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Spotlight on New Orleans Holiday

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5 Days
 Trip Starts
New Orleans
 Trip Finishes
New Orleans
5 Day Spotlight on New Orleans Holiday Itinerary (Collette)
Countries Explored: USA
Trip Operator
Trip Style
Spotlights
Accommodation
4 Star
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
COL80H

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on Collette's 5 Day Spotlight on New Orleans Holiday. Step into “The Big Easy” - a soulful city abounds with rich history and mouth-watering cuisine - all decked out for the holidays. Learn the secrets of the city’s famous French Quarter on a walking tour featuring St. Louis Cathedral and the French Marketplace. Discover its unique flavors during a holiday cooking class featuring popular dishes of the city. See trees draped in glistening lights on a train ride through the lit bridges, lagoons and gardens of Celebration in the Oaks. Enjoy lunch and a holiday-themed...read more musical revue by the Victory Belles at the National World War II Museum.

Head out to the swamp for a cruise tour of the bayous and learn about the history and ecology of this fascinating ecosystem. Celebrate the season like a local and toast your travel companions at a traditional réveillon dinner at The Court of Two Sisters in the French Quarter. Enjoy a single-hotel stay in the heart of New Orleans’ French Quarter amidst jazz, streetcars, and an unmistakable joie de vivre that can only be found in this lively city during the holidays.

Itinerary

Step into a cultural melting pot in the “Jazz Capital of the World,” New Orleans! Experience this soulful city in December, abound with rich history, mouth-watering Cajun and Creole cuisine, and of course, an incomparable soundtrack. The city sparkles even brighter with the pageantry of the season when it rolls out the red (and green) carpet! Stay: Royal Sonesta Hotel (4 Nights)

This morning, introduce yourself to the city's famous French Quarter on a walking tour that features the majestic St. Louis Cathedral, one of the city's most recognizable landmarks. Dressed in their holiday finery, these are some of the most impressive historic structures in the city. Explore Pirates Alley and the bustling French Marketplace, where you'll stand in awe of a 30-foot tree topped with a fleur-de-lis.

Spend the afternoon strolling around the French Quarter and see the dazzling hotel lobbies and antique shops on Royal Street. Take advantage of some free time to explore more and use your included Uber voucher to return to the hotel. Tonight, learn how to cook for the holidays New Orleans-style! During a demonstration at the New Orleans School of Cooking, your chef reveals everything Louisiana cuisine offers. The magic continues at Celebration in the Oaks, a New Orleans tradition, with a train ride that takes you through lit bridges, lagoons and gardens. (B/D)

Set out on a panoramic city tour with a local guide. Start by seeing the St. Louis Cemetery #3; opened in 1854, it holds some of the most elaborate crypts found in the city's cemeteries. Relax during a drive along the shoreline of Lake Pontchartrain. This road eventually leads to St. Charles Avenue, whisking you past gorgeous mansions and two world-famous universities, Tulane and Loyola. Next, enjoy lunch and a holiday-themed musical revue by the Victory Belles at the National World War II Museum. Take a walk through history to learn about the American wartime experience. (B/L)

Drive along New Orleans' historic Esplanade Avenue. Then, journey through the Louisiana swamp on a cruise* narrated by your captain. Learn about the ecosystem's history and ecology while keeping an eye out for wildlife, from bald eagles to herons, turtles, and alligators. Return to the city and enjoy the rest of your day at leisure to discover more of New Orleans your way. Tonight, celebrate the season like a local and toast your travel companions at a traditional reveillon dinner at The Court of Two Sisters in the French Quarter. (B/D)

Your holiday tour of this captivating city comes to a close today. (B)

Trip Inclusions

  • See the splendidly-decorated Garden District homes with a drive along St. Charles Avenue.
  • Take in the Celebration in the Oaks Holiday Lights
  • Set out on a panoramic tour of New Orleans featuring St. Louis Cemetery, opened in 1853.
  • Join a local guide for a walking tour of the famous French Quarter.
  • Enjoy a holiday-themed musical revue by the Victory Belles at the National World War II Museum.
  • Enjoy a special réveillon dinner at The Court of Two Sisters.
  • Learn to cook New Orleans-style at the New Orleans School of Cooking.

  • Expertly crafted itineraries
  • 4-star+ accommodation
  • Skilled and engaging tour managers
  • Expert local guides with insider knowledge
  • Attraction entrance fees
  • Many meals full of local flavour
  • Unparalleled sightseeing
  • Enriching cultural experiences
  • Comfortable on-tour transportation
  • Hotel-to-hotel baggage handling
  • Plus, access to Wi-Fi hotspots on tour

  • This tour requires average physical activity. You should be in good health, able to climb stairs and walk reasonable distances, possibly over uneven ground and cobblestoned streets.

  • Arriving Flight: The closest arrival airport is New Orleans Intl Airport (MSY) Airport
  • Departing Flight: The closest departure airport is New Orleans Intl Airport (MSY) Airport

  • Private, chauffeur service is included for all air-inclusive tour bookings. This personalised service is included within a 40km radius from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra, Darwin, Cairns and Hobart airport gateways. Service is available between 41-70 kms for a small fee.

  • Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
  • Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
  • Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
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Prices & Dates

There are currently no departures available on this trip. Either it's the end of the season and new departures will be released shortly, or this itinerary has been changed and will no longer continue. Feel free to contact us for information about when next seasons dates will be released or click here to view the general release dates for all destinations.

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