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10-Day Nashville, New Orleans, Houston, San Antonio, Fort Worth and Memphis Tour from Toronto Tour Code: 564-18953

Price (/Person)
    Single $1924
    Double $1354
    3rd Person
    Adult $819
    Child $819
    4th Person
    Adult $463
    Child $463
  • Overview
  • Day 1
  • Day 2
  • Day 3
  • Day 4
  • Day 5
  • Day 6
  • Day 7
  • Day 8
  • Day 9
  • Day 10
Day 1 Toronto-Cincinnati (662 km)
Day 2 Cincinnati-Nashville (383 km)
Day 3 New Orleans
Day 4 New Orleans
Day 5 New Orleans-Houston (511 km)
Day 6 Houston-San Antonio-Austin (432 km)
Day 7 Austin-Fort Worth-Dallas (355 km)
Day 8 Dallas-Memphis (675 km)
Day 9 Memphis-Indianapolis (617 km)
Day 10 Indianapolis-Detroit-Toronto (718 km)

Day 1: Toronto-Cincinnati (662 km)

Standard Hotel: Best Western Mason Inn or similar
Meal: Excluded
Cross the U.S. border, going down south, pass different states and enjoy the natural scene of various area along the highway. Arrive and check in hotel in Cincinnati.
  • Cincinnati, OH

    Cincinnati, OH
    Cincinnati is a city in the state of Ohio. Cincinnati is known for its large collection of historic architecture. Over-the-Rhine, a neighborhood just to the north of Downtown Cincinnati, boasts among the world's largest collections of Italianate architecture, rivaling similar neighborhoods in New York City, Vienna and Munich in size and scope.

Day 2: Cincinnati-Nashville (383 km)

Standard Hotel: Best Western or similar
Meal: Excluded

First we'll visit Cincinnati like Roebling Suspension Bridge and Cincinnati Museum Centre (Outside photo stop). Then we'll drive to Nashville. It is known as “Music City”. Visit the Parthenon (photo stop), and Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum (Fee Apply).

  • Nashville, TN

    Nashville, TN
    Nashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee and the county seat of Davidson County.

    The Parthenon

    The Parthenon stands proudly as the centerpiece of Centennial Park, Nashville's premier urban park. The building and the Athena statue are both full-scale replicas of the Athenian originals.

    Country Music Hall of Fame

    The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum was established in 1961, although a building itself wasn't constructed until 1967. The Hall is dedicated to the preservation and exploration of both country music itself and the culture that surrounds it.

    Admission (Optional): Adult $28; Child (3-11 yrs) $18

Day 3: New Orleans

Standard Hotel: Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter or similar
Meal: Excluded
We'll spend two days in New Orleans. French Quarter is the oldest section in the city and becomes the U.S. National Historic Landmark and the Jackson Square is the center of the French Quarter which is the location of St. Louis Cathedral that designated as a minor Basilica by Pope Paul VI. French Market is a place with more than 200 years that first serve the New Orleans as a food market and now is a popular tourist visiting spot with lot of restaurants and shopping of souvenirs spot. In the night time, Bourbon Street is a place that full with round-the-clock nightlife, vibrant live-music for all the visitors that must be visited. St. Charles Ave. is the location of Pantchartrain Hotel, mid 19th Century luxurious houses and antique stores as well. We'll also visit Oak Alley Plantation (Fee Apply).
  • New Orleans, LA

    New Orleans, LA
    The city known as the "Big Easy" is most famous for its colorful and exciting Mardi Gras celebration. Visitors will marvel at its distinctive Cajun culture and cuisine that is unlike anything else in the world.

    Bourbon Street

    Extending 13 blocks in the French Quarter, Bourbon Street is the most famous thoroughfare in New Orleans, a top destination for generations of partygoers. It is home to some of the best bars and restaurants in the city.

    Cathedral-Basilica of Saint Louis, King of France

    The Cathedral-Basilica of Saint Louis, King of France, also called St. Louis Cathedral, is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans and is the oldest cathedral in the United States.

    French Market

    Long ago, this 6 block market, the largest of its kind in the U.S., was a Native American trading post before the advent of European colonization. Located in the historic French Quarter, it specializes in selling seafood.

    Opening Hours: Mon - Fri 9:00am - 6:00pm

    French Quarter

    French Quarter
    The most famous area of New Orleans is also the oldest. Dating back to the city's founding in 1718, this National Historic Landmark district is known for its nightlife, restaurants, and celebrations. Its most famous locale is Bourbon Street.

    Jackson Square

    This historic park in the French Quarter is home to the St. Louis Cathedral. It's history dates all the way back to 1721, when it was built by French colonists in the area.

    St. Charles Avenue

    This major thoroughfare in New Orleans is famous for the exquisite mansions that line the street in the city's Uptown area. It extends downtown into the New Orleans Central Business District.

    Oak Alley Plantation

    Oak Alley Plantation
    This historic plantation on the Mississippi River in southeastern Louisiana is a National Historic Landmark. In addition to its function as a museum, the Oak Alley Plantation has served as a set for films and TV shows.

    Admission (Optional): Adult $32; Child (3-11 yrs) $11

    Royal Carriages French Quarter

    Take the Carriage Tour to explore French Quarter.

    Tour Fee (Optional): Adult $20; Child (2-12 yrs) $20; Senior (Over 65 yrs) $20

Day 4: New Orleans

Standard Hotel: Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter or similar
Meal: Excluded
A more day in New Orleans. Visit the famous site yesterday missed.
  • New Orleans, LA

    New Orleans, LA
    The city known as the "Big Easy" is most famous for its colorful and exciting Mardi Gras celebration. Visitors will marvel at its distinctive Cajun culture and cuisine that is unlike anything else in the world.

Day 5: New Orleans-Houston (511 km)

Standard Hotel: Four Points by Sheraton or similar
Meal: Excluded
Drive to Houston and visit the Space Centre Houston – NASA (Fee apply). Get an up-close look of the Apollo 17 Command Module, full-size Skylab Training module in Starship Gallery.  See a diverse collection of spacesuits used for training flights to spacewalks on the Moon in Astronaut Gallery or take some great pictures of the Space Shuttle-Independence from the Independence Plaza. Waterwall Park is a landmark for visitors of all ages and the indoor Toyota Center is the home of the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association that is locate in downtown region. Chinatown is a largely residential area, where family-owned restaurants serve various kind of Asian foods and quite a few grocery stores specializes in seafood and Asian produce.
  • Houston, TX

    Houston, TX
    Houston is a large metropolis in Texas. It has become a major center of industry and development. It is home to some fascinating museums in it Museum District, including Houston Museum of Natural Science.

    Chinatown

    Chinatown is a community in southwestern Houston, Texas, United States. It is roughly bounded by Fondren Road, Beechnut Street, State Highway 6, and Westpark Drive, and lies between Alief and the city of Bellaire.

    Space Center Houston

    The official visitor center of the Johnson Space Center in Houston was designed with a little input from Walt Disney Imagineering to create an educational, interactive environment for guests wishing to learn about human spaceflight activities.

    Admission (Optional): Adult $33; Child (3-12 yrs) $28|Opening Hours: Mon - Sun 9:00am - 7:00pm

Day 6: Houston-San Antonio-Austin (432 km)

Standard Hotel: Holiday Inn Austin or similar
Meal: Excluded
San Antonio is a major city in south-central Texas with a rich colonial heritage. Here we'll take the St. Antonio River Tour (Fee apply). Enjoy a delicious meal and a drink with a beautiful view of the river. Puffy Tacos are San Antonio's most famous dish which a lot of visitors will give it a try. Then visit Historic Market Square. After that we'll go to Austin, pass by the University of Texas at Austin and Texas Capitol House.
  • San Antonio, TX

    San Antonio, TX
    San Antonio is the 7th most populated city in the U.S. and the 2nd most in Texas. It is one of the fastest growing cities in the country. It is famous for being the home of the Alamo.

    San Antonio Cruise

    A relaxing guided River Walk boat cruise along the San Antonio River. Experience some of San Antonio's top historic and cultural sites. Enjoy a delicious meal and a drink with a beautiful view of the river.

    Tour Fee (Optional): Adult $15; Child (3-11 yrs) $8|Opening Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm

    San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

    A National Historical Park and part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site preserving four of the five Spanish frontier missions in San Antonio, Texas, USA.
  • Austin, TX

    Austin, TX
    Nicknamed the "Live Music Capital of the World," Austin is the capital of Texas. Located in the center of the state, it is the fastest growing major city in the U.S. The popular slogan among locals is "Keep Austin Weird."

    Texas State Capitol (Passing By)

    Situated in downtown Austin, Texas' capitol building was completed in 1888 in an Italian Renaissance Revival style. Covering over 51 acres, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970.

    Opening Hours: Mon - Fri 7:00am - 10:00pm, Sat - Sun 9:00am - 8:00pm

    University of Texas at Austin (Passing By)

    The University of Texas at Austin, informally UT Austin, UT, University of Texas, or Texas in sports contexts, is a public research university and the flagship institution of the University of Texas System.

Day 7: Austin-Fort Worth-Dallas (355 km)

Standard Hotel: The Westin Dallas Park Central or similar
Meal: Excluded

A city in North Central Texas the Fort Worth Stockyards are home to rodeos, and the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame honors pioneers. Visitors can enjoy the cattle drive show in the restaurant along the road with the famous Seltzer Beer and Tomahawk steak. Dallas - A modern metropolis in north Texas, is a commercial and cultural hub of the region. Dealey Plaza - Downtown’s Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza commemorates the site of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination in 1963. Pioneer Plaza - The site features native plants and trees and a flowing stream in a natural setting and a re-creation of a cattle drive in bronze with longhorn steers being driven by three cowboys on horses. It is a place heavily visited by the tourist.

  • Fort Worth, TX

    Fort Worth, TX
    What was started as a trading outpost for western cowboys in the 19th century has evolved into the fifth largest city in Texas.

    Fort Worth Stockyards

    A 98-acre historic district celebrates Fort Worth's long tradition as a part of the cattle industry and was listed on the National Register as a historical district in 1976.
  • Dallas, TX

    Dallas, TX
    Dallas helps make up the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex. Some of the city's popular attractions include the Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, Pioneer Plaza and the John F. Kennedy Memorial.

    Dealey Plaza

    Dealey Plaza, in the historic West End district of downtown Dallas, Texas (U.S.), is the location of the assassination of John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963.

    Pioneer Plaza

    Pioneer Plaza is a large public park located in the Convention Center District of downtown Dallas, Texas (USA). It contains a large sculpture and is a heavily visited tourist site. Adjacent to the plaza is the Pioneer Park Cemetery which features the Confederate War Memorial.

Day 8: Dallas-Memphis (675 km)

Standard Hotel: Super 8 by Wyndham or similar
Meal: Excluded

Memphis is one of the more historic and culturally significant cities of the southern United States. Here we'll
visit Elvis Presley House.  Souvenir store has lots of specialty Elvis gifts for visitors to remember their trip to Graceland(Fee Applied). Passengers can also choose to visit the Elvis Museum(Fee Applied) instead of the Graceland.

  • Memphis, TN

    Memphis, TN
    Memphis is a city in the southwestern corner of the U.S. state of Tennessee. And it is the youngest of Tennessee's major cities, founded in 1819 as a planned city by a group of wealthy Americans including judge John Overton and future president Andrew Jackson.

    Graceland

    This massive, opulent mansion in Memphis, Tennessee was the home of Elvis Presley. It is a National Historic Landmark and today serves as a museum. Guests can visit the site of Elvis' grave and tour the thirteen-acre estate.

    Admission (Optional): Adult $130; Child (3-11 yrs) $130

Day 9: Memphis-Indianapolis (617 km)

Standard Hotel: Wingate by Wyndham or similar
Meal: Excluded
We'll have a photo stop at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
  • Indianapolis, IN

    Indianapolis, IN
    Indianapolis is the capital and the largest city in Indiana. Indianapolis hosts several notable sporting events annually, including the Brickyard 400, Grand Prix of Indianapolis, NFL Scouting Combine, the largest half marathon in the U.S., and the Indianapolis 500.

    Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum

    The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum displays for visitors the amazing history of the world-famous Indianapolis 500 auto race, as well as other information about car and car racing history around the world.

Day 10: Indianapolis-Detroit-Toronto (718 km)

Meal: Excluded
To end off this wonderful journey, continue along the US Interstate through Ohio, Michigan. Before crossing the border, we will make a brief stop at Duty Free Store where you can make your tax-free purchase on goods such as, tobacco, alcohol or cosmetics, etc. Arrive at Toronto in the evening.
Find Closest Pickup
Location Address Departure Return
Toronto, ON 2890 Steeles Ave East, Thornhill, ON L3T 4X1 (In Front of Tim Horton - Thornhill, ON) 5:15am 9:00pm
Toronto, ON 280 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON M5T 3A5 (Dragon City Mall, In Front of Spadina Ave Entrance - Toronto, ON) 5:45am
Remark:drop off at York Mills Subway Station
Mississauga, ON 4553 Hurontario Street, Mississauga, ON (Mississauga Marketplace, In Front of Second Cup - Mississauga, ON) 6:15am 8:00pm

*Return time is an estimate and varies based on traffic and weather conditions.

  • Please arrive at least 15 minutes before departure time. All the pick up and drop off times are for your reference only
  • All the return time provided above are the estimate time. Exact return time depends on traffic, weather and other conditions.
  • Toronto 280 Spadina Ave Drop off Location: York Mills Subway Station

Price Includes

  • 9 nights hotel accommodation
  • Transportation via Air Conditioned Motor coach
  • Tour guide (Mandarin and English)(Level 2: semi-guided tour

Price Excludes

Destination Adult Child Senior
Houston, TX
Space Center Houston (Optional) $33 $28 (3-12 yrs) /
Memphis, TN
Elvis Museum (Optional) $50 $50 (3-11 yrs) /
Graceland (Optional) $130 $130 (3-11 yrs) /
Nashville, TN
Country Music Hall of Fame (Optional) $28 $18 (3-11 yrs) /
New Orleans, LA
Oak Alley Plantation (Optional) $32 $11 (3-11 yrs) /
Royal Carriages French Quarter (Optional) $20 $20 (2-12 yrs) $20 (65+)
San Antonio, TX
San Antonio Cruise (Optional) $15 $8 (3-11 yrs) /
  • Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
  • If you would like to join the optional activities, please pay the fee in cash to the tour guide. You cannot buy / use the tickets on your own or use City Passes. The tour guide will arrange the tickets for the group.
  • Each customer must choose at least 3 of above optional attractions during tour, otherwise USD$50/person will be applied.
  • Air fares between your city and Toronto
  • Personal room fees such as laundry or valet services, telephone calls, or alcoholic beverages/mini bar items, unless they are otherwise specified.
  • All meals and drinks during the trip, but the tour guide will arrange for.
  • A mandatory service fees are not included and required. Minimum: Min USD $16.00 per person per day to the Driver and Guide.

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  • For USA TOUR: Clients should be responsible for all the documents and IDs that are necessary for their travel. (Passport Valid for at least 6 Months, USA Visa /EVUS & Return Ticket & PR Card). For those who need a passport (valid for at least 6 months), please have your US visa ready.
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  • On Site Change: If you need change, please inform 72 hours prior to departure. As a result of changes and delays, we will not be responsible and will not accept any change within 72 hours (during the long weekend to 5 days in advance).
  • Language: All tours are escorted by professional bi- or multi-lingual tour and/or driver guides (English/Chinese).
  • No smoking in all hotels

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  • Cancellation penalties per person (Notification day and departure day are not counted)
    7 or more days prior to departure - $300/person
    4-6 days prior to departure - 100% of total purchase amount
    Within 3 days prior to departure - 100% of total purchase amount.
    Day of departure or no show - 100% per person.
    Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.
    Trips require a minimum number of participants to avoid cancellation. We reserve the right to cancel a schedule trip to fully refund affected customers although tour companies will make every efforts to maintain the normal operation.
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    NOTE: We cannot grant any refunds more than 30 days after completion of tour.
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