Buddy & All That Jazz Fly Drive Holiday
Duration
14 Nights
Nights
14 Nights
Type
Self-Drive
Breakfasts
Daily Breakfast
About This Itinerary
From Buddy Holly's Lubbock roots to the jazz clubs of New Orleans, this self-drive holiday connects two great American music traditions. Follow a scenic route through Texas and Louisiana with flights, hotels, and fully inclusive car hire.
Buddy Holly, Jazz & the Musical Spirit of America! Experience the vibrant culture of New Orleans, the birthplace of jazz, and dive into Buddy Holly's incredible story. Visit Lubbock, Texas, Buddy Holly's hometown, and Norman Petty's Music Studio in Clovis.
What's Included
- Return flights from the UK
- Fully inclusive car hire to suit your party size
- 14 nights hotel accommodation
- Daily Breakfast
- Tried-and-tested itinerary with recommendations
Hotel Stops
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Welcome to New Orleans and Buddy and all that Jazz. After checking in to our hotel your tour manager will host a welcome meeting so you can get acquainted with your fellow travellers in the hotel bar.
Today you will have the day to yourself to explore New Orleans and its fantastic French Quarter at your own pace. Be sure to sample the Coffee & Beignet at the Cafe du Monde and take a tram ride through this wonderful city.
After breakfast we will travel through Louisiana to Houston Texas, where we will visit the Space Center and enjoy an evening in the downtown area.
This morning we will travel to San Antonio, a city rich in history and bursting with culture. We will visit the famous Alamo before checking into our hotel.
Make the most of your visit to San Antonio and enjoy a leisurely day exploring and sight-seeing. Don't miss your chance to visit the Tower of the Americas.
After breakfast it's time to leave San Antonio and head for Austin - the capital of Texas - known for its eclectic live music scene centered around country, blues and rock.
On this, our second and last day in Austin, make sure you visit the Farmers' Market and Republic Square where live music is played throughout the day.
After breakfast we will make our way to Dallas, Texas and a visit to Southfork - home of TV's Ewing Family. This evening we will go out as a group to enjoy the Deep Ellum entertainment district.
This morning, we will set off for the birthplace of the music legend Buddy Holly - Lubbock. We'll visit the Buddy Holly Center, The West Texas Wall of Fame and pay our respects at Buddy's grave.
Today we will travel to Clovis, New Mexico and the Norman Petty Recording Studio where Buddy Holly recorded some of his biggest hits. Tonight the group will visit Cook's Garage, a dream venue for lovers of all things Americana.
It's time to leave for Oklahoma City where we'll visit the Oklahoma City National Memorial. After some free time we will visit Bricktown's entertainment area.
Today we'll visit the Oklahoma City Stockyards and enjoy a tour around the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. This evening we will take you to Automobile Alley.
Bidding a fond farewell to Oklahoma City we will visit the Chickasaw Cultural Center on our way to Fort Worth. This evening we will spend time at Sundance Square.
Today's activities include a tour of the 6th Floor Museum in Dallas and back in Fort Worth a visit to Billy Bob's - The World's biggest Honkytonk!
As your Buddy and all that Jazz tour ends, we will escort you to the airport. We hope to see you on another Travelling Time Music Tour soon!
Highlights
- Visit the Alamo
- Buddy Holly Sites
- Norman Petty Studios
- 6th Street Music Scene
- Fort Worth Stockyards
- Sundance Square
Ready to hit the road?
Choose dates to suit you. We'll put together a personalised quote with flights and car hire included.
Prices are per person based on two sharing and include flights & car hire. Subject to availability. Dates are flexible — travel when it suits you.