Itinerary
- Day 1
New York City
You'll arrive in New York City and head to the Martinique New York on Broadway to settle in. Later this evening, you'll meet your tour guide who'll go over what's coming up for the rest of the trip.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
- Day 2
New York City to Washington DC
Leave Manhattan and drive toward Washington DC, passing through Philadelphia along the way. You'll stop at Independence Mall and see the Liberty Bell, which marks where the nation began. The drive covers about 365 km total, so you'll have time to grab lunch during the journey.
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel
Included Activities
- Brief visit to Independence Mall
- Visit to the Liberty Bell
- City tour in Washington DC (included per whats_included_data)
Landmarks Independence Mall Liberty Bell 
- Day 3
Washington DC
This is a full day exploring DC. You'll see the US Capitol, Supreme Court, Library of Congress, and FBI buildings in the morning. After lunch, head to the Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial, then continue to the White House and Arlington National Cemetery where you'll pay respects at the John F. Kennedy Memorial. If you want to explore further, you can check out Smithsonian museums or take a walk along the Potomac River on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour in Washington DC
- Visit to US Capitol
- Visit to Supreme Court
- Visit to Library of Congress
- Visit to FBI buildings
- Visit to Washington Monument
- Visit to Lincoln Memorial
- Visit to White House
- Visit to Arlington National Cemetery
Optional Activities
- Explore museums
- Visit Smithsonian Institute
- Walk along the banks of the Potomac River
Landmarks US Capitol Supreme Court Library of Congress Washington Monument Lincoln Memorial White House Arlington National Cemetery John F. Kennedy Memorial Smithsonian Institute Potomac River - Day 4
Washington DC to Roanoke
Travel to Williamsburg, Virginia's colonial capital. Walk through Duke of Gloucester Street to see colonial-era public buildings and houses from centuries past. You have the option to visit the College of William and Mary if you're interested. Later, head to Roanoke for the night, a drive of roughly 386 km, so you'll pass through some nice countryside along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Walk along Duke of Gloucester Street in Williamsburg
Optional Activities
- Visit College of William and Mary
Landmarks Duke of Gloucester Street College of William and Mary - Day 5
Roanoke to Gatlinburg
Start early with a scenic drive along the Blue Ridge Mountain Parkway, which winds through gorgeous mountain terrain. By afternoon you'll reach Great Smoky Mountain National Park and see the landscape firsthand. After arriving in Gatlinburg, spend the evening checking out restaurants on the main street at your own pace. The drive covers about 422 km.
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel
Included Activities
- Scenic drive along the Blue Ridge Mountain Parkway
- Visit to Great Smokey Mountain National Park
Optional Activities
- Explore restaurants on the main street in Gatlinburg
Landmarks Blue Ridge Mountain Parkway Great Smokey Mountain National Park - Day 6
Gatlinburg to Nashville
Head through Knoxville, Tennessee's third largest city, and you'll pull into Nashville by early afternoon. It's a drive of roughly 385 km, and you'll have the rest of the afternoon to settle in and start exploring the music city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Landmarks Knoxville 
- Day 7
Nashville to Memphis
Make your way to Memphis, which you'll reach after driving about 341 km. You'll get a city tour that includes Beale Street, the heart of the blues scene. Memphis has deep connections to Elvis, Sun Records, and blues history. After the tour wraps up, the afternoon is free for you to wander around on your own.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- City tour of Memphis
- Visit to Beale Street
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to Graceland
Landmarks Beale Street Graceland Sun Records 
- Day 8
Memphis to New Orleans
Drive through Mississippi, passing Jackson, and arrive in New Orleans by afternoon. The drive is roughly 636 km. Once you're there, you have the option to take an evening trip on an authentic Mississippi steamboat with dinner and a Dixieland jazz band, though this isn't included in your package.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion on authentic Mississippi steamboat with dinner and Dixieland jazz band (not included)
Landmarks Jackson - Day 9
New Orleans
You have the whole day to check out New Orleans at your own pace. Wander through the French Quarter and see the wrought-iron balconies and narrow cobblestone streets. Climb one of the levees to get a feel for how the city is protected, and grab lunch at one of the local spots you come across.
Optional Activities
- Discover the French Quarter
- Climb New Orleans levees
Landmarks French Quarter - Day 10
New Orleans to Pensacola
Head along the Mississippi Gulf Coast toward Pensacola, covering about 324 km. Stop at Bellingrath Home, which has one of America's top 10 rose gardens. Spend some time at the beach walking along the shore and wading in the warm, emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit to Bellingrath Home rose garden (included per whats_included_data)
Optional Activities
- Visit to Pensacola beach
- Stroll along the seaport
Landmarks Bellingrath Home Gulf of Mexico - Day 11
Pensacola to Orlando
Drive along the Florida Panhandle toward Ocala, known for its horse farms and purebred breeding operations. Continue through Central Florida's orange and lemon groves. You'll reach Orlando by evening after driving about 725 km, so plan for a long day of driving with lunch breaks along the way.
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel
Landmarks Ocala - Day 12
Orlando
Take time to relax by the pool or on the beach and think back on everything you've seen. If you want to do more, Orlando has tons of theme parks you can explore on your own, but this day is mainly for you to rest or pursue optional activities.
Optional Activities
- Visit Disney World
- Visit Universal Studios
Landmarks Disney World Universal Studios - Day 13
Orlando to Miami
Visit the Kennedy Space Center to learn about space travel and exploration. After that, head to Miami, your final stop, which is about 379 km away. You'll arrive in Miami, a cultural hub where people from all over have settled and influenced the city.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit to Kennedy Space Center (included per whats_included_data)
Landmarks Kennedy Space Center 
- Day 14
Miami
Depart from Miami on your own schedule, or if you've arranged a separate tour to follow, you'll start that program today.
