New Orleans
Highlights
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Guided Tour of New Orleans
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Visit Iconic New Orleans Sites
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Cajun Swamp Boat Tour
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New Orleans School of Cooking
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Tour of Mardi Gras World
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National World War II Museum
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Tour Elvis Presley's Graceland
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Free Time to Explore Memphis
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St. Louis Arch
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National Quilt Museum
This tour offers departure points in Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois, and Indiana. Depending on your pick-up point selection, the tour duration will be from 9 to 10 days. The price will vary accordingly. The “Base Tour”, or core, will begin on the day the last group of travelers join the tour, and end on the first day they begin to leave. “Additions”, like a "Gathering" or "Post" core night, to that base tour will allow all travelers the convenience of departing from as close to home as possible.
| PER PERSON PRICING | Iowa & Minnesota Departures with Post Night March 8 - 17 | Indiana & Chicago Area Departures March 8 - 16 |
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| Double Occupancy | $4,115 | $3,990 |
| Single Occupancy | $5,225 | $5,100 |
| Triple/Quad Occupancy | $3,790 | $3,665 |
Includes
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Luxury motorcoach transportation
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Lodging as listed on itinerary
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Luggage handling for one (1) suitcase per person, if available
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Tickets/admissions to listed attractions (Unless listed as "Optional" or "On your own")
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Gratuities for local guides
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Meals as listed on itinerary
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Guidance of a professional tour manager
Activity Level - 4
There will be climbing stairs, prolonged standing and energetic activities along with walking distances up to two miles over varied landscapes.
March 8
* Take advantage of convenient departure options in INDIANA, ILLINOIS, IOWA, or MINNESOTA.
* Enjoy free time at Saint Louis Gateway Arch National Park.
* Dinner will be on your own at Ballpark Village.
* Our overnight stay is at the Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch or similar accommodations.
March 9
* Today we’ll visit the home of Elvis Presley and take the self-guided Graceland VIP Tour.
* The rest of the afternoon is free to explore Memphis, TN and have dinner on your own.
* Our overnight is at the Drury Inn & Suites Memphis Southhaven or similar accommodations.
March 10
* Upon arrival in New Orleans, we’ll check in for a four-night stay at the Drury Plaza Hotel New Orleans or similar.
* A unique experience awaits us at the New Orleans School of Cooking! We’ll enjoy a hands-on experience creating and enjoying dinner under the direction of Louisiana chefs.
March 11
* We start our day with a guided New Orleans city tour. This tour will provide a great overview from which to start planning your free time explorations.
* Next, we’ll enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour at Mardi Gras World where colorful Mardi Gras floats are created.
* Experience the fun of crafting your own souvenir Mardi Gras mask, a unique treat in New Orleans.
* Spend the remainder of the evening exploring and dining on your own in 'The Big Easy,' savoring it at your own pace.
March 12
* We'll begin our day with our captain on a Cajun swamp tour seeking out native wildlife, including alligators!
* During our visit to the National World War II Museum, we’ll delve into the history of the "war that changed the world."
* Tonight, enjoy dinner together on Bourbon Street.
March 13
* Enjoy free time as you explore the vibrant sights, sounds, and creative energy of New Orleans.
BMarch 14
* Arriving in Laurel, MS, we'll spend time exploring the town known for Ben & Erin Napier's "Home Town" on HGTV.
* Explore Laurel Mercantile Co., Scotsman General Store, and the woodshop where Ben's Workshop is filmed.
* Next, we’ll visit the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art.
* Our overnight will be at the Drury Inn & Suites in Meridian, MS or similar accommodations.
March 15
* Upon arrival in Paducah, KY, we’ll view hand-crafted treasures at the National Quilt Museum.
* We’ll enjoy a unique look at Paducah’s history through the colorful 60+ panel UNESCO Wall to Wall Floodwall Murals.
* After dinner together we’ll overnight at the Drury Inn & Suites in Paducah or similar.
March 16
* As we start our journey home, enjoy the passing views.
* Travelers departing the tour in INDIANA and ILLINOIS, welcome back to your departure locations.
* Travelers continuing on to Iowa and Minnesota, enjoy a relaxing overnight in the Chicagoland area at the DoubleTree or similar - Alsip, IL.
March 17
* Travelers departing the tour in IOWA and MINNESOTA, welcome back to your departure locations.
BB=Breakfast, D=Dinner
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
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| IA-Coralville (Post) | Coral Ridge Mall - 1451 Coral Ridge Ave with Post (Base Tour) Night |
| IA-Decorah (Post) | Legacy Tour & Travel office - 703 Dudley St with Post (Base Tour) Night |
| IA-Newton (Post) | Hawkeye Stages - 300 E 17th St S with Post (Base Tour) Night |
| IA-Waterloo (Post) | Hawkeye Stages - 3315 Titan Trail with Post (Base Tour) Night |
| IL-Alsip | DoubleTree Hotel - 5000 W 127th St |
| IL-Chicago Area | At Home PickUp - for those that qualify |
| IL-Rockford | WalMart Super Center - 7219 Walton St |
| IN-Metro Chicago | Home PickUp - Lake,Porter,LaPorte counties |
| IN-Mishawaka | Legacy T&T office - 620 W Edison Rd |
| MN-Byron (Post) | Legacy Travel Office - 1153 Tompkins Dr NE with Post (Base Tour) Night |
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