Itinerary
- Day 1
Frankfurt/Munich to Los Angeles
You'll fly from Frankfurt or Munich to Los Angeles in economy class. After landing, a transfer takes you to your hotel to settle in for the night.
- Day 2
Los Angeles to Austin to San Antonio
Head out to Austin for an orientation tour of the 'City of Music', then make your way to San Antonio. On a guided tour, you'll see the city highlights and have time to check out El Mercado or take a stroll along the scenic San Antonio River before evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation tour in Austin
- City tour in San Antonio
- Visit to El Mercado or San Antonio River walk
Landmarks El Mercado San Antonio River 
- Day 3
San Antonio to Houston
After breakfast, travel to Houston for a city tour focusing on the modern architecture. You'll spend time at the Johnson Space Center where you can see a real spaceship, try a space simulator, touch moon rock, and try on a space helmet.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour in Houston
- Johnson Space Center visit including spaceship viewing, space simulator, moon rock touch, and space helmet experience
Landmarks Johnson Space Center 
- Day 4
Houston to Lake Charles to Lafayette
Head to Louisiana with a stop in Lake Charles to see Victorian buildings and walk through the historic Charpentier District. From there, continue to Lafayette for a short orientation tour before you settle in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation tour in Lafayette
- Walk through Charpentier Historic District in Lake Charles
Landmarks Charpentier Historic District - Day 5
Lafayette to Swamps to Baton Rouge to New Orleans
Start with a boat trip through Louisiana swamps where you might spot alligators. Later, you'll visit Baton Rouge for an orientation tour of the historic Old State Capitol, then stop at Nottoway Plantation to see its impressive 64-room mansion. By evening, you'll be in New Orleans checking out the vibrant nightlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat tour through Louisiana swamps
- Orientation tour in Baton Rouge
- Visit to Old State Capitol
- Visit to Nottoway Plantation
Landmarks Old State Capitol Nottoway Plantation - Day 6
New Orleans
Explore New Orleans by bus and on foot through the historic French Quarter. You'll walk through the French Market, stop at Café du Monde, head along Canal and Bourbon Streets, see Saint Louis Cathedral and the Spanish Cabildo building. Later, take the famous streetcar to the charming Garden District.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour through French Quarter
- Visit to French Market
- Visit to Café du Monde
- Visit to Canal and Bourbon Streets
- Visit to Saint Louis Cathedral
- Visit to Spanish Cabildo building
- Streetcar ride to Garden District
- City tour and walking tour in New Orleans
Optional Activities
- Dinner on Natchez river steamer with live jazz music - 80.00 USD per person
Landmarks French Quarter French Market Café du Monde Saint Louis Cathedral Spanish Cabildo Garden District - Day 7
New Orleans to Natchez to Jackson
Travel to Natchez, a charming town that was once home to many millionaires from the cotton trade. You'll see over 500 pre-Civil War mansions and buildings, then visit a cotton plantation to learn about historical and modern cotton production. Later in the day, continue to Jackson for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to cotton plantation
- Panorama tour in Jackson
Optional Activities
- Visit to Civil Rights Museum in Jackson
Landmarks Natchez Frogmore Plantation 
- Day 8
Jackson to Memphis
Head to Memphis, the birthplace of blues and rock'n'roll. You'll visit Graceland, Elvis Presley's former home which is now a museum, then take an orientation tour of Memphis. In the evening, explore live music venues on Beale Street and enjoy a drink while listening to local rock'n'roll or blues bands.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Graceland
- Orientation tour in Memphis
Optional Activities
- Live concert by local rock'n'roll or blues band on Beale Street - from 30.00 USD per person
Landmarks Graceland Beale Street 
- Day 9
Memphis to Little Rock to Dallas
Cross through Tennessee, Arkansas, and Texas. In Little Rock, you'll see the imposing town hall and explore the downtown and River Market District. Later, continue to Dallas and arrive in the evening to settle in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks River Market District - Day 10
Dallas to Fort Worth
You'll start with a leisurely morning, then explore Dallas on an orientation tour of the historic West End district, the Dallas Morning Newspaper building, and the Old Red Museum. Drive to Fort Worth and visit the Stockyards Historic Area to watch cattle being driven through the streets. In the evening, experience an exciting rodeo before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour in Dallas
- Visit to West End district
- Visit to Dallas Morning Newspaper building
- Visit to Old Red Museum
- Visit to Stockyards Historic Area
- Stockyard Cattle Drive observation
- Visit to rodeo in Fort Worth
Landmarks West End Old Red Museum Stockyards Historic Area - Days 11 - 12
Dallas to Frankfurt/Munich
You have free time in the morning depending on your flight schedule. Your tour guide meets you at the hotel for transfer to the airport and your return flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
