Nashville to Dallas Road Trip – USA Tour for Young Adults & Young Solo Travellers

Nashville to Dallas Road Trip Tours for Young Adults

The one that brings you the spiciest cities of the south in just over a week – with Nashville, New Orleans, Houston and more

Wanna explore the icons of the South in 9 days? Kicking off in Nashville with a singalong or two, this trip takes you from the home of Elvis to the home of NASA – with the unmissable vibes of New Orleans in between. Learning about civil rights, the Space Race and much more, you’ll be utterly flawed by the majestic culture, scenery and seriously good steakhouses.

“70 percent join our trips solo”

“70% of our travellers join our trips solo, so you’ll travel with like-minded young people who want to make friends, experience new things and create lifelong memories. This is the best way to turn solo travel into the most social travel imaginable.” (Cited from the very experienced and internationally popular operator of this tour for young adults. For the latest info and eventual changes see here)

“Most popular youth travel company in the world”

Info by the very experienced and internationally popular operator of this tour for young adults (“Most popular youth travel company in the world”, Wikipedia): “Our trips are exclusively for 18-35s, and whether you join us solo or in a group, our trips are designed so you can share incredible experiences with young travellers just like you.”

Reviews by tour participants:

out of 5 stars ()* (all reviews and the latest rating available on the details page

Target age group:

18 to 35 (35 to 45 at “Reunion Trips“)

Trip duration and price:

9 days, 1 country from about $ 1840* (final prices – also in other currencies like British £ or € – available on the booking page)

Destinations:

North America > USA

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page

Planned Itinerary:

Day 1: Nashville

Day 2: Nashville

Day 3: Nashville

Memphis

Day 4: Memphis

New Orleans

Day 5: New Orleans

Day 6: New Orleans

Houston

Day 7: Houston

Fort Worth

Day 8: Fort Worth

Day 9: Fort Worth

Day 1: Start Nashville

NashvilleWell 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.

Comfort Inn Stadium (or similar)Day 2: Nashville

NashvilleToday 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.

Comfort Inn Stadium (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Country Music Hall of FameImmerse yourself in all things Country Music at the CMA Hall of Fame/RCA Studio tour. All prices are in local currency.
Additional costs apply

Visit the National Museum of African American MusicThe only museum of its kind in the world, you’ll find exhibitions on jazz, hip-hop and many more.Additional costs apply

Watch a Live Show at the Ryman AuditoriumOne of Tennessee’s many music venues, the Ryman Auditorium is a historic live-performance hall and guess what? We’ve booked you a show!
All prices are in local currency.
Additional costs apply

Day 3: Nashville to Memphis

NashvilleSorry Nash, but we gotta dash. Next up, it’s the home of the King himself…MemphisWelcome 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.

Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Dinner

Included ExperienceMemphis Walking Tour Follow in the footsteps of B.B. King, Johnny Cash and Elvis as we sway from the riverfront to rock ‘n’ roll studios.Included ExperienceEat Dinner at the Blues City CaféTrust us, you’ll be feeling anything but blue after trying the food here.Visit the Home of Elvis PresleyVisit the home of The King – Graceland. All prices are in local currency.
Additional costs apply

Visit the Legendary Sun StudiosVisit the birthplace of rock ’n’ roll. Where Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash recorded their major records.Additional costs apply

Day 4: Memphis to New Orleans

MemphisSpeaking of ‘a little more action’, it’s time for us to head to our next destination – New Orleans.New OrleansThe 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.

La Quinta Inn and Suites New Orleans Downtown (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Included ExperienceVisit Little Rock High SchoolA keystone of the civil rights movement, where the Little Rock Nine began their campaign to desegregate schools. We’ll check out the visitor center and museum.
Included ExperienceDiscover New Orleans on Foot 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.
Included ExperienceTry the Famous BeignetsSample the delicious doughy goodness that is a staple of the city’s food culture.

Day 5: New Orleans

New OrleansNew Orleans, baby… You have the whole of today to soak up the sounds, smells and songs of a truly soulful city. We also have some optional activities today – choose between an airboat swamp tour, a cemetery ghost tour, or both!

La Quinta Inn and Suites New Orleans Downtown (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Ride on an AirboatGet out on the bayou the only way that matters, on an Airboat! All prices are in local currency.
Additional costs apply

Take a Cemetery Ghost Tour It’s not as scary as it sounds (we promise!)Additional costs apply

Day 6: New Orleans to Houston

New OrleansBidding farewell to New Orleans, it’s time to make our way to Texas’ largest city, Houston.HoustonWith 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.

Holiday Inn Houston Downtown (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Included ExperienceFind Your Feet in HoustonYour Trip Manager will take you on an orientation tour of the city, checking out all the major sites such as Buffalo Bayou, City Hall and Heritage Society Park.
Included ExperienceVisit Market Square ParkThought of as the centrepiece of downtown Houston, it’d be rude not to pay Market Square Park a visit while we’re here in Houston.

Day 7: Houston to Dallas/Forth Worth

HoustonHouston, 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.Fort WorthHere 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!

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Worth Downtown (or Similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Dinner

Included ExperienceVisit the NASA Space CentreWe can’t fly you to the moon (not yet anyway) but we can offer you the next best thing… expect to learn plenty about interstellar travel.
Included ExperienceVisit Fort Worth StockyardsAlways wanted to know what it was like to live in the Wild West? Welcome to cowboy town. Included ExperienceTuck into a Traditional Southern BBQOur trip to the Fort Worth stockyards just took a turn for the tasty, with a delicious BBQ dinner coming our way this evening.

Day 8: Dallas/Forth Worth

Fort WorthToday 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 Sixth Floor Museum, The Arts District and the Dallas Reunion Tower.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Worth Downtown (or Similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Included ExperienceFind Your Feet in Dallas Your Trip Manager will take you on an orientation tour of the city, including the Sixth Floor Museum, the Arts District, the Dallas Reunion Tower and more.

Day 9: End Dallas/Fort Worth

Fort WorthAnd 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.

Included Meals:

Breakfast

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details & booking page

Some of the Highlights:

Included Experience
Memphis Walking Tour

Follow in the footsteps of B.B. King, Johnny Cash and Elvis as we sway from the riverfront to rock ‘n’ roll studios.

INCLUDED

Included Experience
Try the Famous Beignets

Sample the delicious doughy goodness that is a staple of the city’s food culture.

INCLUDED

Included Experience
Tuck into a Traditional Southern BBQ

Our trip to the Fort Worth stockyards just took a turn for the tasty, with a delicious BBQ dinner coming our way this evening.

INCLUDED

Visit the National Museum of African American Music

The only museum of its kind in the world, you’ll find exhibitions on jazz, hip-hop and many more.

ADDITIONAL COST APPLIED

Watch a Live Show at the Ryman Auditorium

One of Tennessee’s many music venues, the Ryman Auditorium is a historic live-performance hall and guess what? We’ve booked you a show! All prices are in local currency.

ADDITIONAL COST APPLIED

Ride on an Airboat

Get out on the bayou the only way that matters, on an Airboat! All prices are in local currency.

ADDITIONAL COST APPLIED

Trip Highlights

The must do experiences that you can cross off your bucket list

You’ll find all highlights and eventual changes on the details page

FAQs:

You’ll find all FAQs and the latest info on the details page

Included Meals:

8 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page

Team:

Expert Trip Manager & Trip Driver

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page

Group Size:

Average 30 people

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page

Transfers:

Coach

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page

More Details:

You’ll find all details and the latest updates on the details & booking page

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(Partially) travel with a nice group or entirely travel solo?

By booking an organized USA tour for young adults or other North America trips for young people you can not only reduce planning hassle, but often also save money, as tour operators can buy accommodations, transportation, etc. in larger contingents in advance and thus get special conditions. You will also benefit from the experience of the tour operator, professional tour guides (whose stories you can enjoy…) and have the easy opportunity to meet nice fellow travelers when traveling in a group. Anyone who has traveled before will know that travel companions or other traveling acquaintances are one of the most essential factors for unforgettable experiences. In addition, you usually have enough individual freedom even with organized tours and you can, if the arrival and departure is not included, additionally extend your stay individually before or after the group tour with young adults. If you still prefer to organize your trip completely on your own and travel independently, then you’ll find all the practical tools you need to plan and book quickly & cheaply on our individual travel page.