Collette > Cajun Holiday Celebration

Cajun Holiday Celebration
5 Days starting from $599

Countries Visited:
United States

 

Length: 5 Days
Type: First Class Tour
Category: USA Tour
Operator: Collette
Tour Code: 3378
   
 
 
About This Tour


Immerse yourself in the rich history, cuisine, music, art and ambience of the "Jazz Capital of the World" in this getaway to spicy, lively and beautiful New Orleans. Spend four nights in the heart of the French Quarter listening to great jazz, sampling Creole cuisine and indulging in rich, robust café au lait and sweet beignets. Stroll through the French Marketplace, where you will see the stately St. Louis Cathedral and infamous former pirate meeting places. Enjoy a full day of leisure to explore on your own or take an optional excursion recommended by your professional tour manager. Under the guidance of a chef at the Culinary Institute of New Orleans prepare and enjoy a Creole-style meal and then sit back and relax with an evening of jazz. Bring your imagination to a mask-making class, a long-time New Orleans craft. Board a steamboat in the French Quarter for a river cruise that takes you back to the slower-paced days when cotton-growing dominated life in the South. During a city tour, see the intriguing St. Louis Cemetery, the oldest in New Orleans and scenic drive along the shoreline of Lake Ponchartrain.
 
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Enjoy the services of a professional tour manager who accompanies you throughout your trip.

Meals
4 Breakfast(s), 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner(s)

Hotel Accommodations:
Listed below or equivalent. Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips, and service charges

NEW ORLEANSAstor Crowne Plaza

Complimentary hotel-to-hotel baggage handling.
Sightseeing
Private transportation via a deluxe, climate-controlled motorcoach
Day 1
New Orleans, Louisiana - Tour Begins
Your exciting Creole 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 2
French 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. Tonight, roll up your sleeves and prepare to discover how to cook New Orleans style! During a unique cooking demonstration at the New Orleans School of Cooking, your chef will indulge you in everything that Louisiana cuisine has to offer. By your visit’s end, you’ll actually make your own bread pudding dessert!

Day 3
French Quarter - Bellingrath Gardens
This morning you will spend time giving back to the people of New Orleans by participating in a special service project supported by the Collette Foundation. 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 4
French 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, enjoy an elegant lunch at the Court of Two Sisters restaurant, where rich history blends soulfully with jazz music. The delicious food is only enhanced by the music provided by a strolling Jazz trio. You will also have the opportunity to learn how to peel a local favorite, crawfish! Later, you have an entire afternoon at leisure to discover New Orleans on your own, exploring the historic French Quarter and all that it has to offer. 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 5
New Orleans - Tour Ends
The sights and sounds of your Creole holiday celebration are sure to stay with you for a lifetime.


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Airfare Disclaimer
A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link.

Documents
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.
         
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10/13/2008 - 10/18/2008
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12/2/2008 - 12/7/2008
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2/9/2009 - 2/14/2009
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3/16/2009 - 3/21/2009
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4/13/2009 - 4/18/2009
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5/25/2009 - 5/30/2009
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9/14/2009 - 9/19/2009
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11/9/2009 - 11/14/2009
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12/7/2009 - 12/12/2009
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Package Notes: Rates do not apply for Mardi Gras or Jazz Festival seasons. If dates are available, surcharges may apply.
This itinerary includes activities where moderate to heavy walking, possibly on uneven terrain, is required. Some of the most unique sightseeing can mean accessing locations that restrict motorcoaches, especially in historic areas. For your comfort, we recommend bringing walking shoes.
This vacation includes the French Quarter, a river cruise, a cooking demonstration and more.

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.

Elegant Jazz lunch in the courtyard of The Two Sisters restaurant.

You have the opportunity to participate in a special service project.

Enjoy a mask making class.
Package Notes: Rates do not apply for Mardi Gras or Jazz Festival seasons. If dates are available, surcharges may apply.
This itinerary includes activities where moderate to heavy walking, possibly on uneven terrain, is required. Some of the most unique sightseeing can mean accessing locations that restrict motorcoaches, especially in historic areas. For your comfort, we recommend bringing walking shoes.
   
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