Holiday Overview
Take a 13-day self-drive holiday through Texas with our Talkin' Texan package. Begin in Dallas, visiting the Sixth Floor Museum, South Fork, and attending a rodeo at Stockyards National Historic District. Discover Austin's historic district, watch bats at Bat Bridge and visit the State Capitol and the University of Texas. In Fredericksburg, explore hill country wineries and German shops, and experience a cowboy stay at Dixie Dude Ranch in Bandera with horseback rides, fishing, hiking, and swimming.
See the Alamo and Spanish missions in San Antonio, tour the historic residential area, and explore the Institute of Texan Culture. In Corpus Christi, ride horses on the beach, board a Dolphin Watch, and relax on the beaches. End your trip in Houston with a downtown tour and visits to Space Centre Houston and Houston Museum of Natural Science.
Talkin' Texan Self Drive Holiday includes:
- Return flights from the UK
- Compact Car with Gold Cover - Unlimited mileage, Full tank of fuel, 3 additional drivers, Collision Damage Waiver (CDW), $1 million liability coverage, Zero excess in the USA
- 12 nights of hotel accommodation in Dallas, Austin, Fredericksburg, Dixie Dude Ranch, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Houston
- Information Packet at your hotel upon arrival
- Houston City pass
Day 1 - Arrive in Dallas
Dallas/Ft. Worth. Check-in to hotel
Featured accommodation
Hyatt Place Fort Worth Historic Stockyards
Day 2 - Dallas
Take the JFK trolley tour, visit the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza. Tour South Fork, made famous in the TV series “Dallas”, attend a rodeo in the Stockyards National Historic District
Featured accommodation
Hyatt Place Fort Worth Historic Stockyards
Day 3 - Dallas - Austin 190 miles
Tour Austin’s historic district by foot or carriage. Watch the nightly ritual of bats emerging from Bat Bridge at sunset
Featured accommodation
Hotel Indigo Austin
Day 4 - Austin
Visit the State Capital, University of Texas surrounding hill country, eat at one of the notable food trucks, enjoy a live music venue
Featured accommodation
Hotel Indigo Austin
Day 5 - Austin - Fredericksburg 78 miles
Discover the hill country’s winery tours and tastings. Explore quaint shops and local German fare.
Featured accommodation
Fredericksburg Inn & Suites
Day 6 - Fredericksburg - Bandera 49 miles
Travel to the Cowboy Capital. Ranch stay includes all meals
Featured accommodation
Dixie Dude Ranch
Day 7 - Bandera
Activities include two horseback rides, per day, fishing, hiking, large pool, and many more recreational offerings.
Featured accommodation
Dixie Dude Ranch
Day 8 - Bandera - San Antonio 54 miles
Stroll along the River Walk’s urban sanctuary aligned with shops and restaurants.
Featured accommodation
Menger Hotel
Day 9 - San Antonio
Visit The Alamo and other 18thc Spanish missions, tour an opulent historic residential area, explore the Institute of Texan Culture
Featured accommodation
Menger Hotel
Day 10 - San Antonio - Corpus Christi 143 miles
Tour the retired aircraft carrier USS Lexington, take a sunset cocktail cruise
Featured accommodation
Emerald Beach Hotel
Day 11 - Corpus Christi
Enjoy a horseback ride on the beach, board a Dolphin Watch, relax on broad beaches leading to warm gulf waters
Featured accommodation
Emerald Beach Hotel
Day 12 - Corpus Christi -Houston
With your City Pass visit Space Center Houston and/or Houston Museum of Natural Science (included)
Featured accommodation
Hotel Derek
Day 13 - Depart from Houston
Take a morning tour of downtown Houston including historic Texas Avenue and Buffalo Bayou
Hyatt Place Fort Worth Historic Stockyards
Nestled in the heart of the Historic Stockyards, Hyatt Place Fort Worth is the perfect place to hang your hat. With bold Texas overtones, the 101 beautifully appointed guestrooms offer the perfect combination of convenience, comfort, and Southern hospitality.
Hotel Indigo Austin
Centrally located in the Red River District of downtown Austin, the Hotel Indigo offers a spirited getaway for your visit to this amplified city. Surrounded by neon lights and soulful sounds, the welcoming hotel provides a sense of community regardless of how far away you may be from home.
Fredericksburg Inn
Discover a tranquil oasis in the heart of Texas Hill Country at Fredericksburg Inn & Suites, located on five beautiful acres alongside Barons Creek. The spacious accommodations and sparkling outdoor pools create the perfect setting for romantic getaways, business retreats and relaxing family holidays
Dixie Dude Ranch
For over 75 years, a Texas Hill Country vacation at Dixie Dude Ranch in Bandera, Texas has been a tradition for visitors from all over the world. This Texas guest ranch is the perfect Western getaway to unwind, relax, and simply put the stresses of every day life on hold. You'll enjoy horseback riding, delicious meals, comfortable accommodations and the long tradition of dude ranch hospitality.
Menger Hotel
With a style and tradition befitting the oldest continuously operating hotel west of the Mississippi, the elegant Menger Hotel welcomes guests with a nod to San Antonio’s colourful past intermingled with its cosmopolitan present. Just steps from the Alamo on Alamo Plaza, the hotel is a long-rooted landmark that shares San Antonio’s story from the earliest days of the Texas frontier.
Emerald Beach Hotel
Enjoy the perfect getaway to Corpus Christi at the Emerald Beach Hotel, the only downtown hotel located directly on Corpus Christi Bay. Check into your room, slip out of your shoes and enjoy the chic yet laid-back ambiance and resort-style amenities.
Hotel Derek
Situated in the heart of Uptown Houston. Hotel Derek offers travellers chic and luxurious hotel accommodations and is located across from the Houston Galleria Shopping center in the River Oaks District. Accommodations range from stylish guestrooms to luxurious terrace and penthouse suites boasting stunning views of the galleria and downtown skyline.
Image Gallery
Texas
The Alamo, San Antonio
Bandera Rodeo
Dixie Dude ranch, Bandera
NASA Space Launch System and Orion Capsule, Houston
Barton Springs Pool in Zilker Park, Austin
Corpus Christi, Vera Cruz
Dixie Dude Ranch, Bandera
Food Trucks, Austin
Gruene Center with shops and Gruene Hall, Austin
Moody Gardens Festival of Lights, Houston
Dream Hill, San Antonio
Dixie Dude ranch, bandera
USA Holiday Stopovers
Why not add in the 'Land of Fire and Ice' - Iceland -on your way to your holiday in the USA. We have put together a great stopover in Iceland for 2 or 3 nights which includes accommodation and the Golden Circle Trip which includes visits to the Gullfoss Waterfall, the geo thermal area of Geysir and Thingvellir National Park.
If you are travelling to the west coast of America, why not add a couple of nights stay in New York which includes accommodation and tickets for the 'Top of the Rock' observation platform for an iconic view of the city skyline. This can be done either on your way out or on the way back.
Alternative Holidays That May Interest You
Below you will find a small selection of 2024, 2025 holidays that may interest you. Remember, we tailor-make each holiday to your exact needs, so please call us on 0800 270 0009 and let one of our Holiday experts design the perfect trip for you
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Talkin' Texan Self Drive Holiday
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