughout the trip, including Grand Hotel Orlando, Comfort Inn Stadium, Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown, La Quinta Inn and Suites New Orleans Downtown, Holiday Inn Houston Downtown, and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Worth Downtown.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of accommodation is provided during the Miami to Dallas Road Trip?
Accommodation is provided at various hotels throughout the trip, including Grand Hotel Orlando, Comfort Inn Stadium, Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown, La Quinta Inn and Suites New Orleans Downtown, Holiday Inn Houston Downtown, and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Worth Downtown.
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Are meals included in the Miami to Dallas Road Trip?
Yes, meals are included on various days of the trip, including breakfasts and dinners.
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What kind of city tours are included in the Miami to Dallas Road Trip?
Orientation tours are provided in several cities including Miami, Savannah, Augusta, Nashville, Memphis, New Orleans, Houston, and Dallas/Fort Worth.
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Is a visit to the NASA Space Center included in the Miami to Dallas Road Trip?
Yes, a tour of the NASA Space Center in Houston is included.
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Will we visit the historic stockyards during the Miami to Dallas Road Trip?
Yes, a visit to the historic stockyards in Dallas/Fort Worth is included.
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Are there any optional activities available during the Miami to Dallas Road Trip?
Yes, optional activities such as visiting Universal Studios in Orlando, Graceland and Sun Studios in Memphis, and airboat swamp tours or cemetery ghost tours in New Orleans are available but not included.
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What personal expenses are not included in the Miami to Dallas Road Trip?
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and other personal purchases are not included.
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Is travel insurance included in the Miami to Dallas Road Trip?
No, travel insurance is not included and should be arranged separately.
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Are flights included in the Miami to Dallas Road Trip?
No, flights to and from the starting and ending locations are not included.
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What can I expect on the first day of the Miami to Dallas Road Trip?
On the first day, you will meet your fellow travelers for a brief tour of Miami before heading to Orlando. You will spend the night in Orlando, ready for the activities planned for the next day.
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What activities are planned in Orlando during the Miami to Dallas Road Trip?
In Orlando, you have the opportunity to visit Universal Studios, where you can explore Diagon Alley, enjoy the water park, or visit the islands of adventure.
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What will we do in Savannah during the Miami to Dallas Road Trip?
In Savannah, you will take a whistle-stop tour, exploring the city's cathedrals, majestic water fountains, and pretty parks.
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What can I expect in Nashville during the Miami to Dallas Road Trip?
In Nashville, you will enjoy an included breakfast hosted by the Women of Thistle Farms, followed by an orientation tour. You will also have time to explore the Country Music Hall of Fame.
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What activities are available in Memphis during the Miami to Dallas Road Trip?
In Memphis, you will have a free afternoon to explore, with optional activities such as visiting Graceland, Sun Studios, and the Civil Rights Museum.
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What will we do in New Orleans during the Miami to Dallas Road Trip?
In New Orleans, you will get to know the city on foot with an orientation tour including the French Quarter. You will also have the chance to sample beignets and explore optional activities like an airboat swamp tour or a cemetery ghost tour.
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What can I expect in Houston during the Miami to Dallas Road Trip?
In Houston, you will visit the NASA Space Center and take a city orientation tour, checking out Buffalo Bayou, City Hall, Heritage Society Park, and Market Square Park.
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What will we do in Dallas/Fort Worth during the Miami to Dallas Road Trip?
In Dallas/Fort Worth, you will visit the historic stockyards, enjoy a BBQ dinner, and have an orientation tour including Dealey Plaza, The Arts District, and the Dallas Reunion Tower.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
In 1961, a guy called John Anderson founded Contiki in New Zealand. Whilst later bought by The Travel Corporation, the tour company had already been using the name ‘Contiki’ since its inception.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Contiki trips are designed & operated exclusively for those aged 18-35 years. Your travelling companions will be like-minded adventurers within that age range. The age range is adhered to strictly.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® is our commitment to protect people, wildlife and the incredible planet we all share. Powered by The TreadRight Foundation, a non-profit organisation and Contiki’s guiding hand when it comes to making travel matter.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
All documentation will be sent via email around 21 days prior to your trip departure. You can also access information on your trip by signing up to My Contiki via the top right icon of the homepage.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of contiki charges.
Up to 61 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 25% of booking price.
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