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Southern Explorer

14 days
From New York City to Miami
5.0
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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 55
Age range 21 to 75
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Highlights

  • Explore historic Philadelphia and its landmarks
  • Tour Washington D.C. with an expert guide
  • Discover colonial Williamsburg's historic sites
  • Experience Nashville's vibrant music scene
  • Visit Kennedy Space Center and Miami Beach

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 New York
  2. Day 2 New York – Philadelphia – Washington D.C.
  3. Day 3 Washington D.C.
  4. Day 4 Washington, D.C. - Williamsburg - Roanoke
  5. Day 5 Roanoke - Blue Ridge Mountains - Great Smoky Mountains - Gatlinburg
  6. Day 6 Gatlinburg - Nashville
  7. Day 7 Nashville - Memphis
  8. Day 8 Memphis - Jackson - New Orleans
  9. Day 9 New Orleans
  10. Day 10 New Orleans - Gulf of Mexico - Pensacola
  11. Day 11 Pensacola - Orlando
  12. Day 12 Orlando
  13. Day 13 Orlando - Kennedy Space Center - Miami
  14. Day 14 Miami
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Operated by

Travel Talk

Number of tours

158

Age Range

18 to 60 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

100%

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Cancellation Policy

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Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Customer Reviews

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  • Guide
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    4.0
  • Transport
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  • 4.7
  • Southern Explorer reviewer 1
    · May 9th, 2025
    fantastic trip would liked to have spent more time in some of the places but overall it was great.
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    Travel Talk commented on this review
    Hi Mark, thanks so much for your review! We're thrilled to hear you had a fantastic time on the Southern Explorer trip. It’s always tough saying goodbye to such incredible places—there’s never quite enough time when you're having fun! Hopefully it’s... Show more
    Trip date: July 2024

Dates & Availability

14 days
Southern Explorer
From New York City to Miami

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What our customers ask about this tour

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  • K

    Kristina

    Asked on April 2nd, 2025

    What hotel will we be staying at in Miami?

    Accommodation
    Tour Details
    • Travel TalkOperatorWritten April 2025

      Please find your confirmed hotel list below. Please note that we do not pre/post night accommodation service for this tour, therefore you will need to reach out to the hotel directly to book your extra night accommodation.

  • M

    Marymar

    Asked on January 27th, 2025

    How can I find out about available excursions?

    Tour Details
    • Travel TalkOperatorWritten January 2025

      Optional excursions can be booked in person with the tour guide once you arrive at the destination.

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    Angela

    Asked on December 11th, 2024

    Is this tour running please? Do you have x2 spots?

    Price / Availability
    • Travel TalkOperatorWritten December 2024

      I'm pleased to confirm that the tour is still running and we currently have availability for two more passengers. You are welcome to proceed with your booking at your earliest convenience to secure your spots.

  • E

    Eleonora

    Asked on December 11th, 2024

    Can I request specific room arrangements?

    Accommodation
    • Travel TalkOperatorWritten December 2024

      You can specify your rooming requests at the time of booking, and the operation team will accommodate your needs where possible.

  • J

    Joel

    Asked on December 5th, 2024

    Do you mind to suggest other options with similar itineraries as well? They would like to visit New Orleans, Nashville, Washington, Philadelphia, Memphis as part of the tour.

    Tour Details
    • Travel TalkOperatorWritten December 2024

      Please find below a link to our tour that goes to New Orleans, Nashville, Washington and Memphis as part of the tour.

    • J

      Joel

      TravelerWritten December 2024

      The offered tour is way too long, we need something under 2 weeks please.

    • Travel TalkOperatorWritten December 2024

      Unfortunately, these are our only options with the selected destination

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    Annette

    Asked on November 5th, 2024

    Can you please advise if this is a guaranteed departure?

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    • A

      Annette

      TravelerWritten November 2024

      Looking at the Itinerary, is the last night at a hotel? Will you provide a transfer to Miami Airport from the Hotel? Or is it better to depart from Orlando Airport?

    • Travel TalkOperatorWritten November 2024

      This tour does not include a departure transfer. Independent taxi services, as well as Uber or Lyft, are readily available to transport you from the hotel to the airport. If you need assistance arranging transportation, your Tour Director will be happy to help.

    • A

      Annette

      TravelerWritten November 2024

      Can you please advise the name of the hotel in New York that the tour starts from, and the name of the hotel in Miami that the tours ends at?

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    Roger

    Asked on September 23rd, 2024

    Is there any flexibility in the age range for participants?

    Age Range
    • Travel TalkOperatorWritten September 2024

      While the age range is generally specified, flexibility may be considered based on the specific group's demographics.

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    Veronika

    Asked on July 28th, 2024

    When will the hotels be finalized for the trip?

    Accommodation
    • Travel TalkOperatorWritten July 2024

      Hotel details are typically finalized 20-30 days prior to departure, and travelers will be notified accordingly.

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    Nele

    Asked on June 22nd, 2024

    When is the best time to book my flight?

    Flights / Transfers
    • Travel TalkOperatorWritten June 2024

      You can book your flight with peace of mind as the tour is currently confirmed to go ahead.

  • F

    Femke

    Asked on May 12th, 2024

    Are airport transfers provided for this tour?

    Flights / Transfers
    • Travel TalkOperatorWritten May 2024

      Airport transfers are not included, and travelers can reach their starting hotel using public transport or taxi services.

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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before August 19th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 19th, 2025, a minimum payment of $240 is required to confirm your booking with Travel Talk. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Travel Talk will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Travel Talk" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.