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Day 11, Amarillo – Dallas/Fort Worth

Arriving in the big city of Dallas, you’ll have time to explore as you please. Enjoy your day at leisure and perhaps head out for a cold and well-deserved beer and local Texas eats. B Hotel: Holiday Inn Express Fort Worth Downtown

Day 12, Dallas Fort Worth Sightseeing

This morning you’ll have the chance to visit the famous home of the Ewing Family, Southfork Ranch, the star of the hit TV show Dallas. This afternoon, experience a slice of real Texan life at the Fort Worth Cattle Drive as you watch true Texan handlers drive their longhorn cattle. B

Day 13, Fort Worth – Lafayette

Lafayette is a real under the radar gem and may just be one of the surprising stars of your entire trip. Tonight, perhaps you could head down to Poor Boys Riverside Inn, where you can eat crab cake au gratin and scoot around the dance floor with the locals to live Cajun tunes B Hotel: Springhill Suites Lafayette South

Day 14, Lafayette – New Orleans

This morning it’s on to the Big Easy. Famed for its Mardi Gras celebrations and diverse culture, everything in New Orleans is a little larger than life, and every single day is a cause for celebration. B Hotel: Cambria New Orleans

Day 15, New Orleans Free Time

Get to know this spirited city even more this morning on a New Orleans sightseeing tour. You could join a boat trip to spot ‘gators and eagles, opt to join a step on sightseeing tour that will take you to the French Quarter, Jackson Square and St. Louis Cathedral, or hop onboard a steamboat jazz dinner cruise.

Day 16, New Orleans – Memphis

This afternoon, you’ll arrive in the music obsessed city of Memphis. Musical history and influence runs deep here on Beale Street. It was also here in 1968 that Dr. Martin Luther King was tragically assassinated during the Civil Rights Movement. Tonight you might want to put Memphis’ legendary barbecue reputation to the test with smoky pulled pork and juicy ribs. Hotel: Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown

Day 17, Memphis Sightseeing

This morning you will get the chance to make the pilgrimage to Graceland, the home of Elvis. This afternoon you can enjoy various Optional Experiences like a guided tour around Sun Studios, or an African American History & Culture Tour.

Day 18, Memphis – Nashville

Enjoy an Iconic Breakfast at The Arcade before friendly southern hospitality welcomes you to Nashville today. Get your bearings on a tour of Riverfront Park, Tennessee State Capitol and Centennial State Park. IC Hotel: The Inn at Opryland

Day 19, Nashville Sightseeing

Delve into the incredible musical history of the city today with a visit to Music Row, stopping o at Studio B where industry legends like Dolly Parton have recorded albums. Then it’s o to the Country Music Hall of Fame for more music history.

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Day 20, Nashville – Pigeon Forge

Arriving in Pigeon Forge and with a free afternoon, you could visit OJ Simpson’s white Ford Bronco or step onboard a detailed replica of the Titanic. Tonight, perhaps add an Optional Experience to visit the wild horse-riding tricks and decadent food of the Dollywood Stampede.

Hotel: Ramada Pigeon Forge North

Day 21, Pigeon Forge – Great Smoky Mountains –Charlottesville

Before heading to Natural Bridge State Park, take a short drive into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park this morning, home to bears and where lush forests and fields of wildflowers bloom all year round. Enjoy an evening at leisure at your historic hotel, enjoy a stroll through the Natural Bridge State Park right outside the hotel. B Hotel: Natural Bridge Historic Hotel & Conference Center

Day 22, Charlottesville – Washington, D.C.

This morning, enjoy a Natural Bridge Caverns tour, descending more than 34 stories deep to get to the magnificent natural display. While underground, explore the caverns and view their many special features, including the Colossal Dome room, an enormous natural feature that was created over thousands of years. Hotel: Courtyard by Marriott Washington, DC/U.S. Capitol

Day 23, Washington, D.C. Sightseeing

Kick today o with a sightseeing tour of the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, and the jewel in America’s political crown, the White House. This afternoon, indulge your cultural side by visiting museums of the Smithsonian Institution then perhaps join our Optional Washington Illumination Tour.

Day 24, Washington – Philadelphia – New York City

NYC beckons today, but not before a visit to ‘Philly’. A UNESCO World Heritage city, you’ll have time to eat lunch here, likely involving a cheesesteak sandwich, before heading on to New York for an orientation tour. This evening, take in the city on your own terms. Hotel: Holiday Inn New York City - Times Square

Day 25, Depart New York City

This morning you’ll leave the Big Apple behind as you head to the airport, or if you’re not ready to say goodbye just yet, perhaps extend your stay in NYC for a few more days.

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