Sensation du Sud - Guided in French

Sensation du Sud - Guided tour in French. 11 days/10 nights.

Start: Houston - End: Atlanta

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.

2026 DEPARTURE DATES  EN FRANCAIS
JANUARY

No departures

                         

FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY    7      
JUNE    4      
JULY No departures
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER    10   24  
OCTOBER    15    
NOVEMBER No departures
DECEMBER

Dag
Jour
Day
2026 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: Holiday Inn Lafayette North Breakfast, diner
3 New Orleans: La Quinta Inn Suites Downtown Breakfast, lunch
4 New Orleans: La Quinta Inn Suites Downtown Breakfast, lunch
5 Baton Rouge: Crowne Plaza Executive 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 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: Departure from Atlanta
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day 1

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.

day 2

Houston - Lafayette

1 Day

380 km

This morning, discover NASA's official space research center, a must-see destination for space and space exploration enthusiasts. This center is the heart of astronaut training and American space missions. Here you can visit Space Center Houston, an interactive visitor center that offers a fascinating insight into the world of astronomy. Among the highlights are the Saturn V Rocket, one of the most powerful rockets ever built, and life-size replicas of the space shuttle. Lunch coupons (in PC). Then departure for Lafayette. Discover Lafayette, including its Cathedral and the Old Oak Tree. Check in at your hotel. Typical “Fais Dodo” dinner. You will taste Louisiana specialties in a relaxed atmosphere set to the rhythm of Cajun music. Overnight in Lafayette.

day 3

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 and we will visit this venue. Lunch, continue on to Thibodaux, passing through meadows and sugar cane fields. Take a boat tour through the famous surrounding marshes, the mysterious bayous. Navigate through a maze of waterways lined with cypress trees covered in Spanish moss, in a wild and enchanting setting. Keep your eyes peeled: you may spot turtles, herons, and of course, the famous “crocrodries,” as the locals call the alligators in the region. Arrival in New Orleans. Check in at the hotel. Dinner (PC-FB) and overnight stay.

day 4

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.

day 5

New Orleans - Baton Rouge

1 Day

300 km

Depart via the Plantation Road, where majestic mansions line the winding banks of the legendary Mississippi River. Each plantation tells a fascinating story, but the unmissable Oak Alley Plantation will amaze you with its impressive avenue of century-old oak trees and grandiose architecture, a testament to the opulence of the South before the Civil War. Lunch at the plantation. Continue on to Baton Rouge, Louisiana's vibrant capital. Discover its treasures on a short panoramic city tour. For history and tradition buffs, an optional visit to the Rural Life Museum will immerse you in the authentic atmosphere of the 19th century, with its period houses and equipment. Then check in at the hotel. Dinner (PC-FB) and overnight stay in Baton Rouge.

day 6

Baton Rouge - Memphis

1 Day

240 km

This morning, immerse yourself in the history of Baton Rouge by discovering two iconic monuments: the majestic Old State Capitol, a true neo-Gothic gem, and the impressive Louisiana State Capitol, the tallest in the United States. Continue your discovery at the fascinating Capitol Park Museum, which traces the unique history and culture of Louisiana. Then pass through one of the most beautiful university campuses in the country, that of the renowned Louisiana State University (LSU). Head to Memphis, the legendary birthplace of blues and rock ‘n’ roll. Here, legends such as B.B. King and Elvis Presley made music history by recording their first hits. Lunch en route. Check in at the hotel for two nights. Dinner (PC-FB) and overnight stay.

day 7

Memphis - Visite

1 Day

395 km

This morning, immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the King by visiting Graceland, Elvis Presley's final home, now transformed into a veritable shrine dedicated to the rock icon. Explore the house where he lived for a decade, then marvel at the Elvis Presley Automobile Museum, which displays some 20 of his legendary cars and two private planes. BBQ lunch (PC-FB). In the afternoon, take a quick orientation tour of Memphis, a city with a rich musical heritage, then dine on Beale Street, the iconic street that is the beating heart of the Memphis music scene. Second night in Memphis.

day 8

Memphis - Nashville

1 Day

345 km

This morning, immerse yourself in an essential chapter of American history with a visit to the powerful National Civil Rights Museum. Located at the legendary Lorraine Motel, where Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated in 1968, this museum traces the struggle for civil rights, from the resistance to slavery to more recent events. A moving and enriching experience. Then, continue south across the border into Tennessee, heading for Nashville, the legendary “Music City USA” and world capital of country music. Lunch en route (in PC-FB), before getting your first glimpse of this vibrant city. If time allows, an optional tour of some of the city's iconic attractions will be offered. Tonight, you'll dine to the lively beat of country music, for a total immersion in the musical soul of Nashville. Overnight stay.

day 9

Nashville - Atlanta

1 Day

455 km

This morning, continue your exploration of the vibrant heart of Nashville, an iconic city of music and sports. Admire legendary venues such as the Country Music Hall of Fame, a veritable temple dedicated to country music legends (admission not included), or the famous Ryman Auditorium, nicknamed “the church of country music” (admission not included). You will also pass by the Bridgestone Arena, a must-see venue that hosts concerts and major sporting events. Lunch (PC-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.

day 10

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 (PC-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.

day 11

Departure from Atlanta

1 Day

25 km

Morning at your leisure before departure. Transfer to Atlanta Airport. We hope you have had a memorable journey and look forward to you the opportunity to host your next visit to America.

Standard hotels (EUSST17A)
is available starting at 2726 EUR

Rooms 01.03.26 - 31.12.26
DOUBLE ROOM 1 BED (K21) 2726
QUADRUPLE ROOM 2 BEDS (K42) 2427
TRIPLE ROOM 2 BEDS (K32) 2529
SINGLE ROOM (K11) 3796
per child in parents room 2 - 12 (DACHD12) 2107
Fullboard Supplement (R3SFB) 426

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 - 40 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.