Eastern Discovery (Start New York City)(Twin Room,Start New York City, End New Orleans)

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"If I got to choose a coast I choose East." Ah, the wise words of Notorious B.I.G. still ring in our ears. Here on the east you'll get to experience all things all American, exploring art deco architecture in Miami, visiting the grave of J.F.K. and finally landing in the jazz hub of New Orleans.

Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    "If I got to choose a coast I choose East." Ah, the wise words of Notorious B.I.G. still ring in our ears. Here on the east you'll get to experience all things all American, exploring art deco architecture in Miami, visiting the grave of J.F.K. and finally landing in the jazz hub of New Orleans.

Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
Start CityNew York City
End CityNew Orleans

Travel Themes

  • Local Immersion & Homestays

Destinations

  • North America
  • United States

Attractions

  • Charleston
  • Miami
  • New Orleans
  • New York
  • Panama City
  • Washington
  • York

Activities

  • Culture
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: New York City to Washington DC via Philadelphia

A brief foray in the five boroughs will see you meeting the legends you'll be traversing the south with before we hit the road in search of the nation's capital.From New York, we'll make a cheeky stop in Philadelphia - a city teeming with people and history. See the L...

Day 2: Washington DC

Peddle round the city on a pushbike this morning to get your bearings, or take a Segway tour for an almost serious way to get around. Later, you could dose up on intellectualism at one of the 19 Smithsonian Museums. Other history-and-culture must-dos are watching the ...

Day 4: Washington D.C. to Raleigh

We leave hustle and bustle of Washington D.C. for a little Southern Hospitality. Take a break in historic Richmond, a city steeped in American history, before arriving in Raleigh.

Day 5: Raleigh to Savannah via Charleston

From the urban wilds of North Carolina's capital, we continue our journey, heading deeper south toward Savannah via Charleston. Charleston, the birthplace of the dance craze of the same name. Here, horse and carriages are the norm and the ‘low country’ favourite of sh...

Day 6: Savannah to St. Augustine

One last morning under the spell of free-wheeling Savannah, her historic squares and mossy oak trees, then it's on to America's oldest city: St Augustine.St. Augustine may be part of sun-drenched Florida, but an amble around Old Town will show you it's wildly differen...

Day 7: St Augustine to Daytona Beach (Cocoa Beach From Apr 2019) via Kennedy Space Center

It's a verified fact that all children dream of being an astronaut at least once - it's either that or a goldfish, we're not quite sure. Either way, today we leave the cobblestones of St Augustine in our wake and cruise the Space Coast.With less computing power than y...

Day 8: Daytona Beach (Cocoa Beach From Apr 2019) to Miami

This morning is dedicated to down time, either laying low on the beach or hitting the skies on a parasail, then we're back on the road.Hot, loud and fabulously flashy, Miami will knock your socks off. This character driven place has so many diverse neighbourhoods, eac...

Day 9: Miami

Don't hit snooze too many times, because you've been gifted a full day to explore this glittering metropolis. On bikes, we'll check out Miami's waterfront neighbourhoods, spotting icons like the Versace Mansion. If you'd like to shimmy your way into the local Latin cu...

Day 10: Miami to Orlando

Another slightly cleaner type of fun awaits us today - Orlando, the home to more than a dozen theme parks and belly screams a-plenty.Orlando was once a farming town but has since undergone a transformation into the most visited place in Florida. It is now home to the ...

Day 11: Orlando

Free time means a day out in one of the many fun parks located here with some friends. There are loads of options; Disney World with its 4 parks, Universal Studios, SeaWorld and several water parks. The parks also serve up theme-bars and clubs, so if you’re keen, keep it moving tonight at one of them.

Day 12: Orlando to Panama City Beach via Tallahassee

You can leave your Mickey ears on, but we're on the move again today, this time westward. We'll be turning the clocks back an hour as we journey to Tallahassee, which means an extra hour in Florida's vibrant capital.Tonight we'll settle in at one of "The World's Most Beautiful Beaches" - Panama City Beach, testing out the hype with a dip in the clear blue waters.

Day 13: Panama City Beach to New Orleans via Mobile

We rise early this morning to make the most of the afternoon in what they call the Big Easy, where jazz is as much a part of everyday life as breathing.This city will romance you with its soul and have you swooning over its spiritual heart - the French Quarter. The ma...

Day 14: Depart New Orleans

Our tour ends after breakfast. It’s time to say goodbye to your new friends and Contiki Crew.

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Last Updated: 0/19/2022

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  • We'll get 15 of your meals and you get the rest. You can refuel over breakfast and grab some authentic American dinners from us but you'll also get an opportunity to sample some of this country's cuisine. You'll taste it all - from greasy burgers to gourmet fare.
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