Deep South Holidays
Sample itineraries
Sweet Home Alabama
From £1225
This leisurely journey through southern Alabama will delight you withit's fascinating history, colourful cities, lively music scene,delicious cuisine and miles and miles of white sandy beaches.
Highlights:
- The Civil Rights & Rosa Parks Museum in Montgomery
- The Wharf Marina, Gulf Shores
- Live Music at the famous Road House-Flora Bama, Gulf Shores
- 32 miles of white, sandy beaches along the Gulf of Mexico
- Mobile-home to the original Mardi Gras in 1703
- Lively seafood restaurants overlooking Mobile Bay
- LO DA Entertainment district of Mobile!
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Robert Trent Jones golf courses and outlet shopping centres
- Friendly people, great southern hospitality and delicious cuisine!
Ideal time to visit: April-November
Price per person includes:
- Return flights from the UK to Montgomery and home from Mobile, Alabama
- Airport taxes
- Mid-size car hire for the duration
- 9 nights accommodation in sought after locations
- A personalised road book which is a complete guide to travelling within North America and provides bespoke driving instructions for your holiday
Prices are based on off-season travel. Please call or email for costs for your preferred date of travel.
Days 1-3 Montgomery
Arrive into Montgomery for your three night stay.
This lively capital of Alabama boasts a fascinating history due to its involvement in both US and World history. The American Civil War started here and you can enjoy a guided tour of the First White House of the Confederacy, home to Jefferson Davis and his family.
Almost 100 years later, Alabama was also in the world's spotlight when it became the stage for the National Civil Rights Movement. Follow in the footsteps of Dr Martin Luther King Jnr, and visit the Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church where he was Pastor from 1954 until 1960. Key landmarks like the Rosa Parks Museum and the Civil Rights Memorial also tell the fascinating story of Montgomery's involvement in events that shaped world history.
Montgomery is also home to the Hank Williams museum which documents the life of one of America's biggest Country Music Superstar known for classic hits "Hey Good Lookin" and "Your Cheatin Heart".
You'll be sure to enjoy the vast amount of true southern cookin' available in the many restaurants throughout the city.
Days 4 - 6 Mobile
Distance: 258 miles
It's a pleasant drive south to your next three night stay in Mobile.
Known for being home to the very first Mardi Gras in 1701, Mobile is one of the oldest cities in America. The Mardi Gras is still celebrated every year two weeks before lent as part of a calendar of musical events and the Carnival Museum provides a great insight into the history of the revellers, brilliant costumes and whacky floats.
Mobile was also the scene of an important naval struggle in 1864 when the outnumbered Confederate Fleet were forced to surrender and this is documented at the Mobile Museum which details over 300 years of the city's history. Stop by Oakleigh Garden Historic District to see some beautiful southern style homes dating from the 1800's.
Mobile also delights visitors with its array of delicious seafood restaurants and live music venues-just what you would expect from Jimmy Buffet's hometown. The Lo-Da Entertainment District has over 20 establishments with live music on different nights of the week. Stop by "Veets" for a late night drink and live bands. "Felix's Fish Camp" overlooking Mobile Bay has entertainment most nights and great views over the water.
Days 7- 9 Gulf Shores
Distance: 45 miles
It's a quick drive to your next three night destination at Gulf Shores.
It's here you've come to relax and enjoy 32 miles of pristine, white sandy beaches that stretch along this quiet part of the Gulf of Mexico.
After a day soaking in the sun on the uncrowded beaches, it's great fun to visit one of the many beachfront bars here that feature fabulous live music. We love the famous roadhouse, Florabama with its great atmosphere and lively bands. Other venues worth checking out are the Pink Pony Pub and The Hangout, be sure to pop into Lulu's Homeport Marina Restaurant if you are a fan of fresh seafood!
Day 10 Mobile
Distance: 45 miles
It's time to take the short drive back to Mobile leave your " Sweet Home Alabama".
Want to extend your stay in Alabama and visit the north of the state? Call Bon Voyage to discuss the options available to you.
