Buddy & All That Jazz

    Buddy & All That Jazz

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    14 Nights
    New Orleans, San Antonio, Houston, Austin, Lubbock, Fort Worth & more

    About This Tour

    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.

    Tour Highlights

    • Visit the Alamo
    • Buddy Holly Sites
    • Norman Petty Studios
    • 6th Street Music Scene
    • Fort Worth Stockyards
    • Sundance Square

    Meals Included

    Daily Breakfast

    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!

    Please note: Itineraries may vary due to scheduling. All attractions will be included but days may differ.

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    Price per person from

    £2,329

    Single supplement: £850

    Your booking costs are fixed and cover all agreed-upon travel components as outlined in the itinerary in a single price. This price includes all accommodation, ground transportation, listed attractions, allocated meals and all compulsory taxes, fees and charges. If your booking includes flights, all taxes, fees and luggage costs are also included.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    The tour price of £2,329 per person includes 14 nights accommodation, daily breakfast, airport transfers, all coach travel, entrance fees to attractions listed in the itinerary, and services of an experienced Travelling Time tour escort. Flights are not included in the tour price. We can book flights for you as an extra, or you can arrange your own.

    Absolutely! Many of our guests travel solo. Single travellers can book a sole occupancy room for an additional £850 supplement. You'll meet like-minded music lovers and make new friends throughout the tour.

    You can book online or call us on 01738 643737. A deposit of £300 per person secures your place, with the balance due 10 weeks before departure. All bookings are 100% financially protected through Protected Trust Services (6332).

    Tour prices shown are land-only and do not include flights. We can book flights for you as an extra, or you can arrange your own. Just let us know your preferred departure airport when booking.

    Our escorted tours typically have 20 to 30 guests, and can run with as few as 8. The maximum is 50. Private groups can be any size.

    Travelling Time is a Member of Protected Trust Services (6332) and as such all your travel arrangements are 100% financially protected. All of our air holidays and flights are protected by the Civil Aviation Authority (ATOL 7516).