USA: Nashville to Dallas Road Trip | 2026
USA: Nashville to Dallas Road Trip | 2026
$2075
USA: Nashville to Dallas Road Trip | 2026
9 Days Starting in Nashville, USA and ending in Fort Worth, USA
Visiting: Nashville, Memphis, New Orleans, Houston, Dallas/Fort Worth, Dallas
Tour Overview
Wanna explore the icons of the South in 9 days? Kicking off in Nashville with a singalong or two, this trip takes you from the home of Elvis to the home of NASA – with the unmissable vibes of New Orleans in between. Learning about civil rights, the Space Race and much more, you??ll be utterly flawed by the majestic culture, scenery and seriously good steakhouses.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Start Nashville
Location: Nashville
Accommodation: Comfort Inn Stadium (or similar)
Accommodation Name: Comfort Inn Stadium (or similar)
Well hello there, Roadies! Our trip begins here in Nashville - the home of all things country. (Don't worry though, we won't be workin' nine til five here.) After joining your Contiki crew at the hotel, we'll spend the evening hanging out - ready to hit the road in the morning.
Day 2: Nashville
Location: Nashville
Accommodation: Comfort Inn Stadium (or similar)
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 3: Nashville To Memphis
Location: Memphis
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown (or similar)
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 4: Memphis To New Orleans
Location: New Orleans
Accommodation: La Quinta Inn and Suites New Orleans Downtown (or similar)
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 5: New Orleans
Location: New Orleans
Accommodation: La Quinta Inn and Suites New Orleans Downtown (or similar)
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 6: New Orleans To Houston
Location: Houston
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Houston Downtown (or similar)
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 7: Houston To Dallas/Forth Worth
Location: Dallas/Fort Worth
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Worth Downtown (or Similar)
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 8: Dallas/Forth Worth
Location: Dallas
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Worth Downtown (or Similar)
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 9: End Dallas/Fort Worth
Location: Dallas/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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Dining
The tour includes 8 breakfasts and 2 dinners.
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Memphis Experience
Follow in the footsteps of B.B. King, Johnny Cash, and Elvis as you explore the riverfront and rock ‘n’ roll studios.
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New Orleans Orientation Tour
Get to know New Orleans with an orientation tour including the French Quarter and the chance to sample beignets.
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Houston Orientation Tour
Your Trip Manager will take you on an orientation tour of Houston, checking out major sites such as Buffalo Bayou, City Hall, and Heritage Society Park.
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Dallas Orientation Tour
Your Trip Manager will take you on an orientation tour of Dallas, including the Dealey Plaza, the Arts District, and the Dallas Reunion Tower.
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Fort Worth BBQ Dinner
Enjoy a delicious BBQ dinner during your visit to the Fort Worth stockyards.
What's Not Included
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Optional Activities
Optional activities such as visiting Graceland, Sun Studios, and the Civil Rights Museum in Memphis are not included.
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Airboat Swamp Tour
The airboat swamp tour in New Orleans is not included in the package.
Dining Summary
- 8 Breakfast (B)
- 2 Dinner (D)
Included Experience
- Memphis: Follow in the footsteps of B.B. King, Johnny Cash and Elvis as we sway from the riverfront to rock ‘n’ roll studios.
- Memphis: Trust us, you’ll be feeling anything but blue after trying the food here.
- New Orleans: Get to know New Orleans, with an orientation tour including the French Quarter – and the chance to sample the doughy and delightful New Orleans beignets.
- New Orleans: Sample the delicious doughy goodness that is a staple of the city's food culture.
- Houston: Your Trip Manager will take you on an orientation tour of the city, checking out all the major sites such as Buffalo Bayou, City Hall and Heritage Society Park.
- Houston: Thought of as the centrepiece of downtown Houston, it’d be rude not to pay Market Square Park a visit while we’re here in Houston.
- Houston: We can’t fly you to the moon (not yet anyway) but we can offer you the next best thing… expect to learn plenty about interstellar travel.
- Dallas: Always wanted to know what it was like to live in the Wild West? Welcome to cowboy town.
- Fort Worth: Our trip to the Fort Worth stockyards just took a turn for the tasty, with a delicious BBQ dinner coming our way this evening.
- Dallas: Your Trip Manager will take you on an orientation tour of the city, including the Dealey Plaza, the Arts District, the Dallas Reunion Tower and more.
Mode of Transport
Travel from Nashville to Dallas with ease, enjoying a road trip that takes you through iconic cities like Memphis, New Orleans, and Houston, with comfortable transportation provided throughout the tour.
Accommodation
Stay in comfort with accommodations at the Comfort Inn Stadium in Nashville, Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown, La Quinta Inn and Suites New Orleans Downtown, and Holiday Inn Houston Downtown, ensuring a restful experience throughout your journey.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of cultural experiences can I expect in New Orleans?
In New Orleans, you can expect to explore the French Quarter, enjoy the sounds of Southern jazz, and sample the city's famous beignets. The city is a blend of French and Caribbean culture, offering a unique and vibrant atmosphere.
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What activities are available in Memphis?
In Memphis, you have the opportunity to visit Graceland, the former home of Elvis Presley, and Sun Studios, where he recorded many of his albums. You can also visit the Civil Rights Museum to pay tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.
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What can I expect from the orientation tour in Houston?
The orientation tour in Houston includes visits to major sites such as Buffalo Bayou, City Hall, Heritage Society Park, and Market Square Park. You'll also learn about interstellar travel at the NASA Space Centre.
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What is included in the Dallas/Fort Worth experience?
In Dallas/Fort Worth, you'll visit the historic stockyards, enjoy a BBQ dinner, and have an orientation tour that includes Dealey Plaza, The Arts District, and the Dallas Reunion Tower.
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What is the starting point of the tour?
The tour starts in Nashville, Tennessee, where you will meet your Contiki crew and spend the evening before hitting the road the next morning.
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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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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Contiki allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform contiki, 60 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Contiki requires a minimum deposit of 200 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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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.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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