Southern Explorer - English & Dutch escorted

Southern Explorer - Guided tour in English/Dutch.
14 days/13 nights. Start: New York City - End: Miami.

2024 DEPARTURE DATES  ENGLISH/DUTCH
JANUARY No departures
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL       26
MAY   10   24
JUNE   7   21  
JULY   5   19  
AUGUST   2  16 30  
SEPTEMBER 6  20 27  
OCTOBER No departures
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER

  • Day 01: New York - free transfert - hotel - free at leisure
  • Day 02: New York - Philadelphia - Washington DC
  • Day 03: Washington - visit
  • Day 04: Washington D.C. - Williamsburg - Roanoke
  • Day 05: Roanoke - Great Smoky Mountains - Gatlinburg
  • Day 06: Gatlinburg - Nashville
  • Day 07: Nashville - Memphis
  • Day 08: Memphis - Jackson - New Orleans
  • Day 09: New Orleans - visit
  • Day 10: New Orleans - Gulf of Mexico - Pensacola/FL
  • Day 11: Pensacola - Orlando
  • Day 12: Orlando - day at leisure
  • Day 13: Orlando - Kennedy Space Center - Miami
  • Day 14: Miami - Departure
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day 1

New York - free transfert - hotel - free at leisure

1 Day

25 km

Arrive in New York City and transfer independently to your hotel where you will meet your tour guide in the evening. Free time in the afternoon to explore the city.

day 2

New York - Philadelphia - Washington DC

1 Day

385 km

Today our journey begins by leaving the city of Manhattan and travel to Washington, D.C. via Philadelphia, the birthplace of the nation, where you will stop to see Independence Mall and Liberty Bell.

day 3

Washington - visit

1 Day

30 km

Enjoy a tour of the National's Capitol with such highlights as: the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, the White House and Arlington National Cemetry, site of the JFK Memorial. Spend the remainder of the day exploring some of the many museums comprising the Smithsonian Institute or simply walk the banks of the Potomac River.

day 4

Washington D.C. - Williamsburg - Roanoke

1 Day

635 km

Depart the bustle of the capital city and continue to Roanoke for an overnight stay. While in route, visit Colonial Williamsburg, the nation’s largest living history museum with some 500 buildings, homes, stores and taverns reconstructed and restored to their 18th-century appearance. Must-see attractions are the Governor’s Palace, the Capitol, the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum, the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum, and Bassett Hall. Of course, a trip to Williamsburg wouldn’t be complete without visiting Jamestown, America’s birth place, and Yorktown, where America’s Independence was born. This regional trio has come to be known as “America’s Historic Triangle”. Continue to Roanoke; this city actually dates back to the seventeenth century, when pioneers moved west across Virginia and settled in the Shenandoah Valley on the banks of the Roanoke River. Visit the popular Market Square, home to excellent dining, nightlife, and shopping as well as the historic Farmer’s Market.

day 5

Roanoke - Great Smoky Mountains - Gatlinburg

1 Day

430 km

Travel along portions of the Blue Ridge Parkway/Mountains before entering the breathtaking scenery of the Great Smoky Mountains and National Park, before arriving in Gatlinburg in the afternoon and explore some of the unique restaurants on main-street, during this evening leisure time.

day 6

Gatlinburg - Nashville

1 Day

370 km

Today we continue through Knoxville, the state's third largest city before you arrive in the early afternoon in Music City USA, Nashville.

day 7

Nashville - Memphis

1 Day

355 km

Travel across the countryside and arrive in Memphis, the city known for blues music, cotton and home of Sun Records. Take a city tour including Beale Street, the heart of the blues music scene. This afternoon, fans of "The King of Rock and Roll" have the opportunity to tour Graceland, former home of Elvis Presley (optional).

day 8

Memphis - Jackson - New Orleans

1 Day

635 km

Today we travel to Mississippi, the Magnolia State. Pass through Jackson, the state capital and continue to Louisiana and New Orleans; the home of the infamous Mardi Gras celebrations. Tonight, immerse yourself in Creole Culture on board an authentic Mississippi Riverboat dinner cruise and enjoy the rhythms of a Dixieland jazz band (optional).

day 9

New Orleans - visit

1 Day

15 km

The day is yours to explore the charm and excitement of one of America's most unique cities and for you to take in the French flavor & grandeur of New Orleans. May we suggest starting the day with a visit to a working plantation (optional). Explore the French Quarter with its trademark wrought iron balconies overlooking the narrow cobblestone streets.

day 10

New Orleans - Gulf of Mexico - Pensacola/FL

1 Day

330 km

Travel along the Mississippi Gulf Coast through Mobile (Alabama) to the city of Pensaloca in Florida. Visit one of the top 10 rose gardens in America at  the Bellingrath Home (admission included). While visiting Pensacola Beach, walk along side the swaying sea oats, dipping your toes in the warm waters of the emerald green Gulf of Mexico.

day 11

Pensacola - Orlando

1 Day

720 km

Today, you travel along the Florida Panhandle-coast to Ocala, known for thoroughbred horse ranches. Continue through central Florida - the heart of America's citrus industry and on to Orlando for an evening arrival at the hotel.

day 12

Orlando - day at leisure

1 Day

Today, you can revitalize by the pool or visit one of Orlando's attractions such as Disneyworld, SeaWorld, Universal Studios, Aquatica, etc (admissions not included).

day 13

Orlando - Kennedy Space Center - Miami

1 Day

480 km

This morning; depart for Cape Canaveral, the 'Cape' as locals refer to it. Visit to the Kennedy Space Center, home of America's space program (admission included). The tour of the complex takes you to the launch pad of the Space Shuttle and allows time to 'take off' and explore the space museum before travelling south to vibrant Miami.

day 14

Miami - Departure

1 Day

26 km

This morning, free transfer (not included) from the hotel to Miami International Airport (MIA). End of this wonderful trip or extension possible with supplement.

SOUTHERN EXPLORER 4588 (EUS00029)
is available starting at 2342 EUR

Rooms 01.04.24 - 31.08.24 01.09.24 - 31.10.24
DOUBLE ROOM 1 BED (K21) 2342 2476
QUADRUPLE ROOM 2 BEDS (K42) 1898 2007
TRIPLE ROOM 2 BEDS (K32) 2029 2145
SINGLE ROOM (K11) 3213 3397
per child in parents room 8 - 12 (DACHD12) 948 1116

Included

- 13 Overnight stays in standard category hotels, accommodation and taxes.

- Transportation by modern touring car.

- The services of an English/Dutch speaking guide during the tour.

- All visits and excursions as mentioned in the program.

- Luggage handling: 1 suitcase per person.

- Local taxes.

Not Included

All services NOT mentioned such as: 

  • International passport and charges for 
    • ESTA - 21 USD per person-Valid for  2 years (USA) and  / or
    • ETA- 7 CAD per person-Valid for 5 years(Canada). 
  • Airline tickets, airport taxes, fuel surcharge, security fee, and more.
  • Eventual costs to comply with sanitairy and health conditions , pasports and or certificates and tests.
  • Transfer from the airport to hotel on arrival and on departure, exept where otherwise detailed in the description
  • Meals at the hotels or outside except if confirmed differently at time of confirmation.
  • Insurances (cancellation insurance, travel and assistance insurance, luggage insurance, etc).
  • All personal expenses (Food & Drinks), souvenirs and more. 
  • The usual tip (part of their salary) for the Driver and the Guide (usually per person 4 usd per day)

Good To Know

FLIGHTS:

Wings 'n Wheels offers you a wide choice of European and American airlines providing daily flights from Brussels (Zaventem) to America and Canada, as well as from the main airports in neighboring countries (e.g. Amsterdam, Paris...).

International & any domestic flights are NOT included in the prices, unless specifically mentioned otherwise. More and more airlines are adjusting prices very quickly according to occupancy and market situation. Send the contact form below to your travel office (Choose from the list the postal number or the name of the municipality or name of travel office) or send the form to info@wnw.be with your desired outward and return dates as well as name, first name and date of birth of each person and Wings 'n Wheels will quickly and without obligation propose the best flight / price combination.

TRIP EXTENSION:

If you want extra nights before or after the guided tour or another extension of your trip, please mention this as detailed as possible in your mail. All this can have an influence on flight combinations and prices.