Deep South Discovery

Deep South Discovery

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Deep South Discovery

9 Days Starting in Atlanta, GA, USA and ending in New Orleans, LA, USA

Visiting: Atlanta, Charleston, Augusta, Savannah, Montgomery, New Orleans, Selma

Tour operator:

Omega Tours

Tour code:

1368

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 5

Physical rating:

All Ages / Not applicable

Age range:

13-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English

Interests:

Cultural

From: $2351

NB: Prices correct on 22-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

This 9-day Southern USA tour from Atlanta to New Orleans will immerse you in the history, culture, and charm of the region, offering a memorable journey through iconic cities and unique experiences. Your adventure begins in Atlanta, where you'll discover the city's historical significance in the civil rights movement. Travel in the vibrant city of New Orleans, famous for its lively music scene, French Quarter, and rich cultural heritage. Explore Bourbon Street, take a steamboat cruise along the Mississippi River, and indulge in Cajun and Creole cuisine

Highlights

  • This Southern USA tour from Atlanta to New Orleans will immerse you in the history, culture, and charm of the region, offering a memorable journey through iconic cities and unique experiences

  • Travel in the vibrant city of New Orleans, famous for its lively music scene, French Quarter, and rich cultural heritage

  • Explore Bourbon Street, take a steamboat cruise along the Mississippi River, and indulge in Cajun and Creole cuisine

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Atlanta Arrival

Location: Atlanta

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: The Holiday Inn Express and Suites Atlanta Downtown, Atlanta, or similar

Welcome to Atlanta, Georgia. During the Civil War, Atlanta was one of the most important Southern Cities as it provided war materials to the South. In 1864, General Sherman marched into Atlanta and burned the entire city. The city recovered from its losses and today is one of the most dynamic in the South, boasting a successful cultural and business hub. Transfer independently to your hotel where you will meet your Tour Director.



Day 2 : Atlanta

Location: Atlanta

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: The Holiday Inn Express and Suites Atlanta Downtown, Atlanta, or similar

This morning, enjoy a comprehensive city tour of Atlanta, including a visit to the boyhood home of Martin Luther King. You will also learn about another of Atlanta's most famous residents, Margaret Mitchell, who wrote the historical novel that became a masterpiece of American cinema, "Gone with the Wind." Visit the Road to Tara Museum and Stately Oaks Plantation, which was the inspiration for the plantation in the film. You will have the opportunity to see memorabilia from the movie including costumes worn by the stars Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh. In the evening, enjoy a welcome reception which will give you the opportunity to meet your fellow travelers.



Day 3 : Atlanta > Augusta > Charleston

Location: Charleston, Atlanta, Augusta

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: The Cambria Hotel Charleston Riverview, Charleston, or similar

Leave Atlanta today and head west to Augusta. Augusta is the second oldest city in Georgia and is home to the prestigious Master's golf tournament. In the late afternoon, you will arrive in Charleston one of the most historic and charming cities in the South. For evening activities, you may wish to consult your Tour Director for the possibilities.



Day 4 : Charleston > Savannah

Location: Savannah, Charleston

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: The Fairfield Inn & Suites Savannah Downtown/Historic District, Savannah, or similar

the morning, enjoy a locally guided tour of Charleston Walk the streets of Charleston's preserved historic district, the best protected in the nation. Natural disasters, the Revolutionary War, and the Civil War all took their toll on this beautiful city, yet it stands out as a historic gem of the South.



In the afternoon, you may wish to participate in an optional excursion to the historic Boone Hall Plantation with its famous Avenue of Oaks. The property has appeared in numerous American movies, among them "North and South". En route to Savannah, the route stops on Port Royal Island and see Beaufort, South Carolina's second oldest city. Its impressive Antebellum architecture has been the backdrop for many shows and films, including "Forrest Gump."



Day 5 : Savannah

Location: Savannah

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: The Fairfield Inn & Suites Savannah Downtown/Historic District, Savannah, or similar

Today, enjoy the charm of Savannah, once the world's largest cotton port. When cotton was king, Savannah controlled the prices of the world cotton market at her cotton exchange. Founder James Oglethorpe laid out the famed city squares. The Civil War destroyed a large portion of Georgia, but Savannah was spared. Numerous buildings around the tree-shaded squares are hundreds of years old; providing the setting for the popular novel "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil."



Day 6 : Savannah > Montgomery

Location: Savannah, Montgomery

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: The Courtyard Montgomery, Montgomery, or similar

Set course west across the state of Georgia and into the heart of the Deep South, Alabama. Upon arrival in Montgomery, Alabama's capital city and a central backdrop of the American Civil Rights Movement, visit the Rosa Parks Library and Museum. Learn about the Montgomery Bus Boycott inspired by Parks, which ignited the Civil Rights movement and changed American history. You may also wish to visit the Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church, where Martin Luther King Jr. led the Boycott with his powerful sermons.



Day 7 : Montgomery > Selma > New Orleans

Location: New Orleans, Selma, Montgomery

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: The Hilton New Orleans Riverside, New Orleans, or similar

Depart Montgomery this morning to discover Selma, Alabama, another centerpiece of the Civil Rights Movement. Visit the Edmund Pettis Bridge where the historic March from Selma to Montgomery began and where the brutal events of Bloody Sunday took place.



Experience another historic site of the Civil Rights Trail, the Brown Chapel AME Church before heading south through Mississippi to New Orleans, a city immersed in Creole culture. The city today is a unique blend of Spanish, French, Caribbean, African, and Anglo-Saxon influences. This is obvious in the food, architecture, and of course, the music. Experience this melting pot aboard a Riverboat Dinner Cruise (optional) and enjoy the rhythms of a Dixieland jazz band.



Day 8 : New Orleans

Location: New Orleans

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: The Hilton New Orleans Riverside, New Orleans, or similar

The day is yours to explore the charm and excitement of one of America's most unique cities and for you to take in the French flavor & grandeur of New Orleans. May we suggest starting the day with a visit to a working plantation (optional). Explore the French Quarter with its trademark wrought iron balconies overlooking the narrow cobblestone streets.



Day 9 : New Orleans Departure

Location: New Orleans

Today your Tour Director will be available to assist you in arranging individual transfers to New Orleans International Airport. We hope you have had a memorable journey through America’s Deep South!



What's Included

  • • 8-nights hotel accommodations as specified or similar with a private bath and/or shower

  • • Services of a professional multilingual Tour Manager throughout

  • • Welcome Reception and meet your fellow travelers

  • • Visit Stately Oaks Plantation and museum, the inspiration for “Tara” from Gone with the Wind

  • • Sight-seeing tour of Atlanta including MLK’s boyhood home and visitors’ center

  • • Tour historic Charleston and see the iconic piazzas of the beautiful homes

  • • Travel to Beaufort, the filming site of the movie Forest Gump

  • • Trolley Tour the historic downtown district of Savannah

  • • Experience historic landmarks of the Civil Rights Trail in Montgomery and Selma, Alabama

  • • See New Orleans, home to jazz and beignets

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What's Not Included

  • • Airfare unless specified in the tour itinerary

  • • Meals are not included in order to allow for more flexibility

  • • Laundry, telephone, optional excursions and other items of a personal nature

  • • Travel Insurance

  • • Gratuities

  • • Pre and Post Accommodation

  • • Airport Transfers

  • • Everything that is not mentioned in included

Mode of Transport

All coaches are equipped with air-conditioning and an onboard lavatory. Additionally, coaches may have the following onboard amenities: wi-fi, footrests, luggage nets, movable seats, individually adjustable air conditioning, etc

Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?

    Transportation is provided by a comfortable air-conditioned motor coach equipped with Wi-Fi throughout. All coaches are equipped with air-conditioning and an onboard lavatory. Additionally, coaches may have amenities such as wi-fi, footrests, luggage nets, and individually adjustable air conditioning.

  • What kind of accommodations can I expect during the tour?

    The tour includes 8-nights hotel accommodations as specified or similar with a private bath and/or shower. Some of the hotels mentioned include The Holiday Inn Express and Suites Atlanta Downtown, The Cambria Hotel Charleston Riverview, The Fairfield Inn & Suites Savannah Downtown/Historic District, The Courtyard Montgomery, and The Hilton New Orleans Riverside.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    Meals are not included in the tour package in order to allow for more flexibility. However, there is a welcome reception on the first evening where you can meet your fellow travelers.

  • What are some of the key historical sites visited during the tour?

    The tour includes visits to several key historical sites such as Martin Luther King's boyhood home in Atlanta, the Road to Tara Museum and Stately Oaks Plantation, the historic downtown district of Savannah, the Rosa Parks Library and Museum in Montgomery, and the Edmund Pettis Bridge in Selma.

  • Is there any free time during the tour to explore on my own?

    Yes, there is free time allocated during the tour. For example, on the evening of Day 3 in Charleston, you may consult your Tour Director for evening activity possibilities. Additionally, Day 8 in New Orleans is yours to explore the city at your own pace.

  • Are there any optional excursions available during the tour?

    Yes, there are optional excursions available. For instance, on Day 4, you may participate in an optional excursion to the historic Boone Hall Plantation. On Day 7, there is an optional Riverboat Dinner Cruise in New Orleans, and on Day 8, you may start the day with a visit to a working plantation.

  • What kind of support is available from the tour staff?

    The tour includes the services of a professional multilingual Tour Manager throughout the journey. Additionally, on the final day, the Tour Director will be available to assist you in arranging individual transfers to New Orleans International Airport.

  • What is the luggage policy for the tour?

    The tour includes porterage service with a limit of one piece of checked luggage per person.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    No, solo travellers are required to book a Single (Private) room.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 2005

  • Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

    Yes, please enquire for details, we'll be happy to assist wherever we can.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Electronic Vouchers. These will be provided and attached to your booking (within the Documents section) aprox. 2 weeks prior to travel.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    No, unfortunately that is not possible on our trips.

Reviews of this operator

Janifer Harland (Google Reviewer)  

Easy booking, nothing was a...

28-Oct-2023

Easy booking, nothing was a problem, prompt reply to emails. We did the Pearls of Puglia Tour. Fantastic region to explore, tour guide Sabrina was excellent and our other local guides were also great.

Joe F  

Excellent Service!

01-Mar-2020

Received excellent service and suggestions for a tour we planned for our son and daughter when they toured the Amalfi Coast in August. Hotels were all in great locations close to the action and all excellent 4 or 5 star. Would definitely use or recommend Omega tours to friends or family.

K Ruff (Google Reviewer)  

We used Omega Tours for...

09-May-2024

We used Omega Tours for a trip to Rome & the Amalfi Coast. Michael Rizzo did an outstanding job and answered all of my never ending questions. Planning and arrangements were easy with lots of suggestions and good advice. The drivers they arranged were on time, friendly and informative. The tours that they arranged were on time and the guides were well versed, our only issue was with one of the guides which isn’t a reflection on Omega. The hotels that were selected were very nice. The communication with Omega was good including when we needed some information while on the trip. I would definitely recommend them.

Zeke and Sheree Sanchez (Google Reviewer)  

We totally enjoyed our tour...

15-Jun-2024

We totally enjoyed our tour and it was certainly more than we expected. Our tour guide and our driver were excellent. Our hotels were great and Connie Astarita, our travel agent was outstanding. We will definitely recommend your company to our friends as we have already done so.

Pinx O  

I had wonderful time

04-Oct-2022

Just came back from my 11 days Portugal tours I booked through Omega tours. And I had wonderful time. I joined a small group tours, which is really great. The tour guide Myriam is one of the best tour guide I ever had. I always travel solo( and sometimes join a group tours )and tried to travel every year if I can . I am surely looking forward to booked more tours with you.

Linette Logie (Google Reviewer)  

Was pleasantly surprised that there...

02-Jul-2023

Was pleasantly surprised that there were only 4 people on the Best of Portugal tour. Our guide Cristina was fabulous and was a wealth of information on everything Portugal. A great experience overall and would highly recommend.

Guido P  

Had a great time and an amazing experience!

01-Mar-2020

Had a great time and an amazing experience. The touring company was excellent, punctual with clean buses and friendly and well informed tour guides. Hotels were nice, clean with good location, great service and good breakfast. We are recommending it to everyone and hoping one day we can repeat it.

Adair R  

Very pleased with this well organized tour of Italy

30-Apr-2022

Very pleased with this well organized tour of Italy. A great balance of sightseeing and free time. Exceptional local guide and driver. I’m not sure I would consider the hotels chosen to be 4 star - with the exception of Hotel St Martin in Rome which was great - but the others were very clean and well located. Would definitely choose Omega tours again when booking group travel.

Lisa M  

Most beautiful trip I've ever taken.

07-Jun-2022

Most beautiful trip I've ever taken. Having all my hotels and pickup and drop- offs taken care of by Omega Tours made this trip so easy to enjoy! Michael was amazing. He was always available to answer all of our questions and he made sure we had everything we needed in order to travel internationally during a crazy pandemic!

Joseph L  

Everything we experienced was exactly as described

25-Oct-2022

We took the Italy Deluxe Tour in September of 2022. Everything we experienced was exactly as described. Exceptional accommodations, travel and guides were provided in each city. Michael, our booking agent, gave us complete confidence that we had chosen the right tour operator by his attention to detail and prompt correspondence. We are delighted with Omega Tours and have already recommended them to many friends.

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  • Free Date Changes

    Omega Tours allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 60 days before the start of the tour.

  • Transfer as credit to Future Tours

    Omega Tours allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform omega tours, 60 days before departure.

  • Low Deposit

    Omega Tours requires a minimum deposit of 500 CAD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 45 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of omega tours charges.

    Up to 45 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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