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2026/04/20 - New Orleans
Apr 20, 2026 to Apr 24, 2026
New Orleans
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Motorcoach Transportation
- 4 nights lodging in the New Orleans area
- 8 meals: 4 Breakfasts and 4 Dinners
- Tour of Famous Destrehan Plantation
- Relaxing Riverboat Cruise on the Mississippi River
- Admission to The National World War II Museum
- Guided Tour of New Orleans
- Admission to Mardi Gras World
- Free Time in New Orleans Historic French Quarter
- Day 1
- Depart your group's location in a spacious, video-equipped and restroom-equipped Motorcoach, for exciting and historic New Orleans. Later, you will check into a New Orleans area hotel where you will stay for four nights. This evening, enjoy Dinner at a local restaurant.
- Day 2
- After a Continental Breakfast, enjoy a GUIDED TOUR OF NEW ORLEANS and learn about the past and present of what makes this unique city a treasure. Then depart for the French Market District. Since 1791, the French Market has served and entertained millions of visitors in the French Quarter. Next, you will visit the NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MUSEUM. You will have a cinematic experience on their 120-foot wide screen. It is a jaw-dropping experience in 4-D, a technique that engages all the audience's senses with digital effects, life-sized animation, as well as film and sound. This evening, you will dine at a local New Orleans restaurant.
- Day 3
- After a Continental Breakfast, you'll journey beyond the city limits of New Orleans and discover the Destrehan Plantation, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Discover what it is like to live in another time as you are guided through the lovingly restored main house and its exhibits by a friendly and entertaining costumed guide. Wander among the other authentic buildings on the plantation grounds, see the plantations' daily demonstration, or browse through authentic gifts in the Destrehan Plantation's Gift Shop. Then, depart for New Orleans. Enjoy free time in the French Quarter. Do some shopping, stop to hear great music in the French Quarter, or just see the sights. This evening, you will enjoy Dinner with entertainment.
- Day 4
- Enjoy a Continental Breakfast, then depart for MARDI GRAS WORLD. Learn about the history of Mardi Gras, watch artists at work, and enjoy a slice of the famous King Cake! Next, you will head to Riverwalk, which features over 75 retailers and restaurants on the majestic Mississippi River. Later, you will go on a relaxing RIVERBOAT CRUISE on the Mississippi River. Wind down as you set sail and explore the Mississippi River. This evening, you will dine at a local restaurant.
- Day 5
- Today, after enjoying a Continental Breakfast, you depart for home… a perfect time to chat with your friends about all the fun things you've done, the great sights you have seen, and where your next group trip will take you!
Guided Tour of New Orleans
With a history of influences from Europe, the Caribbean and beyond, discover New Orleans’ truly unique melting pot of culture, food and music during a New Orleans motorcoach trip.
Your step-on guide will use a microphone on the motorcoach to point out the great sights you will see throughout New Orleans.
Head to New Orleans’ National WWII Museum. Part of our New Orleans bus tour, the museum is situated in the warehouse/art district and allows you to experience World War II through the eyes of the men and women who lived through it. Founded in 2000 by historian and author, Stephen Ambrose who wanted all generations to understand the price of freedom, the National WWII Museum was originally known as the National D-Day Museum. Its campus did not expand until 2003 when it was officially designated as America’s National WWII Museum by Congress. Today, the National WWII Museum sees visitors from all over the world who come to hear the story of America at war on land, in the air, and at sea. Hear personal stories and discover collections that bring World War II to life in the museum’s galleries during your two and a half hour, self-guided tour of the National WWII Museum.
All areas of the National World War II Museum are accessible by wheelchair. It is important you let your reservations agent know ahead of time if you or someone in your party is handicapped, so that they can make sure to accommodate your group in the most convenient and comfortable setting.
Journey beyond the city limits of New Orleans and discover the Destrehan Plantation, a place where time stands still, part of our New Orleans bus tour. Just 30 minutes outside of New Orleans on the Great River Road, the Destrehan Plantation was built in 1787 originally of West Indies architecture and later renovated in the Greek Revival Style. The oldest documented plantation house intact in the lower Mississippi Valley, the 18th century plantation is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and bears the name of its builder, Jean Noel Destrehan, who acquired the estate from his father-in-law Robin de Longy. .
Whether you want to take something special home to remember your time at the Destrehan Plantation or something for a loved one, you are sure to find the perfect gifts and souvenirs at the Destrehan Plantation’s Gift Shop.
The history of Kern Studios, an operating workshop that has created floats for Mardi Gras and other parades around the world since 1947, dates back to when artist Blaine Kern painted a mural in his local hospital to pay for his mother’s medical bills. The mural caught the eye of a surgeon who was the captain of a Mardi Gras krewe, and he invited Kern to design and build floats for him. One float led to the next, and in 1947, Blaine Kern opened Kern Studios. Over the years, Kern has become one of the city’s leading parade designers and builders, working for Rex, Zulu, and other legendary krewes. Kern Studios opened Mardi Gras World in 1984, offering a firsthand look at what they do. Located on the East Bank of the Mississippi River, today Mardi Gras World is one of New Orleans’ top attractions, welcoming over 150,000 visitors from around the world each year. It has been featured on the History Channel, the Discovery Channel, the Food Network, HGTV, and in several films.
The Mardi Gras World Tour lasts approximately one and a half to two hours. Mardi Gras World is ADA compliant. Bring your camera. There will be exciting photo opportunities in front of floats, with props, or wearing traditional Mardi Gras costumes.
Cruise on the Mississippi River
Experience the Mississippi River on the Creole Queen cruise as part of this group bus trip. The Creole Queen was constructed in Moss Point, Mississippi, and set sail for the first time in October of 1983. Powered by a contemporary fuel-efficient GE diesel-electric system, the Creole Queen is one of a kind. Authentic wrought iron trims on the outer decks and Victorian-style draperies, soft period lighting, wooden parquet dance floors, and Louisiana Cypress bars within are reminiscent of the past, yet with modern amenities, there is no lack of comfort. Set sail on the historic Creole Queen and explore the Mississippi River.
