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If jazz and history stir
your soul, you're in for a delightful treat on this
vacation immersed in Southern atmosphere and served up
Cajun-holiday style! Soak up the music in the city where
jazz was born and delight in Creole food at the area's
most famous restaurants. You'll stay in a hotel in the
French Quarter, unpacking just once, and taking in the
joys of the city with plenty of independent time to
explore on your own. See the French Marketplace,
Pirate's Alley, the beautiful gardens of St. Charles
Avenue, and enjoy an exciting evening trip to historic
City Park. Transformed into a holiday wonderland, its
ancient oak trees will be aglow with massive ornaments
and more than two million sparkling lights. This
"Celebration in the Oaks" is one of the most beautiful
holiday light exhibits in the United States. At
Bellingrath Gardens, enjoy stunning holiday displays
throughout this historic home and its gardens. Special
dining experiences on this tour include New Orleans''
most talked about spots: the Cafe Du Monde and the
entertaining New Orleans School of Cooking.
- Sit back and listen as a
local choir sings your holiday favorites aboard the
Steamboat SS Natchez.
- View the twinkling lights and breathtaking
displays along the two-mile drive of historic City Park’s "Celebration of
the Oaks".
- Experience a relaxing cafe au lait and
beignets at the Cafe Du Monde.
- Visit Bellingrath Gardens where the magic
of Christmas comes to life.
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1: New Orleans, Louisiana - Tour Begins
Your exciting Cajun holiday celebration begins in New Orleans.
Prepare yourself for great food, friendly people, holiday cheer
and a tremendous amount of excitement and fun during this
festive holiday season.
Day 2: French Quarter
Enjoy a leisurely walking tour of the French Quarter, including
stately St. Louis Cathedral, the lively French Marketplace, the
Moon Walk and Pirate’s Alley, the infamous meeting place of Jean
Lafitte and his partners. Afterwards, relax at Cafe Du Monde
where you may enjoy their world-famous cafe au lait and
beignets. Your afternoon is at leisure to take in the joyous
sights and sounds of the holidays and perhaps do some last
minute Christmas shopping. Close your eyes and let your taste
buds travel the world. Dinner this evening will be at the
esteemed Culinary Institute of New Orleans. Watch as master
chefs teach the basics of the lifestyles, heritage and foods of
Louisiana. After dinner, travel to New Orleans' historic City
Park, transformed into a holiday wonderland. Its ancient oak
trees are aglow with massive ornaments along the two-mile route,
lined with over two million sparkling lights and light displays;
view a 52-foot paddle wheeler and a recreation of an Acadian
Village. "Celebration in the Oaks" is one of the most beautiful
holiday light exhibits in the United States. (B, D)
Day 3: French Quarter - Bellingrath Gardens
Your day begins with a relaxing narrated cruise aboard the
steamboat SS Natchez. Sit back and listen, or perhaps join in,
as a local choir sings holiday favorites as you cruise along the
mighty Mississippi. Next, travel to Bellingrath Gardens, where
the magic of Christmas comes to life. Enjoy breathtaking holiday
displays throughout this historic home and its gardens. Be sure
not to miss Mirror Lake, the Great Lawn and the Oriental Garden,
all emitting their own special beauty and magic of the holiday
season. (B)
Day 4: French Quarter
This morning visit the Hermann-Grima House to experience an
old-fashioned Creole Christmas. See the house all decked out for
the holidays and view a special demonstration of holiday baking
in an 1830’s open-hearth kitchen. Later today enjoy the
opportunity to express yourself during your very own French
Quarter Maskarade experience - all you need to do is supply your
imagination. Following your mask making experience, enjoy a
scrumptious New Orleans holiday dinner. Top off the evening with
a holiday concert at the St. Louis Cathedral, where Christmas
carols and gospel favorites set the stage for holiday spirit and
cheer. (B, D)
Day 5: New Orleans - Tour Ends
The sights and sounds of your Cajun holiday celebration are sure
to stay with you for a life time. (B)
Additional pre or post night accommodations may be
available. Please
call us for further information.
Base Rates Per Person
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Departure Date |
Double Rate |
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November
28, 2005 |
$699 |
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December
05, 2005 |
$699 |
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*Tour prices are based on double occupancy and are
subject to change. Please call for triple or child
occupancy rates. Additional tour dates
may be available, please call us for information.
5 days, 6 meals
4 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners
Day 1 - 4 - Astor Crowne Plaza, Alexa Hotel or
Inn on Bourbon, French Quarter, New Orleans
On some dates alternate hotels may be used.
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