Rock, Roll & Ragtime Fly Drive Holiday
Duration
12 Nights
Nights
12 Nights
Type
Self-Drive
Breakfasts
Daily Breakfast
About This Itinerary
Trace the evolution of American popular music from ragtime pianos to rock 'n' roll guitars. This self-drive route connects the birthplaces, studios, and stages where musical history was made — all at your own tempo.
Journey through the evolution of American music from the ragtime era to rock and roll! Experience the birthplaces of jazz, blues, and rock across the American heartland.
What's Included
- Return flights from the UK
- Fully inclusive car hire to suit your party size
- 12 nights hotel accommodation
- Daily Breakfast
- Tried-and-tested itinerary with recommendations
Hotel Stops
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Welcome to your Rock and Roll to Ragtime Tour and Memphis Tennessee, where the sounds of Rock & Roll, Blues & Soul can be heard. Perhaps use tonight's free time to experience Beale Street!
Today we will cross the mighty Mississippi River into Arkansas to visit Johnny Cash's birth place in Dyess. Back in Memphis, we'll visit Sun Studio and then the Graceland Mansion.
Leaving Memphis behind, our next stop is Little Rock, the State Capital of Arkansas. Following lunch we continue into Texas, where our destination is Dallas!
It's time to explore Dallas. We will visit the Texas Civil War Museum and have a driving tour of the area before some free time in downtown Dallas!
After Breakfast we will visit the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, then travel to Southfork Ranch. This evening, we will visit Billy Bob's Texas!
Today we will travel to Fort Worth. The Fort Worth Stockyards are home to rodeos, cattle drives and the National Cowgirl Museum. We will have time to explore the Stockyards and Sundance Square!
After breakfast we will travel to Austin, the state capital. Better known for its eclectic live music scene. You will have plenty of free time to enjoy the sights and sounds.
On our final day in Austin, you will have plenty of time to visit local attractions at leisure, before enjoying the music scene on 6th!
Today we will travel to San Antonio and visit the Alamo. We will continue by spending some time on San Antonio's River Walk.
After breakfast, we will travel to Houston and pay a visit to the NASA Space Centre. Then we will take you into downtown Houston to explore.
As we bid farewell to Texas and make our way to New Orleans. You will have free time to enjoy the French Quarter and Bourbon Street.
Enjoy exploring all that this vibrant city can offer at your leisure! New Orleans is nicknamed the "Big Easy" and known for its round-the-clock nightlife.
After a leisurely breakfast, our tour ends and it is time to say goodbye to the friends you have made on the Rock and Roll to Ragtime Tour.
Highlights
- Graceland Mansion Tour
- Sun Studio Tour
- 6th Floor Museum
- Fort Worth Stockyards
- Southfork Ranch
- NASA Space Center
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.