Texas to New Orleans Fly Drive

Explore Bourbon St, New Orleans
Live music in Austin
Great museums and great shopping in Houston
Go off the beaten track to the Gulf Coast shores

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.

Day 1 to 3 (Arrival and overnight in Austin)

The Live Music Capital of the World

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 6^th St. For an easy escape retreat to the nearby Hill Country where you can enjoy scenic views over the city.

Day 1 to 3 (Arrival and overnight in Austin)

Day 4 to 6 (Austin to Houston - 165 Mi)

Austin to Houston

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

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 December 2023 - 16th December 2024

from £2,289pp

Supplements

Resort Fee/Tourist Tax - required by some hotels at check in (subject to change)