Nashville to Dallas Road Trip | 2025
Nashville to Dallas Road Trip | 2025
9 Days Starting in Nashville (TN) and ending in Fort Worth
Visiting: Nashville, Memphis, New Orleans, Houston, Fort Worth
Tour operator:
Tour code:
NDRT20
Specialist Group:
18-30 Somethings
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
18-35
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Cultural, Foodie and Wine Tours, History, Music, Photography
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey from Nashville to Dallas on this 2025 road trip adventure. Begin in the heart of country music, Nashville, where you'll explore the Country Music Hall of Fame and enjoy a special breakfast hosted by the Women of Thistle Farms. Travel to Memphis to walk in the footsteps of music legends and delve into the city's rich civil rights history. Experience the vibrant culture of New Orleans, savoring beignets and jazz in the French Quarter. Discover Houston's major sites, including the NASA Space Center, before heading to Dallas/Fort Worth for a taste of the Wild West and a delicious BBQ dinner. This tour promises a blend of music, history, and culinary delights across the southern USA.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Start Nashville
Location: Nashville
Accommodation Name: Comfort Inn Stadium (or similar)
Meals Included: None
Well hello there, Roadies! Our trip begins here in Nashville - the home of all things country. (Don't worry though, we won't be workin' nine til five here.) After joining your Contiki crew at the hotel, we'll spend the evening hanging out - ready to hit the road in the morning.
Day 2: Nashville
Location: Nashville
Accommodation Name: Comfort Inn Stadium (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
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.
Day 3: Nashville To Memphis
Location: Nashville, Memphis
Accommodation Name: Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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.
Day 4: Memphis To New Orleans
Location: Memphis, New Orleans
Accommodation Name: La Quinta Inn and Suites New Orleans Downtown (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
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.
Day 5: New Orleans
Location: New Orleans
Accommodation Name: La Quinta Inn and Suites New Orleans Downtown (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
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?
Day 6: New Orleans To Houston
Location: New Orleans, Houston
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Houston Downtown (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
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. After we arrive and check in to our hotel, your Trip Manager will take you on a city orientation tour, checking Buffalo Bayou, City Hall and Heritage Society Park off your bucket list... and Market Square Park too.
Day 7: Houston To Dallas/Forth Worth
Location: Houston, Fort Worth
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Worth Downtown (or Similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Houston, we have a... great day ahead of us today, starting out with a tour of the NASA Space Centre. (Would you believe us if we said it was out of this world?) After that, we'll hit the road once again, this time with Dallas in our sights.Here in Dallas/Fort Worth, we'll visit the historic stockyards, chill with the cattle and tuck into a BBQ dinner too. Get a load of that sizzling sunset!
Day 8: Dallas/Forth Worth
Location: Fort Worth
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Worth Downtown (or Similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
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.
Day 9: End Dallas/Fort Worth
Location: Fort Worth
Meals Included: Breakfast
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.
What's Included
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Orientation Tour in New Orleans
Get to know New Orleans on foot, with an orientation tour including the French Quarter and the chance to sample the doughy and delightful New Orleans beignets.
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Orientation Tour in Houston
Your Trip Manager will take you on an orientation tour of Houston, checking out all the major sites such as Buffalo Bayou, City Hall, and Heritage Society Park.
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BBQ Dinner in Fort Worth
Enjoy a delicious BBQ dinner during your visit to the Fort Worth stockyards.
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Breakfast in Nashville
Enjoy an included breakfast hosted by the Women of Thistle Farms, a non-profit dedicated to helping women survivors recover and heal from prostitution, trafficking, and addiction.
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Accommodation
Accommodation is provided at Comfort Inn Stadium (or similar) in Nashville, Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown (or similar) in Memphis, La Quinta Inn and Suites New Orleans Downtown (or similar) in New Orleans, Holiday Inn Houston Downtown (or similar) in Houston, and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Worth Downtown (or similar) in Fort Worth.
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Meals
Meals are included as specified in the itinerary.
What's Not Included
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Optional Activities in Memphis
Optional activities in Memphis such as visiting Graceland, Sun Studios, and the Civil Rights Museum are not included.
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Airboat Swamp Tour in New Orleans
The airboat swamp tour out on the Mississippi in New Orleans is not included.
Mode of Transport
Travel between cities is primarily by coach, with orientation tours in New Orleans, Houston, and Dallas/Fort Worth included. Optional activities and meals are specified in the itinerary.
Accommodation
Accommodation is provided at Comfort Inn Stadium in Nashville, Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown in Memphis, La Quinta Inn and Suites New Orleans Downtown in New Orleans, Holiday Inn Houston Downtown in Houston, and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Worth Downtown in Fort Worth.
Check out our Q&As
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Are there any optional activities in Memphis?
Yes, there are optional activities in Memphis such as visiting Graceland, Sun Studios, and the Civil Rights Museum, but these are not included in the tour package.
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Is the airboat swamp tour in New Orleans included?
No, the airboat swamp tour out on the Mississippi in New Orleans is not included in the tour package.
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What kind of breakfast is included in Nashville?
In Nashville, you will enjoy an included breakfast hosted by the Women of Thistle Farms, a non-profit dedicated to helping women survivors recover and heal from prostitution, trafficking, and addiction.
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What is included in the orientation tour in Houston?
The orientation tour in Houston includes visits to major sites such as Buffalo Bayou, City Hall, and Heritage Society Park.
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What meals are included in the tour?
Meals are included as specified in the itinerary.
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What can I expect during the orientation tour in New Orleans?
During the orientation tour in New Orleans, you will get to know the city on foot, including the French Quarter, and have the chance to sample the doughy and delightful New Orleans beignets.
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What kind of dinner is provided in Fort Worth?
In Fort Worth, you will enjoy a delicious BBQ dinner during your visit to the Fort Worth stockyards.
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
Accommodation is provided at Comfort Inn Stadium (or similar) in Nashville, Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown (or similar) in Memphis, La Quinta Inn and Suites New Orleans Downtown (or similar) in New Orleans, Holiday Inn Houston Downtown (or similar) in Houston, and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Worth Downtown (or similar) in Fort Worth.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
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.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
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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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® is our commitment to protect people, wildlife and the incredible planet we all share. Powered by The TreadRight Foundation, a non-profit organisation and Contiki’s guiding hand when it comes to making travel matter.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
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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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of contiki charges.
Up to 61 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 25% of booking price.
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