Southeast USA Tours & Trips
Atlanta's historic sites tell important stories, begging to be explored. Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah, with its haunting beauty, is a place where moss-draped oaks stand sentinel. A food tour of Savannah, on the other hand, offers a taste of authentic Southern cuisine. The historic district preserves centuries of architecture, while Forsyth Park provides green space, River Street follows the Savannah River, showing that history runs deeper than most visitors expect.
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This is a good tour if you want to learn about different parts of southern American history. Some days you’re always going to be on the move and some days you’ll only spend half the day on a tour. It’s a good trip. Also if you want to check out different cities down south where you might want to visit again or perhaps move to one day.
Georgia History Trail to NashvilleWe booked this tour as one complete tour but found out it was actually two tours back to back. We were so pleased that we had booked through Tour Radar as we got the whole tour. The tour was an Intrepid tour so the number of people on the tour was really small. We had 8 people the first half, Atlanta to Nashville and then 4 people left and another 4 joined for the rest of the tour, Nasheville to New Orleans. Our guide/driver was Britni. She was amazing. We had civil rights in Atlanta, music in Nasheville and a wonderful cooking lession in New Orleans to name but a few things on the itinerary. The tour itself had wonderful inclusions but she lifted it to another level with personal recommendations and escorted side tours. She took us to a wonderful Ribs restaurant, a songwriters workshop in Nasheville, a piano bar on Beale street in Memphis, beignets at Cafe du Monde in New Orleans and recommended great restaurants including directions on how to get there when she needed some alone time! I loved the civil rights flavour at the start of the tour whilst the music in the second half was amazing. Highly recommend this one. The hotels were great and the smaller bus meant we weren't restricted when we had to park anywhere!
Best of the South: Charleston to New OrleansExcellent great variety.
Southern Charm featuring Charleston, Savannah, and Jekyll Island (Charleston, SC to Jekyll Island, GA, 2026)
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Georgia History Trail to Nashville
“This is a good tour if you want to learn about different parts of southern American history. It's a good trip.”
David, traveled in September
The Southeast USA's cultural gems unfold on this $3,500 tour from Atlanta to Nashville. Gothic Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah, Black History tour in Charleston, and Uncle Nearest Distillery await. Suitable for ages 15+, with 7 nights in hotels and guided food tours showcasing regional specialties.
Duration 8 days Destinations Atlanta, Savannah, Charleston, Asheville, Nashville Age Range Ages 15+ Operator Intrepid Travel From
- US$4,331
Best of the South: Charleston to New Orleans
“It was great!! Travis Hanks is the best!!!!”
JOEL, traveled in November
The soul of the Southeast comes alive from Atlanta's MLK sites to Charleston's Black Heritage walks. The route includes Savannah's Bonaventure Cemetery, Nashville's Country Music Hall of Fame, and Memphis's Stax Museum across 13 hotel nights.
Duration 14 days Destinations Charleston, St Helena Island, Beaufort, Savannah, Asheville, Nashville, Memphis, New Orleans Age Range Ages 15+ Operator Intrepid Travel From
- US$7,300
Five National Parks beckon across the Southeast, from Shenandoah's Skyline Drive to Mammoth Cave's UNESCO-listed caverns. This 10-day tour, costing around $4,900, features Citizen Vinyl's press factory in Asheville and Cherokee heritage at Oconaluftee Indian Village. Highlights include stays at historic Skyland Lodge, Biltmore Estate tours, and Nashville's vibrant music scene.
Duration 10 days Destinations Washington DC, Shenandoah National Park, New River Gorge National Park, Asheville, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Nashville Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Insight Vacations From
- US$4,895
Start in Miami Beach where Art Deco buildings line Ocean Drive, then head to Little Havana's Calle Ocho to see the Cuban quarter. At Dolphin Plus Marine Mammal Responder in Key Largo, you'll meet dolphins up close, and at Everglades Alligator Farm, you can hold baby alligators. You'll stay at Hollywood Beachside Boutique Suite in Hollywood Beach and Fairfield by Marriott in Orlando's FLAMINGO CROSSINGS near Disney World.
Duration 9 days Destinations Miami, Miami Beach, Key Largo, Florida City, Orlando, Kissimmee, Cape Canaveral Age Range Ages 6+ Operator Worldee From
- US$805+$962 upfront costs
Southern Charm featuring Charleston, Savannah, and Jekyll Island (Charleston, SC to Jekyll Island, GA, 2026)
“Excellent great variety.”
Susan, traveled in August
Charleston's Historic District to Jekyll Island Club reveals Southern grandeur. Fort Sumter, Boone Hall Plantation, and Savannah's famous squares await exploration. Pin Point Heritage Museum shares Gullah culture while elegant historic properties like The DeSoto provide rest.
Duration 7 days Destinations Charleston, Savannah, Jekyll Island Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Collette From $3,499
7% Off- US$3,249
Southern Sounds & Elvis
“This was our first time to join a tour and we throughly enjoyed our experience.”
This 8-day musical odyssey through the Southeast costs around $2,500. Sun Studio in Memphis, RCA Studio B in Nashville, and Graceland Estate showcase music history. New Orleans' French Quarter, B.B. King Museum in Indianola, and live shows at the Grand Ole Opry await. Suitable for ages 5+, featuring top-rated local guides and deluxe coach transport.
Duration 8 days Destinations New Orleans, Indianola, Memphis, Nashville Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Cosmos From $2,389
10% Off- US$2,139
Duration 5 days Destinations Charleston Age Range Ages 35+ Operator Best Single Travel From
10% Off- US$1,795
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Best time to visit Southeast USA
- Fall / Autumn 2026
Fall brings ideal conditions for exploring the Southeast's historic districts and musical heritage. Our autumn tours often start in Atlanta with visits to the MLK Jr. National Historic Site, then wind through the Blue Ridge Mountains when the foliage is at its peak. Travelers particularly enjoy how these routes combine Chattanooga's scenic railway rides up Lookout Mountain with tours of Jack Daniel's historic distillery. Several itineraries include evening shows at the Grand Ole Opry, where you might catch both legendary performers and rising stars on America's longest-running radio show. The autumn routes down to New Orleans take advantage of cooler temperatures for exploring the French Quarter on foot and enjoying jazz performances in the outdoor courtyards of historic restaurants.
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- Winter 2026 / 2027
Winter in the Southeast takes on a special charm, especially during the holiday season. Our most popular December tours explore Charleston's historic district all lit up for Christmas, with special evening visits to James Island County Park's dazzling light displays. Several routes include stays at the grand Jekyll Island Club Hotel, where you can join Christmas caroling sessions before dinner in the historic dining room. Travelers particularly enjoy how these winter trips blend indoor and outdoor activities - you might start your morning at Savannah's Pin Point Heritage Museum learning about Gullah Geechee culture, then spend your afternoon exploring St. Simons Island's boutique shops and cozy cafes. Florida-bound winter tours offer a warmer escape, with stops at Siesta Key's white sand beaches and evening entertainment in Marco Island's waterfront district.
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- Spring 2027
Spring brings perfect weather for exploring the Southeast's musical heritage and coastal gems. Our travelers love how March through May tours combine Nashville's recording studio experiences with Charleston's historic walks and Savannah's food scene. You can record your own track at Studio B where Elvis and Dolly laid down hits, then head south to sample local honey and British-inspired pies on Savannah's culinary walks. The spring routes through the Blue Ridge Mountains are especially nice - you'll visit craft breweries in Asheville, tour America's largest home at Biltmore Estate and stop at small-town distilleries where you can taste award-winning Tennessee whiskey. Many spring tours include special access to Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah, where expert guides share stories that inspired poets and filmmakers.
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- Summer 2027
Summer tours really lean into the region's water-based activities and indoor cultural spots to beat the heat. Popular routes combine Memphis' musical landmarks with refreshing stops at Panama City Beach's crystal waters. Our travelers start their mornings early at spots like Sun Studio or the Rock and Soul Museum, then spend afternoons swimming in the Gulf of Mexico or enjoying Universal Studios' water parks. The Miami-bound summer tours include cooling breaks in Little Havana's shaded cafes and optional speedboat rides across Biscayne Bay. Many summer itineraries build in flexible schedules so you can explore places like Bourbon Street or Frenchmen Street during cooler evening hours when the music scene really comes alive.
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