The Sound of Music

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Group tour with local courier / guide
in English only
breakfast included
departures are guaranteed (subject to availability)
starting from 35 days before departure, availability is on request
minimum age: 8 years

Itinerary

Day 1 — New York

Arrival and independent transfer to the hotel, New York: the largest city in the USA, and the most captivating one. Its core is the island of Manhattan, thriving with many microcosms and different lifestyles: Harlem, Central Park, the city’s outstanding museums, its iconic skyscrapers, the ethnic neighborhoods in Lower Manhattan – Chinatown, the Jewish district, and what’s left of Little Italy –; restored SoHo, Tribeca and the Village, good as new; and Wall Street, where business means business.. Accommodation,

Day 2 — New York

Breakfast, appointment in the hotel lobby by 8.00, your guide will hold a sign saying “Travalco” in red; or will be wearing a red T-shirt with the Travalco logo, departure from hotel at 8.15, Orientation tour of Manhattan through its most significant neighborhoods. Discover its major buildings and monuments., afternoon at leisure for optional activities. Accommodation,

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Day 3 — New York → Washington DC

Breakfast, appointment with the guide (by 7.00) in the lobby of the hotel. The guide will accompany you during the tour, Please be on time. Consider how long you need for breakfast, and the line at the reception for check-out, departure for at 7.30, Philadelphia is America at its very heart. True to its name, which means “city of the brotherly love”, it’s one of the most ethnically diverse cities in the USA. The tour's must-see is an outside view of Independence Hall – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – and Liberty Bell, commemorating Philadelphia’s key role in the Nation’s history., panoramic visit, continue to, arrival in the afternoon, Overlooking the Chesapeake Bay, one of the widest natural harbours in the world, Baltimore boasts a very pleasant historic disctrict and lovely Waterfront., A short walk through the historic centre, arrival at Washington DC in the evening, At night, with all its lights on and twinkling, Washington looks even more majestic. A night tour of the city is thus a must-do (not included).. Accommodation Courtyard New York Manhattan/Midtown West,

Day 4 — Washington DC

Breakfast, Washington DC is the capital city of the United States – and its very political heart. Washington is a monumental city, with impressive white-marble buildings, memorials and some of the very best museums. It also boasts extremely pleasant residential districts, dotted with antique houses, parks and gardens, making for a lively, multicultural city., Outside panoramic tour of the White House, the US Capitol, the most relevant monuments and memorials, and the Arlington National Cemetery., free time in the afternoon. Accommodation,

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Day 5 — Washington DC → Roanoke

Breakfast, You are in for a two-day treat across one of the wildest, most scenic mountain regions in the USA. Follow the great Appalachian range: formed half a billion years ago, it’s the oldest mountain system in the world. Two breathtaking panoramic roads – Skyline Drive e Blue Ridge Parkway – will lead you across three states (Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee) and two great national parks (Shenandoah e Great Smoky Mountains)., The first stop is, Shenandoah National Park is a seemingly neverending expanse of forests. Back in the days of the 1929 Great Depression, however, it used to be a populated area, brimming with small farms. The scenic Skyline Drive is a 170 km road that runs the entire length of the park, along breathtaking mountaintops and scenic viewpoints., continue to, Construction of the Blue Ridge Parkway began during the Roosevelt administration, back in the days of the Depression. The Parkway runs across the tops of the Appalachian mountains. It is 755 km long and has so many turns that the speed limit never exceeds 70 km/h. Fall foliage, starting in October, turns the forest into an infinite pallette of colors. Driving along this unique parkway, which was awarded the National Park status, is an unforgettable experience., arrival at Roanoke, Market Square, set between Campbell Avenue and Jefferson Street, thrives with pubs and live music clubs. The area is especially lively on week-ends.. Accommodation Billet pour l'American Prohibition Museum,

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Day 6 — Roanoke → Pigeon Forge

Breakfast, departure to, Standing on a plateau between the Blue Ridge and the Great Smoky Mountains, Asheville grew into a popular destination. Its several craft breweries, fashionable restaurants and vintage shops draw plenty of tourists, and yet the town didn’t give up on its rustic mountain character, nor on its proud hippie commune, still hale and hearty., unscheduled lunch (not included), you will pass through, The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the last large areas in the world to still retain a significant amount of wilderness. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the park is home to several rare species of plants and animals – the survivors of the most recent ice age, and now threatened with extinction. It’s also one of the last few temperate zones on Earth, still as pristine as it was before the arrival of humans., Stop at the Oconaluftee Visitor Center and at the Mountain Farm Museum – a collection of historic log buildings gathered from the area, once serving various purposes. Continue to Newfound Gap, a scenic mountain pass with many picturesque viewpoints., Head to Tennessee through the lovely town of Gatlinburg., arrival at Pigeon Forge. Accommodation Saplinbrae Hotel and Lodges,

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Day 7 — Pigeon Forge → Nashville

Breakfast, departure to, Nashville – aka Music City, USA, draws millions of music enthusiasts every year to visit the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Grand Ole Opry, the Ryman Auditorium and the Johnny Cash Museum – the shrines of country and pop music. Nashville and its surroundings are also brimming with typical honky-tonks. The city overlooks the Cumberland river, making for very pleasant riverbank walks., Visit the outstanding Country Music Hall of Fame, where a huge variety of memorabilia that once belonged to great musicians is on display. The rest of the day is free. You cannot miss the legendary RCA Studio B, once frequented by the most celebrated music idols; the replica of the Parthenon with the gigantic statue of Athena – backdrop of the 1975 movie “Nashville”, by Robert Altman –; and Lower Broad, the Broadway stretch between 2nd and 5th avenues, famous for its many honky-tonks, restaurants and souvenir shops.. Accommodation Boardwalk Beach Resort Hotel,

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Day 8 — Nashville → Memphis

Breakfast, departure to, panoramic tour of the city upon arrival, The highlights of the visit are Graceland – a mansion once owned by Elvis, and now a museum dedicated to him –; the legendary Sun Studio, the artistic birthplace of such stars of the Fifties as Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis; and the spot where Martin Luther King was killed., free evening and night. Accommodation Salento & Cocora Valley,

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Day 9 — Memphis → Natchez

Breakfast, Another exciting day awaits you down the Mississippi river, to the notes of Southern music and the stories of times past., The first stop is, The home town of B. B. King also houses an outstanding interactive museum dedicated to this great artist, to the history of blues and to the Mississippi Delta tradition and culture., continue to, Vicksburg owes its fame to the eponymous Siege that, as well as the Battle of Gettysburg, sealed the fate of the Civil War. A pleasant harbour town by the Mississippi River, Vicksburg boasts a fine historic centre with several Victorian houses, arrival at Natchez in the afternoon, Natchez is the oldest settlement on the Mississippi River. It still exudes a genuine Antebellum feeling, with quaint plantations and antique houses. The view of the Mississippi is unmatched.. Accommodation XX PROVA New York e crociera MSC,

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Day 10 — Natchez → New Orleans

Breakfast, Depart Mississippi and set out for Louisiana., Stop off at, Sleepy capital of Louisiana and one of the most important ports in America, Baton Rouge is an industrial and university city, once with a vibrant music scene, now more subdued and low-key. The view of the Mississippi from the new Capitol is beautiful., unscheduled lunch (not included), departure to New Orleans, Stop at una piantagione, Dozens of grand mansions used to dot the vast countryside stretching along the great river before the Civil War and the march of progress destroyed most of them. The few surviving mansions are open to visitors., late afternoon arrival to New Orleans, accommodation APA Hotel Namba Minami Daikokucho Ekimae,

Day 11 — New Orleans

Breakfast, morning visit of the city highlights, The panoramic tour comprises the French Quarter, the oldest neighborhood in New Orleans, the well-known Jackson Square with St Louis cathedral, the lovely Garden District, with its tree-lined avenues interspersed with elegant houses, and one of the city famous cemeteries., afternoon at leisure for optional activities. Accommodation,

Day 12 — New Orleans

Breakfast, Rooms have to be vacated in the morning, free transfer to the airport. End of the tour,

Available departures

Languages

Jun

Aug

Guaranteed

Characteristics

Group tour with local courier / guide
in English only
breakfast included
departures are guaranteed (subject to availability)
starting from 35 days before departure, availability is on request
minimum age: 8 years

Itinerary

Day 1 — New York

Day 2 — New York

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Day 3 — New York → Washington DC

Day 4 — Washington DC

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Day 5 — Washington DC → Roanoke

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Day 6 — Roanoke → Pigeon Forge

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Day 7 — Pigeon Forge → Nashville

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Day 8 — Nashville → Memphis

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Day 9 — Memphis → Natchez

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Day 10 — Natchez → New Orleans

Day 11 — New Orleans

Day 12 — New Orleans

Breakfast, Rooms have to be vacated in the morning, free transfer to the airport. End of the tour,

Notes

LUGGAGE: porterage is included for one medium-size baggage (max. 23 kg). Due to limited storage room, we cannot assure you can bring along extra baggage on the bus. In the event of extra storage room available, a fee of $7 will be applied to any extra luggage, to be paid to the courier at the beginning of the tour. Note, however, that we cannot know in advance whether any extra storage room will be available. Due to security reasons, you cannot deposit your extra baggage at the first hotel of the tour.. ROOMS: rooms only have one or two beds. “Triple”, “quadruple”, “family” room refers to the number of the guests, who will sleep in the beds provided (max. 2). The possibility of adding a rollaway bed – even if requested at the time of reservation – is subject to availability, with a supplement to be paid on site. Likewise, special requests for double or separate beds; adjoining, high-floor, low-floor rooms etc. are always upon request and these services can never be considered as granted.. DISABLED PEOPLE: disabled travellers can take part to the tour as long as they are self-sufficient. This is because means of transport are not equipped with a wheelchair platform; in addiction, due to insurance and security reasons, neither the guide nor the driver are allowed to help passengers getting on board. Disabled passengers must thus travel with an assistant of their own, to provide them all the help they might need during the tour. All bookings are on request.. TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: before the start of the tour, all the participants must make sure they possess the required documents to enter the destination countries, and that such documents are comprehensive and valid.. OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS: a list of optional services, to be paid by credit card or in cash, will be offered to you on site. The courier is under no obligation to provide assistance to the passengers for excursions purchased before departure.. MINIMUM AGE: At least 8 years, although we recommend a minimum of 12. People younger than 18 years (21 for Las Vegas) must share their room with a traveller of age; otherwise, hotels will refuse to accept them in.. SMOKING: smoking is prohibited in hotels and on coaches.. HOTEL, CHECK IN: People younger than 18 years (21 for Las Vegas) must share their room with a traveller of age; otherwise, hotels will refuse to accept them in.. HOTEL, DEPOSIT: at the time of check-in, you will be asked to provide a personal credit card as guarantee for extra expenses. If you are using a company credit card, you must get an authorisation from your company. The hold as guarantee for extra expenses changes according to the category of the hotel. The hold will be unblocked between 3 and 10 days after check-out date; more days might be required if the credit card is linked to a non-American bank. We suggest you bring along at least two credit cards.. HOTEL / ITINERARY, CHANGES: The Organizing Body reserves the right to substitute the itinerary and/or the hotels to alternative of a similar or superior category in the event of unplanned circumstances, and if the safe and normal proceeding of the tour is threatened. Furthermore, when in the impossibility for all of the travellers to stay at the same hotel, the group will be split amidst several hotels of the same category.. START OF THE TOUR: please show up at the meeting point at least 30 minutes before departure. You are strongly advised to be punctual. No refund is provided for passengers failing to meet at designated time.. TIPS: not included – but virtually mandatory, unless service is badly disappointing. Suggested tips: $5-6/day per person for the courier; $4-5/day per person for the driver.. MEALS: not included when not specified. COACH SEATING: seats are variably assigned day by day.. REFUNDS: If the tour or any part thereof cannot be conducted due to Force Majeure or Vis Majeure, the Company shall not be responsible to give any refund; also, no refund will be given for any portions of the tour unused by the traveler. TRANSFERS: not included when not specified. When included, a supplement for private transfer is applied in the event of arrival/departure late in the evening/night or early in the morning (usually between 8pm and 7am). A supplement is always charged to individual passengers.,

The Sound of Music

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