The Ultimate New Orleans Experience

About this adventure

A 7-day guided adventure immersing travelers in the flavors, rhythms, and sights of New Orleans and 'Cajun Country'. Enjoy world-class cuisine, historic architecture, live jazz, Creole cooking, a Cajun swamp tour, Oak Alley Plantation, Mardi Gras World, and a visit to Laurel, Mississippi, home of HGTV's 'Home Town'. Lodging in the heart of the French Quarter at the Bienville House Hotel. Group air from Ohio is included.

Trip highlights

Jazz Dinner Cruise

Evening dinner cruise aboard the Steamboat Natchez on the Mississippi River with good food, live music, and classic river views.

French Quarter Carriage Ride

Private one-hour carriage ride from Jackson Square through the historic French Quarter.

New Orleans City Tour

Guided tour with St. Louis Cemetery No. 3, City Park, the Sculpture Garden, the Lower Garden District, and Café Du Monde.

National WWII Museum

Several hours to explore the exhibits, films, and immersive experiences at one of the country's top-rated museums.

Court of Two Sisters Jazz Breakfast

Classic New Orleans dishes with live jazz music in a relaxed morning setting.

Brennan's Restaurant Lunch

A memorable lunch featuring classic New Orleans flavors at the iconic Brennan's Restaurant.

New Orleans School of Cooking

Hands-on demonstration dinner featuring corn and crab bisque, chicken and sausage jambalaya, bananas foster, and fresh pralines.

Home Town Tour, Laurel, Mississippi

Guided golf cart tour of Laurel's historic district, featuring filming locations from the HGTV series Home Town and restored homes.

Oak Alley Plantation

Explore the famous alley of 300-year-old oak trees and take a guided tour of the antebellum mansion.

Cajun Pride Swamp Tour

Guided boat tour through the bayou to learn about local ecosystems and wildlife.

Mardi Gras World

Behind-the-scenes look at how the legendary Mardi Gras floats are made.

What's included

Lodging at Hilton New Orleans Airport (1 night) and Bienville House Hotel in the French Quarter
Round-trip group air from Ohio
Gratuities for guides and driver
Luggage handling
Jazz Dinner Cruise (Steamboat Natchez)
French Quarter private carriage ride
New Orleans guided city tour
National WWII Museum admission
Mardi Gras World
Court of Two Sisters Jazz Breakfast
Brennan's Restaurant lunch
New Orleans School of Cooking dinner
Home Town golf cart tour, Laurel, Mississippi
Cajun Pride Swamp Tour
Oak Alley Plantation tour
Meals as noted: 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches (including one box lunch), 3 dinners

Not included

Optional tour protection
Meals not listed in the itinerary
Personal expenses