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New Orleans Getaway
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Enjoy a single hotel stay in the heart of New Orleans' French Quarter amids Jazz, streetcars and steamboats. Discover all of the charms of the city in this leisurely getaway. See stately St. Louis Cathedral, the French Marketplace, the Moon Walk, and Pirate's Alley, the infamous meeting place of Jean Lafitte and his partners. Experience an exciting Jazz revue on famous Bourbon Street. Attend a mask-making class. Board a steamboat for a river cuirse from the heart of the French Quarter.
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| Details | | Collette Vacations | | Offer valid through 8/31/2008 | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | New Orleans | Arrive New Orleans, Louisiana - Tour Begins : Enjoy the ultimate getaway, New Orleans, the "Jazz Capital of the World"! | | Day 2 | New Orleans | French Quarter : A leisurely walking tour of the beautiful French Quarter highlights the stately St. Louis Cathedral. You will delight in the sights and sounds of the French Marketplace and thrill to the views of the Moon Walk and Pirate's Alley, the infamous meeting place of Jean Lafitte and his partners. After the tour, a scrumptious and elegant Jazz lunch awaits you in the courtyard of the Court of Two Sisters Restaurant, where you'll be as enchanted by the rich history as you are by the outstanding Creole cuisine. While enjoying lunch, relax and sing along with a strolling Jazz trio. Then, board the Steamboat Natchez for a river cruise from the heart of the French Quarter. Your cruise takes you back to a time when cotton was king and life was as slow and graceful as the current on the Mississippi. The remainder of your day is at leisure. Today breakfast and lunch are included. | | Day 3 | New Orleans | French Quarter : Today you have the opportunity to spend time giving back to the people of New Orleans by participating in a special service project. Or, you may choose to discover New Orleans your way with an entire day at leisure. Your Tour Manager is on hand to recommend suggested attractions and sightseeing so you may experience all the city has to offer. Ask about taking an optional excursion that includes a visit to Mardi Gras World, followed by a delicious dinner at a local restaurant and ending with a narrated carriage ride through the French Quarter. Today breakfast is included. | | Day 4 | New Orleans | French Quarter : Express yourself during your very own mask making class. All you need to bring is your imagination; we'll provide everything else necessary to participate in this age-old New Orleans tradition. Following this wonderful experience, board a comfortable coach for a city tour along historic Esplanade Avenue and St. Louis Cemetery #3, one of New Orleans' oldest and most intriguing cemeteries. Later, drive along the beautiful shoreline of Lake Ponchartrain before following the street car line down majestic St. Charles Avenue past Tulane and Loyola Universities and beautifully restored mansions. Tonight, close your eyes and let your taste buds explode during an included dinner at the New Orleans School of Cooking. Watch as your chef instructs you on the art of cooking Creole-style. Then enjoy tasting the meal created. Following dinner, experience an exciting jazz revue. Today breakfast and dinner are included. | | Day 5 | New Orleans | New Orleans - Tour Ends : On this vacation you have experienced it all - tasty food, unique sites and the soulful sounds of New Orleans - all from a terrific location in the French Quarter. Today breakfast is included. |
| | | Total meals - 6 | Breakfasts - 4 | | Lunches - 1 | Dinners - 1 |
| * NOTE: Tour prices are lead-in land only rates based on double occupancy. Please call your agent for triple or child occupancy rates. Taxes and fees are additional for tours that feature a cruise; port taxes are not included in the prices shown. Some dates may feature various changes in hotels, sightseeing and inclusions. Please confirm your specific itinerary at the time of booking.
Airfare is additional and is available through Collette Vacations. |
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