Sensation du Sud - Guided in French
Sensation du Sud - Guided tour in French. 14 days/13 nights. Start: Houston - End: Miami.
This American coach tour operator offers BUDGET trips and are sold in several French-speaking countries. Some itineraries are combinations of partial trips. The hotels are mostly budget/tourist class hotels, generally decentralized, the meals simple, all in order to offer these trips at the lowest possible price.
| 2025 DEPARTURE DATES EN FRANCAIS | |||||
| JANUARY |
No departures 27 |
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| FEBRUARY | |||||
| MARCH | |||||
| APRIL | 17 | ||||
| MAY | 8 | ||||
| JUNE | 5 | ||||
| JULY | 24 | ||||
| AUGUST | No departures | ||||
| SEPTEMBER | 4 | 18 | |||
| OCTOBER | 9 | ||||
| NOVEMBER | No departures | ||||
| DECEMBER | |||||
| Dag Jour Day |
2025 Hotels (or Similar) category |
Maaltijden/Repas/Meals Breakfast/Ontbijt/Petit-déjeuner Lunch/Middagmaal/Déjeuner Dinner/Avondmaal/Diner No meal/free |
| 1 | Houston: Best Western Plus Energy Corridor | No meals |
| 2 | Lafayette: Wingate by Wyndham | Breakfast, diner |
| 3 | New Orleans: Wyndham French Quarter | Breakfast, lunch |
| 4 | New Orleans: Wyndham French Quarter | Breakfast, lunch |
| 5 | Baton Rouge: Crowne Plaza Center | Breakfast, lunch |
| 6 | Memphis: Fairfield Inn & Suites | Breakfast, lunch |
| 7 | Memphis: Fairfield Inn & Suites | Breakfast, diner |
| 8 | Nashville: Club Hotel | Breakfast, diner |
| 9 | Atlanta: La Quinta Inn Airport North | Breakfast, diner |
| 10 | Atlanta: La Quinta Inn Airport North | Breakfast, diner |
| 11 | Jacksonville: Comfort Suites West | Breakfast, lunch |
| 12 | Orlando: Ramada Kissimmee Gateway | Breakfast, diner |
| 13 | Miami Beach : Oceanside Hotel | Breakfast, diner |
| 14 | Departure | Breakfast |
- Day 01: Houston - Meet & Greet - transfer - hotel
- Day 02: Houston - Lafayette
- Day 03: Lafayette - New Orleans
- Day 04: New Orleans
- Day 05: New Orleans - Baton Rouge
- Day 06: Baton Rouge - Memphis
- Day 07: Memphis - Visite
- Day 08: Memphis - Nashville
- Day 09: Nashville - Atlanta
- Day 10: Atlanta
- Day 11: Atlanta - Savannah - Jacksonville
- Day 12: Jacksonville - St. Augustine - Orlando
- Day 13: Orlando - Everglades - Miami Beach
- Day 14: Departure Miami
Houston - Meet & Greet - transfer - hotel
1 Day
25 km
After arrival at the Houston airport, meet & greet by the guide and transfer to the hotel. Dinner and evening free.
NB: the meet & greet can be done by your guide or by a transfer agent. In the latter case, you will meet your guide at the hotel.
Houston - Lafayette
1 Day
380 km
The day begins with a brief orientation tour of the city, followed by a visit to NASA's official space research center. Possibility to try on space helmets, to touch a piece of the moon, etc. Lunch coupons (in FB). Then, on the way to Lafayette and visit with a.o. the Cathedral and the Old Oak. Check-in at the hotel and tonight typical dinner 'Fais Dodo'. Taste the specialties of Louisiana in an atmosphere punctuated by Cajun music. Lodging.
Lafayette - New Orleans
1 Day
415 km
Start with a visit to the Lafitte Acadian Center, followed by a trip to the Jungle Gardens, located on a salt dome known as Avery Island. Other than rare birds and semi-tropical flora, you'll also find the Tabasco Factory (admission not included). Lunch, then a visit to a drilling rig that reminds us that oil is essential to the economy here. Continue to Thibodaux for a boat ride in the swamps, the famous bayous where you might meet some alligators. At the end of the day, we arrive in New Orleans and check into our hotel. Dinner (on your own FB) and accommodation.
New Orleans
1 Day
1 km
This morning, more than a visit, it is a walk in the French Quarter. Discover the French Market, the Saint Louis Cathedral, the Cabildo, etc. Typical lunch Po Boy. In the afternoon, you will take the streetcar in the Garden District and then have free time for personal discovery or shopping. Tonight, jazz dinner (FB) and accommodation.
New Orleans - Baton Rouge
1 Day
300 km
Departure for Baton Rouge, taking the plantation road. More beautiful than the others, the houses punctuate this winding road along the banks of the Mississippi. Visit the impressive Oak Alley Plantation where you will learn about the rich history and economy in the period before the war between North and South. Lunch and afterwards continuation to Baton Rouge, the capital of Louisiana and a short tour of the city. Check-in at the hotel, dinner (FB) and accommodation.
Baton Rouge - Memphis
1 Day
240 km
This tour is only guided in French. Please check the French version page for more information.
Memphis - Visite
1 Day
395 km
This morning, we visit Graceland, the King's last home, now a place of worship. Visit the house where Elvis lived for 10 years, the Automobile Museum, where some 20 cars and his two airplanes are on display. Coupong lunch (PC), then in the afternoon a quick orientation tour of the city before dinner on Beale Street. Evening to enjoy the clubs on this lively street. Overnight accommodation.
Memphis - Nashville
1 Day
345 km
The morning is devoted to the captivating visit of the Slave Haven Museum where the museum recalls the era of slavery and the flight for freedom, risking their lives. Lunch (on your own FB), then departure for the deep south towards Nashville, nicknamed 'Music City USA', capital of 'Country' music. Panoramic visit of the city upon arrival. Then, installation at the hotel and this evening you are invited for dinner to the sound of the 'country' music. A beautiful moment in perspective. Lodging.
Nashville - Atlanta
1 Day
455 km
This morning, you will finish the visit of the downtown area where you will find the Country Music Hall of Fame (entrance not included) or the Ryman Auditorium (entrance not included) and the Bridgestone Arena. In addition to music, Nashville is also home to several great sports teams, including the famous Predators field hockey team, a major rival to the Canadian teams. Lunch (FB) in Nashville. Then departure for Atlanta. Arrival in Atlanta at the end of the day. Check-in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.
Atlanta
1 Day
35 km
This morning, visit Atlanta, the ninth largest city in the United States and the most populous city in the state of Georgia. Discover the three most interesting areas of the city, Downtown, Midtown and the upscale Buckhead district. Finally, discover Centennial Park and the National Center for Civil and Human Rights. Lunch (FB). Then, you will visit the superb Road to Tara museum, in the footsteps of Margarett Mitchell and Gone with the Wind. In the afternoon, if time permits, you can visit other attractions in the city (extra charge). In the evening, dinner in a musical atmosphere. Return to the hotel. Overnight in Atlanta.
Atlanta - Savannah - Jacksonville
1 Day
625 km
Morning drive to Savannah, with its unmistakable Southern charm. Lunch on arrival. Visit the historic district, with its regular geometric urban plan and more than 20 squares. Admire St John de Baptist Cathedral (exterior) or Forsyth Park in the heart of the city, which attracts artists, strollers and the curious, as well as the famous "trolleys", a cross between a tramway and a bus. On the waterfront, discover the beautiful cobblestone streets and River Street, where former cotton warehouses have been transformed into stores, taverns and restaurants. Continue south to Jacksonville, Florida. Dinner (PC) and overnight stay.
Jacksonville - St. Augustine - Orlando
1 Day
540 km
This morning, we head south to St Augustine, Florida's oldest city. Tour the city on the Trolley Tour train and visit the St Augustine History Museum. Lunch (PC) and free time to explore the city at your own pace. Continue to Orlando at the end of the day. Check-in at your hotel and free time to enjoy the pool. Dinner and overnight in the Orlando area.
Orlando - Everglades - Miami Beach
1 Day
260 km
En route to the Everglades, Florida's wildest subtropical wilderness. The flora is very similar to that of the Caribbean. 300 species of birds and many other animals, including corcodiles, find refuge in this sanctuary. Hydrofoil ride, then on to Miami. Lunch en route (FB). Then guided tour of Miami, with South Beach, Historic Espanola Way and its Mediterranean style and miles of beaches. Continuation to downtown with Bayside and Bayside Market Place. Return via the famous Brickel Avenue, the city's financial center. Then a stop in Coral Gables, with its 20s-style boulevards and picturesque canals. Tonight, Cuban dinner and accommodation in Miami.
Standard hotels (EUSST17A)
is available starting at 3635 EUR
| Rooms | 01.03.25 - 31.10.25 | 01.11.25 - 31.12.25 |
|---|---|---|
| DOUBLE ROOM 1 BED (K21) | 3635 | 3635 |
| QUADRUPLE ROOM 2 BEDS (K42) | 3231 | 3231 |
| TRIPLE ROOM 2 BEDS (K32) | 3369 | 3369 |
| SINGLE ROOM (K11) | 5078 | 5078 |
| per child in parents room 2 - 12 (DACHD12) | 2804 | 2804 |
| Fullboard Supplement (R3SFB) | 619 | 619 |
Included
Transfers Airport / hotel and hotel / airport
Accommodation at the indicated hotels or similar
Transportation by air-conditioned tour bus with the services of a French-speaking guide for a group of 23 pax and more
Transportation by air-conditioned minibus with a French-speaking driver for groups of 22 people or less
Daily breakfasts - continental or deluxe, sometimes GRAB & GO depending on the Corona-restrictions.
Half board (except meals on day 1 and on the departure day)
Visits, admissions and specialty meals mentioned in the program
Local taxes and services.
Not Included
All services NOT mentioned such as:
- International passport and charges for
- ESTA - 21 USD per person-Valid for 2 years (USA) and / or
- ETA- 7 CAD per person-Valid for 5 years(Canada).
- Airline tickets, airport taxes, fuel surcharge, security fee, and more.
- Eventual costs to comply with sanitairy and health conditions , pasports and or certificates and tests.
- Transfer from the airport to hotel on arrival and on departure, exept where otherwise detailed in the description
- Meals at the hotels or outside except if confirmed differently at time of confirmation.
- Insurances (cancellation insurance, travel and assistance insurance, luggage insurance, etc).
- All personal expenses (Food & Drinks), souvenirs and more.
- The usual tip (part of their salary) for the Driver and the Guide (usually per person 4 usd per day)
Good To Know
FLIGHTS:
Wings 'n Wheels offers you a wide choice of European and American airlines providing daily flights from Brussels (Zaventem) to America and Canada, as well as from the main airports in neighboring countries (e.g. Amsterdam, Paris...).
International & any domestic flights are NOT included in the prices, unless specifically mentioned otherwise. More and more airlines are adjusting prices very quickly according to occupancy and market situation. Send the contact form below to your travel office (Choose from the list the postal number or the name of the municipality or name of travel office) or send the form to info@wnw.be with your desired outward and return dates as well as name, first name and date of birth of each person and Wings 'n Wheels will quickly and without obligation propose the best flight / price combination.
TRIP EXTENSION:
If you want extra nights before or after the guided tour or another extension of your trip, please mention this as detailed as possible in your mail. All this can have an influence on flight combinations and prices.
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