Midwestern Melodies to DC Fly Drive Holiday
Duration
9 Nights
Nights
9 Nights
Type
Self-Drive
Breakfasts
Daily Breakfast
About This Itinerary
Journey from the musical heartland of the Midwest to the monumental splendour of Washington DC. This self-drive route blends live-music venues, scenic countryside, and historic landmarks into one unforgettable road trip.
From Chicago Blues to Motown Magic – A Musical Journey Through the Midwest and DC. This unique, music-focused journey takes you through four incredible cities—Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, and Washington DC.
What's Included
- Return flights from the UK
- Fully inclusive car hire to suit your party size
- 9 nights hotel accommodation
- Daily Breakfast
- Tried-and-tested itinerary with recommendations
Hotel Stops
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Your Midwestern Melodies & DC Tour welcomes you to the Windy City - Chicago, Illinois! Once you are checked in get to know your guide, driver and fellow travellers at our informal welcome meeting.
Today we will spend the day sight-seeing in the heart of Chicago, from Navy Pier to the shopping malls of downtown! This evening we take you out to enjoy dinner with live music and entertainment.
Our day starts on an amazing city tour with a local guide. We'll visit Chess Records, then it is on to Lake Michigan for a leisurely Chicago Skyline cruise. This evening we will go out as a group to more well known music venues.
It is time to say goodbye to Chicago and make our way to Detroit, stopping in Kalamazoo for a tour of Bell's Brewery. Before checking into our hotel, we will stop at Hitsville USA to learn about Motown!
After Breakfast we will leave Detroit to travel to Cleveland Ohio. Our first stop will be a tour of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame located in downtown Cleveland, on the shore of Lake Erie.
Today, we are going to visit some of the most iconic locations Cleveland has to offer on a short driving tour of the city. Then it is back to the hotel before heading out for an evening meal.
It's time to make our way south through Pittsburgh and enjoy some sight-seeing and lunch before arriving at Washington DC.
This morning's driving tour of Washington DC will include some of the most iconic statues and buildings in the USA. In the afternoon we will cross the Potomac into Virginia to the Arlington National Cemetery.
On the last day of the tour, you can visit more of the wonderful sights Washington DC has to offer. This evening we meet for a farewell dinner in Georgetown!
Sad but True…your tour is over! We will leave the hotel in good time to take you to the airport for your flight.
Highlights
- Chicago Music Tour
- Visit Navy Pier
- Chicago Skyline Cruise
- Tour of Bell's Brewery
- Tour Hitsville USA
- Visit Arlington Cemetery
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.