THE OLD SOUTH and FLORIDA HALLOWEEN (84902010)

Guides
Local Guides for city sightseeing in New Orleans, Natchez, Nashville, and Savannah; services of a professional Tour Director.

Hotels


New Orleans
Holiday Inn Express (ST);

Natchez
Isle of Capri Hotel (F);

Memphis
Crowne Plaza (MF);

Nashville
Holiday Inn Express (ST);

Atlanta
Baymont Inn & Suites (MF);

Savannah
Inn at Ellis Square (ST);

Orlando
Courtyard Lake Buena Vista (MF)

Transportation
Private, deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach while touring.

Day 1:
Wed. NEW ORLEANS. Enjoy time at leisure to relax or to do some independent exploring. Your Tour Director is on hand this evening to answer any questions.

Day 2:
Thu. NEW ORLEANS. The morning is dedicated to the sights and sounds of this Old World city. First, visit the French Quarter including St. Louis Cathedral and Jackson Square. Next, learn about the city’s unique burial customs at an above-ground cemetery, followed by a leisurely drive down historic St. Charles Avenue to enjoy its stately mansions and clanging streetcars. The remainder of the day is at leisure.

Day 3:
Fri. NEW ORLEANS. A full day at leisure. Roam through the centuries-old French Quarter or take a carriage ride while listening to tales of voodoo queens and pirates. History enthusiasts can roam through sprawling Victorian mansions and celebrated museums, catching a glimpse of life the way it used to be in the Old South. Tonight, you might like to experience the city’s beauty and romance on a 2-hour cruise from the heart of the French Quarter on New Orleans’ only steamboat.

Day 4:
Sat. NEW ORLEANS–BATON ROUGE–NATCHEZ. Drive through the heart of Cajun Country to Baton Rouge for an orientation tour that features the Governor’s Mansion and the State Capitol. Next, on to elegant Natchez, a thriving port in the golden years of the cotton trade. Visit a gracious PRE-CIVIL WAR HOME featuring fine collections of period furniture and paintings. In the evening, relax and perhaps sip a refreshing mint julep as the sun goes down.

Day 5:
Sun. NATCHEZ–JACKSON–MEMPHIS. Drive to Jackson, then north through rural Mississippi to Memphis. For your first night in the “Home of the Blues,” why not visit one of the famous music clubs on Beale Street, immortalized in WC Handy’s famous songs?

Day 6:
Mon. MEMPHIS–GRACELAND–NASHVILLE. A trip to Memphis would not be complete without visiting GRACELAND, the palatial home of “The King,” Elvis Presley. Our guided platinum audio tour focuses on the splendid garden and the opulent 15,000-square-foot mansion. Afterward, the “Capital of Country Music,” Nashville.

NOTE: Grand Ole Opry visit will take place on Day 6.

Day 7:
Tue. NASHVILLE. Its association with country music has made the name Nashville world famous, but it’s not just music fans who will find this charming Southern city a delight. Start the day with a sightseeing tour of the famous landmarks, including the Parthenon, the state capitol, Bicentennial State Park, and the recording studios of Music Row. Then, visit the COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME with its glittering costumes, rare instruments, and Elvis Presley’s “solid gold” Cadillac. This evening, you have reserved seats for an unforgettable show at the world-famous GRAND OLE OPRY, a mecca for country musicians since 1925.

Day 8:
Wed. NASHVILLE–CHATTANOOGA–ATLANTA. First stop today is Chattanooga, home of the Chattanooga Choo Choo. Then, enter the “Peach State” of Georgia and continue through Chattahoochee National Forest to the fast-growing metropolis of Atlanta, former home and burial place of civil rights leader, Martin Luther King Jr. After an included sightseeing tour of the city, the rest of the day is yours to explore or relax.

Day 9:
Thu. ATLANTA–SAVANNAH. We head south through rich, rolling farmland to the historic seaport of Savannah for a 2-night stay. On this afternoon’s trolley tour, see the sights, hear the history, and visit the charming city squares of Georgia’s “First City.” Highlights include City Market, Forsyth Park, the Mercer House, Madison Square—where General Sherman concluded his “March to the Sea”—Colonial Park Cemetery, and the world-famous River Street. This evening is free to explore this charming city on your own.

Day 10:
Fri. SAVANNAH. A day at leisure to explore. Shop on cobblestoned River Street or stroll among the many squares surrounded by elegant homes and majestic gardens. Don’t miss Forsyth Park with its lovely fountain and flowers or the impressive Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum, where you can learn about Savannah’s important role in maritime history.

Day 11:
Sat. SAVANNAH–ST. AUGUSTINE–ORLANDO. Travel into the “Sunshine State” of Florida, stopping first at St. Augustine, the oldest city in the United States. You will see the Oldest House and the Spanish fortress, Castillo de San Marcos, on your orientation tour. Then, drive to the magical city of Orlando.

Day 12:
Sun. ORLANDO. A full day to relax and explore the many sights in the Orlando area. Your Local Host will suggest a varied and exciting selection of optional outings, such as Disney’s huge entertainment parks, including the Magic Kingdom®, Animal Kingdom®, Epcot®, and MGM Studios®. Also on the list are SeaWorld® (America’s biggest marine life park) and exciting Universal Studios®.

Day 13:
Mon. ORLANDO. The trip ends this morning with guests departing on individual schedules. Airport transfers are provided to Orlando International Airport

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Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
10/28/2010 - 11/9/2010	$1,539
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City Highlights
In New Orleans, Nashville, and Atlanta; Savannah Trolley Tour; orientation tours in Baton Rouge and St. Augustine; Natchez including a pre-Civil War home, Graceland, Country Music Hall of Fame, Grand Ole Opry. Inside visits as shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.Join us on our special departure of Halloween haunts across the South. This spirited departure will explore shadow-filled streets, haunted happenings, startling-but-true tales of ghost hunters, and things that go bump in the night. The ghoulishness begins in New Orleans with a Mardi Gras-style parade in the French Quarter. In Nashville, unravel the mysteries surrounding some of Music City’s most recognizable landmarks. Did you know Savannah is one of the most haunted cities in the country? Savannah has graceful elegance with historic charm, but peer behind the curtains of Spanish moss dripping from any stately live oak and you’ll find a veritable ghost town.

Scenic Highlights
French Quarter, Cajun Country, Chattahoochee National Forest.

Price Details US
Single Room Supplement: $618Triple Room Reduction per person: $149

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