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USA NEW ORLEANS
Seeking action & adventure, blended with time to chill & unwind? This trip has your name all over it. Get charmed by the Southern States & Florida groove before the fast-paced lifestyle & city action in Northern hotspots like Washington D.C.
How much & when Finish New York
Total Cost US$ pp*
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5 9 12 16 26 9 16 30 14 28 18 2 16 6
2359 2359 2359 2359 2359 2285 2285 2285 2285 2285 2285 2285 2285 2285
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20 3 24 28 12 19 2 9 23 30 7 11 14
2285 2285 2285 2305 2359 2359 2359 2359 2359 2359 2359 2359 2359
2013 Jul Jul Jul Aug Aug Aug Sep Sep Oct Oct Nov Nov Dec Dec
23 27 30 3 13 27 3 17 1 15 5 19 3 24 ●
MIAMI
Itinerary & Sightseeing Day 1: New Orleans Meet up with your Contiki Team & simmer in the warm & soulful culture of “The Big Easy”. Meander in the French Quarter, feast on Southern cuisine, feel the spell of voodoo & this evening, get dancing in this party town! Hotel Enjoy the nightlife of Bourbon Street M Cooking demo
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Day 2: New Orleans to Panama City Beach Head through Sweet Home Alabama to Florida’s Panama City Beach where you truly relax on the white sand beaches & swim in the crystal clear waters. Hotel (B,D) Day 3: Panama City Beach to Orlando Leave the beach behind & get set for the energy of Florida’s entertainment hub, Orlando. Hotel (B) Day 4: Orlando The thrill & excitement of Orlando’s many theme parks like Disney World, will keep you fully entertained day & night! Hotel (B) One way transfers to the amusement parks M Universal Studios
grab some roller blades, shop ‘til you drop, or star spot in South Beach’s hottest clubs. Hotel (B) See downtown Miami See the famous Art Deco architecture South Beach bike tour M Party cruise
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Day 7: Miami to Cocoa Beach Head north along the coast to the surfing capital of the East Coast, Cocoa Beach. Hotel (B,D) Day 8: Cocoa Beach to St. Augustine via Kennedy Space Center Touch base with outer space as you explore Kennedy Space Center before arriving in picturesque St. Augustine. Hotel (B,D) Tour Kennedy Space Center See Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, a 300 year old fortress
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Day 5: Orlando to Miami Venture south to the beachside playground of Miami. Hotel (B,D)
Day 9: St. Augustine to Savannah Walk the cobblestone streets of America’s oldest city before enjoying an evening out along Savannah’s busy waterfront. Hotel (B) See the historic city squares, homes & gardens made famous by the film ‘Forrest Gump’ M Trolley tour
Day 6: Miami Get into the groove of this fun global city – chill on the beach,
Day 10: Savannah to Raleigh via Charleston Get your last dose of Southern
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charm in Charleston en route to the college town of Raleigh. Hotel (B,D) See the Southern mansions
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Day 11: Raleigh to Washington D.C. On your way to the nation’s capital, take a break in Richmond, a city steeped in American history. Tonight tour D.C after dark with all the city lights. Hotel (B,D) See the Pentagon, White House, Capitol Building & Washington Monument See the Lincoln, Jefferson, Vietnam, FDR & Korean Memorials
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Days 12-13: Washington D.C. With two free days explore D.C.’s best. Maybe rent a bike to see all the famous memorials & monuments & choose from an endless list of other must-do’s, including museums, politics, shopping, sports & nightlife. Hotel (D) Visit the Smithsonian Museums Visit Arlington National Cemetery & see the changing of the guard M Visit the ‘Newseum’
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Day 14: Washington D.C. to New York Stop in Philadelphia before arriving in the Big Apple, where the tour ends & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B) M New York City Pass
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Finish New York
Total Cost US$ pp*
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2359 2359 2359 2359 2359 2359 2359 2359 2359 2359 2359 2295 2295 2295 2295 2295 2295 2295 2295 2295 2295 2295 2295
Jan 19 Feb 2 Feb 23
2295 2295 2295
Finish New Orleans
Total Cost US$ pp*
Oct Nov Dec Dec Jan
30 13 4 18 1
2295 2295 2295 2295 2295
Jan Feb Feb Mar
22 5 19 12
2295 2295 2295 2295
2014
2014 Jan Jan Feb Apr Apr May May May Jun Jun Jun Jun Jul
Start New Orleans
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Code: GSNE 2013/14/15 Start New York
Finish New Orleans
Total Cost US$ pp*
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31 14 5 19 2
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18 meals: 11 breakfasts (B) 7 dinners (D) An experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver team Modern, air-conditioned coach with power outlets for charging Sightseeing tours of all major cities Local taxes & service charges
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SAVE Pay early & save up to US$235. See p.7 for details.
1 World Heritage site visited
more new york Combine this tour with a New York Uncovered trip, giving you more time to experience all the Big Apple has to offer. More on p.94.
2015
2014 Jan Jan Feb Feb
Start New York
What’s Included: 13 nights twin-share hotel accommodation: (more on p.60-61)
Code: GSLE 2013/14/15 Start New Orleans
Eastern Discovery 14 days
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Prices above are land only & do not include airfares. Need flights? We’ve got great deals – see contiki.com * Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re traveling solo, we can share you with a same-sex roommate at no extra charge. Single room supplement of US$775. ● Tour spends Xmas in Panama City Beach & New Year’s Eve in St. Augustine. ■ Tour spends Xmas in Orlando & New Year’s Eve in Savannah. ▲ Tour spends Xmas in St. Augustine & New Year’s Eve in Panama Beach. ◆ Tour spends Xmas in Cocoa Beach & New Year’s Eve in in New Orleans. GSLE: Tour starts 9:30am & ends approx. 5:30pm. GSNE: Tour starts 7:00am & ends approx. 11:00am. GSLE: Do not book flights before 9:00pm. For more ways to save see p.7. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.97.
mix + match Got more time? Check out our Grand Southern tour p.68-69 or combine this tour & see more! Starting in New Orleans this tour connects with the Grand Northern p.78-79, North by North East p.80-81 & Grand Canadian p.86-87. Plus you’ll also save US$100 with our multi-tour discount. See p.7.
NEW ORLEANS
Book now! Call Contiki or contact your travel agent.
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