JAZZ, BLUES AND ROCK ‘N’ ROLL

9 DAYS

Chicago > Memphis > New Orleans

HOLIDAY INCLUDES:

• Multi-day hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of Chicago

• Sightseeing city tour of Memphis including admission to Graceland

• Battlefield Cruise in New Orleans aboard a paddlewheel boat

• Sightseeing city tour of New Orleans

• Jazz brunch at the Court of Two Sisters

• One-way Amtrak® in Coach accommodations from Chicago to Memphis; Memphis to New Orleans onboard the City of New Orleans®

• 7 nights hotel accommodations; 1 night onboard Amtrak

• 2 meals included (1 dinner, 1 brunch)

DAYS 1-2: CHICAGO

Welcome to Chicago! Explore the Windy City on a hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour, which covers 13 magnificent miles. Hop-off at any of the stops along the tour to enjoy the sights at your leisure. Later in the day, enjoy your included dinner at a popular restaurant. On day 2, continue exploring on your multi-day sightseeing tour. Be sure to stop by the iconic attractions Chicago has to offer, like the Skydeck. (Overnight in Chicago)

DAYS 4-5: MEMPHIS

You’ll arrive in Memphis early in the morning. Today, you’ll have some free time to explore the sights and sounds of the city. Check out the music scene on Beale Street or head to the Peabody Hotel to see the famous ducks. On day 5, enjoy a tour of Memphis, including the iconic Graceland, where you’ll get up close and personal to the things Elvis cherished most in the world. (Overnight in Memphis)

DAY 6: MEMPHIS > NEW ORLEANS

Take in the Southern scenery as you travel the history-laden musical roads of Mississippi to New Orleans — the birthplace of jazz. Upon your arrival, check into your hotel and start exploring this lovely city. (Overnight in New Orleans)

DAYS 7-8: NEW ORLEANS

Start the day with a jazz brunch at the famous Court of Two Sisters restaurant then set off on your included New Orleans city tour. Absorb the sights and sounds of the world-famous French Quarter and historic Jackson Square. On day 8, you will enjoy a Battlefield Cruise and take in the picturesque sights of New Orleans and the French Quarter from a unique vantage point: the outside deck of an old-fashioned paddlewheel boat! (Overnight in New Orleans)

DAY 9: YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN NEW ORLEANS

DAY 1: NASHVILLE

Upon arrival in Nashville, begin exploring the city. (Overnight in Nashville)

DAY

2: NASHVILLE

Today you will experience “Music City” on a comprehensive tour of Nashville. Your guided tour will bring you to such important Nashville spots as Honky Tonk Row and a tour of the classic Ryman Auditorium. You will also get to experience the Country Music Hall of Fame. (Overnight in Nashville

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3: NASHVILLE

Enjoy another day exploring the city. Tonight, you will head over to the Grand Ole Opry for a live show and radio broadcast. (Overnight in Nashville)

DAY 4: NASHVILLE > MEMPHIS

Take the morning for a final experience of Nashville before hitting the road for Memphis. Drive over the mighty Cumberland River and past Jackson, TN. Upon arrival, drop-off your rental car and check into the hotel. (Overnight in Memphis)

DAY 5: MEMPHIS

Today, your exploration of Memphis continues with a sightseeing tour of the city. Your tour will take you to top attractions such as Beale Street, the famous Peabody Memphis Hotel, and the towering Memphis Pyramid. Then, you’ll be transported to Graceland. (Overnight in Memphis)

HOLIDAY INCLUDES:

• Sightseeing city tour of Nashville with admission to the Country Music Hall of Fame

• Admission to a Grand Ole Opry performance

• Sightseeing city tour of Memphis with admission to Graceland

• New Orleans Pass including: San Francisco Plantation House, Mardi Gras World, National World War II Museum, Creole Cooking Demonstration and many more!

• Battlefield cruise of New Orleans aboard a paddlewheel boat OR sightseeing walking tour*

• One-way Amtrak® in Coach accommodations from Memphis to New Orleans onboard the City of New Orleans®

• 8 nights hotel accommodations

• 1-day intermediate car rental

• 1 meal included (1 dinner or 1 brunch)

*Walking tour includes a choice of the French Quarter Walking Tour, Cemetery and Gris Gris Walking Tour or Original Cocktail Walking Tour

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DAY 6: MEMPHIS > NEW ORLEANS

This morning board Amtrak’s famous City of New Orleans train to the “Big Easy!” Upon arrival, check into your hotel. (Overnight in New Orleans)

DAY 7: NEW ORLEANS

Start using your multi-day attraction pass for admission to Mardi Gras World, the Louisiana State Museum or take a course in Creole cuisine at a local cooking school. (Overnight in New Orleans)

DAY 8: NEW ORLEANS

This morning, enjoy a fine brunch accompanied by some of the city’s best live jazz music or, if you prefer an excellent dinner of creole classics later this evening. Today you will also continue to see that best of what New Orleans has to offer on a guided walking tour of the city. (Overnight in New Orleans)

DAY 9: YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN NEW ORLEANS

8 Days

Fort Worth > Austin > San Antonio

DAY 1: FORT WORTH

Welcome to Fort Worth! When you arrive, check into your hotel and use your included Stockyards Adventure Pass to explore the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District’s many popular attractions and experiences. (Overnight in Fort Worth)

DAY 2: FORT WORTH

Continue exploring on your own today. Relax near the Water Gardens, view the John F. Kennedy memorial or stroll through Sundance Square. (Overnight in Fort Worth)

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3: FORT WORTH > AUSTIN

Today, board the Texas Eagle toward Austin! When you arrive in the “Live Music Capital of the World,” check into your hotel. The evening is free for you to enjoy as you please. (Overnight in Austin)

DAY 4: AUSTIN

Climb aboard your included tour! Discover the exciting landmarks, local favorites and historic neighborhoods that make this place so amazing. The rest of the day is yours to spend at your leisure. (Overnight in Austin)

HOLIDAY INCLUDES:

• Fort Worth Stockyards

Adventure Pass featuring: Stockyards Museum, Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame, Fort Worth Herd Cattle Drive and more!

• Sightseeing city tour of Austin

• Multi-day hop on, hop-off tour of San Antonio

• San Antonio River Walk boat cruise

• One-way Amtrak® in Coach accommodations from Fort Worth to Austin; Austin to San Antonio on the Texas Eagle®

• 7 nights hotel accommodations

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DAY 5: AUSTIN > SAN ANTONIO

Spend the morning and afternoon on your own before boarding the Texas Eagle to San Antonio, where you’ll check into your hotel for a three-night stay. (Overnight in San Antonio)

DAY 6: SAN ANTONIO

Start using your multi-day hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour. Visit the Alamo, take a relaxing cruise on the San Antonio River and get a glimpse of Mission San Jose’s exquisite Rose Window stone carving. (Overnight in San Antonio)

DAY 7: SAN ANTONIO

Continue using your hop-on, hop-off tour to see all of the city’s best attractions. (Overnight in San Antonio)

DAY 8: YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN SAN ANTONIO

HOLIDAY INCLUDES:

• Sightseeing city tour of Charleston

• Sightseeing tour of Magnolia Plantation

• Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of Savannah

• Sightseeing cruise of Savannah

• One-way Amtrak® in Coach accommodations from Charleston to Savannah onboard the Palmetto®

• 5 nights hotel accommodations

• 1 meal included (1 dinner)

TRAIN

DAY 1: CHARLESTON

Welcome to Charleston! Check in to your hotel and begin to experience this beautiful, historic city. Today is free for you to explore the city on your own. Perhaps you want to stroll down to the Battery and enjoy a walk along the pier? Or you could head over to the open market for some shopping.

(Overnight in Charleston)

DAY 2: CHARLESTON

Explore Charleston on a guided tour of the city! Your tour will bring you to some of Charleston’s top attractions, including the Joseph Manigault Mansion, the very popular Rainbow Row where you will see many historic houses painted in festive, pastel colours, and the city’s military college, The Citadel. Your full day of historic sightseeing will explore the best of what Charleston has to offer. (Overnight in Charleston)

DAY 3: CHARLESTON

This morning you will depart for a comprehensive tour of one of the oldest Southern plantations, Magnolia Plantation and Gardens. Your guided tour will take you to the historic Magnolia Plantation House that rests along the

Ashley River. Along with the tour of the house, you will enjoy a ride past the Audubon Swamp inhabited by alligators, egrets, and other native wildlife. Tonight you will enjoy dinner at a popular restaurant.

(Overnight in Charleston)

DAY 4: CHARLESTON > SAVANNAH

Today you will have a free morning to enjoy Charleston on your own, then this evening board Amtrak for a short ride down to Savannah! Upon arrival check in to your hotel and settle in for the night. (Overnight in Savannah)

DAY 5: SAVANNAH

Today you will have a full day of sightseeing in Savannah! A hop-on, hopoff sightseeing tour will guide you to Savannah’s top attractions. Visit the Davenport House, the scenic Forsyth Park, and the world-famous River Street with its outdoor entertainment as well as many shops and places to eat. This afternoon you will board a riverboat for a sightseeing cruise of Savannah’s harbour. A leisurely hour-long cruise will allow you to take in beautiful views from the open-air third-level deck of the boat. A wonderful day of touring awaits! (Overnight in Savannah)

DAY 6: YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN SAVANNAH

HOLIDAY INCLUDES:

• Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tours of Boston, New York City and Washington, D.C.

• Boston CityPASS® and New York City CityPASS®

• Philadelphia Pass®

• Admission to the International Spy Museum

• One-way Amtrak® in Coach accommodations from Boston to New York City; New York City to Philadelphia; and Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. on the Northeast Regional®

• 9 nights hotel accommodations

• 2 meals included (2 dinners)

DAYS 1-2: BOSTON

Welcome to Boston! Use your Boston CityPASS for admission to some of Boston’s most popular attractions. On day 2, enjoy a hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour where you will see national historic landmarks and more. Tonight, dinner is included. (Overnight in Boston)

DAY 3: BOSTON > NEW YORK CITY

This morning, wrap up your time in “Beantown!” Travel on your own and board Amtrak to New York City. (Overnight in New York City)

DAYS 4-5: NEW YORK CITY

Experience the excitement of the Big Apple with a one-day sightseeing tour on a hop-on, hop-off bus! Use your CityPASS to visit some must-see attractions like the Empire State Building and more! On day 5, continue exploring. This evening enjoy your included dinner in New York’s only revolving rooftop restaurant—The View. (Overnight in New York City)

DAY 6: NEW YORK CITY > PHILADELPHIA

Travel on your own to Penn Station and board Amtrak to Philadelphia. (Overnight in Philadelphia)

DAY 7: PHILADELPHIA

As the first capital of the United States, Philadelphia offers so much to see and explore. Visit some of the city’s best attractions including the Franklin Institute and more with your Philadelphia Pass! (Overnight in Philadelphia)

DAY 8: PHILADELPHIA > WASHINGTON, D.C.

Travel to the train station and board Amtrak as you head towards your next stop: Washington, D.C. (Overnight in Washington, D.C.)

DAY 9: WASHINGTON,

D.C.

Rediscover our nation’s history with a tour of the United States capital aboard a hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour. From grand monuments like the Lincoln Memorial and the Capitol Building to the serene Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, D.C. has so much to offer. (Overnight in Washington, D.C.)

DAY 10: YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

DAYS

1-3: WASHINGTON, D.C.

Welcome to Washington, D.C.! Explore the nation’s capital with a hopon, hop-off tour. On day 3, take a guided tour to the city’s most popular monuments such as the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monuments and more as they are spectacularly illuminated against the backdrop of the night sky. (Overnight in Washington, D.C.)

DAY 4: WASHINGTON, D.C. > NEW YORK CITY

Today you will board Amtrak in Union Station and travel north to New York City. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and begin to explore the city with your convenient CityPASS! (Overnight in New York City)

DAYS 5-6: NEW YORK CITY

Continue your journey around the city by way of a multi-day hop-on, hopoff sightseeing tour. You can also continue to use your CityPASS to visit the Empire State Building and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. (Overnight in New York City)

DAY 7: NEW YORK CITY > NIAGARA FALLS

Board Amtrak’s Maple Leaf rail line in Penn Station for your journey on to Niagara Falls! (Overnight in Niagara Falls)

DAY 8: NIAGARA FALLS

Today, you have a full day to experience Niagara Falls. Your included attraction pass will give you access to the caverns and tunnels underneath the falls, a cruise that will take you up to the Falls itself and a 48-hour hop-on, hop-off pass to transport you all around the area. (Overnight in Niagara Falls)

DAY 9:

Your Journey Ends In Niagara Falls

HOLIDAY INCLUDES:

• Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of Washington, D.C.

• Monuments by Moonlight tour of Washington, D.C.

• Multi-day hop-on, hopoff sightseeing tour of New York City

• New York CityPASS® including the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, and more

• Niagara Adventure Pass* including the Journey Behind the Falls, the Hornblower Niagara Cruises and more

• One-way Amtrak® in Coach accommodations from Washington, D.C. to New York City; New York City to Niagara Falls on the Northeast Regional® and Maple Leaf®

• 8 nights hotel accommodations

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