A fascinating fly drive, taking you from cowboy country to Cajun cuisine.
Explore the diverse cultures and countryside in this part of the American south on a journey that you can tailor to be as long or short as you like. Hop between the cities of Austin, Houston and New Orleans or take the scenic routes to explore Texas' plains and Louisiana's coast.
Itinerary idea in detail
Day 1-3: Arrival and overnight in Austin
The Live Music Capital of the World
Day 1-3: Arrival and overnight in Austin
America’s
live music capital is a friendly and photogenic city. Enjoy the miles of
walking trail around Lady Bird Lake, watch the resident bats fly out at dusk
from Congress Bridge, visit one of the many museums in the city centre or
discover your new favourite band in a bar on 6th St. For an easy escape retreat to the nearby Hill Country where you can enjoy scenic views over the city.
Day 4-6: Austin to Houston - 165 Mi
Austin to Houston
Day 4-6: Austin to Houston - 165 Mi
Make a stop in historic Brenham, where the buildings of Main St remain from a bygone era and where the nearby historic park marks the site of the
capital of the old Republic of Texas. Spend a day at the Houston Museum District where 20 museums and cultural centres are set around the impressive Hermann Park. Visit the Museum of Fine Arts, take a trip around the Houston Zoo or explore the interesting Buffalo Soldiers National Museum.
Distance approx: 165 Mi Time to travel approx: 2 hour 45 minutes
Day 7-9: Houston to New Orleans - 348 Mi
Houston to New Orleans
Day 7-9: Houston to New Orleans - 348 Mi
As you depart from the plains of Texas the dry air becomes humid and the cattle fields become forests punctuated by bays and bayous. A true melting pot of influences, New Orleans retains a unique spirit and atmosphere. Stories of voodoo magic sit alongside colonial architecture in the French Quarter, as jazz spills from the bars and the smell of freshly cooked jambalaya fills the air.
Distance approx: 348 Mi Time to travel approx: 5 hour 15 minutes
Hotels
Austin
Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol
Houston
Hotel Indigo Houston at the Galleria
New Orleans
Wyndham New Orleans French Quarter
Offering great value inside the famous French Quarter, the Wyndham New Orleans French Quarter provides a fantastic base from which to explore this unique and historic city. Just a block from Bourbon Street and 4 blocks from the mighty Mississippi means guests can easily explore the French Quarter on foot.
Pricing
All prices shown represent a from price per person based on low season travel unless otherwise stated. Availability of tour components and flights seats change continually, affecting the final price. The lead-in price given is therefore for guidance only. To obtain a tailored quote for you and your party, please call one of our travel experts today.
This fly drive itinerary runs all year round
from
1st January 2025 - 31st December 2025
from £2,289pp
From (date dependent)
1st January 2026 - 31st December 2026
from £2,129pp
Supplements
Resort Fee/Tourist Tax - required by some hotels at check in (subject to change)
Important Info
Important info
Drivers must be over 25 years old and able to provide a full valid driving license
Consider using public transport when in cities as traffic can be busy
When parking in the US, park facing the destination of travel
All cars are covered with Platinum or Gold cover
We highly recommend checking (or requesting) a SatNav to be included in your car
Children are legally required to have the correct car seat when in the US so please provide accurate ages of any children travelling
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