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Grooving in Memphis and Nashville, exploring the Mammoth Caves, spotting alligators in the Everglades, diving in the Florida Keys, having BBQ in St Louis and a blast in New Orleans and Orlando.

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Chicago Blues to Florida Beaches

Taking its inspiration from the mighty Mississippi, this three-week road trip meanders south from Chicago to Miami through the heartland of America.

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Taking its inspiration from the mighty Mississippi, this three-week road trip meanders south from Chicago to Miami through the heartland of America. Encounter BBQ joints in St Louis, the spirit of the 'King’ in Memphis and the world’s largest cave system at Mammoth Caves National Park. There’s plenty of time for excursions like a steamboat ride on the Mississippi, roller coasters in Orlando or an alligator farm in Florida. And you’ll travel by private van and stay in central hotels throughout so you’ll always be in the heart of the action.

Day 1 Chicago

Arrive at any time. Welcome meeting in the evening.

Day 2 St. Louis (1D)

Leaving Chicago behind, St. Louis welcomes you with open arms! The Gateway Arch Riverfront, highlighted by the majestic Gateway Arch, attracts more than four million guests each year. At 630 ft., our nation's tallest man-made monument has plenty of exciting activities. Optional take the tram ride to the top, see a documentary film and experience a giant screen movie! In the evening enjoy the best BBQ known in St. Louis. Estimated Travel Time: 5 hours Approximate Distance: 480 km/300 miles

Day 3 Louisville

We'll stay in Louisville this night, where the local scene is very progressive, independent minded and always a good time. Estimated Travel Time: 4.5 hours Approximate Distance: 425 km/265 miles

Day 4 Nashville

For a change of pace, we will visit Mammoth Cave National Park, the largest known cave system in the world. After Louisville, it's on to Nashville, the country music capital of the world. Visit Grand Ole Opry, the show that made country music famous and where unforgettable moments happen or check out the incredible Country Music Hall of Fame and see the stars of Country Music! Check out the nightlife and visit real country cowboy bars. Louisville to Mammoth Cave NP Estimated Travel Time: 2 hrs Approximate Distance: 150km/95mi Mammoth Cave NP to Nashville Estimated Travel Time: 1.5 hrs Approximate Distance: 150km/95mi

Day 5 Memphis

Hear the beat in Memphis, Tennessee! Explore the birthplace of Rock 'n' Roll, Home of Blues and the starting point of soul. Music Legends including Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and B.B.King all made their mark on Memphis. Estimated Travel Time: 3.5 hrs Approximate Distance: 340km/210mi

Day 6 Memphis

Walk in the footsteps of the King of Rock ‘n' Roll at Elvis Presley's home, Graceland (optional). See how the legend lived and discover videos, pictures, stage costumes and much more. Relive history at the National Civil Rights Museum, located where the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr took place in 1968. We can also take a tour of the legendary Sun Records, where Johnny Cash and Elvis got their start, Enjoy another must-see attraction, "The Peabody Hotel" with the now famous Peabody Duck March! In the evening stroll one of America's most famous streets: Beale Street with it's live entertainment!

Day 7 New Orleans

Enjoy a guided city tour in New Orleans, including a visit to worlds famous plantations. Experience New Orleans at its best. Party in the French Quarter till the early hours, dance to great jazz bands and try out delicious Creole food. Take an optional swamp tour or a steam boat ride on the Mississippi. Estimated Travel Time: 5.5 hrs Approximate Distance: 660km/410mi

Day 8 New Orleans

Free day to explore New Orleans.

Day 9 Panama City

In the morning take an optional swamp tour or a steam boat ride on the Mississippi before we continue driving to Panama City. Enjoy the first night with a walk on the beach and watch an amazing sunset over the ocean. Estimated Travel Time: 5.5 hrs Approximate Distance: 490km/305mi

Day 10 Panama City

Free day to explore Panama City including optional activities such as jet ski rentals or kite surfing.

Day 11 St. Augustine

Driving through Tallahassee and Jacksonville we continue to the oldest city in America: St. Augustine! Optional Ghost tour in the evening. Panama City to Tallahassee Estimated Travel Time: 2 hrs Approximate Distance: 160km/100mi Tallahassee to Jacksonville Estimated Travel Time: 3 hrs Approximate Distance: 265km/165mi Jacksonville to St. Augustine Estimated Travel Time: 1 hrs Approximate Distance: 70km/45mi

Day 12 St. Augustine

Free day to explore the city and its beautiful beaches!

Day 13 Daytona Beach/Orlando

Spend a day relaxing on "The World's Most Famous Beach" and get away from it all at Daytona Beach! Optional visit to Angell & Phelps Chocolate Factory. Or spend the afternoon on Cape Canaveral with an optional visit to NASA Space Center. Continue on to Orlando and enjoy an orientation tour before dinner. St. Augustine to Daytona Beach Estimated Travel Time: 1 hr Approximate Distance: 90km/55mi Daytona Beach to Orlando Estimated Travel Time: 2.5 hrs Approximate Distance: 215km/135mi

Day 14 Orlando

Full day for optional activities! Orlando is well known for its theme and water parks including Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Studios, Sea World and Aquatica. The decision is yours! Still too exciting? Spend a full day shopping.

Day 15 Tampa Bay/St. Petersburg

In the morning we visit the city of Tampa. Optional "Busch Gardens" Tampa Bay combines world-class thrill rides, live entertainment and one of North America's largest zoos in an unforgettable adventure! Too much excitement? Chill out on the beach . Estimated Travel Time: 2 hrs Approximate Distance: 175km/110mi

Day 16 St. Petersbug/Ft. Myers

Also known for its museums, St. Petersburg is home to some of Florida's best beaches and beach parks. Gorgeous sand, beach trails, historic sites, piers and more mean that fun in the sun awaits in this cultural center and vacation destination. Estimated Travel Time: 2 hrs Approximate Distance: 185km/115mi

Day 17 Sanibel Island/Naples

Our journey takes us across to Sanibel Island visiting one of the top ten birding spots in this nation: JN Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge. Take the scenic drive and be inspired by its beauty and quietness. Ft. Meyers to Sanibel Island Estimated Travel Time: 1 hr Approximate Distance: 50km/30mi Sanibel Island to Naples Estimated Travel Time: 1 hr Approximate Distance: 80km/50mi

Day 18-19 Everglades/Key West

Discover the mysteries of the Everglades at South Florida's oldest alligator farm. With an exciting air boat ride you'll zip across the top of the water as you enjoy the beauty and splendor of the Everglades. Take a walk around the farm and be fascinated by more alligators and crocodiles! In the afternoon continue to Key West and enjoy another amazing sunset at the beach! Naples to Alligator Farm Estimated Travel Time: 1 hr Approximate Distance: 90km/55mi Alligator Farm to Key West Estimated Travel Time: 4 hrs Approximate Distance: 305km/190mi

Day 20 Key West

Looking for an escape from the ordinary? Key West is the place for you! Enjoy a beautiful sunset at famous Mallory Square. In the evening experience the streets, filled with sidewalk cafes, open-air bars, legendary pubs and world-class restaurants come to life. Absorb this atmosphere, the mellow pace of local life to create memories that will last a lifetime! Full day to explore Key West. With its balmy weather and crystal blue skies, the island is famous for water sports, including snorkeling, diving or sailing (optional)!

Day 21 Miami

End your journey in magnificent Miami with miles of white beaches and palm trees swaying in the breeze! See it like a Native and join us on a guided city tour before you can explore the city on your own. Estimated Travel Time: 3.5 hrs Approximate Distance: 260km/160mi

Day 22 Miami

Depart at any time.

TRIP INCLUDES

City tours of Memphis and Chicago, Entrance fee to Mammoth Cave National Park, BBQ Dinner in St. Louis, Entrance fee to the Everglades, City tours in Miami, Orlando and New Orleans, Alligator farm

CANCELLATIONS: 20% cancellation fee applied if cancelled 60 days prior to departure. Cancellations within 60 days are 100% non-cancelable

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                                        Leaving Chicago behind, St. Louis welcomes you with open arms! The Gateway Arch Riverfront, highlighted by the majestic Gateway Arch, attracts more than four million guests each year. At 630 ft., our nation's tallest man-made monument has plenty of exciting activities. Optional take the tram ride to the top, see a documentary film and experience a giant screen movie! In the evening enjoy the best BBQ known in St. Louis.

Estimated Travel Time: 5 hours 
Approximate Distance: 480 km/300 miles
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                                        We'll stay in Louisville this night, where the local scene is very progressive, independent minded and always a good time.

Estimated Travel Time: 4.5 hours 
Approximate Distance: 425 km/265 miles
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                                        Day 4 Nashville
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                                        For a change of pace, we will visit Mammoth Cave National Park, the largest known cave system in the world. After Louisville, it's on to Nashville, the country music capital of the world. Visit Grand Ole Opry, the show that made country music famous and where unforgettable moments happen or check out the incredible Country Music Hall of Fame and see the stars of Country Music! Check out the nightlife and visit real country cowboy bars.

Louisville to Mammoth Cave NP
Estimated Travel Time: 2 hrs 
Approximate Distance: 150km/95mi

Mammoth Cave NP to Nashville
Estimated Travel Time: 1.5 hrs 
Approximate Distance: 150km/95mi
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                                        Day 5 Memphis
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                                        Hear the beat in Memphis, Tennessee! Explore the birthplace of Rock 'n' Roll, Home of Blues and the starting point of soul. Music Legends including Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and B.B.King all made their mark on Memphis.

Estimated Travel Time: 3.5 hrs 
Approximate Distance: 340km/210mi
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                                        Day 6 Memphis
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                                        Walk in the footsteps of the King of Rock ‘n' Roll at Elvis Presley's home, Graceland (optional). See how the legend lived and discover videos, pictures, stage costumes and much more. Relive history at the National Civil Rights Museum, located where the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr took place in 1968. We can also take a tour of the legendary Sun Records, where Johnny Cash and Elvis got their start, Enjoy another must-see attraction, "The Peabody Hotel" with the now famous Peabody Duck March! In the evening stroll one of America's most famous streets: Beale Street with it's live entertainment!
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                                        Day 7 New Orleans
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                                        Enjoy a guided city tour in New Orleans, including a visit to worlds famous plantations. Experience New Orleans at its best. Party in the French Quarter till the early hours, dance to great jazz bands and try out delicious Creole food. Take an optional swamp tour or a steam boat ride on the Mississippi.

Estimated Travel Time: 5.5 hrs 
Approximate Distance: 660km/410mi
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                                        Day 8 New Orleans
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                                        Free day to explore New Orleans.
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                                        Day 9 Panama City
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                                        In the morning take an optional swamp tour or a steam boat ride on the Mississippi before we continue driving to Panama City. Enjoy the first night with a walk on the beach and watch an amazing sunset over the ocean.

Estimated Travel Time: 5.5 hrs 
Approximate Distance: 490km/305mi
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                                        Day 10 Panama City
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                                        Free day to explore Panama City including optional activities such as jet ski rentals or kite surfing.
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                                        Day 11 St. Augustine
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                                        Driving through Tallahassee and Jacksonville we continue to the oldest city in America: St. Augustine! Optional Ghost tour in the evening.

Panama City to Tallahassee
Estimated Travel Time: 2 hrs 
Approximate Distance: 160km/100mi

Tallahassee to Jacksonville
Estimated Travel Time: 3 hrs 
Approximate Distance: 265km/165mi

Jacksonville to St. Augustine
Estimated Travel Time: 1 hrs 
Approximate Distance: 70km/45mi
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                                        Day 12 St. Augustine
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                                        Free day to explore the city and its beautiful beaches!
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                                        Day 13 Daytona Beach/Orlando
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                                        Spend a day relaxing on "The World's Most Famous Beach" and get away from it all at Daytona Beach! Optional visit to Angell & Phelps Chocolate Factory. Or spend the afternoon on Cape Canaveral with an optional visit to NASA Space Center. Continue on to Orlando and enjoy an orientation tour before dinner.

St. Augustine to Daytona Beach
Estimated Travel Time: 1 hr 
Approximate Distance: 90km/55mi

Daytona Beach to Orlando
Estimated Travel Time: 2.5 hrs 
Approximate Distance: 215km/135mi
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                                        Day 14 Orlando
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                                        Full day for optional activities! Orlando is well known for its theme and water parks including Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Studios, Sea World and Aquatica. The decision is yours! Still too exciting? Spend a full day shopping.
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                                        Day 15 Tampa Bay/St. Petersburg
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                                        In the morning we visit the city of Tampa. Optional "Busch Gardens" Tampa Bay combines world-class thrill rides, live entertainment and one of North America's largest zoos in an unforgettable adventure! Too much excitement? Chill out on the beach .

Estimated Travel Time: 2 hrs 
Approximate Distance: 175km/110mi
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                                        Day 16 St. Petersbug/Ft. Myers
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                                        Also known for its museums, St. Petersburg is home to some of Florida's best beaches and beach parks. Gorgeous sand, beach trails, historic sites, piers and more mean that fun in the sun awaits in this cultural center and vacation destination.

Estimated Travel Time: 2 hrs 
Approximate Distance: 185km/115mi
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                                        Day 17 Sanibel Island/Naples
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                                        Our journey takes us across to Sanibel Island visiting one of the top ten birding spots in this nation: JN Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge. Take the scenic drive and be inspired by its beauty and quietness.

Ft. Meyers to Sanibel Island
Estimated Travel Time: 1 hr 
Approximate Distance: 50km/30mi

Sanibel Island to Naples
Estimated Travel Time: 1 hr 
Approximate Distance: 80km/50mi
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                                        Day 18-19 Everglades/Key West
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                                        Discover the mysteries of the Everglades at South Florida's oldest alligator farm. With an exciting air boat ride you'll zip across the top of the water as you enjoy the beauty and splendor of the Everglades. Take a walk around the farm and be fascinated by more alligators and crocodiles! In the afternoon continue to Key West and enjoy another amazing sunset at the beach!

Naples to Alligator Farm
Estimated Travel Time: 1 hr 
Approximate Distance: 90km/55mi

Alligator Farm to Key West
Estimated Travel Time: 4 hrs 
Approximate Distance: 305km/190mi
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                                        Day 20 Key West
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                                        Looking for an escape from the ordinary? Key West is the place for you! Enjoy a beautiful sunset at famous Mallory Square. In the evening experience the streets, filled with sidewalk cafes, open-air bars, legendary pubs and world-class restaurants come to life. Absorb this atmosphere, the mellow pace of local life to create memories that will last a lifetime! Full day to explore Key West. With its balmy weather and crystal blue skies, the island is famous for water sports, including snorkeling, diving or sailing (optional)!
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                                        Day 21 Miami
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                                        End your journey in magnificent Miami with miles of white beaches and palm trees swaying in the breeze! See it like a Native and join us on a guided city tour before you can explore the city on your own.

Estimated Travel Time: 3.5 hrs 
Approximate Distance: 260km/160mi
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                                        Day 22 Miami
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