16 days in Nashville, New Orleans & Orlando Itinerary

Known as the capital of country music, the thriving city of Nashville combines old-world southern charm with a progressive urban flair.

Get out of town with these interesting Nashville side-trips: Dueling Grounds Distillery (in Franklin), Mammoth Cave National Park (Echo River & Mammoth Cave) and Chickasaw Trace County Park (in Columbia). The adventure continues: contemplate the long history of Lotz House Museum, learn the secrets of beer at a beer tour and tasting, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Tennessee Legend Distillery, and examine the collection at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

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Cardiff, UK to Nashville is an approximately 13.5-hour combination of train and flight. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time to Central Standard Time, which is usually a -6 hour difference. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Cardiff in April: high temperatures in Nashville hover around 26°C and lows are around 11°C. On the 17th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly to New Orleans.

Known for its Creole cuisine, rich musical tradition, and nearby swamps and plantations, New Orleans is one of the nation's oldest cities.

New Orleans is known for historic sites, nightlife, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: learn about all things military at The National WWII Museum, stroll around New Orleans City Park, appreciate the extensive heritage of Garden District, and don't miss a visit to French Quarter.

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Fly from Nashville to New Orleans in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Nashville in April, New Orleans is much hotter at night with lows of 25°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Orlando.

For most people, any mention of Orlando immediately conjures up images of sprawling theme parks filled with characters plucked right out of popular animated movies.

Have a day of magic on the 23rd (Tue) at Walt Disney World Resort. Pack the 25th (Thu) with family-friendly diversions at Universal's Islands of Adventure. The adventure continues: find something for the whole family at Universal Orlando Resort, cool off at Discovery Cove, admire the masterpieces at Museum Of Illusions Orlando, and test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

To see traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Orlando road trip planning site.

Traveling by flight from New Orleans to Orlando takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from New Orleans to Orlando. Traveling from New Orleans in April, expect nights in Orlando to be slightly colder, around 21°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 34°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly back home.