Worldwide brochure 2022-2023

USA
Journey through the
American Deep South
NEW TOUR
Duration • 12 days & 10 nights
Category • Superior
Small-group tour • From £3,995 (incl. flights)
This group tour features…
3- & 4-star accommodation
Flexible –flight upgrades available
Small group size – maximum 20
people
Direct international flights with
British Airways
Transfers in air-conditioned vehicle
Experienced local tour manager
Daily breakfast & 1 dinner
Welcome drink to meet the
group & guide
Guided sightseeing & entrance fees
Porterage at hotels
Weather
Atlanta
J F M A M J J A S O N D
A 10 13 18 23 27 30 31 31 28 23 18 12
B 0 1 6 10 14 19 21 20 17 11 6 2
C 120 118 140 108 102 95 128 86 87 76 88 112
New Orleans
J F M A M J J A S O N D
A 16 18 22 26 29 32 33 33 31 27 22 18
B 6 8 12 16 19 23 24 24 22 16 12 8
C 128 134 125 127 122 142 174 163 147 73 106 128
A: Maximum average temperature (°C)
B: Minimum average temperature (°C)
C: Average rainfall (mm)
Delve into the fascinating history, sounds
and flavours of America’s Deep South on this
comprehensive group tour. Explore charming
cities, taste distinctive regional cuisine, learn
about the region’s turbulent past, tour a worldrenowned
whiskey distillery, and discover the
music that brings this part of the country alive.
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES
Take a horse-drawn carriage ride
through the historic streets of
Charleston
Tour the Graceland Mansion, former
home of Elvis Presley
Discover the rich history at a Cherokee
reservation in the Smoky Mountains
Experience live jazz during a farewell
dinner cruise on the Mississippi River
Day 1: Fly to Atlanta
Fly directly from London (regional connections
available) to Atlanta with British Airways.
On arrival, transfer to JW Marriott Atlanta
Buckhead for a 1-night stay. (N)
Day 2: Atlanta & Savannah
This morning, tour Atlanta city, with visits to
the National Historical Park and Krog Street
Market. The highlight of your tour is a stop at
Martin Luther King Jr’s former home and burial
place. This afternoon, travel to the charming
seaport of Savannah, known for its architecture
and restored historic district. Stay overnight
at DoubleTree Savannah Historic District (or
similar). (B)
Avenue of Oaks, Boone Hall Plantation, Charleston
Day 3: Savannah & Charleston
Begin the day with a walking tour around the
historic district of Savannah to explore its
old-world appeal and visit a historic home.
Continue to Charleston, one of the oldest
cities in the US and renowned for its
southern charm. The city boomed through
the slave and cotton trade up to 1861, when
nearby Fort Sumter’s bombardment triggered
the American Civil War. Take a tour of
Charleston, including a horse-drawn carriage
ride, learning about its intriguing history.
Overnight at SpringHill Suites by Marriott
Charleston Riverview (or similar). (B)
Day 4: Asheville
Visit the Boone Hall Plantation, where the
stately ‘Avenue of Oaks’ leads to the Colonial
Revival plantation house which contains
a number of historical slave cabins. This
afternoon, head inland to North Carolina
towards Asheville, gateway to the Blue Ridge
Parkway and the Great Smoky Mountains
National Park. Overnight at Hampton Inn &
Suites Asheville Biltmore Area (or similar). (B)
Day 5: Chattanooga & the Smoky Mountains
Travel to Biltmore Estate for wine tasting.
Later, drive west to Chattanooga and journey
through the Smoky Mountains area with a stop
at a Cherokee Nation reservation where there
will be free time to explore the visitor center
and have lunch (at own expense). Stay tonight
at Kinley Hotel. (B)
Day 6: Lynchburg & Nashville
Make a brief stop at the Trail of Tears memorial
site. Then head northwest to Lynchburg for an
introduction to the art of distilling Tennessean
whiskey at the world-famous Jack Daniel’s
distillery. Continue north to Nashville, the
capital of Tennessee and the heartland of
country music – a position which has earnt it the
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