Itineraries for USA History and culture

Best of Texas

14-day tailor-made self-drive from £3,680 pp

Discover why Texas is more than just cowboy country as you explore pine-filled forests, drive through the rolling grasslands of the central plains, visit scorching deserts and high mountains, and relax on the beaches of the Gulf Coast.

Highlights of Georgia Self-Drive

11-day tailor-made self-drive from £3,215 pp incl. flights

Discover the highlights of the southern US state of Georgia on this tailor-made self-drive tour. Visit Atlanta, Macon, Savannah, Jekyll Island, Thomasville and Columbus as you explore this state, steeped in history and outstanding natural beauty.

Southern Plantation Homes Self-Drive

10-day tailor-made self-drive from £2,050 pp incl. flights

This Southern self-drive begins with three days in lively New Orleans - the birthplace of jazz - before heading west along the Great River Road to Baton Rouge, Natchez and Cajun Country where you'll find grand plantation houses and delicious Southern food.

New York's Lakes, Wines & Waterfalls

9-day tailor-made self-drive from £2,110 pp incl. flights

This tailor-made tour is the prefect way to experience the best of New York State. The trip starts in New York City, arguably America's most iconic metropolis and home to some of the world's most recognisable sights.

Cruise the Great Lakes with Ponant

11-day luxury cruise from £9,740 pp incl. flights

Special
cruise offer

Early booking offer – Save up to £1,960pp
Book by: 06 November 2026

Taking in Niagara Falls, Mackinac Island and more, this is your chance to explore the Great Lakes of Canada and the United States with Ponant on a Smithsonian Journeys expedition cruise.

New England & Canada in the Fall with Seabourn

19-day luxury cruise holiday from £8,930 pp incl. flights

Special
cruise offer

Enjoy up to US$2,000 onboard credit
Book by: 16 November 2026

Experience the beauty of New England and Canada in spectacular fall colours on this luxury cruise holiday with Seabourn, sailing from New York to Montreal.