Dixieland Freewheeler
Dixieland Freewheeler. 13 days/12 nights. Start: Atlanta - End: Atlanta.
- Day 01: Arrival in Atlanta
- Day 02: Atlanta
- Day 03: Atlanta - Chattanooga
- Day 04: CHATTANOOGA - NASHVILLE
- Day 05: Nashville - Memphis
- Day 06: Memphis
- Day 07: Memphis - Natchez
- Day 08: Natchez - Lafayette
- Day 09: Lafayette - New Orleans
- Day 10: New Orleans
- Day 11: New Orleans - Montgomery
- Day 12: Montgomery - Atlanta
- Day 13: Departure Atlanta
Atlanta
1 Day
Discover this modern city: the Botanical Gardens, Georgia State Capitol, Martin Luther KING Memorial, COCA COLA Center and Stone Mountain Park with the world's largest granite bas-relief. Images of the city show huge skyscrapers fitted out with offices, but there's also the 'Underground Atlanta', a shopper's paradise with a huge underground gallery full of stores and restaurants. Cola' was created in Atlanta, and the city remains loyal to its local beverage and, above all, its creator. CNN Center, world headquarters of the international news channel, offers a glimpse into news production. A 50-minute guided walking tour gives you a behind-the-scenes look at CNN's world headquarters.
Atlanta - Chattanooga
1 Day
210 km
Passing several historic important villages and the end of the Appalachian Mountains, you drive to the charming city of Chattanooga. Make a stop at "The Lost Sea" and you can visit Lookout Mountain, Rock City, Ruby Falls, the Chattanooga Choo-Choo train, and much more.
CHATTANOOGA - NASHVILLE
1 Day
255 km
Driving trough an area with wonderful nature, woods and lakes, you reach Nashville - The Music City of America. Time for a first acquaintance with the Opryland USA Amusementpark with the Grand Ole Opry House, the Music Row, the houses of Johnny Cash, Winnie Pearl, and more.
Nashville - Memphis
1 Day
355 km
Today, you can visit the must sees you could not visit yesterday: The Country Music Hall of Fame Museum with Elvis Presleys famous Cadillac El Dorado, the Country Music Wax Museum with fullscale wax statues of famous Country music artists. Travel to Memphis (+/- 4h. drive).
Memphis
1 Day
To say that Memphis is the city of blues and rock and roll is an understatement. It is an American city with a musical tradition that is still alive and well. In this "cradle of the blues," a visit to Sam Philips' Sun Studio is a must. This is where Elvis Presley recorded his first hit "That's all right" in 1953. His bandmates include Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis. A trip to Graceland, where The King lived and is buried, is also a must. Memphis nightlife begins and ends on Beale Street. This legendary neighborhood is still full of small bars and blues clubs, including the famous BB King Blues club.
Memphis - Natchez
1 Day
530 km
Drive on to Tupelo, the small birthplace of Elvis Presley, and then south along the Natchez Trace toward Jackson and Natchez. Along the way, the cotton fields turn into a lush green landscape and you'll make a stop at Vicksburg, once a strategic center during the American Civil War. Arriving in Natchez, you can admire the beautiful antebellum homes and some magnificent plantation houses.... is like an outdoor museum.
Natchez - Lafayette
1 Day
240 km
Enjoy a walk in this picturesque village and visit Stanton Hall, Longwood, Melrose and Rosalie plantation homes. You can follow the Mississippi rover to Lafayette, the centre of Cajun Country.
Lafayette - New Orleans
1 Day
265 km
Visits you cannot miss: The Acadian Village and the Lafayette Museum. In the neighbourhood of the city, you can find Avery Island with the Jungle Gardens, the beautiful St. Martinsville and New Iberia with Shadows-on-the-Teche. Further throught the "swaps" to New Orleans.
New Orleans
1 Day
New Orleans, nicknamed 'The Big Easy', exudes the jazz of yesteryear. Bourbon Street is alive and kicking day and night. Discover this pretty city with its French influences and stroll through the Vieux Carré; take a steamboat trip on the Mississippi and don't forget an intimate dinner in a typical restaurant - don't resist the temptations of Cajun or Creole cuisine.
New Orleans - Montgomery
1 Day
505 km
Enjoy a final stroll, then head along the Gulf of Mexico towards Mobile for a visit to the warship 'USS Alabama'. This area was badly hit last year by Hurricane Katrina, and you'll probably notice the work that continues to rebuild this coastal area. Then north to Montgomery, capital of the state of Alabama. In addition to the State Capitol, the city has preserved a fine pre-war architectural heritage.
Montgomery - Atlanta
1 Day
270 km
Today you will continue through the rolling plains and meadows of the state of Alabama, passing through Tuskegee National Park to the Georgia border. Just beyond the border, a visit to the beautiful garden complex of Callaway Gardens should not be missed. Return to Atlanta for your final overnight stay.
Departure Atlanta
1 Day
10 km
End of the trip, drop off the rental car at the airport and return flight. Individual prologation possible with supplement.
Included
- Hotelaccomodation based on lodging + local sales taxes, as per itinerary and as per chosen hotel category.
- Car rental with GPS, adapted to the number of persons in the car, one driver. Extra drivers and/or underage drivers can be added with supplement.
- Single: Economy except if the car is brought back to another city than the one it started from, than Compact.
- Double/Twin: Compact
- Triple: Intermediate
- Quadruple and 2x double rooms: Fullsize.
- Any other car rental category can be provided with the appropriate price adjustment.
- Only for selfdrives booked as published: roadbook with description of day by day itinerary. (Only available in Dutch and French)
- Local roadmap of the State or Province (Canda), or a road atlas if the trip brings you through different states.
Not Included
All services NOT mentioned such as:
- International passport and charges for ESTA = USA and or ETA = Canada.
- Airline tickets, airport taxes, fuel surcharge, security fee, and more.
- Meals at the hotels except if confirmed differently at time of confirmation.
- Resort fees, Urban fees, Facility fees and other fees charged by some hotels and to be paid locally.
- Eventual cost for a (new) Belgian - European drivers licence, if the current one does not state "Drivers Licence" in English.
- Warrant/Security Deposit/Guarantee cost for rental cars, motorhomes, motorbikes, hotels and more.
- Fuel for the vehicles and parking costs.
- Charges for tollroads en toll bridges
- Insurances (cancellation insurance, travel and assistance insurance, luggage insurance, etc).
- Admissions to the national parks, to attractions, extra excursions, etc.
- All personal expenses (Food & Drinks), souvenirs and more.
Good To Know
FLIGHTS:
Wings ‘n Wheels is offering a large choice of European and American carriers which operates daily flights to and from the USA and Canada, starting from Brussels and as well as from the main airports in neighboring countries.
International and eventual domestic flights are not included. Airlines work with flexible prices and availability does change quickly. Use the contact form below and send it to your travel agent (enter your postal code or city name or the name of your travel agency) and indicate accurately your travel dates (departure and return) together with the surname (family name), first name and date of birth of each traveler and Wings ‘n Wheels will search for the best deals, considering itinerary and pricing.
A-LA-CARTE - TAILOR MADE:
All self-drive itineraries can be amended and tailormade “ à la carte” to your wishes.
CARRENTAL - DRIVERS LICENCE:
It is mandatory to present a NATIONAL driving licence with on the front side "Driving Licence". An international drivers licence is a translation only and not a valid document to rent a vehicle.
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