USA: Miami to Dallas Road Trip | 2025

  • Overview
  • Itinerary
  • What's Included
  • FAQ
  • Dates

Embark on an unforgettable road trip from Miami to Dallas, exploring the vibrant culture and rich history of the southern United States. This journey takes you through iconic cities like Orlando, where you can indulge in the magic of Universal Studios, and Savannah, known for its charming parks and historic architecture. Experience the musical heart of America in Nashville and Memphis, with opportunities to visit Graceland and the Country Music Hall of Fame. Savor the unique flavors of New Orleans, and immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of the French Quarter. In Texas, discover the bustling city of Houston and the cowboy culture of Fort Worth, complete with a classic BBQ dinner. This tour offers a perfect blend of sightseeing, cultural experiences, and musical history, making it an ideal adventure for those seeking to explore the diverse landscapes and traditions of the USA.

Highlights
  • Explore the vibrant streets of Miami, including South Beach and Little Havana.
  • Experience the thrill of Universal Studios in Orlando, with attractions like Diagon Alley and the Islands of Adventure.
  • Discover the historic charm of Savannah, known for its cathedrals and majestic water fountains.
  • Visit Nashville, the home of country music, and explore the Country Music Hall of Fame.
  • Explore Memphis, the home of Elvis Presley, with opportunities to visit Graceland and Sun Studios.
  • Immerse yourself in the unique culture of New Orleans, with its French Quarter and Southern jazz.
  • Tour the NASA Space Center in Houston and explore the city's major sites like Buffalo Bayou and City Hall.
  • Experience the Wild West atmosphere in Dallas/Fort Worth, including a visit to the historic stockyards.
Mode of Transport
Travel in style and comfort on a coach as you journey from Miami to Dallas, with stops in Orlando, Augusta, Nashville, Memphis, New Orleans, and Houston, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable road trip experience.
Accommodation
Stay in comfort at the Grand Hotel Orlando, Comfort Inn Stadium, Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown, La Quinta Inn and Suites New Orleans Downtown, Holiday Inn Houston Downtown, and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Worth Downtown, or similar accommodations throughout your journey.
Optional Activities
Optional activities such as visiting Universal Studios in Orlando, Graceland and Sun Studios in Memphis, and an airboat swamp tour in New Orleans are not included.
Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and must be purchased separately.
Flights
Flights to and from the starting and ending points of the tour are not included.
Gratuities
Gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff are not included.
Dining Summary
  • 4 Dinner (D)
  • 10 Breakfast (B)
Included Experience
  • Miami: Hit the streets of Miami to explore all the attractions that make the city wonderful. Our Trip Manager will even take us a cute lil' stroll in the beautiful Little Havana.
  • Orlando: Can you handle this level of excitement? All of your childhood dreams are about to come true...
  • Savannah: Take a whistle-stop tour of Savannah, and tick another awesome city off your list.
  • Augusta: Your Trip Manager will take you on an orientation tour of the city, setting you up for some exploration of your own.
  • Nashville: Your Trip Manager will take you on an orientation tour of the city, setting you up for some exploration of your own.
  • Memphis: Follow in the footsteps of B.B. King, Johnny Cash and Elvis as we sway from the riverfront to rock ‘n’ roll studios.
  • Memphis: Trust us, you’ll be feeling anything but blue after trying the food here.
  • New Orleans: Get to know New Orleans, with an orientation tour including the French Quarter – and the chance to sample the doughy and delightful New Orleans beignets.
  • New Orleans: Sample the delicious doughy goodness that is a staple of the city's food culture.
  • Houston: Your Trip Manager will take you on an orientation tour of the city, checking out all the major sites such as Buffalo Bayou, City Hall and Heritage Society Park.
  • Houston: Thought of as the centrepiece of downtown Houston, it’d be rude not to pay Market Square Park a visit while we’re here in Houston.
  • Houston: We can’t fly you to the moon (not yet anyway) but we can offer you the next best thing… expect to learn plenty about interstellar travel.
  • Dallas: Always wanted to know what it was like to live in the Wild West? Welcome to cowboy town.
  • Fort Worth: Our trip to the Fort Worth stockyards just took a turn for the tasty, with a delicious BBQ dinner coming our way this evening.
  • Dallas: Your Trip Manager will take you on an orientation tour of the city, including the Dealey Plaza, the Arts District, the Dallas Reunion Tower and more.
FAQs
  • New York City: What does a modular trip mean? A modular trip means fellow travellers will join and leave at various locations. There’ll be some goodbyes, sure, but there’ll also be plenty of hellos with new like-minded travellers.
Destinations
  • North America
  • USA
Tour Types
  • Sightseeing
  • Music
  • History
  • Cultural
  • Special Events
  • Coach tours (worldwide)

Location: Orlando

Welcome to the American road trip of your lifetime. Today you’ll meet your fellow roadies for a brief tour of our starting point – Miami – before we hit the coach and make way for our first destination: Orlando. Orlando, here we go. We'll hit the hay tonight, ready for a star-studded day tomorrow.<br/>

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Grand Hotel Orlando (or similar)

Meals: Dinner

Location: Orlando

Today is your opportunity to visit the epic Universal Studios, where you can visit Diagon Alley, splash around in the vast water park or visit the islands of adventure. There's something for everyone in this dizzying spectacle of rides, film and entertainment.<br/>

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Grand Hotel Orlando (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Savannah

You can leave your Mickey ears on, but we're on the move again today... Our stop-off for today is Savannah, known for its cathedrals and majestic water fountains. Keep your eyes peeled for horse-drawn carriages as we check out the pretty parks. Augusta is home to the world-famous Masters Golf Course. Later tonight, your Trip Manager will get you acquainted with the city with a brief orientation tour.<br/>

Accommodation Name: A conveniently located hotel

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Nashville

Today we'll head from the home of golf (and the boyhood home of former president Woodrow Wilson) to the home of country music. All in a day's work... Pull those boots out. Home to some of the musical greats, this city also played a crucial role in the civil rights movement. After a brief orientation tour from your Trip Manager, we'll head for dinner.<br/>

Accommodation Name: Comfort Inn Stadium (or similar)

Meals: Dinner

Location: Nashville

Today is yours to explore Nashville. Truly a musical paradise, a tour around the Country Music Hall of Fame will give us the lowdown on this city's musical past.<br/>

Accommodation Name: Comfort Inn Stadium (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Memphis

Sorry Nash, but we gotta dash. Next up, it's the home of the King himself... Welcome to Memphis. Here you'll have a free afternoon to explore, but we have plenty of optional activities for you to choose from. Memphis is the home of Elvis Presley, and you'll have the chance to visit Graceland (his former home) and Sun Studios (where he recorded many of his albums). Also in Memphis is the Civil Rights Museum, where you'll have the chance to pay tribute to Martin Luther King Jr, a vital force during the civil rights movement.<br/>

Accommodation Name: Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Location: New Orleans

Speaking of 'a little more action', it's time for us to head to our next destination - New Orleans. The love-child of French & Caribbean culture, New Orleans will steal our hearts as soon as we arrive. We'll check out the French quarter and jam in Jackson Square before sampling beignets & marveling at elegant, pre-war mansions, all to the sweet sounds of Southern jazz, of course.<br/>

Accommodation Name: La Quinta Inn and Suites New Orleans Downtown (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

Location: New Orleans

New Orleans, baby... You have the whole of today to soak up the sounds, smells and songs of a truly soulful city. How about an airboat swamp tour out on the Mississippi?<br/>

Accommodation Name: La Quinta Inn and Suites New Orleans Downtown (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Houston

Bidding farewell to New Orleans, it's time to make our way to Texas' largest city, Houston. With huge belt buckles & portion sizes to match, Houston city certainly lives up to its larger-than-life reputation. We can't leave Houston without visiting the NASA Space Centre, can we? So that's exactly what we'll do.

Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Houston Downtown (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Dallas/Fort Worth

Houston, we have a... great day ahead of us today. We'll hit the road once again, this time with Dallas in our sights. Welcome to Dallas! We'll visit the historic stockyards, chill with the cattle and tuck into a BBQ dinner too. And of course, get a load of that sizzling sunset. Then it's back to our hotel in Fort Worth (right on the outskirts of Dallas).

Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Worth Downtown (or Similar)

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Location: Dallas

Today you're mostly free to explore Dallas however you like, but first, your Trip Manager will take you on an orientation tour, which includes the Dealey Plaza, The Arts District and the Dallas Reunion Tower.<br/>

Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Worth Downtown (or Similar)

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Dallas/Fort Worth

And it's here in Dallas that our USA adventure comes to an end. We've laughed, we've been amazed, we've sang along to more Dolly Parton hits than we thought possible. Now it's time to start dreaming about the next one.<br/>

Meals: Breakfast

Included
  • Miami Exploration
    -Explore the attractions of Miami, including South Beach and Little Havana.
  • Orlando Excitement
    -Experience the excitement of Orlando and fulfill your childhood dreams.
  • Savannah Tour
    -Take a whistle-stop tour of Savannah and explore the city.
  • Augusta Orientation
    -Enjoy an orientation tour of Augusta with your Trip Manager.
  • Nashville Orientation
    -Participate in an orientation tour of Nashville with your Trip Manager.
  • Memphis Music Tour
    -Follow in the footsteps of music legends like B.B. King, Johnny Cash, and Elvis in Memphis.
  • Memphis Culinary Experience
    -Enjoy the local food in Memphis.
  • New Orleans Orientation
    -Get to know New Orleans with an orientation tour, including the French Quarter.
  • New Orleans Beignets
    -Sample the delicious beignets, a staple of New Orleans' food culture.
  • Houston Orientation
    -Take an orientation tour of Houston, visiting major sites like Buffalo Bayou and City Hall.
  • Houston Market Square Park
    -Visit Market Square Park, the centerpiece of downtown Houston.
  • NASA Space Centre Tour
    -Learn about interstellar travel at the NASA Space Centre in Houston.
  • Dallas Wild West Experience
    -Experience cowboy town in Dallas.
  • Fort Worth Stockyards
    -Visit the Fort Worth stockyards and enjoy a delicious BBQ dinner.
  • Dallas Orientation
    -Join an orientation tour of Dallas, including Dealey Plaza and the Arts District.

Not Included
  • Optional Activities
    -Optional activities such as visiting Universal Studios in Orlando, Graceland and Sun Studios in Memphis, and an airboat swamp tour in New Orleans are not included.
  • Personal Expenses
    -Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
  • Travel Insurance
    -Travel insurance is not included and must be purchased separately.
  • Flights
    -Flights to and from the starting and ending points of the tour are not included.
  • Gratuities
    -Gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff are not included.
No, flights to and from the starting and ending points of the tour are not included.
In 1961, a guy called John Anderson founded Contiki in New Zealand. Whilst later bought by The Travel Corporation, the tour company had already been using the name ‘Contiki’ since its inception.
Travel insurance is not included and must be purchased separately.
Key highlights include exploring Miami, visiting Universal Studios in Orlando, touring Savannah, experiencing the music scene in Nashville, visiting Graceland in Memphis, enjoying the culture of New Orleans, and exploring the NASA Space Centre in Houston.
All documentation will be sent via email around 21 days prior to your trip departure. You can also access information on your trip by signing up to My Contiki via the top right icon of the homepage.
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Accommodation is provided in hotels such as the Grand Hotel Orlando, Comfort Inn Stadium in Nashville, Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown, La Quinta Inn and Suites New Orleans Downtown, and Holiday Inn Houston Downtown, or similar.
The tour starts in Miami, Florida.
The tour includes 4 dinners and 10 breakfasts.
Optional activities include visiting Universal Studios in Orlando, Graceland and Sun Studios in Memphis, and an airboat swamp tour in New Orleans.
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
The tour ends in Fort Worth, Texas.
Contiki trips are designed & operated exclusively for those aged 18-35 years. Your travelling companions will be like-minded adventurers within that age range. The age range is adhered to strictly.

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This tour is operated by Contiki

12 days from £1609 pp exc.flights; Enquire
Start:Miami, USA
Finish:Fort Worth, USA
Suitable for: 18-35
Physical rating:Low
Diets:Vegetarians
Tour operated in: English
Tour Reference: MDRT20
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