New Orleans: The Big Easy

New Orleans: The Big Easy

March 15 - 19, 2021

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS

Air From Most Major U.S. Gateways, Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation, 4 Nights Quality Accommodations, 8 Meals: 4 Breakfasts | 2 Lunches | 2 Dinners, Professional Tour Manager, Itinerary Activity Admissions

New Orleans City Tour, School of Cooking, Steamboat Natchez Cruise, National WWII Museum, Swamp Tour, Houmas House Plantation, Mardis Gras World

ACCOMMODATIONS

Nights 1 - 4 Hampton Inn French Quarter - New Orleans, LA

TRIP COST PER PERSON (Includes Air From Most Major U.S. Gateways)

Double $2,295

Single $2,595

Optional Guest Protection Plan: $175 per person

Tour Deposit: $300 per person

ITINERARY

Day 1 | Travel to New Orleans / Steamboat Natchez - Escape to the sunshine and warmth of the deep south with a visit to New Orleans, the “Big Easy.” Soon you will be immersed in a cultural melting pot that is rich in both history and mouth-watering cuisine. Upon arrival, we’ll enjoy a city tour. Afterwards, check into your hotel for a four-night stay. Tonight, board the Steamboat Natchez for the famous Dixieland Jazz Dinner Cruise. Meals: D

Day 2 | New Orleans Tour / School of Cooking - Our local guide rejoins us for a morning walking tour of the French Quarter. Learn about the culture and history of the city, both past and recent. This afternoon, visit the New Orleans School of Cooking for an introduction to the worlds of Cajun and Creole cooking, as well as the food, music, and “joie de vivre” that are unique to Louisiana. Take time this evening to explore the city on your own. Browse in the French Quarter, see the St. Louis Cathedral, or consider cafe au lait and beignets at the Cafe du Monde. Meals: B, L

Day 3 | Plantation Tour / Swamp Adventure - Experience the life of a wealthy sugar baron with a visit to Houmas House Plantation. Tour the plantation house and stroll the 38 acres of gardens. After lunch, shoot pictures of moss hanging on gnarled cypress trees as you take a unique journey by boat into a Louisiana bayou. Watch swamp creatures peek out from underbrush and safely come within a few feet of jumping gators. This will be an unforgettable experience. We’ll return to New Orleans for the evening. Meals: B, L

Day 4 | Mardis Gras World - This morning we’ll pay a visit to Mardi Gras World, the largest and most respected float builder in the world. Since 1947, this company has created most of the spectacular props and floats seen in the Mardi Gras parades. Many options are available for you in the afternoon. Tonight, we gather for a final night celebration. New Orleans is noted for its fine restaurants and tonight we dine at the famous Court of Two Sisters restaurant. Meals: B, D Day 5 | National WWII Museum / Travel Home Our bags are packed for the journey home but we have the number one attraction in New Orleans waiting for us this morning. The National WWII Museum tells the story of the American experience in the war that changed the world. Afterwards, we are off to the New Orleans airport to catch our flight back home. Meals: B

Day 5 | National WWII Museum / Travel Home - Our bags are packed for the journey home but we have the number one attraction in New Orleans waiting for us this morning. The National WWII Museum tells the story of the American experience in the war that changed the world. Afterwards, we are off to the New Orleans airport to catch our flight back home. Meals: B