Self-Drive: Plantations, Swamps and Cities of the Deep South and Texas
15 days from £2260 per person

Embark on a self-drive adventure encompassing the bayous, plantations and music cities of the Deep South as well as Texas’s larger-than-life Houston, Dallas and Austin. Soak up the cowboy culture, musical beats and southern hospitality of these two regions on this 16-day journey. Starting in Texas, the Lone Star state, visit the space-centric Houston, explore the renowned Theatre District and feast on BBQ cuisine. Cross the border into Louisiana home to Cajun cultures, jazz music and beautiful cotton plantations and discover swinging New Orleans and the local swamps and bayous searching for alligators. Continue to Natchez as you pass the wetlands of the Mississippi, enjoy the rock and blues city of Memphis in Tennessee and relax in natural hot springs in Arkansas. Crossing back into Texas, explore Dallas and the ‘Live Music Capital of the World’ Austin, with its fabulous Texan eateries, live music bars and soulful atmosphere.
Houston – Baton Rouge – New Orleans – Louisiana Swamps – Natchez – Memphis – Hot Springs – Dallas – Austin
Itinerary Highlights
Journey through Louisiana’s famous swamps and bayous keeping an eye out for the diverse wildlife they are home to, plus visit the beautiful cotton plantations and antebellum homes whilst learning of their dark histories.
Soak in the beautiful 20th century baths heated by the natural hot springs in the Hot Springs National Park located in the remarkable Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas.
Visit Austin, the ‘Live Music Capital of the World’, and indulge in some Texan brisket and local beer whilst enjoying live country, rock and blues in a honky-tonk bar.
Itinerary: Self-Drive: Plantations, Swamps and Cities of the Deep South and Texas
Accommodation in Houston: Crowne Plaza River Oaks (or similar)
Accommodation in Houston: Crowne Plaza River Oaks (or similar)
Accommodation in Baton Rouge: Hotel Indigo (or similar)
Accommodation in New Orleans: Holiday Inn Chateau Le Moyne (or similar)
Upgrade option: The Roosevelt (or similar)
Accommodation in New Orleans: Holiday Inn Chateau Le Moyne (or similar)
Upgrade option: The Roosevelt (or similar)
Accommodation in Natchez: Hotel Vue
Upgrade option: Monmouth Plantation
Accommodation in Memphis: The Guesthouse at Graceland
Upgrade option: The Peabody (or similar)
Accommodation in Memphis: The Guesthouse at Graceland
Upgrade option: The Peabody (or similar)
Accommodation in Hot Springs: Comfort Inn & Suites (or similar)
Accommodation in Dallas: Cambia Downtown
Accommodation in Dallas: Cambia Downtown (or similar)
Accommodation in Austin: Hilton Garden Inn (or similar)
Accommodation in Austin: Hilton Garden Inn (or similar)
What's included
- International flights from the UK
- Hotel accommodation and taxes
- Car hire as specified
What's not included
- Cost of visas
- Travel Insurance
- Expenses of a personal nature
- Meals unless specified
- One-way drop off fee between Houston and Austin (approx. US$125 - payable locally)
Guide to Price
The above price is based on two people travelling together and sharing accommodation in low season. The price is only a guide and can vary according to selected airlines, hotels and date of travel. If you wish to travel with your family, friends or on your own we will be very happy to assist you with your arrangements.