USA: Boot, Scoot 'N' Blues - 13 Days

Who is this trip for
Genders
- Female60%
- Male40%
Average age
Start / End
- Fort Worth
- Nashville
Physical rating
Group size
1 - 50Meals included
13Highlights
- 3 Dinner (D)
- 10 Breakfast (B)
- Austin: Historic building, the only known surviving moon towers in the world, plus a paragon of Texas hospitality. What more could you want here in Austin?
- Austin: Follow in the footsteps of Farrah Fawcett and Matthew McConnaughey on a trip to the University of Texas.
- Austin: See the buildings, bridges, barbershops and more!
- Austin: From ribs to sausages, the steaks may be high – but nowhere does BBQ like Texas, and tonight we’ll experience it for ourselves.
- San Antonio: Get to know San Antonio on foot, with visits to the Alamo and the famous San Antonio Mission River Walk.
- New Orleans: Sample the delicious doughy goodness that is a staple of the city's food culture.
- Memphis: Follow in the footsteps of B.B. King, Johnny Cash and Elvis as we sway from the riverfront to rock ‘n’ roll studios.
- Memphis: Visit the birthplace of rock ’n’ roll. Where Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash recorded their major records.
- New Orleans: Get to know New Orleans, with an orientation tour including the French Quarter – and the chance to sample the doughy and delightful New Orleans beignets.
- Nashville: Whiskey fans, prepare to be whisked away on this unique distillery tour.
- New Orleans: Tonight we’ll sample local creole specialities, plus the famous Southern hospitality.
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Summary
Looking for the ultimate southern road trip? Take a venture to the deep south for 13 days of mouthwatering eats, bright lights, breathtaking national parks and music-filled late nights. This trip will see you shimmying around the sights and delights of New Orleans, Nashville, Memphis, Austin and more – all to the sultry sound of sweet southern jazz and twittering songbirds.
Itinerary
Day 1
Dallas-Fort Worth to Austin
Feel the famed Southern hospitality as we meet up with the rest of our the supplier family in the ‘bigger is better’ scene of Dallas. From Fort Worth we’ll head to the decidedly more laid-back vibes of Austin. You can't say we don’t treat you. This evening you’ll have a chance to get to know your new travel crew with a free night of exploring.
Day 2
Austin
Today is all yours baby so take it easy as you experience the Texan Life. You have the option of taking a kayaking trip on Lady Bird Lake to view those skyscrapers from a new angle, picking out some new cowboy boots for yourself, or taking a paddle board ride on the water. In the evening you’ll enjoy an authentic & mouthwatering Texan BBQ. You can't say we don’t treat you! Make sure to preserve your energy for a night on the town - Austin has a world famous music scene for a good reason.
Day 3
Austin to San Antonio
Having conquered Austin, we'll venture onto San Antonio... Welcome to a charming melting pot of Spanish, Mexican & American infusions. After eating our way around the largest Mexican market outside of Mexico and enjoying a walking tour to get our bearings, the evening is yours to soak up and enjoy shops, restaurants & music.
Day 4
San Antonio to Houston
Leaving San An feeling like a local, it's time to make our way to Texas' largest city. With huge belt buckles & portion sizes to match, Houston city certainly lives up to its larger than life reputation.
Day 5
Houston to New Orleans
Bellies full of BBQ, we'll head to the romantic metropolis of New Orleans. The love-child of French & Caribbean culture, New Orleans will steal our hearts as soon as we arrive.
Day 6
New Orleans
We'll kick off the festivities today with a swoon-worthy walking tour of the French quarter, jamming in Jackson Square before sampling beignets & marveling at elegant, pre-war mansions, all to the sweet sounds of Southern jazz, of course. Then it's time to head for the New Orleans school of cooking to trade tales with your new friends over some traditional gumbo.
Day 7
New Orleans
Now that you know New Orleans like one of the locals, it's your day to do your own thing. Stroll down Frenchmen street for the sounds of jazz and funk, head to the vast grassy oasis of the city park or check out the New Orleans museum of art for an extensive collection of gorgeous French masterpieces.
Day 8
New Orleans to Memphis
Bidding farewell to New Orleans, we're off to another musical mecca... Welcome to Memphis. It's time to pay homage to 'The King' today, as we're going to Graceland, the iconic home of Elvis. We'll head to sun studios, the place where Elvis recorded his very first song. What a day; and we're not even done with Memphis yet.
Day 9
Memphis
Now we're nice and intimate with Memphis, it's your own day to explore. Take a taste of traditional food in downtown, visit the museum of soul music, check out the famous zoo and aquarium or take a tour of the Wiseacre brewery. No matter what you choose to do today, you'll fall in love with this melodic city.
Day 10
Memphis to Nashville
See ya, Memphis, Nashville is calling! Pull those boots out. Home to some of the musical greats, this city also played a crucial role in the civil rights movement.
Day 11
Nashville
Today you have the day for yourself to really get down and dirty with Nashville. Tour and taste all the southern delicacies, some classic whisky at Uncle Nearest Distillery is the perfect place to start.
Day 12
Nashville
Today is yours to explore Nashville - truly a musical paradise. Whether you choose to take a trip to the Ryman Auditorium or a tour around the Country Music Hall of Fame, you'll get the low down on this city's musical past.
Day 13
End Nashville
Thanks for the hospitality Nashville! Tissues on deck & souvenirs in tow, it's time to say our goodbyes. This has been the journey of a lifetime, so make sure to keep in contact for a reunion trip soon…
What's Included
Accommodation
Holiday Inn Express Austin Downtown (or similar), Holiday Inn Express & Suites San Antonio Rivercenter (or similar), Holiday Inn Houston Downtown (or similar), La Quinta Inn and Suites New Orleans Downtown (or similar), Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown (or similar), Comfort Inn Stadium (or similar), Quality Inn Nashville Downtown Stadium (or similar)
Meals
Breakfasts: 10, Lunches: 0, Dinners: 3
Vegetarian options are available on all meals throughout the adventure.
Vegetarian options availableLocal Guide
GuidedThis adventure is led by a local guide throughout. The main language of this adventure is English. Please contact us for other languages available.
Wifi
Wifi is available during the adventure. In some areas and / or accommodation / transport Wifi may be free.
Dates & Prices
Sep 25
from £2,413Nov 25
from £2,421
- Save 24%Sun 21 Sep 2025 > Fri 3 Oct 2025Guaranteed Departure6+ spaces of 50 left£3,175Best offer£2,413
Customer reviews & ratings
We ended up with a small group and it was fantastic to travel together through all of the cities. The tour manager tailored the trip to his own tastes, so we saw a lot of dirty dive bars rather than the best of the cities. He was also a predator with an alcohol problem, and I am yet to work out if this is the kind of person Contiki employs regularly or if he is a one-off. Book in pairs and be prepared to have your trip ruined by your tour manager - that is my only advice if you go ahead with a Contiki tour. The stress of having a hungover tour manager driving our van ruined the trip for me and I will not book with Contiki again.
Anonymous Jan, 2025 Verified
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