1. Tag: Dallas - Fort Worth - Austin (01.12.2024)

Feel the famed Southern hospitality as we meet up with the rest of our Contiki 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. Diving straight into the local way of life, this evening you’ll get to know your new travel crew over an authentic & mouthwatering Texan BBQ.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
See the State Capital Building, Moon Towers & The Driskill Hotel
University of Texas visit
Visit Congress Avenue
Authentic Texas BBQ

2. Tag: Austin (02.12.2024)

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. Make sure to preserve your energy for a night on the town - Austin has a world famous music scene for a good reason.

Optional activities:
- Kayaking on Lady Bird Lake with a Guide USD 55

3. Tag: Austin - San Antonio (03.12.2024)

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. Get to know San Antonio on foot, with visits to the Alamo and the famous San Antonio Mission River Walk. The evening is yours to soak up and enjoy shops, restaurants & music.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
San Antonio Walking Tour

4. Tag: San Antonio - Houston (04.12.2024)

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.

Optional activities:
NASA Space Centre Entry

5. Tag: Houston - New Orleans (05.12.2024)

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.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
New Orleands Walking Tour of the French Quarter
Try the Famous Beignets

6. Tag: New Orleans (06.12.2024)

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.

Optional activities:
- Airboat Swamp Tour ab US85

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
EatWith Dinner in New Orleans (sample local creole specialties plus the famous Southern hospitality)

7. Tag: New Orleans (07.12.2024)

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.

8. Tag: New Orleans - Memphis (08.12.2024)

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. Then it's time to pay appreciation to another King, Martin Luther King JR, as we visit the Civil Rights museum, learning all about this vital force in the civil rights movement, before heading to sun studios, the place where Elvis recorded his very first song. What a day; and we're not even done with Memphis yet.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Memphis Walking Tour

9. Tag: Memphis (09.12.2024)

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.

Optional activities:
- Visit Graceland - Home of Elvis Presley USD73
- Rock & Soul Museum USD13

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Visit the Legendary Sun Studios
Visit the Civil Rights Museum

10. Tag: Memphis - Nashville (10.12.2024)

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. Tonight we'll have dinner at the famous woolworths where the first sit-in took place to desegregate lunch counters.

11. Tag: Nashville (11.12.2024)

Today you have the day for yourself to really get down and dirty with Nashville. Tour and taste all the southern delicacies, take a trip to the Ryman Auditorium and taste some classic whisky at Uncle Nearest Distillery.

Optional activities:
- Whiskey Tasting at Uncle Nearest Distillery USD20
- Watch a Live Show at the Ryman Auditorium USD25

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Uncle Nearest Distillery Tour

12. Tag: Nashville (12.12.2024)

Today is yours to explore Nashville. Truly a musical paradise, a tour around the Country Music Hall of Fame will give us the low down on this city's musical past. If you're into your music or just want to experience this place's local heritage, we recommend checking out the Johnny Cash Museum, to learn all about one of the best selling artists of all time.

Optional activities:
- Country Music Hall of Fame USD45

13. Tag: Nashville (13.12.2024)

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!

1. Tag: Dallas - Fort Worth - Austin (05.01.2025)

Feel the famed Southern hospitality as we meet up with the rest of our Contiki 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. Diving straight into the local way of life, this evening you’ll get to know your new travel crew over an authentic & mouthwatering Texan BBQ.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
See the State Capital Building, Moon Towers & The Driskill Hotel
University of Texas visit
Visit Congress Avenue
Authentic Texas BBQ

2. Tag: Austin (06.01.2025)

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. Make sure to preserve your energy for a night on the town - Austin has a world famous music scene for a good reason.

Optional activities:
- Kayaking on Lady Bird Lake with a Guide USD 55

3. Tag: Austin - San Antonio (07.01.2025)

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. Get to know San Antonio on foot, with visits to the Alamo and the famous San Antonio Mission River Walk. The evening is yours to soak up and enjoy shops, restaurants & music.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
San Antonio Walking Tour

4. Tag: San Antonio - Houston (08.01.2025)

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.

Optional activities:
NASA Space Centre Entry

5. Tag: Houston - New Orleans (09.01.2025)

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.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
New Orleands Walking Tour of the French Quarter
Try the Famous Beignets

6. Tag: New Orleans (10.01.2025)

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.

Optional activities:
- Airboat Swamp Tour ab US85

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
EatWith Dinner in New Orleans (sample local creole specialties plus the famous Southern hospitality)

7. Tag: New Orleans (11.01.2025)

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.

8. Tag: New Orleans - Memphis (12.01.2025)

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. Then it's time to pay appreciation to another King, Martin Luther King JR, as we visit the Civil Rights museum, learning all about this vital force in the civil rights movement, before heading to sun studios, the place where Elvis recorded his very first song. What a day; and we're not even done with Memphis yet.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Memphis Walking Tour

9. Tag: Memphis (13.01.2025)

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.

Optional activities:
- Visit Graceland - Home of Elvis Presley USD73
- Rock & Soul Museum USD13

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Visit the Legendary Sun Studios
Visit the Civil Rights Museum

10. Tag: Memphis - Nashville (14.01.2025)

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. Tonight we'll have dinner at the famous woolworths where the first sit-in took place to desegregate lunch counters.

11. Tag: Nashville (15.01.2025)

Today you have the day for yourself to really get down and dirty with Nashville. Tour and taste all the southern delicacies, take a trip to the Ryman Auditorium and taste some classic whisky at Uncle Nearest Distillery.

Optional activities:
- Whiskey Tasting at Uncle Nearest Distillery USD20
- Watch a Live Show at the Ryman Auditorium USD25

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Uncle Nearest Distillery Tour

12. Tag: Nashville (16.01.2025)

Today is yours to explore Nashville. Truly a musical paradise, a tour around the Country Music Hall of Fame will give us the low down on this city's musical past. If you're into your music or just want to experience this place's local heritage, we recommend checking out the Johnny Cash Museum, to learn all about one of the best selling artists of all time.

Optional activities:
- Country Music Hall of Fame USD45

13. Tag: Nashville (17.01.2025)

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!

1. Tag: Dallas - Fort Worth - Austin (16.02.2025)

Feel the famed Southern hospitality as we meet up with the rest of our Contiki 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. Diving straight into the local way of life, this evening you’ll get to know your new travel crew over an authentic & mouthwatering Texan BBQ.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
See the State Capital Building, Moon Towers & The Driskill Hotel
University of Texas visit
Visit Congress Avenue
Authentic Texas BBQ

2. Tag: Austin (17.02.2025)

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. Make sure to preserve your energy for a night on the town - Austin has a world famous music scene for a good reason.

Optional activities:
- Kayaking on Lady Bird Lake with a Guide USD 55

3. Tag: Austin - San Antonio (18.02.2025)

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. Get to know San Antonio on foot, with visits to the Alamo and the famous San Antonio Mission River Walk. The evening is yours to soak up and enjoy shops, restaurants & music.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
San Antonio Walking Tour

4. Tag: San Antonio - Houston (19.02.2025)

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.

Optional activities:
NASA Space Centre Entry

5. Tag: Houston - New Orleans (20.02.2025)

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.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
New Orleands Walking Tour of the French Quarter
Try the Famous Beignets

6. Tag: New Orleans (21.02.2025)

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.

Optional activities:
- Airboat Swamp Tour ab US85

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
EatWith Dinner in New Orleans (sample local creole specialties plus the famous Southern hospitality)

7. Tag: New Orleans (22.02.2025)

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.

8. Tag: New Orleans - Memphis (23.02.2025)

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. Then it's time to pay appreciation to another King, Martin Luther King JR, as we visit the Civil Rights museum, learning all about this vital force in the civil rights movement, before heading to sun studios, the place where Elvis recorded his very first song. What a day; and we're not even done with Memphis yet.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Memphis Walking Tour

9. Tag: Memphis (24.02.2025)

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.

Optional activities:
- Visit Graceland - Home of Elvis Presley USD73
- Rock & Soul Museum USD13

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Visit the Legendary Sun Studios
Visit the Civil Rights Museum

10. Tag: Memphis - Nashville (25.02.2025)

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. Tonight we'll have dinner at the famous woolworths where the first sit-in took place to desegregate lunch counters.

11. Tag: Nashville (26.02.2025)

Today you have the day for yourself to really get down and dirty with Nashville. Tour and taste all the southern delicacies, take a trip to the Ryman Auditorium and taste some classic whisky at Uncle Nearest Distillery.

Optional activities:
- Whiskey Tasting at Uncle Nearest Distillery USD20
- Watch a Live Show at the Ryman Auditorium USD25

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Uncle Nearest Distillery Tour

12. Tag: Nashville (27.02.2025)

Today is yours to explore Nashville. Truly a musical paradise, a tour around the Country Music Hall of Fame will give us the low down on this city's musical past. If you're into your music or just want to experience this place's local heritage, we recommend checking out the Johnny Cash Museum, to learn all about one of the best selling artists of all time.

Optional activities:
- Country Music Hall of Fame USD45

13. Tag: Nashville (28.02.2025)

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!

1. Tag: Dallas - Fort Worth - Austin (23.02.2025)

Feel the famed Southern hospitality as we meet up with the rest of our Contiki 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. Diving straight into the local way of life, this evening you’ll get to know your new travel crew over an authentic & mouthwatering Texan BBQ.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
See the State Capital Building, Moon Towers & The Driskill Hotel
University of Texas visit
Visit Congress Avenue
Authentic Texas BBQ

2. Tag: Austin (24.02.2025)

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. Make sure to preserve your energy for a night on the town - Austin has a world famous music scene for a good reason.

Optional activities:
- Kayaking on Lady Bird Lake with a Guide USD 55

3. Tag: Austin - San Antonio (25.02.2025)

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. Get to know San Antonio on foot, with visits to the Alamo and the famous San Antonio Mission River Walk. The evening is yours to soak up and enjoy shops, restaurants & music.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
San Antonio Walking Tour

4. Tag: San Antonio - Houston (26.02.2025)

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.

Optional activities:
NASA Space Centre Entry

5. Tag: Houston - New Orleans (27.02.2025)

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.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
New Orleands Walking Tour of the French Quarter
Try the Famous Beignets

6. Tag: New Orleans (28.02.2025)

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.

Optional activities:
- Airboat Swamp Tour ab US85

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
EatWith Dinner in New Orleans (sample local creole specialties plus the famous Southern hospitality)

7. Tag: New Orleans (01.03.2025)

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.

8. Tag: New Orleans - Memphis (02.03.2025)

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. Then it's time to pay appreciation to another King, Martin Luther King JR, as we visit the Civil Rights museum, learning all about this vital force in the civil rights movement, before heading to sun studios, the place where Elvis recorded his very first song. What a day; and we're not even done with Memphis yet.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Memphis Walking Tour

9. Tag: Memphis (03.03.2025)

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.

Optional activities:
- Visit Graceland - Home of Elvis Presley USD73
- Rock & Soul Museum USD13

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Visit the Legendary Sun Studios
Visit the Civil Rights Museum

10. Tag: Memphis - Nashville (04.03.2025)

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. Tonight we'll have dinner at the famous woolworths where the first sit-in took place to desegregate lunch counters.

11. Tag: Nashville (05.03.2025)

Today you have the day for yourself to really get down and dirty with Nashville. Tour and taste all the southern delicacies, take a trip to the Ryman Auditorium and taste some classic whisky at Uncle Nearest Distillery.

Optional activities:
- Whiskey Tasting at Uncle Nearest Distillery USD20
- Watch a Live Show at the Ryman Auditorium USD25

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Uncle Nearest Distillery Tour

12. Tag: Nashville (06.03.2025)

Today is yours to explore Nashville. Truly a musical paradise, a tour around the Country Music Hall of Fame will give us the low down on this city's musical past. If you're into your music or just want to experience this place's local heritage, we recommend checking out the Johnny Cash Museum, to learn all about one of the best selling artists of all time.

Optional activities:
- Country Music Hall of Fame USD45

13. Tag: Nashville (07.03.2025)

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!

1. Tag: Dallas - Fort Worth - Austin (16.03.2025)

Feel the famed Southern hospitality as we meet up with the rest of our Contiki 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. Diving straight into the local way of life, this evening you’ll get to know your new travel crew over an authentic & mouthwatering Texan BBQ.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
See the State Capital Building, Moon Towers & The Driskill Hotel
University of Texas visit
Visit Congress Avenue
Authentic Texas BBQ

2. Tag: Austin (17.03.2025)

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. Make sure to preserve your energy for a night on the town - Austin has a world famous music scene for a good reason.

Optional activities:
- Kayaking on Lady Bird Lake with a Guide USD 55

3. Tag: Austin - San Antonio (18.03.2025)

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. Get to know San Antonio on foot, with visits to the Alamo and the famous San Antonio Mission River Walk. The evening is yours to soak up and enjoy shops, restaurants & music.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
San Antonio Walking Tour

4. Tag: San Antonio - Houston (19.03.2025)

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.

Optional activities:
NASA Space Centre Entry

5. Tag: Houston - New Orleans (20.03.2025)

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.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
New Orleands Walking Tour of the French Quarter
Try the Famous Beignets

6. Tag: New Orleans (21.03.2025)

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.

Optional activities:
- Airboat Swamp Tour ab US85

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
EatWith Dinner in New Orleans (sample local creole specialties plus the famous Southern hospitality)

7. Tag: New Orleans (22.03.2025)

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.

8. Tag: New Orleans - Memphis (23.03.2025)

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. Then it's time to pay appreciation to another King, Martin Luther King JR, as we visit the Civil Rights museum, learning all about this vital force in the civil rights movement, before heading to sun studios, the place where Elvis recorded his very first song. What a day; and we're not even done with Memphis yet.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Memphis Walking Tour

9. Tag: Memphis (24.03.2025)

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.

Optional activities:
- Visit Graceland - Home of Elvis Presley USD73
- Rock & Soul Museum USD13

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Visit the Legendary Sun Studios
Visit the Civil Rights Museum

10. Tag: Memphis - Nashville (25.03.2025)

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. Tonight we'll have dinner at the famous woolworths where the first sit-in took place to desegregate lunch counters.

11. Tag: Nashville (26.03.2025)

Today you have the day for yourself to really get down and dirty with Nashville. Tour and taste all the southern delicacies, take a trip to the Ryman Auditorium and taste some classic whisky at Uncle Nearest Distillery.

Optional activities:
- Whiskey Tasting at Uncle Nearest Distillery USD20
- Watch a Live Show at the Ryman Auditorium USD25

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Uncle Nearest Distillery Tour

12. Tag: Nashville (27.03.2025)

Today is yours to explore Nashville. Truly a musical paradise, a tour around the Country Music Hall of Fame will give us the low down on this city's musical past. If you're into your music or just want to experience this place's local heritage, we recommend checking out the Johnny Cash Museum, to learn all about one of the best selling artists of all time.

Optional activities:
- Country Music Hall of Fame USD45

13. Tag: Nashville (28.03.2025)

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!

1. Tag: Dallas - Fort Worth - Austin (20.04.2025)

Feel the famed Southern hospitality as we meet up with the rest of our Contiki 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. Diving straight into the local way of life, this evening you’ll get to know your new travel crew over an authentic & mouthwatering Texan BBQ.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
See the State Capital Building, Moon Towers & The Driskill Hotel
University of Texas visit
Visit Congress Avenue
Authentic Texas BBQ

2. Tag: Austin (21.04.2025)

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. Make sure to preserve your energy for a night on the town - Austin has a world famous music scene for a good reason.

Optional activities:
- Kayaking on Lady Bird Lake with a Guide USD 55

3. Tag: Austin - San Antonio (22.04.2025)

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. Get to know San Antonio on foot, with visits to the Alamo and the famous San Antonio Mission River Walk. The evening is yours to soak up and enjoy shops, restaurants & music.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
San Antonio Walking Tour

4. Tag: San Antonio - Houston (23.04.2025)

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.

Optional activities:
NASA Space Centre Entry

5. Tag: Houston - New Orleans (24.04.2025)

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.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
New Orleands Walking Tour of the French Quarter
Try the Famous Beignets

6. Tag: New Orleans (25.04.2025)

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.

Optional activities:
- Airboat Swamp Tour ab US85

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
EatWith Dinner in New Orleans (sample local creole specialties plus the famous Southern hospitality)

7. Tag: New Orleans (26.04.2025)

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.

8. Tag: New Orleans - Memphis (27.04.2025)

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. Then it's time to pay appreciation to another King, Martin Luther King JR, as we visit the Civil Rights museum, learning all about this vital force in the civil rights movement, before heading to sun studios, the place where Elvis recorded his very first song. What a day; and we're not even done with Memphis yet.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Memphis Walking Tour

9. Tag: Memphis (28.04.2025)

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.

Optional activities:
- Visit Graceland - Home of Elvis Presley USD73
- Rock & Soul Museum USD13

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Visit the Legendary Sun Studios
Visit the Civil Rights Museum

10. Tag: Memphis - Nashville (29.04.2025)

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. Tonight we'll have dinner at the famous woolworths where the first sit-in took place to desegregate lunch counters.

11. Tag: Nashville (30.04.2025)

Today you have the day for yourself to really get down and dirty with Nashville. Tour and taste all the southern delicacies, take a trip to the Ryman Auditorium and taste some classic whisky at Uncle Nearest Distillery.

Optional activities:
- Whiskey Tasting at Uncle Nearest Distillery USD20
- Watch a Live Show at the Ryman Auditorium USD25

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Uncle Nearest Distillery Tour

12. Tag: Nashville (01.05.2025)

Today is yours to explore Nashville. Truly a musical paradise, a tour around the Country Music Hall of Fame will give us the low down on this city's musical past. If you're into your music or just want to experience this place's local heritage, we recommend checking out the Johnny Cash Museum, to learn all about one of the best selling artists of all time.

Optional activities:
- Country Music Hall of Fame USD45

13. Tag: Nashville (02.05.2025)

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!

1. Tag: Dallas - Fort Worth - Austin (18.05.2025)

Feel the famed Southern hospitality as we meet up with the rest of our Contiki 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. Diving straight into the local way of life, this evening you’ll get to know your new travel crew over an authentic & mouthwatering Texan BBQ.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
See the State Capital Building, Moon Towers & The Driskill Hotel
University of Texas visit
Visit Congress Avenue
Authentic Texas BBQ

2. Tag: Austin (19.05.2025)

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. Make sure to preserve your energy for a night on the town - Austin has a world famous music scene for a good reason.

Optional activities:
- Kayaking on Lady Bird Lake with a Guide USD 55

3. Tag: Austin - San Antonio (20.05.2025)

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. Get to know San Antonio on foot, with visits to the Alamo and the famous San Antonio Mission River Walk. The evening is yours to soak up and enjoy shops, restaurants & music.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
San Antonio Walking Tour

4. Tag: San Antonio - Houston (21.05.2025)

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.

Optional activities:
NASA Space Centre Entry

5. Tag: Houston - New Orleans (22.05.2025)

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.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
New Orleands Walking Tour of the French Quarter
Try the Famous Beignets

6. Tag: New Orleans (23.05.2025)

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.

Optional activities:
- Airboat Swamp Tour ab US85

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
EatWith Dinner in New Orleans (sample local creole specialties plus the famous Southern hospitality)

7. Tag: New Orleans (24.05.2025)

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.

8. Tag: New Orleans - Memphis (25.05.2025)

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. Then it's time to pay appreciation to another King, Martin Luther King JR, as we visit the Civil Rights museum, learning all about this vital force in the civil rights movement, before heading to sun studios, the place where Elvis recorded his very first song. What a day; and we're not even done with Memphis yet.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Memphis Walking Tour

9. Tag: Memphis (26.05.2025)

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.

Optional activities:
- Visit Graceland - Home of Elvis Presley USD73
- Rock & Soul Museum USD13

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Visit the Legendary Sun Studios
Visit the Civil Rights Museum

10. Tag: Memphis - Nashville (27.05.2025)

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. Tonight we'll have dinner at the famous woolworths where the first sit-in took place to desegregate lunch counters.

11. Tag: Nashville (28.05.2025)

Today you have the day for yourself to really get down and dirty with Nashville. Tour and taste all the southern delicacies, take a trip to the Ryman Auditorium and taste some classic whisky at Uncle Nearest Distillery.

Optional activities:
- Whiskey Tasting at Uncle Nearest Distillery USD20
- Watch a Live Show at the Ryman Auditorium USD25

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Uncle Nearest Distillery Tour

12. Tag: Nashville (29.05.2025)

Today is yours to explore Nashville. Truly a musical paradise, a tour around the Country Music Hall of Fame will give us the low down on this city's musical past. If you're into your music or just want to experience this place's local heritage, we recommend checking out the Johnny Cash Museum, to learn all about one of the best selling artists of all time.

Optional activities:
- Country Music Hall of Fame USD45

13. Tag: Nashville (30.05.2025)

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!

1. Tag: Dallas - Fort Worth - Austin (01.06.2025)

Feel the famed Southern hospitality as we meet up with the rest of our Contiki 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. Diving straight into the local way of life, this evening you’ll get to know your new travel crew over an authentic & mouthwatering Texan BBQ.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
See the State Capital Building, Moon Towers & The Driskill Hotel
University of Texas visit
Visit Congress Avenue
Authentic Texas BBQ

2. Tag: Austin (02.06.2025)

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. Make sure to preserve your energy for a night on the town - Austin has a world famous music scene for a good reason.

Optional activities:
- Kayaking on Lady Bird Lake with a Guide USD 55

3. Tag: Austin - San Antonio (03.06.2025)

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. Get to know San Antonio on foot, with visits to the Alamo and the famous San Antonio Mission River Walk. The evening is yours to soak up and enjoy shops, restaurants & music.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
San Antonio Walking Tour

4. Tag: San Antonio - Houston (04.06.2025)

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.

Optional activities:
NASA Space Centre Entry

5. Tag: Houston - New Orleans (05.06.2025)

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.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
New Orleands Walking Tour of the French Quarter
Try the Famous Beignets

6. Tag: New Orleans (06.06.2025)

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.

Optional activities:
- Airboat Swamp Tour ab US85

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
EatWith Dinner in New Orleans (sample local creole specialties plus the famous Southern hospitality)

7. Tag: New Orleans (07.06.2025)

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.

8. Tag: New Orleans - Memphis (08.06.2025)

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. Then it's time to pay appreciation to another King, Martin Luther King JR, as we visit the Civil Rights museum, learning all about this vital force in the civil rights movement, before heading to sun studios, the place where Elvis recorded his very first song. What a day; and we're not even done with Memphis yet.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Memphis Walking Tour

9. Tag: Memphis (09.06.2025)

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.

Optional activities:
- Visit Graceland - Home of Elvis Presley USD73
- Rock & Soul Museum USD13

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Visit the Legendary Sun Studios
Visit the Civil Rights Museum

10. Tag: Memphis - Nashville (10.06.2025)

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. Tonight we'll have dinner at the famous woolworths where the first sit-in took place to desegregate lunch counters.

11. Tag: Nashville (11.06.2025)

Today you have the day for yourself to really get down and dirty with Nashville. Tour and taste all the southern delicacies, take a trip to the Ryman Auditorium and taste some classic whisky at Uncle Nearest Distillery.

Optional activities:
- Whiskey Tasting at Uncle Nearest Distillery USD20
- Watch a Live Show at the Ryman Auditorium USD25

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Uncle Nearest Distillery Tour

12. Tag: Nashville (12.06.2025)

Today is yours to explore Nashville. Truly a musical paradise, a tour around the Country Music Hall of Fame will give us the low down on this city's musical past. If you're into your music or just want to experience this place's local heritage, we recommend checking out the Johnny Cash Museum, to learn all about one of the best selling artists of all time.

Optional activities:
- Country Music Hall of Fame USD45

13. Tag: Nashville (13.06.2025)

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!

1. Tag: Dallas - Fort Worth - Austin (29.06.2025)

Feel the famed Southern hospitality as we meet up with the rest of our Contiki 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. Diving straight into the local way of life, this evening you’ll get to know your new travel crew over an authentic & mouthwatering Texan BBQ.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
See the State Capital Building, Moon Towers & The Driskill Hotel
University of Texas visit
Visit Congress Avenue
Authentic Texas BBQ

2. Tag: Austin (30.06.2025)

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. Make sure to preserve your energy for a night on the town - Austin has a world famous music scene for a good reason.

Optional activities:
- Kayaking on Lady Bird Lake with a Guide USD 55

3. Tag: Austin - San Antonio (01.07.2025)

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. Get to know San Antonio on foot, with visits to the Alamo and the famous San Antonio Mission River Walk. The evening is yours to soak up and enjoy shops, restaurants & music.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
San Antonio Walking Tour

4. Tag: San Antonio - Houston (02.07.2025)

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.

Optional activities:
NASA Space Centre Entry

5. Tag: Houston - New Orleans (03.07.2025)

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.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
New Orleands Walking Tour of the French Quarter
Try the Famous Beignets

6. Tag: New Orleans (04.07.2025)

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.

Optional activities:
- Airboat Swamp Tour ab US85

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
EatWith Dinner in New Orleans (sample local creole specialties plus the famous Southern hospitality)

7. Tag: New Orleans (05.07.2025)

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.

8. Tag: New Orleans - Memphis (06.07.2025)

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. Then it's time to pay appreciation to another King, Martin Luther King JR, as we visit the Civil Rights museum, learning all about this vital force in the civil rights movement, before heading to sun studios, the place where Elvis recorded his very first song. What a day; and we're not even done with Memphis yet.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Memphis Walking Tour

9. Tag: Memphis (07.07.2025)

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.

Optional activities:
- Visit Graceland - Home of Elvis Presley USD73
- Rock & Soul Museum USD13

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Visit the Legendary Sun Studios
Visit the Civil Rights Museum

10. Tag: Memphis - Nashville (08.07.2025)

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. Tonight we'll have dinner at the famous woolworths where the first sit-in took place to desegregate lunch counters.

11. Tag: Nashville (09.07.2025)

Today you have the day for yourself to really get down and dirty with Nashville. Tour and taste all the southern delicacies, take a trip to the Ryman Auditorium and taste some classic whisky at Uncle Nearest Distillery.

Optional activities:
- Whiskey Tasting at Uncle Nearest Distillery USD20
- Watch a Live Show at the Ryman Auditorium USD25

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Uncle Nearest Distillery Tour

12. Tag: Nashville (10.07.2025)

Today is yours to explore Nashville. Truly a musical paradise, a tour around the Country Music Hall of Fame will give us the low down on this city's musical past. If you're into your music or just want to experience this place's local heritage, we recommend checking out the Johnny Cash Museum, to learn all about one of the best selling artists of all time.

Optional activities:
- Country Music Hall of Fame USD45

13. Tag: Nashville (11.07.2025)

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!

1. Tag: Dallas - Fort Worth - Austin (13.07.2025)

Feel the famed Southern hospitality as we meet up with the rest of our Contiki 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. Diving straight into the local way of life, this evening you’ll get to know your new travel crew over an authentic & mouthwatering Texan BBQ.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
See the State Capital Building, Moon Towers & The Driskill Hotel
University of Texas visit
Visit Congress Avenue
Authentic Texas BBQ

2. Tag: Austin (14.07.2025)

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. Make sure to preserve your energy for a night on the town - Austin has a world famous music scene for a good reason.

Optional activities:
- Kayaking on Lady Bird Lake with a Guide USD 55

3. Tag: Austin - San Antonio (15.07.2025)

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. Get to know San Antonio on foot, with visits to the Alamo and the famous San Antonio Mission River Walk. The evening is yours to soak up and enjoy shops, restaurants & music.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
San Antonio Walking Tour

4. Tag: San Antonio - Houston (16.07.2025)

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.

Optional activities:
NASA Space Centre Entry

5. Tag: Houston - New Orleans (17.07.2025)

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.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
New Orleands Walking Tour of the French Quarter
Try the Famous Beignets

6. Tag: New Orleans (18.07.2025)

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.

Optional activities:
- Airboat Swamp Tour ab US85

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
EatWith Dinner in New Orleans (sample local creole specialties plus the famous Southern hospitality)

7. Tag: New Orleans (19.07.2025)

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.

8. Tag: New Orleans - Memphis (20.07.2025)

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. Then it's time to pay appreciation to another King, Martin Luther King JR, as we visit the Civil Rights museum, learning all about this vital force in the civil rights movement, before heading to sun studios, the place where Elvis recorded his very first song. What a day; and we're not even done with Memphis yet.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Memphis Walking Tour

9. Tag: Memphis (21.07.2025)

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.

Optional activities:
- Visit Graceland - Home of Elvis Presley USD73
- Rock & Soul Museum USD13

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Visit the Legendary Sun Studios
Visit the Civil Rights Museum

10. Tag: Memphis - Nashville (22.07.2025)

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. Tonight we'll have dinner at the famous woolworths where the first sit-in took place to desegregate lunch counters.

11. Tag: Nashville (23.07.2025)

Today you have the day for yourself to really get down and dirty with Nashville. Tour and taste all the southern delicacies, take a trip to the Ryman Auditorium and taste some classic whisky at Uncle Nearest Distillery.

Optional activities:
- Whiskey Tasting at Uncle Nearest Distillery USD20
- Watch a Live Show at the Ryman Auditorium USD25

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Uncle Nearest Distillery Tour

12. Tag: Nashville (24.07.2025)

Today is yours to explore Nashville. Truly a musical paradise, a tour around the Country Music Hall of Fame will give us the low down on this city's musical past. If you're into your music or just want to experience this place's local heritage, we recommend checking out the Johnny Cash Museum, to learn all about one of the best selling artists of all time.

Optional activities:
- Country Music Hall of Fame USD45

13. Tag: Nashville (25.07.2025)

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!

1. Tag: Dallas - Fort Worth - Austin (27.07.2025)

Feel the famed Southern hospitality as we meet up with the rest of our Contiki 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. Diving straight into the local way of life, this evening you’ll get to know your new travel crew over an authentic & mouthwatering Texan BBQ.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
See the State Capital Building, Moon Towers & The Driskill Hotel
University of Texas visit
Visit Congress Avenue
Authentic Texas BBQ

2. Tag: Austin (28.07.2025)

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. Make sure to preserve your energy for a night on the town - Austin has a world famous music scene for a good reason.

Optional activities:
- Kayaking on Lady Bird Lake with a Guide USD 55

3. Tag: Austin - San Antonio (29.07.2025)

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. Get to know San Antonio on foot, with visits to the Alamo and the famous San Antonio Mission River Walk. The evening is yours to soak up and enjoy shops, restaurants & music.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
San Antonio Walking Tour

4. Tag: San Antonio - Houston (30.07.2025)

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.

Optional activities:
NASA Space Centre Entry

5. Tag: Houston - New Orleans (31.07.2025)

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.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
New Orleands Walking Tour of the French Quarter
Try the Famous Beignets

6. Tag: New Orleans (01.08.2025)

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.

Optional activities:
- Airboat Swamp Tour ab US85

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
EatWith Dinner in New Orleans (sample local creole specialties plus the famous Southern hospitality)

7. Tag: New Orleans (02.08.2025)

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.

8. Tag: New Orleans - Memphis (03.08.2025)

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. Then it's time to pay appreciation to another King, Martin Luther King JR, as we visit the Civil Rights museum, learning all about this vital force in the civil rights movement, before heading to sun studios, the place where Elvis recorded his very first song. What a day; and we're not even done with Memphis yet.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Memphis Walking Tour

9. Tag: Memphis (04.08.2025)

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.

Optional activities:
- Visit Graceland - Home of Elvis Presley USD73
- Rock & Soul Museum USD13

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Visit the Legendary Sun Studios
Visit the Civil Rights Museum

10. Tag: Memphis - Nashville (05.08.2025)

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. Tonight we'll have dinner at the famous woolworths where the first sit-in took place to desegregate lunch counters.

11. Tag: Nashville (06.08.2025)

Today you have the day for yourself to really get down and dirty with Nashville. Tour and taste all the southern delicacies, take a trip to the Ryman Auditorium and taste some classic whisky at Uncle Nearest Distillery.

Optional activities:
- Whiskey Tasting at Uncle Nearest Distillery USD20
- Watch a Live Show at the Ryman Auditorium USD25

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Uncle Nearest Distillery Tour

12. Tag: Nashville (07.08.2025)

Today is yours to explore Nashville. Truly a musical paradise, a tour around the Country Music Hall of Fame will give us the low down on this city's musical past. If you're into your music or just want to experience this place's local heritage, we recommend checking out the Johnny Cash Museum, to learn all about one of the best selling artists of all time.

Optional activities:
- Country Music Hall of Fame USD45

13. Tag: Nashville (08.08.2025)

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!

1. Tag: Dallas - Fort Worth - Austin (10.08.2025)

Feel the famed Southern hospitality as we meet up with the rest of our Contiki 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. Diving straight into the local way of life, this evening you’ll get to know your new travel crew over an authentic & mouthwatering Texan BBQ.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
See the State Capital Building, Moon Towers & The Driskill Hotel
University of Texas visit
Visit Congress Avenue
Authentic Texas BBQ

2. Tag: Austin (11.08.2025)

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. Make sure to preserve your energy for a night on the town - Austin has a world famous music scene for a good reason.

Optional activities:
- Kayaking on Lady Bird Lake with a Guide USD 55

3. Tag: Austin - San Antonio (12.08.2025)

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. Get to know San Antonio on foot, with visits to the Alamo and the famous San Antonio Mission River Walk. The evening is yours to soak up and enjoy shops, restaurants & music.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
San Antonio Walking Tour

4. Tag: San Antonio - Houston (13.08.2025)

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.

Optional activities:
NASA Space Centre Entry

5. Tag: Houston - New Orleans (14.08.2025)

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.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
New Orleands Walking Tour of the French Quarter
Try the Famous Beignets

6. Tag: New Orleans (15.08.2025)

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.

Optional activities:
- Airboat Swamp Tour ab US85

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
EatWith Dinner in New Orleans (sample local creole specialties plus the famous Southern hospitality)

7. Tag: New Orleans (16.08.2025)

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.

8. Tag: New Orleans - Memphis (17.08.2025)

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. Then it's time to pay appreciation to another King, Martin Luther King JR, as we visit the Civil Rights museum, learning all about this vital force in the civil rights movement, before heading to sun studios, the place where Elvis recorded his very first song. What a day; and we're not even done with Memphis yet.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Memphis Walking Tour

9. Tag: Memphis (18.08.2025)

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.

Optional activities:
- Visit Graceland - Home of Elvis Presley USD73
- Rock & Soul Museum USD13

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Visit the Legendary Sun Studios
Visit the Civil Rights Museum

10. Tag: Memphis - Nashville (19.08.2025)

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. Tonight we'll have dinner at the famous woolworths where the first sit-in took place to desegregate lunch counters.

11. Tag: Nashville (20.08.2025)

Today you have the day for yourself to really get down and dirty with Nashville. Tour and taste all the southern delicacies, take a trip to the Ryman Auditorium and taste some classic whisky at Uncle Nearest Distillery.

Optional activities:
- Whiskey Tasting at Uncle Nearest Distillery USD20
- Watch a Live Show at the Ryman Auditorium USD25

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Uncle Nearest Distillery Tour

12. Tag: Nashville (21.08.2025)

Today is yours to explore Nashville. Truly a musical paradise, a tour around the Country Music Hall of Fame will give us the low down on this city's musical past. If you're into your music or just want to experience this place's local heritage, we recommend checking out the Johnny Cash Museum, to learn all about one of the best selling artists of all time.

Optional activities:
- Country Music Hall of Fame USD45

13. Tag: Nashville (22.08.2025)

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!

1. Tag: Dallas - Fort Worth - Austin (24.08.2025)

Feel the famed Southern hospitality as we meet up with the rest of our Contiki 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. Diving straight into the local way of life, this evening you’ll get to know your new travel crew over an authentic & mouthwatering Texan BBQ.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
See the State Capital Building, Moon Towers & The Driskill Hotel
University of Texas visit
Visit Congress Avenue
Authentic Texas BBQ

2. Tag: Austin (25.08.2025)

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. Make sure to preserve your energy for a night on the town - Austin has a world famous music scene for a good reason.

Optional activities:
- Kayaking on Lady Bird Lake with a Guide USD 55

3. Tag: Austin - San Antonio (26.08.2025)

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. Get to know San Antonio on foot, with visits to the Alamo and the famous San Antonio Mission River Walk. The evening is yours to soak up and enjoy shops, restaurants & music.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
San Antonio Walking Tour

4. Tag: San Antonio - Houston (27.08.2025)

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.

Optional activities:
NASA Space Centre Entry

5. Tag: Houston - New Orleans (28.08.2025)

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.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
New Orleands Walking Tour of the French Quarter
Try the Famous Beignets

6. Tag: New Orleans (29.08.2025)

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.

Optional activities:
- Airboat Swamp Tour ab US85

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
EatWith Dinner in New Orleans (sample local creole specialties plus the famous Southern hospitality)

7. Tag: New Orleans (30.08.2025)

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.

8. Tag: New Orleans - Memphis (31.08.2025)

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. Then it's time to pay appreciation to another King, Martin Luther King JR, as we visit the Civil Rights museum, learning all about this vital force in the civil rights movement, before heading to sun studios, the place where Elvis recorded his very first song. What a day; and we're not even done with Memphis yet.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Memphis Walking Tour

9. Tag: Memphis (01.09.2025)

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.

Optional activities:
- Visit Graceland - Home of Elvis Presley USD73
- Rock & Soul Museum USD13

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Visit the Legendary Sun Studios
Visit the Civil Rights Museum

10. Tag: Memphis - Nashville (02.09.2025)

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. Tonight we'll have dinner at the famous woolworths where the first sit-in took place to desegregate lunch counters.

11. Tag: Nashville (03.09.2025)

Today you have the day for yourself to really get down and dirty with Nashville. Tour and taste all the southern delicacies, take a trip to the Ryman Auditorium and taste some classic whisky at Uncle Nearest Distillery.

Optional activities:
- Whiskey Tasting at Uncle Nearest Distillery USD20
- Watch a Live Show at the Ryman Auditorium USD25

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Uncle Nearest Distillery Tour

12. Tag: Nashville (04.09.2025)

Today is yours to explore Nashville. Truly a musical paradise, a tour around the Country Music Hall of Fame will give us the low down on this city's musical past. If you're into your music or just want to experience this place's local heritage, we recommend checking out the Johnny Cash Museum, to learn all about one of the best selling artists of all time.

Optional activities:
- Country Music Hall of Fame USD45

13. Tag: Nashville (05.09.2025)

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!

1. Tag: Dallas - Fort Worth - Austin (21.09.2025)

Feel the famed Southern hospitality as we meet up with the rest of our Contiki 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. Diving straight into the local way of life, this evening you’ll get to know your new travel crew over an authentic & mouthwatering Texan BBQ.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
See the State Capital Building, Moon Towers & The Driskill Hotel
University of Texas visit
Visit Congress Avenue
Authentic Texas BBQ

2. Tag: Austin (22.09.2025)

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. Make sure to preserve your energy for a night on the town - Austin has a world famous music scene for a good reason.

Optional activities:
- Kayaking on Lady Bird Lake with a Guide USD 55

3. Tag: Austin - San Antonio (23.09.2025)

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. Get to know San Antonio on foot, with visits to the Alamo and the famous San Antonio Mission River Walk. The evening is yours to soak up and enjoy shops, restaurants & music.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
San Antonio Walking Tour

4. Tag: San Antonio - Houston (24.09.2025)

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.

Optional activities:
NASA Space Centre Entry

5. Tag: Houston - New Orleans (25.09.2025)

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.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
New Orleands Walking Tour of the French Quarter
Try the Famous Beignets

6. Tag: New Orleans (26.09.2025)

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.

Optional activities:
- Airboat Swamp Tour ab US85

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
EatWith Dinner in New Orleans (sample local creole specialties plus the famous Southern hospitality)

7. Tag: New Orleans (27.09.2025)

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.

8. Tag: New Orleans - Memphis (28.09.2025)

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. Then it's time to pay appreciation to another King, Martin Luther King JR, as we visit the Civil Rights museum, learning all about this vital force in the civil rights movement, before heading to sun studios, the place where Elvis recorded his very first song. What a day; and we're not even done with Memphis yet.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Memphis Walking Tour

9. Tag: Memphis (29.09.2025)

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.

Optional activities:
- Visit Graceland - Home of Elvis Presley USD73
- Rock & Soul Museum USD13

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Visit the Legendary Sun Studios
Visit the Civil Rights Museum

10. Tag: Memphis - Nashville (30.09.2025)

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. Tonight we'll have dinner at the famous woolworths where the first sit-in took place to desegregate lunch counters.

11. Tag: Nashville (01.10.2025)

Today you have the day for yourself to really get down and dirty with Nashville. Tour and taste all the southern delicacies, take a trip to the Ryman Auditorium and taste some classic whisky at Uncle Nearest Distillery.

Optional activities:
- Whiskey Tasting at Uncle Nearest Distillery USD20
- Watch a Live Show at the Ryman Auditorium USD25

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Uncle Nearest Distillery Tour

12. Tag: Nashville (02.10.2025)

Today is yours to explore Nashville. Truly a musical paradise, a tour around the Country Music Hall of Fame will give us the low down on this city's musical past. If you're into your music or just want to experience this place's local heritage, we recommend checking out the Johnny Cash Museum, to learn all about one of the best selling artists of all time.

Optional activities:
- Country Music Hall of Fame USD45

13. Tag: Nashville (03.10.2025)

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!

1. Tag: Dallas - Fort Worth - Austin (12.10.2025)

Feel the famed Southern hospitality as we meet up with the rest of our Contiki 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. Diving straight into the local way of life, this evening you’ll get to know your new travel crew over an authentic & mouthwatering Texan BBQ.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
See the State Capital Building, Moon Towers & The Driskill Hotel
University of Texas visit
Visit Congress Avenue
Authentic Texas BBQ

2. Tag: Austin (13.10.2025)

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. Make sure to preserve your energy for a night on the town - Austin has a world famous music scene for a good reason.

Optional activities:
- Kayaking on Lady Bird Lake with a Guide USD 55

3. Tag: Austin - San Antonio (14.10.2025)

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. Get to know San Antonio on foot, with visits to the Alamo and the famous San Antonio Mission River Walk. The evening is yours to soak up and enjoy shops, restaurants & music.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
San Antonio Walking Tour

4. Tag: San Antonio - Houston (15.10.2025)

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.

Optional activities:
NASA Space Centre Entry

5. Tag: Houston - New Orleans (16.10.2025)

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.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
New Orleands Walking Tour of the French Quarter
Try the Famous Beignets

6. Tag: New Orleans (17.10.2025)

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.

Optional activities:
- Airboat Swamp Tour ab US85

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
EatWith Dinner in New Orleans (sample local creole specialties plus the famous Southern hospitality)

7. Tag: New Orleans (18.10.2025)

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.

8. Tag: New Orleans - Memphis (19.10.2025)

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. Then it's time to pay appreciation to another King, Martin Luther King JR, as we visit the Civil Rights museum, learning all about this vital force in the civil rights movement, before heading to sun studios, the place where Elvis recorded his very first song. What a day; and we're not even done with Memphis yet.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Memphis Walking Tour

9. Tag: Memphis (20.10.2025)

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.

Optional activities:
- Visit Graceland - Home of Elvis Presley USD73
- Rock & Soul Museum USD13

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Visit the Legendary Sun Studios
Visit the Civil Rights Museum

10. Tag: Memphis - Nashville (21.10.2025)

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. Tonight we'll have dinner at the famous woolworths where the first sit-in took place to desegregate lunch counters.

11. Tag: Nashville (22.10.2025)

Today you have the day for yourself to really get down and dirty with Nashville. Tour and taste all the southern delicacies, take a trip to the Ryman Auditorium and taste some classic whisky at Uncle Nearest Distillery.

Optional activities:
- Whiskey Tasting at Uncle Nearest Distillery USD20
- Watch a Live Show at the Ryman Auditorium USD25

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Uncle Nearest Distillery Tour

12. Tag: Nashville (23.10.2025)

Today is yours to explore Nashville. Truly a musical paradise, a tour around the Country Music Hall of Fame will give us the low down on this city's musical past. If you're into your music or just want to experience this place's local heritage, we recommend checking out the Johnny Cash Museum, to learn all about one of the best selling artists of all time.

Optional activities:
- Country Music Hall of Fame USD45

13. Tag: Nashville (24.10.2025)

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!

1. Tag: Dallas - Fort Worth - Austin (02.11.2025)

Feel the famed Southern hospitality as we meet up with the rest of our Contiki 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. Diving straight into the local way of life, this evening you’ll get to know your new travel crew over an authentic & mouthwatering Texan BBQ.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
See the State Capital Building, Moon Towers & The Driskill Hotel
University of Texas visit
Visit Congress Avenue
Authentic Texas BBQ

2. Tag: Austin (03.11.2025)

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. Make sure to preserve your energy for a night on the town - Austin has a world famous music scene for a good reason.

Optional activities:
- Kayaking on Lady Bird Lake with a Guide USD 55

3. Tag: Austin - San Antonio (04.11.2025)

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. Get to know San Antonio on foot, with visits to the Alamo and the famous San Antonio Mission River Walk. The evening is yours to soak up and enjoy shops, restaurants & music.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
San Antonio Walking Tour

4. Tag: San Antonio - Houston (05.11.2025)

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.

Optional activities:
NASA Space Centre Entry

5. Tag: Houston - New Orleans (06.11.2025)

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.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
New Orleands Walking Tour of the French Quarter
Try the Famous Beignets

6. Tag: New Orleans (07.11.2025)

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.

Optional activities:
- Airboat Swamp Tour ab US85

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
EatWith Dinner in New Orleans (sample local creole specialties plus the famous Southern hospitality)

7. Tag: New Orleans (08.11.2025)

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.

8. Tag: New Orleans - Memphis (09.11.2025)

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. Then it's time to pay appreciation to another King, Martin Luther King JR, as we visit the Civil Rights museum, learning all about this vital force in the civil rights movement, before heading to sun studios, the place where Elvis recorded his very first song. What a day; and we're not even done with Memphis yet.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Memphis Walking Tour

9. Tag: Memphis (10.11.2025)

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.

Optional activities:
- Visit Graceland - Home of Elvis Presley USD73
- Rock & Soul Museum USD13

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Visit the Legendary Sun Studios
Visit the Civil Rights Museum

10. Tag: Memphis - Nashville (11.11.2025)

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. Tonight we'll have dinner at the famous woolworths where the first sit-in took place to desegregate lunch counters.

11. Tag: Nashville (12.11.2025)

Today you have the day for yourself to really get down and dirty with Nashville. Tour and taste all the southern delicacies, take a trip to the Ryman Auditorium and taste some classic whisky at Uncle Nearest Distillery.

Optional activities:
- Whiskey Tasting at Uncle Nearest Distillery USD20
- Watch a Live Show at the Ryman Auditorium USD25

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Uncle Nearest Distillery Tour

12. Tag: Nashville (13.11.2025)

Today is yours to explore Nashville. Truly a musical paradise, a tour around the Country Music Hall of Fame will give us the low down on this city's musical past. If you're into your music or just want to experience this place's local heritage, we recommend checking out the Johnny Cash Museum, to learn all about one of the best selling artists of all time.

Optional activities:
- Country Music Hall of Fame USD45

13. Tag: Nashville (14.11.2025)

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!

1. Tag: Dallas - Fort Worth - Austin (07.12.2025)

Feel the famed Southern hospitality as we meet up with the rest of our Contiki 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. Diving straight into the local way of life, this evening you’ll get to know your new travel crew over an authentic & mouthwatering Texan BBQ.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
See the State Capital Building, Moon Towers & The Driskill Hotel
University of Texas visit
Visit Congress Avenue
Authentic Texas BBQ

2. Tag: Austin (08.12.2025)

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. Make sure to preserve your energy for a night on the town - Austin has a world famous music scene for a good reason.

Optional activities:
- Kayaking on Lady Bird Lake with a Guide USD 55

3. Tag: Austin - San Antonio (09.12.2025)

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. Get to know San Antonio on foot, with visits to the Alamo and the famous San Antonio Mission River Walk. The evening is yours to soak up and enjoy shops, restaurants & music.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
San Antonio Walking Tour

4. Tag: San Antonio - Houston (10.12.2025)

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.

Optional activities:
NASA Space Centre Entry

5. Tag: Houston - New Orleans (11.12.2025)

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.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
New Orleands Walking Tour of the French Quarter
Try the Famous Beignets

6. Tag: New Orleans (12.12.2025)

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.

Optional activities:
- Airboat Swamp Tour ab US85

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
EatWith Dinner in New Orleans (sample local creole specialties plus the famous Southern hospitality)

7. Tag: New Orleans (13.12.2025)

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.

8. Tag: New Orleans - Memphis (14.12.2025)

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. Then it's time to pay appreciation to another King, Martin Luther King JR, as we visit the Civil Rights museum, learning all about this vital force in the civil rights movement, before heading to sun studios, the place where Elvis recorded his very first song. What a day; and we're not even done with Memphis yet.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Memphis Walking Tour

9. Tag: Memphis (15.12.2025)

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.

Optional activities:
- Visit Graceland - Home of Elvis Presley USD73
- Rock & Soul Museum USD13

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Visit the Legendary Sun Studios
Visit the Civil Rights Museum

10. Tag: Memphis - Nashville (16.12.2025)

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. Tonight we'll have dinner at the famous woolworths where the first sit-in took place to desegregate lunch counters.

11. Tag: Nashville (17.12.2025)

Today you have the day for yourself to really get down and dirty with Nashville. Tour and taste all the southern delicacies, take a trip to the Ryman Auditorium and taste some classic whisky at Uncle Nearest Distillery.

Optional activities:
- Whiskey Tasting at Uncle Nearest Distillery USD20
- Watch a Live Show at the Ryman Auditorium USD25

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Uncle Nearest Distillery Tour

12. Tag: Nashville (18.12.2025)

Today is yours to explore Nashville. Truly a musical paradise, a tour around the Country Music Hall of Fame will give us the low down on this city's musical past. If you're into your music or just want to experience this place's local heritage, we recommend checking out the Johnny Cash Museum, to learn all about one of the best selling artists of all time.

Optional activities:
- Country Music Hall of Fame USD45

13. Tag: Nashville (19.12.2025)

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!

1. Tag: Dallas - Fort Worth - Austin (04.01.2026)

Feel the famed Southern hospitality as we meet up with the rest of our Contiki 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. Diving straight into the local way of life, this evening you’ll get to know your new travel crew over an authentic & mouthwatering Texan BBQ.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
See the State Capital Building, Moon Towers & The Driskill Hotel
University of Texas visit
Visit Congress Avenue
Authentic Texas BBQ

2. Tag: Austin (05.01.2026)

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. Make sure to preserve your energy for a night on the town - Austin has a world famous music scene for a good reason.

Optional activities:
- Kayaking on Lady Bird Lake with a Guide USD 55

3. Tag: Austin - San Antonio (06.01.2026)

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. Get to know San Antonio on foot, with visits to the Alamo and the famous San Antonio Mission River Walk. The evening is yours to soak up and enjoy shops, restaurants & music.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
San Antonio Walking Tour

4. Tag: San Antonio - Houston (07.01.2026)

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.

Optional activities:
NASA Space Centre Entry

5. Tag: Houston - New Orleans (08.01.2026)

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.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
New Orleands Walking Tour of the French Quarter
Try the Famous Beignets

6. Tag: New Orleans (09.01.2026)

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.

Optional activities:
- Airboat Swamp Tour ab US85

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
EatWith Dinner in New Orleans (sample local creole specialties plus the famous Southern hospitality)

7. Tag: New Orleans (10.01.2026)

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.

8. Tag: New Orleans - Memphis (11.01.2026)

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. Then it's time to pay appreciation to another King, Martin Luther King JR, as we visit the Civil Rights museum, learning all about this vital force in the civil rights movement, before heading to sun studios, the place where Elvis recorded his very first song. What a day; and we're not even done with Memphis yet.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Memphis Walking Tour

9. Tag: Memphis (12.01.2026)

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.

Optional activities:
- Visit Graceland - Home of Elvis Presley USD73
- Rock & Soul Museum USD13

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Visit the Legendary Sun Studios
Visit the Civil Rights Museum

10. Tag: Memphis - Nashville (13.01.2026)

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. Tonight we'll have dinner at the famous woolworths where the first sit-in took place to desegregate lunch counters.

11. Tag: Nashville (14.01.2026)

Today you have the day for yourself to really get down and dirty with Nashville. Tour and taste all the southern delicacies, take a trip to the Ryman Auditorium and taste some classic whisky at Uncle Nearest Distillery.

Optional activities:
- Whiskey Tasting at Uncle Nearest Distillery USD20
- Watch a Live Show at the Ryman Auditorium USD25

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Uncle Nearest Distillery Tour

12. Tag: Nashville (15.01.2026)

Today is yours to explore Nashville. Truly a musical paradise, a tour around the Country Music Hall of Fame will give us the low down on this city's musical past. If you're into your music or just want to experience this place's local heritage, we recommend checking out the Johnny Cash Museum, to learn all about one of the best selling artists of all time.

Optional activities:
- Country Music Hall of Fame USD45

13. Tag: Nashville (16.01.2026)

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!

1. Tag: Dallas - Fort Worth - Austin (08.02.2026)

Feel the famed Southern hospitality as we meet up with the rest of our Contiki 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. Diving straight into the local way of life, this evening you’ll get to know your new travel crew over an authentic & mouthwatering Texan BBQ.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
See the State Capital Building, Moon Towers & The Driskill Hotel
University of Texas visit
Visit Congress Avenue
Authentic Texas BBQ

2. Tag: Austin (09.02.2026)

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. Make sure to preserve your energy for a night on the town - Austin has a world famous music scene for a good reason.

Optional activities:
- Kayaking on Lady Bird Lake with a Guide USD 55

3. Tag: Austin - San Antonio (10.02.2026)

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. Get to know San Antonio on foot, with visits to the Alamo and the famous San Antonio Mission River Walk. The evening is yours to soak up and enjoy shops, restaurants & music.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
San Antonio Walking Tour

4. Tag: San Antonio - Houston (11.02.2026)

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.

Optional activities:
NASA Space Centre Entry

5. Tag: Houston - New Orleans (12.02.2026)

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.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
New Orleands Walking Tour of the French Quarter
Try the Famous Beignets

6. Tag: New Orleans (13.02.2026)

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.

Optional activities:
- Airboat Swamp Tour ab US85

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
EatWith Dinner in New Orleans (sample local creole specialties plus the famous Southern hospitality)

7. Tag: New Orleans (14.02.2026)

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.

8. Tag: New Orleans - Memphis (15.02.2026)

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. Then it's time to pay appreciation to another King, Martin Luther King JR, as we visit the Civil Rights museum, learning all about this vital force in the civil rights movement, before heading to sun studios, the place where Elvis recorded his very first song. What a day; and we're not even done with Memphis yet.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Memphis Walking Tour

9. Tag: Memphis (16.02.2026)

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.

Optional activities:
- Visit Graceland - Home of Elvis Presley USD73
- Rock & Soul Museum USD13

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Visit the Legendary Sun Studios
Visit the Civil Rights Museum

10. Tag: Memphis - Nashville (17.02.2026)

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. Tonight we'll have dinner at the famous woolworths where the first sit-in took place to desegregate lunch counters.

11. Tag: Nashville (18.02.2026)

Today you have the day for yourself to really get down and dirty with Nashville. Tour and taste all the southern delicacies, take a trip to the Ryman Auditorium and taste some classic whisky at Uncle Nearest Distillery.

Optional activities:
- Whiskey Tasting at Uncle Nearest Distillery USD20
- Watch a Live Show at the Ryman Auditorium USD25

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Uncle Nearest Distillery Tour

12. Tag: Nashville (19.02.2026)

Today is yours to explore Nashville. Truly a musical paradise, a tour around the Country Music Hall of Fame will give us the low down on this city's musical past. If you're into your music or just want to experience this place's local heritage, we recommend checking out the Johnny Cash Museum, to learn all about one of the best selling artists of all time.

Optional activities:
- Country Music Hall of Fame USD45

13. Tag: Nashville (20.02.2026)

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!

1. Tag: Dallas - Fort Worth - Austin (31.05.2026)

Feel the famed Southern hospitality as we meet up with the rest of our Contiki 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. Diving straight into the local way of life, this evening you’ll get to know your new travel crew over an authentic & mouthwatering Texan BBQ.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
See the State Capital Building, Moon Towers & The Driskill Hotel
University of Texas visit
Visit Congress Avenue
Authentic Texas BBQ

2. Tag: Austin (01.06.2026)

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. Make sure to preserve your energy for a night on the town - Austin has a world famous music scene for a good reason.

Optional activities:
- Kayaking on Lady Bird Lake with a Guide USD 55

3. Tag: Austin - San Antonio (02.06.2026)

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. Get to know San Antonio on foot, with visits to the Alamo and the famous San Antonio Mission River Walk. The evening is yours to soak up and enjoy shops, restaurants & music.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
San Antonio Walking Tour

4. Tag: San Antonio - Houston (03.06.2026)

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.

Optional activities:
NASA Space Centre Entry

5. Tag: Houston - New Orleans (04.06.2026)

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.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
New Orleands Walking Tour of the French Quarter
Try the Famous Beignets

6. Tag: New Orleans (05.06.2026)

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.

Optional activities:
- Airboat Swamp Tour ab US85

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
EatWith Dinner in New Orleans (sample local creole specialties plus the famous Southern hospitality)

7. Tag: New Orleans (06.06.2026)

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.

8. Tag: New Orleans - Memphis (07.06.2026)

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. Then it's time to pay appreciation to another King, Martin Luther King JR, as we visit the Civil Rights museum, learning all about this vital force in the civil rights movement, before heading to sun studios, the place where Elvis recorded his very first song. What a day; and we're not even done with Memphis yet.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Memphis Walking Tour

9. Tag: Memphis (08.06.2026)

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.

Optional activities:
- Visit Graceland - Home of Elvis Presley USD73
- Rock & Soul Museum USD13

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Visit the Legendary Sun Studios
Visit the Civil Rights Museum

10. Tag: Memphis - Nashville (09.06.2026)

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. Tonight we'll have dinner at the famous woolworths where the first sit-in took place to desegregate lunch counters.

11. Tag: Nashville (10.06.2026)

Today you have the day for yourself to really get down and dirty with Nashville. Tour and taste all the southern delicacies, take a trip to the Ryman Auditorium and taste some classic whisky at Uncle Nearest Distillery.

Optional activities:
- Whiskey Tasting at Uncle Nearest Distillery USD20
- Watch a Live Show at the Ryman Auditorium USD25

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Uncle Nearest Distillery Tour

12. Tag: Nashville (11.06.2026)

Today is yours to explore Nashville. Truly a musical paradise, a tour around the Country Music Hall of Fame will give us the low down on this city's musical past. If you're into your music or just want to experience this place's local heritage, we recommend checking out the Johnny Cash Museum, to learn all about one of the best selling artists of all time.

Optional activities:
- Country Music Hall of Fame USD45

13. Tag: Nashville (12.06.2026)

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!

1. Tag: Dallas - Fort Worth - Austin (28.06.2026)

Feel the famed Southern hospitality as we meet up with the rest of our Contiki 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. Diving straight into the local way of life, this evening you’ll get to know your new travel crew over an authentic & mouthwatering Texan BBQ.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
See the State Capital Building, Moon Towers & The Driskill Hotel
University of Texas visit
Visit Congress Avenue
Authentic Texas BBQ

2. Tag: Austin (29.06.2026)

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. Make sure to preserve your energy for a night on the town - Austin has a world famous music scene for a good reason.

Optional activities:
- Kayaking on Lady Bird Lake with a Guide USD 55

3. Tag: Austin - San Antonio (30.06.2026)

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. Get to know San Antonio on foot, with visits to the Alamo and the famous San Antonio Mission River Walk. The evening is yours to soak up and enjoy shops, restaurants & music.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
San Antonio Walking Tour

4. Tag: San Antonio - Houston (01.07.2026)

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.

Optional activities:
NASA Space Centre Entry

5. Tag: Houston - New Orleans (02.07.2026)

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.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
New Orleands Walking Tour of the French Quarter
Try the Famous Beignets

6. Tag: New Orleans (03.07.2026)

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.

Optional activities:
- Airboat Swamp Tour ab US85

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
EatWith Dinner in New Orleans (sample local creole specialties plus the famous Southern hospitality)

7. Tag: New Orleans (04.07.2026)

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.

8. Tag: New Orleans - Memphis (05.07.2026)

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. Then it's time to pay appreciation to another King, Martin Luther King JR, as we visit the Civil Rights museum, learning all about this vital force in the civil rights movement, before heading to sun studios, the place where Elvis recorded his very first song. What a day; and we're not even done with Memphis yet.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Memphis Walking Tour

9. Tag: Memphis (06.07.2026)

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.

Optional activities:
- Visit Graceland - Home of Elvis Presley USD73
- Rock & Soul Museum USD13

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Visit the Legendary Sun Studios
Visit the Civil Rights Museum

10. Tag: Memphis - Nashville (07.07.2026)

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. Tonight we'll have dinner at the famous woolworths where the first sit-in took place to desegregate lunch counters.

11. Tag: Nashville (08.07.2026)

Today you have the day for yourself to really get down and dirty with Nashville. Tour and taste all the southern delicacies, take a trip to the Ryman Auditorium and taste some classic whisky at Uncle Nearest Distillery.

Optional activities:
- Whiskey Tasting at Uncle Nearest Distillery USD20
- Watch a Live Show at the Ryman Auditorium USD25

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Uncle Nearest Distillery Tour

12. Tag: Nashville (09.07.2026)

Today is yours to explore Nashville. Truly a musical paradise, a tour around the Country Music Hall of Fame will give us the low down on this city's musical past. If you're into your music or just want to experience this place's local heritage, we recommend checking out the Johnny Cash Museum, to learn all about one of the best selling artists of all time.

Optional activities:
- Country Music Hall of Fame USD45

13. Tag: Nashville (10.07.2026)

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!

1. Tag: Dallas - Fort Worth - Austin (26.07.2026)

Feel the famed Southern hospitality as we meet up with the rest of our Contiki 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. Diving straight into the local way of life, this evening you’ll get to know your new travel crew over an authentic & mouthwatering Texan BBQ.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
See the State Capital Building, Moon Towers & The Driskill Hotel
University of Texas visit
Visit Congress Avenue
Authentic Texas BBQ

2. Tag: Austin (27.07.2026)

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. Make sure to preserve your energy for a night on the town - Austin has a world famous music scene for a good reason.

Optional activities:
- Kayaking on Lady Bird Lake with a Guide USD 55

3. Tag: Austin - San Antonio (28.07.2026)

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. Get to know San Antonio on foot, with visits to the Alamo and the famous San Antonio Mission River Walk. The evening is yours to soak up and enjoy shops, restaurants & music.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
San Antonio Walking Tour

4. Tag: San Antonio - Houston (29.07.2026)

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.

Optional activities:
NASA Space Centre Entry

5. Tag: Houston - New Orleans (30.07.2026)

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.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
New Orleands Walking Tour of the French Quarter
Try the Famous Beignets

6. Tag: New Orleans (31.07.2026)

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.

Optional activities:
- Airboat Swamp Tour ab US85

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
EatWith Dinner in New Orleans (sample local creole specialties plus the famous Southern hospitality)

7. Tag: New Orleans (01.08.2026)

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.

8. Tag: New Orleans - Memphis (02.08.2026)

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. Then it's time to pay appreciation to another King, Martin Luther King JR, as we visit the Civil Rights museum, learning all about this vital force in the civil rights movement, before heading to sun studios, the place where Elvis recorded his very first song. What a day; and we're not even done with Memphis yet.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Memphis Walking Tour

9. Tag: Memphis (03.08.2026)

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.

Optional activities:
- Visit Graceland - Home of Elvis Presley USD73
- Rock & Soul Museum USD13

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Visit the Legendary Sun Studios
Visit the Civil Rights Museum

10. Tag: Memphis - Nashville (04.08.2026)

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. Tonight we'll have dinner at the famous woolworths where the first sit-in took place to desegregate lunch counters.

11. Tag: Nashville (05.08.2026)

Today you have the day for yourself to really get down and dirty with Nashville. Tour and taste all the southern delicacies, take a trip to the Ryman Auditorium and taste some classic whisky at Uncle Nearest Distillery.

Optional activities:
- Whiskey Tasting at Uncle Nearest Distillery USD20
- Watch a Live Show at the Ryman Auditorium USD25

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Uncle Nearest Distillery Tour

12. Tag: Nashville (06.08.2026)

Today is yours to explore Nashville. Truly a musical paradise, a tour around the Country Music Hall of Fame will give us the low down on this city's musical past. If you're into your music or just want to experience this place's local heritage, we recommend checking out the Johnny Cash Museum, to learn all about one of the best selling artists of all time.

Optional activities:
- Country Music Hall of Fame USD45

13. Tag: Nashville (07.08.2026)

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!

1. Tag: Dallas - Fort Worth - Austin (16.08.2026)

Feel the famed Southern hospitality as we meet up with the rest of our Contiki 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. Diving straight into the local way of life, this evening you’ll get to know your new travel crew over an authentic & mouthwatering Texan BBQ.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
See the State Capital Building, Moon Towers & The Driskill Hotel
University of Texas visit
Visit Congress Avenue
Authentic Texas BBQ

2. Tag: Austin (17.08.2026)

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. Make sure to preserve your energy for a night on the town - Austin has a world famous music scene for a good reason.

Optional activities:
- Kayaking on Lady Bird Lake with a Guide USD 55

3. Tag: Austin - San Antonio (18.08.2026)

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. Get to know San Antonio on foot, with visits to the Alamo and the famous San Antonio Mission River Walk. The evening is yours to soak up and enjoy shops, restaurants & music.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
San Antonio Walking Tour

4. Tag: San Antonio - Houston (19.08.2026)

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.

Optional activities:
NASA Space Centre Entry

5. Tag: Houston - New Orleans (20.08.2026)

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.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
New Orleands Walking Tour of the French Quarter
Try the Famous Beignets

6. Tag: New Orleans (21.08.2026)

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.

Optional activities:
- Airboat Swamp Tour ab US85

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
EatWith Dinner in New Orleans (sample local creole specialties plus the famous Southern hospitality)

7. Tag: New Orleans (22.08.2026)

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.

8. Tag: New Orleans - Memphis (23.08.2026)

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. Then it's time to pay appreciation to another King, Martin Luther King JR, as we visit the Civil Rights museum, learning all about this vital force in the civil rights movement, before heading to sun studios, the place where Elvis recorded his very first song. What a day; and we're not even done with Memphis yet.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Memphis Walking Tour

9. Tag: Memphis (24.08.2026)

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.

Optional activities:
- Visit Graceland - Home of Elvis Presley USD73
- Rock & Soul Museum USD13

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Visit the Legendary Sun Studios
Visit the Civil Rights Museum

10. Tag: Memphis - Nashville (25.08.2026)

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. Tonight we'll have dinner at the famous woolworths where the first sit-in took place to desegregate lunch counters.

11. Tag: Nashville (26.08.2026)

Today you have the day for yourself to really get down and dirty with Nashville. Tour and taste all the southern delicacies, take a trip to the Ryman Auditorium and taste some classic whisky at Uncle Nearest Distillery.

Optional activities:
- Whiskey Tasting at Uncle Nearest Distillery USD20
- Watch a Live Show at the Ryman Auditorium USD25

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Uncle Nearest Distillery Tour

12. Tag: Nashville (27.08.2026)

Today is yours to explore Nashville. Truly a musical paradise, a tour around the Country Music Hall of Fame will give us the low down on this city's musical past. If you're into your music or just want to experience this place's local heritage, we recommend checking out the Johnny Cash Museum, to learn all about one of the best selling artists of all time.

Optional activities:
- Country Music Hall of Fame USD45

13. Tag: Nashville (28.08.2026)

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!

1. Tag: Dallas - Fort Worth - Austin (20.09.2026)

Feel the famed Southern hospitality as we meet up with the rest of our Contiki 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. Diving straight into the local way of life, this evening you’ll get to know your new travel crew over an authentic & mouthwatering Texan BBQ.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
See the State Capital Building, Moon Towers & The Driskill Hotel
University of Texas visit
Visit Congress Avenue
Authentic Texas BBQ

2. Tag: Austin (21.09.2026)

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. Make sure to preserve your energy for a night on the town - Austin has a world famous music scene for a good reason.

Optional activities:
- Kayaking on Lady Bird Lake with a Guide USD 55

3. Tag: Austin - San Antonio (22.09.2026)

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. Get to know San Antonio on foot, with visits to the Alamo and the famous San Antonio Mission River Walk. The evening is yours to soak up and enjoy shops, restaurants & music.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
San Antonio Walking Tour

4. Tag: San Antonio - Houston (23.09.2026)

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.

Optional activities:
NASA Space Centre Entry

5. Tag: Houston - New Orleans (24.09.2026)

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.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
New Orleands Walking Tour of the French Quarter
Try the Famous Beignets

6. Tag: New Orleans (25.09.2026)

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.

Optional activities:
- Airboat Swamp Tour ab US85

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
EatWith Dinner in New Orleans (sample local creole specialties plus the famous Southern hospitality)

7. Tag: New Orleans (26.09.2026)

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.

8. Tag: New Orleans - Memphis (27.09.2026)

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. Then it's time to pay appreciation to another King, Martin Luther King JR, as we visit the Civil Rights museum, learning all about this vital force in the civil rights movement, before heading to sun studios, the place where Elvis recorded his very first song. What a day; and we're not even done with Memphis yet.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Memphis Walking Tour

9. Tag: Memphis (28.09.2026)

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.

Optional activities:
- Visit Graceland - Home of Elvis Presley USD73
- Rock & Soul Museum USD13

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Visit the Legendary Sun Studios
Visit the Civil Rights Museum

10. Tag: Memphis - Nashville (29.09.2026)

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. Tonight we'll have dinner at the famous woolworths where the first sit-in took place to desegregate lunch counters.

11. Tag: Nashville (30.09.2026)

Today you have the day for yourself to really get down and dirty with Nashville. Tour and taste all the southern delicacies, take a trip to the Ryman Auditorium and taste some classic whisky at Uncle Nearest Distillery.

Optional activities:
- Whiskey Tasting at Uncle Nearest Distillery USD20
- Watch a Live Show at the Ryman Auditorium USD25

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Uncle Nearest Distillery Tour

12. Tag: Nashville (01.10.2026)

Today is yours to explore Nashville. Truly a musical paradise, a tour around the Country Music Hall of Fame will give us the low down on this city's musical past. If you're into your music or just want to experience this place's local heritage, we recommend checking out the Johnny Cash Museum, to learn all about one of the best selling artists of all time.

Optional activities:
- Country Music Hall of Fame USD45

13. Tag: Nashville (02.10.2026)

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!

1. Tag: Dallas - Fort Worth - Austin (18.10.2026)

Feel the famed Southern hospitality as we meet up with the rest of our Contiki 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. Diving straight into the local way of life, this evening you’ll get to know your new travel crew over an authentic & mouthwatering Texan BBQ.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
See the State Capital Building, Moon Towers & The Driskill Hotel
University of Texas visit
Visit Congress Avenue
Authentic Texas BBQ

2. Tag: Austin (19.10.2026)

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. Make sure to preserve your energy for a night on the town - Austin has a world famous music scene for a good reason.

Optional activities:
- Kayaking on Lady Bird Lake with a Guide USD 55

3. Tag: Austin - San Antonio (20.10.2026)

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. Get to know San Antonio on foot, with visits to the Alamo and the famous San Antonio Mission River Walk. The evening is yours to soak up and enjoy shops, restaurants & music.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
San Antonio Walking Tour

4. Tag: San Antonio - Houston (21.10.2026)

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.

Optional activities:
NASA Space Centre Entry

5. Tag: Houston - New Orleans (22.10.2026)

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.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
New Orleands Walking Tour of the French Quarter
Try the Famous Beignets

6. Tag: New Orleans (23.10.2026)

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.

Optional activities:
- Airboat Swamp Tour ab US85

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
EatWith Dinner in New Orleans (sample local creole specialties plus the famous Southern hospitality)

7. Tag: New Orleans (24.10.2026)

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.

8. Tag: New Orleans - Memphis (25.10.2026)

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. Then it's time to pay appreciation to another King, Martin Luther King JR, as we visit the Civil Rights museum, learning all about this vital force in the civil rights movement, before heading to sun studios, the place where Elvis recorded his very first song. What a day; and we're not even done with Memphis yet.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Memphis Walking Tour

9. Tag: Memphis (26.10.2026)

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.

Optional activities:
- Visit Graceland - Home of Elvis Presley USD73
- Rock & Soul Museum USD13

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Visit the Legendary Sun Studios
Visit the Civil Rights Museum

10. Tag: Memphis - Nashville (27.10.2026)

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. Tonight we'll have dinner at the famous woolworths where the first sit-in took place to desegregate lunch counters.

11. Tag: Nashville (28.10.2026)

Today you have the day for yourself to really get down and dirty with Nashville. Tour and taste all the southern delicacies, take a trip to the Ryman Auditorium and taste some classic whisky at Uncle Nearest Distillery.

Optional activities:
- Whiskey Tasting at Uncle Nearest Distillery USD20
- Watch a Live Show at the Ryman Auditorium USD25

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Uncle Nearest Distillery Tour

12. Tag: Nashville (29.10.2026)

Today is yours to explore Nashville. Truly a musical paradise, a tour around the Country Music Hall of Fame will give us the low down on this city's musical past. If you're into your music or just want to experience this place's local heritage, we recommend checking out the Johnny Cash Museum, to learn all about one of the best selling artists of all time.

Optional activities:
- Country Music Hall of Fame USD45

13. Tag: Nashville (30.10.2026)

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!

1. Tag: Dallas - Fort Worth - Austin (06.12.2026)

Feel the famed Southern hospitality as we meet up with the rest of our Contiki 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. Diving straight into the local way of life, this evening you’ll get to know your new travel crew over an authentic & mouthwatering Texan BBQ.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
See the State Capital Building, Moon Towers & The Driskill Hotel
University of Texas visit
Visit Congress Avenue
Authentic Texas BBQ

2. Tag: Austin (07.12.2026)

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. Make sure to preserve your energy for a night on the town - Austin has a world famous music scene for a good reason.

Optional activities:
- Kayaking on Lady Bird Lake with a Guide USD 55

3. Tag: Austin - San Antonio (08.12.2026)

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. Get to know San Antonio on foot, with visits to the Alamo and the famous San Antonio Mission River Walk. The evening is yours to soak up and enjoy shops, restaurants & music.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
San Antonio Walking Tour

4. Tag: San Antonio - Houston (09.12.2026)

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.

Optional activities:
NASA Space Centre Entry

5. Tag: Houston - New Orleans (10.12.2026)

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.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
New Orleands Walking Tour of the French Quarter
Try the Famous Beignets

6. Tag: New Orleans (11.12.2026)

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.

Optional activities:
- Airboat Swamp Tour ab US85

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
EatWith Dinner in New Orleans (sample local creole specialties plus the famous Southern hospitality)

7. Tag: New Orleans (12.12.2026)

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.

8. Tag: New Orleans - Memphis (13.12.2026)

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. Then it's time to pay appreciation to another King, Martin Luther King JR, as we visit the Civil Rights museum, learning all about this vital force in the civil rights movement, before heading to sun studios, the place where Elvis recorded his very first song. What a day; and we're not even done with Memphis yet.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Memphis Walking Tour

9. Tag: Memphis (14.12.2026)

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.

Optional activities:
- Visit Graceland - Home of Elvis Presley USD73
- Rock & Soul Museum USD13

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Visit the Legendary Sun Studios
Visit the Civil Rights Museum

10. Tag: Memphis - Nashville (15.12.2026)

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. Tonight we'll have dinner at the famous woolworths where the first sit-in took place to desegregate lunch counters.

11. Tag: Nashville (16.12.2026)

Today you have the day for yourself to really get down and dirty with Nashville. Tour and taste all the southern delicacies, take a trip to the Ryman Auditorium and taste some classic whisky at Uncle Nearest Distillery.

Optional activities:
- Whiskey Tasting at Uncle Nearest Distillery USD20
- Watch a Live Show at the Ryman Auditorium USD25

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Uncle Nearest Distillery Tour

12. Tag: Nashville (17.12.2026)

Today is yours to explore Nashville. Truly a musical paradise, a tour around the Country Music Hall of Fame will give us the low down on this city's musical past. If you're into your music or just want to experience this place's local heritage, we recommend checking out the Johnny Cash Museum, to learn all about one of the best selling artists of all time.

Optional activities:
- Country Music Hall of Fame USD45

13. Tag: Nashville (18.12.2026)

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!