Explore the French Quarter, take a Bayou cruise and more!  DAY 1: ARRIVE NEW ORLEANS Today, arrive in New Orleans for a three night stay in the exciting French Quarter. Tonight, be sure to enjoy the “The Quarter” filled with fabulous restaurants and jazz clubs. DAY 2: NEW ORLEANS - FRENCH QUARTER This morning, enjoy a French Quarter Walking Tour featuring the St. Louis Cathedral with adjoining Cabildo and rectory, Bourbon Street, Pirates Alley and the French Marketplace. Next visit the famous Café du Monde to enjoy café au lait and beignets. Later board the Steamboat Natchez for a relaxing Mississippi River Cruise. Tonight, enjoy a Welcome Dinner at the Court of Two Sisters, one of the French Quarter’s most famous restaurants. DAY 3: NEW ORLEANS CITY TOUR Today, enjoy a New Orleans City Tour. Visit the Garden District which features one of the best-preserved collections of historic southern mansions in the United States. Visit the Longue Vue Gardens & House, a National Historic Landmark. The ever-changing gardens provide an inspiring destination year-round to learn about native plants and flowers. Also stop to view an Above Ground Cemetery which are both historic & hauntingly beautiful. This afternoon an optional excursion will be available to the Oak Alley Plantation, one of the state’s most visited antebellum homes. This evening enjoy dinner with your fellow travelers at the famous New Orleans School of Cooking. DAY 4: NEW ORLEANS - BATON ROUGE - NATCHEZ This morning, travel to the capital of Louisiana, Baton Rouge. Stop at the New State Capitol Building to view the Art Deco architecture and hear stories about the state’s most famous politician Huey Long. Then visit the Louisiana State Museum featuring thematic exhibits on the diverse aspects of Louisiana history, industry and culture. Later motorcoach into Mississippi and arrive in Natchez, a beautiful town that captures the charm and elegance of the historic south with its Antebellum Mansions. Tonight, enjoy a southern experience with an Antebellum Mansion Dinner & Tour in the Natchez area. DAY 5: NATCHEZ - LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA This morning, enjoy a Natchez Area Tour to learn about the area’s amazing pre-Civil War history. Then visit another beautiful Natchez Antebellum Mansion. Later cross into Louisiana to explore fascinating Cajun Country, founded in the 18th century by French-speaking exiles from Canada. Today, the region features a unique blend of French, Creole and Caribbean influences. This afternoon, enjoy an eerie Bayou Cruise, a true Louisiana experience. DAY 6: CAJUN COUNTRY TOURING Today, discover Cajun Country. First visit the Jean Lafitte Cultural Center to learn about the life of the famous pirate & unlikely patriot, and about the area’s Acadian heritage and the natural resources of Louisiana’s Mississippi Delta region. Later visit Martin Accordions, the famous shop that has been building hand-made accordions for Cajun & Zydeco musicians from around the world for over 30 years. Enjoy a shop tour and demonstration to learn more about Cajun culture & music. Then travel to Avery Island for a Tabasco Factory Tour, home of the world-famous Louisiana hot sauce. Tonight, enjoy a fun-filled Farewell Dinner with Cajun cuisine & sounds. DAY 7: LAFAYETTE - NEW ORLEANS - HOME Today depart Lafayette and transfer to the New Orleans Airport for your flight home.
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