Dallas - arrival - rentalcar pickup - checkin - free time

1 Day

20 km

At arrival, pick up the rental car and drive to the hotel. 

Dallas - Austin (selfdrive)

1 Day

350 km

Today head out for the capital city of Texas, Austin, home to the handsome State Capitol Building and the Texas State History Museum. Austin is a lively city that bills itself as the "Live Music Capital of the World", filled with more than 250 music venues and a vibrant arts scene. Enjoy an evening on Sixth Street or the Warehouse District.

Austin (selfdrive)

1 Day

25 km

Enjoy a full day to explore Austin. There is not just music in Austin. In order to claim you've actually experienced Austin's food culture, we recoomend starting your day with an iconic breakfast taco served in restaurants throughout the city. After you've fueled up, take a guided tour of the Texas State Capitol. Built in 1888 and the city's most visible manmade attraction, this pink granite building stands as a symbol of the legendary spirit of Texas. Visit the LBJ Presidential Library for a glimpse into the life, work and legacy of America's 36th President. The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center on the outskirts of town makes for a great afternoon outing and has numerous trails and plantings that keep the original flora of the state flourishing. This city is famous for its many parks and lakes, very popular for hiking and swimming. If you want a sense of Austin's vibrant outdoor life, there may be no better place than Lady Bird Lake. And, for a truly fascinating experience, head to the Congress Avenue Bridge at dusk to witness the cit'ys 1.5 million Mexican Free-Tailed Bats emerge from underneath the bridge from April through October. If you are a fan of Formula One don't miss the possibility to visit the only F1 circuit of the US: the Circuit of Americas.

Austin - Houston (selfdrive)

1 Day

330 km

Discover Houston's past in Heritage Park amid the skyscrapers of downtown. Visit the Johnson Space Center for a fascinating history of America's love affair with outher space.

Houston - Corpus Christi (selfdrive)

1 Day

360 km

Take a short drive to the island of Galveston, filled with Victorian architectural reminders of its reign as Texas's leading port. Galveston dominated commerce along the Gulf until its growth was halted by a hurricane. Then head for Corpus Christi, known as Texas's playground.

Corpus Christi - San Antonio (selfdrive)

1 Day

245 km

See the open range and farmland of early settlers on the way to San Antonio. Top places to visit on your way are Alsatian Steinbach Haus and Castroville Regional Park, or the ever-popular St. Louis Catholic Church- Castroville. After arriving in San Antonio, check-in and first discovery of its' unique blend of cultures - making it one of the most charming cities in the U.S. Your hotel for the next two nights is in the heart of San Antonio within easy reach of the major sites.

San Antonio - City Visit

1 Day

15 km

Stroll along the River Walk. This festive, almost magical place, winds through downtown at 20-feet below street level providing scenic pathways and waterways for the city's cultural and historic sites as well as picturesque link between restaurants, hotels ands shops. Or plan a visit to the Spanish Governor's Palace or one of the many Spanish missions will take you into the historical heritage of this charming city. But most of all, remember the Alamo and visit the site of the courageous battle between a handful of Texans and Santa Ana's vast army, which was instrumental in creating the Republic of Texas. The Alamo is where 189 Texas defenders held 4,000 Mexican troops at bay for thirteen days in their claim for Texas independence. Embark on Mission Trail to explore the four other Spanish colonial missions set amidst the native grasslands along the San Antonio River. All four are still active Catholic parishes, all now UNESCO World Heritage Sites. When your appetite returns, venture to El Mercado, the largest Mexican market north of the Rio Grande to find family owned cafés and colorful food booths. Indulge in authentic Tex-Mex cuisine with selections like Enchiladas Rancheras de Queso and Gorditas de Picadillo o Pollo. Recline among papel picado and the old world feel as you select pastries from panaderías served alongside fresh coffee.

San Antonio - Pecos County - Fort Stockton (selfdrive)

1 Day

540 km

The rolling hill country was the site of early settlements in mid-Texas, farmers had to battle infertile earth and Comanches to survive. The code of the West rules here as you travel through Pecos County where giants and legends, such as Pecos Bill, are made. Look for deer, jackrabbits and coyote as you journey across this seemingly uninhabitable terrain. Overnight in Fort-Stockton.

Fort Stockton - El Paso (selfdrive)

1 Day

395 km

The city of El Paso is located on the westernmost tip of the state of Texas and is on the U.S./Mexico border. Its proximity to Mexico helps promote the best of the two worlds have to offer, and El Pasoans have long enjoyed the benefits of being situated between three states and two nations. El Paso's climate, typical of the desert southwest, and its mix of cultures and traditions makes the Sun City a unique and interesting place to visit.

El Paso - Albuquerque (selfdrive)

1 Day

440 km

Leave El Paso and cross into New Mexico. Between the mountains and the mesas runs a river, and astride it stands a city that embodies the diversity of cultures that are uniquely American. It is Albuquerque.

Albuquerque - day at leisure

1 Day

10 km

Albuquerque is the largest city in New Mexico and full of exciting attractions and events, from the historic Old Town, where the Villa of Albuquerque was founded in 1706, to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, the most popular ballooning event in the world. Albuquerque is located in the far north of the Chihuahua Desert on the Rio Grande River. At 1,600 feet, it is one of the highest-lying cities in the United States.

Albuquerque was founded in 1706 as Ranchos de Alburquerque, a Spanish colonial outpost on the Camino Real, the ancient trade route between Santa Fe (New Mexico) and Mexico City. The village was named after the Spanish town of Alburquerque. It was built as a traditional Spanish village, around a central plaza with a church and surrounded by government buildings. That plaza has been preserved, as has the 1793 San Felipe de Neri Church, and now forms the center of Old Town, the Old City. The center of New Town lies further south.

The historic Route 66 highway from Chicago to Los Angeles ran through downtown Albuquerque. Now tourists visit Central Avenue decorated with "Route 66" flags to try to recapture the atmosphere of the old road with its motels and stores.

Albuquerque - Santa Fe - Amarillo

1 Day

550 km

Unique to this area are the Pinyon Pines, which produce an edible nut considered a gourmet delicacy in the west. Continue eastward to the panhandle of Texas and hopefully you'll get a glimpse of the Texas blue sky or a towering thundercloud, both prevalent features of this flat plain. Amarillo was once a railhead town for cattle shipments to the north. The cattle industry remains an important element of the city's economy. Amarillo is well known for its Cadillac graveyard.

Amarillo - Fort Worth

1 Day

595 km

Drive eastward today to Palo Duro Canyon and see artifacts of pre-Pueblo inhabitants. Then continue South towards Fort Worth. The City of Cowboys and Culture is the 16th-largest city in the United States and offers visitors rich Western history, world-class art and entertainment. The Old West is alive and well in Fort Worth: learn to two-step at the world's largest honky-tonk, watch a year-round rodeo, see a daily cattle drive in the Stockyards National Historic District or have a drink in a real Western Saloon.

Departure Fort Worth

1 Day

25 km

Return your rental car at DFW airport before your departure flight or you have the option to extend your stay and explore distinct dining, shopping and world-class museums in the "Cultural Capital of the Southwest".