Self drive car tour in the United States

DEEP SOUTH AND TEXAS

A trip in the belly of the USA, you will be amazed to discover the raw parts of the USA.

Length

2.813

Duration

12 days / 11 nights

Starting from

780 € per person

Ask for a quote

You’re starting the tour from New Orleans, but make sure to get there a few days earlier, to pick up the car and explore the city. This is going to be a strange, unusual trip, so keep your eyes and your mind open, as you can find yourself in a bar doing the line dance with the cowboys without even realising.

The South and the Texas you've never seen: book now

The South of the United States and its wonders await you with its history, music, and cowboys. Embark on a strange journey with XploreAmerica and have fun on the self drive tour organized for you. XploreAmerica tours take advantage of the professionalism of tour operators specialized in travel in the United States. Flights are not included in the rates and children under the age of 16 do not pay hotels if they share the room with their parents. Request a quote for this tour or contact us to customize your trip to info@xploreamerica.com.

Tabs

Map

Sun Studios in Memphis

A legendary place where so many seminal blues and rock’n’roll records were made. The studio is small and the guided visits take some 40 minutes but they are very interesting and they lead you back to the legendary 1950s and 1960s

Austin, the New York of Texas

Austin is truly an amazing city! Food trucks for some delicious street food, festivals, art galleries, live music all the time, creativity of the residents, perfect bike lanes and excellent craft beer!

Houston, we have a problem

The Houston Space Center in Texas is a piece of heaven for all the NASA enthusiasts and those passionate about space! Interactive exhibitions, zero gravity labs, projection rooms and so many other things…

Dallas and the thousand lights

The enormous, sparkling city, full of light but most of all – full of money. The oil money has resurrected entire neighborhoods with shops, renowned restaurants and excellent museums (such as the Sixth Floor Museum, for instance).

Jazz & Voodoo in New Orleans

Are you ready to fall in love with this city? Here the atmosphere is absolutely unique, among the old buildings with wrought-iron balconies, Cajun cuisine, humid heat, voodoo magic and blues and jazz concerts!

Prices

The prices include all the reservations and car rental. You can pick between two categories: budget (tourist category hotels) and deluxe (first class hotels). The rates for accommodation are only descriptive and your estimate may vary depending on the season. Children under 16 years of age can sleep for free in the room with the parents, and those over 16 are considered adults. You can personalize your trip changing the routes and the type of the car. For more information, contact us at: info@xploreamerica.com

Hotel+Car prices

	Single	Double	Triple	Quad
Budget	1559€	780€	566€	447€
Deluxe	2204€	1101€	794€	599€

The prices are in Euro per person (adult)

What's included

reservations for budget or deluxe hotels for the duration of your tour
rental of a Compact-type car (Ford Focus or similar) for the duration of the tour with the Complete Coverage Formula (which includes all the insurance policies, local taxes, zero deductible, additional drivers and one full tank of gas)
assistance and advice from Xplore in preparing for your trip

What's not included

intercontinental and domestic flights; to add flights to your travel quote, contact us at info@xploreamerica.com
any additional nights before or after the tour
GPS unit (available upon request)
national parks entrance fee
additional fees for high season trips, meals, tips and general extras
booking fees: 35 Euro per person (which includes Europ Assistance medical and luggage insurance)

You can book a tour as it is, book just the hotels or completely personalize the itinerary any way you like.
Contact us for more information and to get a personalized quote.

Itinerary

1 ° day

New Orleans – Lake Charles

330

Leaving New Orleans towards Lake Charles. Along the way, you should visit one of the many plantations located between New Orleans and Baton Rouge. Driving by the swamps and marshlands you will cross the Cajun Country, where you can try some excellent river shrimps and jambalaya. Arrival at Lake Charles for the overnight stay.

2 ° day

Lake Charles – Houston

232

Lake Charles is "the Louisiana capital of festivals" - if you happen to be around during one of the 74 festivals that take place here, you should definitely stick around for a while, otherwise you can simply leave for Texas, destination: Houston. From Beaumont you can take the I-10 towards south and drive by the Lost lake and the Old River Lake. When you reach Houston, take a walk in the city center and if it's too hot, check out the 11km of underground galleries.

3 ° day

Houston – San Antonio

320

Leaving Houston and heading west towards San Antonio, a city that today, just like in the past, is heavily influenced by an interesting fusion of different ethnic and social layers. Once a "sin city," San Antonio is today not so much a typical Texas city that most visitors expect, and because of that it makes a good place to spend a couple of days.

4 ° day

San Antonio

The city will amaze you with its strong Mexican and Tex-Mex influence and your stay will surely be relaxed and pleasant whether you decide to chill along the river on the River walk or in Villita. Alamo is located within the city and it is definitely a must-see, and if you want to learn more about the history of this region, check out Mission Trail where you will find less touristy missions.

5 ° day

San Antonio - Austin

130

In the morning you can explore the city some more and then get on the road. The drive is very short and in fact it will take more time to leave San Antonio than to get to Austin. If you want to stop along the way, you can visit the Blue Hole in Winberley and the nearby church of St. Stephen. Alternatively, you can go for a picnic at the Canton Lake not far from San Antonio. Overnight stay.

6 ° day

Austin

Austin is the city of live music, of food stands, bicycles and eccentric residents. Take your time to discover what the locals are up to, as Austin is more of a city to live in, than to visit. Cycling is the best way to get around and if you get a flat tire, you can always go to Mellow Johnny, a bike shop owned by Lance Armstrong. Overnight stay.

7 ° day

Austin – Dallas

316

If you didn't stay up too late in one of the live music bars, you should start early, otherwise take your time and enjoy the laid-back atmosphere of Austin with a cup of some good coffee. Along the way you can stop at Balton Lake close to Temple and have lunch, and before you reach Dallas you should stop in Italy, Texas, to see the Starship Pegasus container ship located literally in the middle of nowhere.

8 ° day

Dallas – Hot Springs (Lake Ouachita)

480

The drive today is medium-long, and a possible stop to stretch your legs could be at Lake Bob or Lake Cypress, although you should really try to get in in time to enjoy one of the thermal spas in Hot Springs, Arkansas, and enjoy the nearby Lake Ouachita.

9 ° day

Hot Springs (Lake Ouachita) – Memphis

315

Short drive towards Memphis, so you should hit the road unless you have planned another relaxing bath or a hike in Hot Springs. Turn the radio on for some Blues and RnB, since one of the capitals of the American music is waiting for you…

10 ° day

Memphis

Whole day dedicated to exploring the city that combines the Southern charm with big city energy. Do not miss Graceland, the Mecca for Elvis Presley fans, Sun Studios and the Gibson guitar factory. In the evening, check out Beale Street with its many restaurants and clubs for a night of beer, whisky and live music.

11 ° day

Memphis - Vicksburg

355

After the last round in Memphis, hit the road, this time head towards Vicksburg. Along the way, make sure to stop in Clarksdale and visit the Delta Blues Museum and have a beer at Morgan Freeman's Juke Joint, called Ground Zero. In the evening, you can try your luck in one of the casinos on the banks of the Mississippi in this lovely town that was one of the strategic points during the Independence War.

12 ° day

Vicksburg – New Orleans

335

The trip from Vicksburg to New Orleans is very pleasant. You will pass old plantations, historic towns and a region where the atmosphere from the early 20th century is still present, between slave rebellions, epic civil war battles and Gone with the Wind settings. Once you reach New Orleans, you can take an introductory walk around one of the most fascinating cities in the United States. Overnight stay.

It's the one that you like?

Travel Agency?
Click here!

Contact for a free quote

Trip details

Personal details

Country *

8 days / 7 nights

1.556

Discover the famous places of the American music culture that went on to influence music all over the world, from Elvis Presley to Muddy Waters, tune your radio to the right waves or simply plug your mp3 player and get ready for a legendary trip. A mix of cultures, races, food, instruments and much more…

Car and double room in a hotel starting from 498 € per person

More info

DEEP SOUTH AND TEXAS

Tabs

Hotel+Car prices

It's the one that you like?

Contact for a free quote

Other tours you may like

Tabs img

BEACH, MUSIC, WHISKY & COLA

Tabs img

SUNSHINE FLORIDA

Tabs img

FLORIDA ESSENTIAL

Tabs img

TENNESSEE AND SOUTH CAROLINA

Tabs img

MUSIC BIRTHPLACES

BOOK YOUR FLIGHTS THROUGH US

PERSONALIZE YOUR TOUR

RENTAL ONLY