US, 18 Days · Tailor-made by car

Musical Roots of the South Route

Drive to the beat of music through America's most melodic cities

If this tour were a piece of music, it would be full of major notes and few rests. Choosing this itinerary is like setting out on a very diverse musical journey, but with one common denominator: soul. Blues, soul, rock & roll and country are the four major genres found in the cities you'll be visiting. Dallas, Houston, Austin, New Orleans and Atlanta are just an intro for what's awaiting you. Cities to explore during the day and that cherish hidden treasures at night. Dozens of venues where live music is your holy grail. That's why we suggest two nights in some of the big cities, allowing you enough time to squeeze in as many venues as possible. You'll have time to visit the Grammy Museum or the B. B. King Museum, the house where Elvis was born or one of the businesses of Dolly Parton, the Queen of Country. We also propose a day unwinding at the beach in Houston for a day of at-oneness with nature before arriving in Atlanta. What's more, you can see the plantation where blues music was born and the place where legend has it that Robert Johnson sold his soul to the devil to become the best guitarist of all time. Fortunately, you won't be needing to reach a pact with Satan to embark upon this unforgettable trip across eight states. So, hit the road and discover the fascinating Musical Roots of the South tour.

Musical Roots of the South Route

Departure date

Departures from December 2024 till November 2025

From

Dublin, Shannon, Cork...

For CouplesCulturalFamiliesOver 55s

Travel details

  • Travel details

  • Day 1 City of origin - Dallas

  • Day 2 Dallas

  • Day 3 Dallas - Austin

  • Day 4 Austin

  • Day 5 Austin - San Antonio

  • Day 6 San Antonio - Houston

  • Day 7 Houston and surrounding

  • Day 8 Houston - Port Arthur - Lafayette - New Orleans

  • Day 9 New Orleans

  • Day 10 New Orleans - Baton Rouge - Natchez - Vicksburg - Indianola

  • Day 11 Indianola

  • Day 12 Indianola - Tupelo - Birmingham

  • Day 13 Birmingham - Chattanooga - Gatlinburg

  • Day 14 Gatlinburg

  • Day 15 Gatlinburg - Atlanta

  • Day 16 Atlanta

  • Day 17 Atlanta - City of origin

  • Day 18 City of origin

Your trip includes

  • Return flight.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Dallas - Texas.

  • Selected meal plan in Dallas - Texas.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Austin - Texas.

  • Selected meal plan in Austin - Texas.

  • Stay in selected hotel in San Antonio - Texas.

  • Selected meal plan in San Antonio - Texas.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Houston - Texas.

  • Selected meal plan in Houston - Texas.

  • Stay in selected hotel in New Orleans.

  • Selected meal plan in New Orleans.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Indianola.

  • Selected meal plan in Indianola.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Birmingham - Al.

  • Selected meal plan in Birmingham - Al.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Gatlinburg - Tn.

  • Selected meal plan in Gatlinburg - Tn.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Atlanta - Ga.

  • Selected meal plan in Atlanta - Ga.

  • Rent-a-car.

    • Amount of the supplement for collection and return of the vehicle in a different office.

Your trip doesn't include

  • Electronic Authorization (ESTA/ETA) to enter in US.

  • Resort fee US.

  • Possible toll charges.

  • Insolvency protection.

Important remarks

- Tips in US are a common practice.

- Generally in US the accommodation in the triple rooms have two double beds or one double and one single bed and the quadruple accommodation has two double beds.

- Driving in the USA: 1.Overtaking on the right is not only legal but everyone does it. And the sooner you get used to roads with more than five lanes, the better. 2.It is legal (and mandatory) to turn right on a red light when there is a signal to do so. 3. With regard to parking, make sure you check when you can park on the street and never park in front of a fire hydrant (even though there are no signs prohibiting it). If there are lines painted on the road to mark out parking spaces, leave the car right in the middle of them, however huge the gap may seem. Be especially careful in the centre of big cities and don't let the parking meter go over by even one minute (check before paying because there are days of the week or certain times when you don't have to pay). 4.Beware of tolls. They will be indicated with the words toll or turnpike and don't usually have a barrier, so you can drive through them without realising and then receive a fine a few weeks later. Don't drive in FasTrak Only lanes and make sure you have some cash on you, as some tolls are cash-only. 5.Unless you want a ticket and a stern chat from a Highway Patrol Officer, it's best not to drive more than five or ten miles above the maximum speed allowed for the road. If the police end up stopping you, keep your hands on the steering wheel and in sight at all times and don't even think about trying to be funny. 6.We recommend signing up to roadside assistance services and a GPS when you hire a car.

- Consult the entry restrictions and additional requirements for people who have previously traveled to destinations such as Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Yemen, Syria, etc.

- Hotels may charge a Resort Fee charge that must be paid directly at the destination. The amount can vary between approximately $15 and $65 per room per night. This charge is indicative and may be modified depending on the establishment's policy.

- Check-in time at the hotel on the day of arrival depends on each establishment, but in no case will it be before 3:00 p.m., unless otherwise indicated.

- The proposed excursions and tours for each day are purely suggestions, as you can tailor the trip to suit your times, tastes and needs.

- A credit card is considered a guarantee, so sometimes you will need one for check-in at hotels.

- Hotels usually have cots available. Otherwise, babies will have to share a bed with an adult.

- To pick up your rental car, you'll need a credit (not debit) card in the name of the person who made the booking, who must also be the named driver of the vehicle.

- Consult the necessary documentation to enter the destinations visited and for transit in the countries where air stopovers are made.

- This itinerary has been prepared in collaboration with Brand USA.

- You must give notice that you are going to cross the border while collecting the vehicle. Authorisation may be required to drive through certain countries or areas/states (as is the case in the US and Canada). Depending on the conditions set out in the rental contract and the company hired, you might be charged a surcharge payable at the destination office.