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Famed for its Mardi Gras celebrations and rich culture, everything in New Orleans is a little larger than life. The celebrations are bigger, the food is richer and every single day is a cause for celebration. Choose your adventure by selecting from the activity options below. All activities have an additional cost and can be added to Day 2, 3 or 4.
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5 days
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10 - 20 spots
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Double occupancy in 3-star hotels (single rooms available)
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4 Breakfasts and 2 Dinners
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TrovaTrip will provide 1 transfer from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport , between 1 PM and 2 PM
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TrovaTrip will provide 1 transfer to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) on the last day
Activities Included
- French Quarter Walking Tour
- Treme Walking tour and Lunch
- Walking tour of the Garden District's Historic Homes and Lafayette Cemetery
- New Orleans School of Cooking: Demonstration
- New Orleans School of Cooking: Hands on Cooking Class
- Museum of Southern Food and Beverages Tour: Cooking Demonstration and Instruction
- Private or Shared Craft Cocktail Walking Tour
- Liquor Tour and Taste
- Swamp and Bayou Pontoon Adventure
- Whitney Plantation Educational Tour
- Airboat Swamp Adventure
Other Inclusions
- Double occupancy in 3-star hotels
- Local guide throughout trip
- All city transfers
- Arrival airport transfer (afternoon on first day)
- Departure airport transfer (morning on last day)
Exclusions
- International flights
- Food and alcohol (except as noted)
- Visas and travel insurance
- Airport transfers outside of designated times
Itinerary
Day 1
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Day 1
Welcome to New Orleans! TrovaTrip will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel in New Orleans where your adventure begins.
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Airport Transfer
TrovaTrip will provide 1 transfer from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport , between 1 PM and 2 PM
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Set out on the mighty Mississippi River aboard a traditional steamship, for a Jazz Dinner Cruise. With city lights, the sounds of the live jazz band, dancing and dinner, tonight is the perfect way to kick off the festivities of your trip!
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Chateau LeMoyne
Overnight in New Orleans.
Day 2
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Day 2
Enjoy a leisurely morning and later, explore the heart and cultural center of New Orleans, the French Quarter. Included with this tour is brunch at the Court of Two Sisters, famous for its Creole and Cajun cuisine and opulent decor. In 1886 this French style townhouse was purchased by Bertha Angaud and Emma Camors, who converted it into “The Shop of the Two Sisters”, a fine clothing and accessories establishment. The rest of your day is free to explore! Consider adding one of the many activities in or around town.
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Breakfast at the hotel is included.
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French Quarter Walking Tour
Meet up with a local guide who will provide a brief history on the culture of this vibrant neighborhood. Your 30 minute walk will start from the hotel, so opt for comfy shoes! The high energy French Quarter is a must-see, with its rich and diverse architecture, lively music and nightlife, colorful street performers, renowned jazz clubs and the finest art galleries and restaurants in the city. Your walking tour ends at the historical Court of Two Sisters restaurant for their famous Jazz Brunch.
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Treme Walking tour and Lunch
Exploring the major landmarks and locales of this historical neighborhood, you’ll visit Storyville, the old red-light district from 1897-1917, whose music rooms were home to many famous Jazz musicians including a young Louis Armstrong. Congo Square, where in the late 18th Century, slaves would gather on a Sunday afternoon, bring their own drums and musical instruments and celebrate their roots with traditional African music and dance. Congo Square is now within Louis Armstrong park. These two areas were considered to be the birthplace of jazz. Finish the tour with lunch at the world-renowned Dooky Chase’s Restaurant. Opened in 1941, Dooky Chase’s Restaurant instantly became the most popular meeting place for musicians and various entertainment and cultural events. Try one of their famous Pimms Cups, a refreshing, low-proof drink which is a New Orleans favorite during the hot summer months.
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Walking tour of the Garden District's Historic Homes and Lafayette Cemetery
You'll start with lunch at the Commander's Palace, nestled in the middle of the tree-lined Garden District. Known for the award-winning quality of its food and lively atmosphere, the history of this famous restaurant offers a glimpse into New Orleans' storied past and has been the go-to destination for Haute Creole cuisine. After a sumptuous meal, your local guide will take you on a historic walking tour of New Orleans’ Garden District. Learn more about the city and its unique above-ground crypts and gravesites in the Lafayette Cemetery.
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New Orleans School of Cooking: Demonstration
Sit back and watch professional chefs cook a classic Creole and Cajun meal. The dinner and lunch shows are sprinkled with the history and recipe tools of the trade. Your experience is available with 5 different classic items for demonstration and of course, sampling.
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New Orleans School of Cooking: Hands on Cooking Class
This hands on cooking class includes a four-course meal to prepare and enjoy with your personal chef instructor. Expect 2 hours of hands-on preparation and 1 hour for eating.
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Museum of Southern Food and Beverages Tour: Cooking Demonstration and Instruction
Take a streetcar with your guide, to the Southern Food and Beverage Museum and experience a self-guided tour of the Museum's permeate collection. Later, you'll work together to create either a traditional Creole menu, or a Cajun menu based on the group’s preference.
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Private or Shared Craft Cocktail Walking Tour
The French Quarter is famous for its bars and restaurants. Discover the famous "spirits" of New Orleans, history… with a twist! From the Sazerac and Pimm’s Cup to the Ramos Gin Fizz and Absinthe - enjoy the original craft cocktails.
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Liquor Tour and Taste
Enjoy three local specialties: New Orleans Beer, Sazerac (New Orleans’ own brand of Rye Whiskey) and New Orleans Gin and Rum, along with some hearty pizza to enhance the flavors. NOLA Brewing Company, along with their sister Pizza Company are keeping the spirit of locally crafted food a special experience. Enjoy a tasting at the Seven Three distillery, named for the seventy three districts of New Orleans. Sample some of their locally created gin, vodka and yes, moonshine, all in the celebration of a city famous for cocktails. Finally, learn about one of the oldest NOLA liquor brands, Sazerac Rye Whiskey, and the New Orleans special cocktail it made famous. Tour the three story Sazerac House to understand the history before your private tasting, paired with some savory snacks. Your 7 hour tour includes tastings and tours (Pending Covid reopenings), to see how the magic is made. (Available Wednesday-Friday, limited to a max size of 18 people post-Covid. Group sizes during Covid limited to 10 guests).
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Swamp and Bayou Pontoon Adventure
After a short motorcoach ride across the Mississippi River, take a fascinating boat trip into the Louisiana swamps and bayous to get up close to some southern gators…in gator country! Native guides will reveal the mysteries of the swamps and bayous and the Cajun “joie de vivre.” Observe the nesting grounds of alligators, egrets, raccoons, nutria, and many species of snakes. Bring your camera to capture the “bon temps” (good times) on the bayou!
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Whitney Plantation Educational Tour
You’ll stop at a traditional Cajun Seafood joint just outside of town for a traditional, Cajun broil and later, travel on to the Whitney plantation. The Whitney Plantation is a museum showing the history of slavery in Louisiana, from the perspective of the slaves living on the sugar, rice and indigo plantations in 1752. The curator will lead you through memorials honoring over 100,000 people held in slavery and show you the restored old buildings such as cabins and outbuildings, as well as an owner’s house built in 1790. All of this shedding light on the trauma that generations of enslaved people endured. This became an important part of American history.
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Airboat Swamp Adventure
Take this smaller airboat swamp adventure tour through the wetlands surrounding the town of Jean Lafitte! The swamps and bayous of Louisiana are only accessible by airboat. The captain, a native of the area, offers a history of the Cajun way of life in between quick water and land skimming bursts and alligator sightings.
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Chateau LeMoyne
Overnight in New Orleans.
Day 3
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Day 3
Another day of fun and exploration! Choose your desired excursions to include from the list of activities.
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Breakfast at the hotel is included.
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Chateau LeMoyne
Overnight in New Orleans.
Day 4
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Day 4
Enjoy your last day in New Orleans exploring at your own pace! Pick the activities you'd like to include to end this unforgettable trip. Tonight, you will gather with the crew for one last dinner together at a New Orleans cultural institution. Toast to new memories, experiences and friends!
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Breakfast at the hotel is included.
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Farewell dinner at Aranaud's is included.
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Chateau LeMoyne
Overnight in New Orleans.
Day 5
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Day 5
All good things must come to an end! You'll transfer to the airport and bid farewell for now.
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breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel is included.
transfer
Airport Transfer
TrovaTrip will provide 1 transfer to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) on the last day
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