Southern Charms & Florida
Southern Charms & Florida
Southern Charms & Florida
13 Days Starting in New Orleans, LA, USA and ending in Orlando, FL, USA
Visiting: New Orleans, Natchez, Baton Rouge, Memphis, Graceland, Nashville, Chattanooga, Atlanta, Savannah, Orlando, St. Augustine
Tour operator:
Tour code:
8290-2024
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
0 - 43
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Activities:
Tour Overview
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 Madison Square, designed in the 1830s. 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.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : New Orleans
Location: New Orleans
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sheraton New Orleans
Welcome to New Orleans! Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.
Day 2 : New Orleans
Location: New Orleans
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sheraton New Orleans
The 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.
Day 3 : New Orleans
Location: New Orleans
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sheraton New Orleans
A 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.
Day 4 : New Orleans,Baton Rouge,Natchez
Location: Natchez, New Orleans, Baton Rouge
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hampton Inn And Suites Natchez
Drive 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.
Day 5 : Natchez,Memphis
Location: Memphis, Natchez
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Downtown Memphis
Meals Included: Breakfast
Drive 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.
Day 6 : Memphis,Visit To Graceland
Location: Memphis, Graceland
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Downtown Memphis
Meals Included: Breakfast
A 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.
Day 7 : Memphis,Nashville
Location: Memphis, Nashville
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Inn At Opryland, Gaylord Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
This 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.
Day 8 : Nashville
Location: Nashville
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Inn At Opryland, Gaylord Hotel
Its 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.
Day 9 : Nashville,Chattanooga,Atlanta
Location: Nashville, Chattanooga, Atlanta
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Atlanta Downtown
First 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.
Day 10 : Atlanta,Savannah
Location: Savannah, Atlanta
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Savannah Historic District
Meals Included: Breakfast
Head 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.
Day 11 : Savannah
Location: Savannah
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Savannah Historic District
A 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.
Day 12 : Savannah,St. Augustine,Orlando
Location: Orlando, St. Augustine, Savannah
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Wyndham Garden Orlando - Universal/I-Drive
Travel 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.
Day 13 : Orlando
Location: Orlando
Your vacation ends this morning. You may choose to extend your vacation with extra nights and explore the “Sunshine State” further.
What's Included
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Fully Guided
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Transport
Private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi
What's Not Included
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Insurance
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International Travel
Meals
4 breakfasts
Accommodation
Sheraton New Orleans
Located on historic Canal Street just steps from the French Quarter, the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel is a short walk from Bourbon Street, the Aquarium of the Americas, IMAX Theater, Riverwalk Marketplace and the assortment of renowned restaurants, boutiques, and live music clubs. The hotel has an outdoor pool, hot tub, fitness center, business center, gift shop, concierge service, Internet access, restaurant, lounge, and room service.
Hampton Inn and Suites Natchez
Our Natchez hotel offers easy access to shops, nightlife and restaurants in the renowned Under-the-Hill area.
Holiday Inn Downtown Memphis
The Beale Street Entertainment District is home to the Holiday Inn Downtown Memphis. They are conveniently close to the Fedex Forum, Autozone Stadium, and Liberty Park Fairgrounds. Each of their 192 tastefully decorated guest rooms emits a welcoming and soothing warmth. Each room has a Keurig with a selection of Kcups, a full-size ironing board, two phones with voice mail and a modem, and free high-speed wireless internet access.
The Inn at Opryland, Gaylord Hotel
The ideal location of The Inn at Opryland brings all the excitement of Music City allowing easy access to Nashville's world-famous attractions. On-site conveniences include restaurants, a large indoor pool and a newly renovated fitness center. Guestrooms feature complimentary weekday newspapers, coffeemakers, and high-speed wired Internet access.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Atlanta Downtown
Holiday Inn Express Atlanta Downtown, is located just 3 blocks from the MARTA Peachtree Center Station and is easily accessible to all the favorites like the Georgia Aquarium, Georgia World Congress Center, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, State Farm Arena, Centennial Olympic Park and the Tabernacle and more. Their accommodations also offer free Wi-Fi and free hot breakfast daily.
Holiday Inn Savannah Historic District
In the heart of the Savannah Historic District and just a short walk from River Street, this hotel is in the perfect place to explore the city. It is close to shopping, dining and entertainment in City Market.
Wyndham Garden Orlando - Universal/I-Drive
Within minutes of the theme parks in Orlando, the Wyndham Garden Orlando - Universal/I Drive has lots to offer. Newly Opened in 2020 this hotel offers an outdoor pool and lots more.
Check out our Q&As
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What is the maximum group size?
Usually max 43 people
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, 5 years or above
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1961
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Cosmos is committed to minimizing our impact on the environment and to reducing dependence on non-renewable resources. In this endeavor, we have implemented policies to support this mission and are working carefully to enhance our products with this mission and our values combined. We are committed to complying with all relevant legislation and/or regulations.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
All guests are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for travel through February, 2023. Beginning March 1, 2023, while we highly recommend vaccination, we will no longer require it. We ask all guests to comply with airline and destination requirements, which still may apply. To check your destination requirements for your travel dates, view the Latest Travel & Health Restrictions for Travel.
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Cosmos requires a minimum deposit of 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of cosmos charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.