Trip Overview

9-Day East Coast:Going through North to South, Chicago,Memphis, New Orleans, Atlanta&Indiana

Tourist Number: 280638
Duration: 9 days
Start City: Chicago
End City: Chicago
Airport Pickup:
Language: English
Departure Day:
Highlights
Visit Chicago (360 Chicago, Millennium Park), New Orleans (Cathedral-Basilica of Saint Louis, King of France, Garden District, Oak Alley Plantation, Swamp Tour), Atlanta (Centennial Olympic Park, Inside CNN, World of Coca-Cola), Chattanooga (Lookout Mountain, Lookout Mountain Incline Railway, Rock City, Ruby Falls), Indianapolis (Indiana State Capitol), Memphis (Graceland, Memphis Pyramid), Montgomery, Nashville (Country Music Hall of Fame), Springfield (Lincoln Home National Historic Site, Old Illinois State Capitol), St. Louis (Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, Gateway Arch), West Lafayette (Purdue University).
Itinerary

Special Note

Itinerary will be subject to traffic and weather. The sequence of the attractions might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
In case of attraction closures (due to holidays or construction, etc.) tour guide may adjust the itinerary accordingly if necessary.
This tour does not accept any City Pass or your own tickets for the attractions. Guests need to purchase admission tickets from tour guides.

Day 1:  Hometown - Chicago - Night Tour

Trip:

Chicago,

Millennium Park,

Michigan Avenue,

Buckingham Fountain,

Lake Michigan

(The first day of the trip is for reference only; we will make some arrangements base on your flight arrival time.) For guests whom need complementary shuttle services, please meet our lovely tour guide at the baggage claim area. Optional Chicago Night tour is $25 per person. (To arrange the tour, minimum 4 guests requested).
Night tour: Starting from Crown Fountain at Millennium Park, we will set off to Michigan Avenue where you can view “the Magnificent Mile” for grasping a good general idea of the night life scene in downtown Chicago; and take a walk alongside of Chicago River. The last stop will be at the Michigan Lakeside with a panoramic view of the world-class city skyline of Chicago.
Airport Pick-up mode A, B, C:
A. O’Hare airport (ORD) free shuttle services: 9: 00AM - 9:00 PM, waits for other guests, heading to hotel as soon as the shuttle is full. $ 10/guest/day gratuity will be collected by tour guide at your last tour day.
B. O’Hare / Midway Airport 24 hours private shuttle service: $ 120 / (1st &2nd guest), $ 10 /each additional guest.
C. No flight guest: Please notice in advance and convergence with us at O’Hare airport; shuttle bus will take you to the hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Holiday Inn or the same level hotel

Day 2:  Chicago City Tour

Trip:

Downtown Chicago,

Millennium Park,

Cloud Gate,

Buckingham Fountain,

Chicago Navy Pier,

Lyric Opera of Chicago,

Michigan Avenue,

Old Chicago water tower,

Chicago 360 viewing platform,

The Marina City towers,

Art Institvte Chicago

This tour lets us see the best of Chicago in one day. We will take a walk in Millennium Park, where we will see a combination of stunning architecture, sculpture and landscape design in the heart of downtown. Here, we will see the famous Cloud Gate before taking a break at the Buckingham Fountain. After that, we will stroll around the Navy Pier before taking an exclusive tour o the Chicago Theater, an exquisite French Baroque style building. As we walk along Michigan Avenue, we will find ourselves in a part of town known as the Magnificent Mile, along which we will see the Art Institute of Chicago, Grant Park and the historical Chicago Water Tower. For the best view of the city, we will go to the top of 360 CHICAGO. Afterward, we will take a river cruise to further admire the fantastic architecture of the city.
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Holiday Inn or the same level hotel

Day 3:  Chicago - Springfield - Saint Louis

Trip:

Springfield,

Lincoln House, Illinois,

State of Illinois,

St. Louis,

Gateway Arch

Today, we will go south to Springfield, IL to visit the Lincoln Home National Historic Site and the Old Illinois State Capitol. Then, we will head for St. Louis to see the Gateway Arch and the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis.
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Comfort Inn or the same level hotel

Day 4:  Saint Louis - Memphis Graceland

Trip:

Tennessee,

Memphis,

Graceland

After traveling across the mighty Mississippi River, we will arrive in Memphis to see the Memphis Pyramid. Then, we will go to Graceland, the mansion home of Elvis Presley. Later, we will go to our hotel near Jackson.
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Ramada Pearl/Jackson Airport or the same level hotel

Day 5:  Oak Alley Plantation - New Orleans Night Tour

Trip:

Oak Alley Plantation,

The swamps of New Orleans,

Swamp Tours,

New Orleans,

Bourbon St.

Today, we will arrive in New Orleans and visit the Oak Alley Plantation. We will also go on a swamp tour on the bayou. After going to our hotel, we can take an optional night tour of the city for $25 per person.
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: La Quinta Inn or the same level hotel

Day 6:  New Orleans - Montgomery

Trip:

New Orleans,

Garden District,

Bourbon St.,

Jackson Square,

Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis,

Great New Orleans Bridge,

The National WWII Museum,

Montgomery

We will spend the day exploring New Orleans by touring the French Quarter, Royal Street, Bourbon Street, Jackson Square and the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis. Then, we will sample some local delicacies and coffee at the popular Café du Monde. After that, we can take a ride on the Steamboat Natchez to get a view of the city from the river. We will pass the French Market, the Garden District and City Park. In the late afternoon, we will visit the National WWII Museum. Later, we will travel to Montgomery, where we will spend the night.
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: La Quinta Inn or the same level hotel

Day 7:  Montgomery - Atlanta

Trip:

Atlanta,

CNN Center,

Centennial Olympic Park,

Coca-Cola headquarters

Today, we will arrive in the heart of Atlanta, where we will take a walk through Centennial Olympic Park. Then, we will visit CNN Headquarters and the World of Coca-Cola. In the early evening, we can enjoy a horsemanship dinner and show before returning to our local hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Days Inn or the same level hotel

Day 8:  Chattanooga - Nashville

Trip:

Chattanooga,

Ruby Falls,

Lookout Mountain,

Lookout mountain trains,

Rock City,

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

Today, we will arrive in Chattanooga, TN, where we will visit Ruby Falls, ride the Incline Railway and go to Rock City to take in a breathtaking view of Lookout Mountain. Then, we will continue to Nashville, seeing the State Capitol Building and the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Ramada Louisville / Days Inn or the same level hotel

Day 9:  Indianapolis - Purdue University -Chicago - Hometown

Trip:

Indianapolis,

Indiana State House,

Purdue University,

Chicago

After seeing the exterior of the Indiana State House in Indianapolis, we will travel to Lafayette to see the campus of Purdue University. Then, we will visit the Fair Oaks Farm before arriving in Chicago later in the afternoon.
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None

Day :  

Trip:
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Pricing

1. The sequence of itineraries is subject to change without prior notice according to departure date, weather, traffic, etc.

2. Two full-size beds per room, Usitour don't guarantee extra rolling/sofa bed for 3rd or 4th person, please contact front desk for availability;

3.Some itineraries offer "Buy two get one free" or "Buy two get two free", which means three or four persons share one room freely; The third/forth person only needs to pay the theme park tickets included in the itinerary. The bus location is provided free of charge;

4. Due to we reserve bus seats, no-show of third and fourth discounted customers incurs penalty fee, and the first and second customers should pay the fee to tour guide.

5.We offer a "buy two get one free" or "Buy two get two free". We reserve seats in advance for those who enjoy the discount. If someone who enjoys the offer does not participate in the group on the same day, the tour guide will receive a fine in cash when they get on the bus. 

6.The connection between Miami and Orlando may use an intercity bus (including a ticket, no tour guide accompanied), and the departure guide will take you to the bus stop. Upon arrival, the local tour guide will pick you up at the next stop.

7.Please read carefully the content in "What's Excluded" section on tour's detail page,and directly pay the fee in cash to your tour guide.

What's Included:

8-night hotel accommodations;
English speaking tour guide;
Transportation via deluxe air-conditioned vehicle;
Airport Pick-up and Drop-off;
Taxes.

What's Excluded:

Gratuities: Suggested $10 per person per day for tour guide and driver ($12 for NY5S/AP6S/AP7S); $5 per person one way for airport transfer;

All Personal Expenses (Meals, Laundry, Phone & Travel Insurance, etc.);

All listing mandatory admission, please pay when you make the booking or pay cash to tour guide;

All listing optional fee: Prices are reference only and subject to chage without notice  in advance;

All other fees not show in "What's Included"

Admissions and optional tours (The following admissions and optional tours ticket prices are for reference only. The opening hours of the attractions are subject to seasonal adjustment. In case of closure, the tour guide will be adjusted according to the actual situation without prior notice.)

Subject Of Entry Adult/per. Child/per. Elder/per.
New Orleans
Oak alley plantation $25.00 $10.00 $25.00
Chicago
360 Chicago (incl. Tilt) $25.00 $18.00 $25.00
Chicago Cruise $38.00 $28.00 $38.00
Chicago Theater $15.00 $10.00 $15.00
The Art Institute of Chicago $25.00 $0.00 $19.00
Atlanta
Ruby Falls $23.00 $15.00 $23.00
How to Book

Before You Book

- Your purchase does not guarantee confirmation. Your purchase will initiate a reservation process. We will confirm with you via email within one to two business days. - Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice. - Please refer to our Customer Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy before you make reservation. - Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary.
Booking Process:
1. Place Order Choose the departure date, pick-up location, number of adults/children, and tours or activities that you like, provide all required information and then place your order.
2. Place Order Choose the departure date, pick-up location, number of adults/children, and tours or activities that you like, provide all required information and then place your order.

After You Book:

- Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a Receipt of Reservation via email. - Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a confirmation email from us. If you need to book an airline ticket, we recommend that you do so after you receive a confirmation of your tour reservation from us. - An E-Ticket will be sent to you via email as soon as details of your reservation are confirmed or your supporting information is received by us. We will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket. Contact information for local tour provider will be included on E-Ticket for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required. - Simply print your E-Ticket and present it with your valid photo ID on the day of your activity to your tour guide. Please remember E-Ticket is your proof of purchase.