New Orleans Getaway

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 cruise from the heart of the French Quarter.

Highlights
The French Quarter, Court of Two Sisters, Steamboat Natchez, Mask Making

Collette Experience

  • Spend each night of your tour in the heart of the French Quarter amidst the sounds of Jazz, streetcars and steamboats.
  • Enjoy an exciting Jazz revue on famous Bourbon Street at The Maison Bourbon.
  • Visit St. Louis Cemetery #3, one of New Orleans' oldest and most intriguing cemeteries.
  • Board the Steamboat Natchez for a river cruise from the heart of the French Quarter.

    • Call (800) 388-1207 for more information or to book today! Mention code 7608644

    Tour Operator
    Collette Vacations
    Offer
    Offer valid through 12/31/2008
    Duration
    4 Days
    DayDestinationDescription
    Day 1New OrleansNew 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 2New OrleansFrench 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 New Orleans School of Cooking. Watch as master chefs teach the basics of the lifestyles, heritage and foods of Louisiana.
    Day 3New OrleansFrench Quarter - Bellingrath Gardens: This morning you have the opportunity to spend time giving back to the people of New Orleans by participating in a special service project supported by the Collette Foundation. Or, you may choose to discover New Orleans your own way with a morning at leisure. This afternoon 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.
    Day 4New OrleansFrench 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. Afterwards, a scrumptious and elegant lunch awaits you at the Court of Two Sisters restaurant where you'll be as enchanted by the rich history as you are by the outstanding Creole cuisine. Later, enjoy the opportunity to express yourself during your very own French Quarter Maskarade experience - all you need to do is supply your imagination. 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.
    Day 5Tour endsNew Orleans - Tour Ends: The sights and sounds of your Cajun holiday celebration are sure to stay with you for a life time.
    Dates/Pricing
    DateDescriptionPrice FromQuote
    February 09, 2009Land Only$599.00* (USD)Quote
    March 16, 2009Land Only$599.00* (USD)Quote
    April 13, 2009Land Only$599.00* (USD)Quote
    May 25, 2009Land Only$649.00* (USD)Quote
    September 14, 2009Land Only$649.00* (USD)Quote
    November 09, 2009Land Only$649.00* (USD)Quote
    December 07, 2009Land Only$649.00* (USD)Quote
    February 22, 2010Land Only$649.00* (USD)Quote
    April 19, 2010Land Only$649.00* (USD)Quote
    Disclaimer
    Note
    Tour prices are Land Only rates based on per person double occupancy. Please call 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.
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