Cities, Mountains & Music – Italian-Guided Escorted Coach Tour to the American South

Day 1 – New York

Arrive independently in New York City and make your own way to the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to experience the city’s atmosphere, perhaps with an evening stroll through Times Square. Overnight in New York.

Hotel: Sheraton New York Times Square or similar

Day 2 – New York

After breakfast, enjoy a half-day guided panoramic city tour led by your Italian-speaking Tour Director. Discover Manhattan’s iconic neighborhoods, skyline and stories. The afternoon is free for museums, shopping or optional excursions. Overnight in New York.

Hotel: Sheraton New York Times Square or similar

Day 3 – New York – Philadelphia – Baltimore – Washington DC

Depart southbound with a stop in Philadelphia, birthplace of American independence. Continue to Baltimore for a brief visit to the Inner Harbor before arriving in Washington DC in the early evening.

Hotel: AC Hotel Washington DC Capitol Hill Navy Yard or similar

Day 4 – Washington DC

Morning guided tour of the U.S. capital, including the White House (exterior), Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery. Afternoon at leisure to explore Smithsonian museums or stroll along the National Mall. Overnight in Washington DC.

Hotel: AC Hotel Washington DC Capitol Hill Navy Yard or similar

Day 5 – Washington DC – Shenandoah National Park – Roanoke

Travel into Shenandoah National Park and enjoy the scenic Skyline Drive, offering panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Visit the Skyline Caverns before continuing to Roanoke for the night.

Hotel: Hyatt Place Roanoke or similar

Day 6 – Roanoke – Blue Ridge Parkway – Great Smoky Mountains – Pigeon Forge

A full day immersed in nature as the tour follows the Blue Ridge Parkway and enters the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Discover historic mountain sites and spectacular viewpoints before reaching Pigeon Forge.

Hotel: The Ramsey Hotel & Convention Center or similar

Day 7 – Pigeon Forge – Nashville

Depart for Nashville, Music City, USA. Visit the Country Music Hall of Fame and historic RCA Studio B. Free time to explore downtown Nashville and its vibrant live-music scene. Overnight in Nashville.

Hotel: SpringHill Suites Downtown Nashville or similar

Day 8 – Nashville – Memphis

Continue to Memphis, home of blues and rock ’n’ roll. Visit Graceland, Elvis Presley’s legendary estate, and Sun Studios, birthplace of modern American music. Panoramic city tour highlighting key historical sites. Overnight in Memphis.

Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn Memphis Downtown or similar

Day 9 – Memphis – Indianola – Vicksburg – Natchez

Travel through Mississippi with a stop in Indianola to visit the B.B. King Museum. Continue to Vicksburg, overlooking the Mississippi River, then arrive in Natchez, known for its antebellum mansions and Southern charm.

Hotel: Magnolia Bluffs Casino Hotel or similar

Day 10 – Natchez – Baton Rouge – New Orleans

Enter Louisiana with a stop in Baton Rouge, the state capital. Visit historic landmarks and enjoy free time for lunch. In the afternoon, tour a historic plantation before continuing to New Orleans.

Hotel: Hampton Inn New Orleans French Quarter Market Area or similar

Day 11 – New Orleans

Guided walking tour of the French Quarter, including Jackson Square and St. Louis Cathedral. The afternoon is free for shopping, live music or optional excursions such as a swamp tour or evening jazz cruise. Overnight in New Orleans.

Hotel: Hampton Inn New Orleans French Quarter Market Area or similar

Day 12 – New Orleans

After breakfast, depart independently to the airport. End of services.

MAP Itinerary

• 11 nights in selected or similar hotels
• Daily breakfast
• Italian-speaking Tour Director throughout
• Air-conditioned motor coach transportation
• Included admissions: Shenandoah National Park, Skyline Caverns, Country Music Hall of Fame, Graceland, Sun Studio, B.B. King Museum, plantation visit
• Coach driver gratuity included

• Arrival transfer in New York and departure transfer in New Orleans
• Porterage (except in New York)
• Personal expenses
• Optional excursions
• Tour Director gratuity (recommended approx. $6 per person per day)

The tour is guaranteed with an Italian-speaking Tour Director. In certain cities, local regulations require licensed step-on guides who may operate in English, with translation provided by the Tour Director. Itinerary adjustments may occur for operational or safety reasons.

Child Policy & Maximum Occupancy

• The child rate applies to children aged 8–16, sharing a room with at least one adult.
• Children under 8 years of age are not accepted on this tour.
• The maximum room occupancy is 4 persons per room (adults and children combined), based on existing bedding.

Meals

• Meals are included as per the specific program.
• Daily breakfast is included.
• Breakfast may be:
  • American Breakfast (including hot items and breakfast meats)
  • Continental Breakfast (including breads, pastries and cold items)
• The type of breakfast varies by hotel.
• Many hotels use disposable, biodegradable tableware for hygiene and environmental sustainability.

Cancellation Policy

• 35 days or more prior to arrival: no penalty
• 34–20 days prior to arrival: 50% penalty
• 19–10 days prior to arrival: 75% penalty
• 9–1 days prior to arrival: 100% penalty
• No-show: 100% penalty

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