Compare New Orleans Southern Hospitality by Seniortours vs Sunsets & Southern Charms by Tours of Distinction
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| Duration | 10 days | 5 days |
| Price From | $ 1,794 | $ 1,579 |
| Price Per Day | $ 179 | $ 316 |
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| Trip Style | Group tour | Group tour |
| Lodging Level | Premium | Premium |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Airfare included |
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18 meals: Tasty Breakfasts and Dinners daily |
4 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners |
| Description |
Enjoy a fun-filled frolic in New Orleans, complete with the sights, sounds, & tastes of Jazz Country, Swamp Country, the French Quarter, & more. Indulge in Big Easy favorites like Court of Two Sisters, New Orleans School of Cooking, & Landyrs Lake Pontchartrain. Explore the unique magic of a bayou swamp tour, an old time paddlewheeler on the Mississippi, and Bourbon Street icons like Pat O'Briens. You'll see history up close at the National WW2 Museum, stop en route for guided local touring in Atlanta, plus see Mardi Gras come alive at Mardi Gras World, even a stop at the Chatanooga Choo-Choo! |
Experience the charms of the South by horse and carriage, tour the only tea plantation in North America, see pristine Antebellum Mansions up close, shop in markets that date to 1700s… and dine on unforgettable Low Country cuisine…these are all the ingredients for an unforgettable trip! |
Days 1& 2:
Meals: Breakfast, 2Dinners
We depart from your location, and the party begins! Your Seniortours escort rides with you to host fun, games, cocktails, snacks and entertainment! Today’s ride takes us through the Shenandoah Valley, with overnight lodgings in quaint Southwestern Virginia. After breakfast, more fun, games, and good times on board the motorcoach as we continue southward into the suburbs of Atlanta.
Day 3:
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
After breakfast, we’ll enjoy a city tour of exciting Atlanta with our own expert step-on guide. Atlanta’s rich history dates back to 1836, when the city became a major rail hub for the southern US. We’ll see this dynamic city’s highlights, including posh Buckhead, home to titans of industry & celebrities, downtown Atlanta and the streets that Martin Luther King walked during the Civil Rights Movement, the Olympic Village area that hosted the 1996 Summer Olympics, & the CNN Center. We’ll enjoy a lunch at one of Atlanta’s favorite local spots. Later, we’ll continue southward. Tonight’s destination is Atmore, Alabama, on the banks of the Mississippi.
Day 4:
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
After breakfast, we’ll depart for New Orleans, our home for the next 4 nights. When we arrive, we’ll explore Mardi Gras World, since 1947 the only place where Mardi Gras is celebrated all year round. Our centrally-located hotel provides easy access to the French Quarter, Harrah’s Casino, and the Riverwalk...plus, some of the city’s best restaurants literally just steps away. Tonight we’ll learn how to make dinner, Louisiana style, at the New Orleans School of Cooking, where we’ll dine on freshly prepared local favorites made right in front of us by a master chef! Upon our return, Harrah’s Casino awaits nearby, if you’re feeling lucky!
Day 5:
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
After breakfast, we’ll tour “N’Awlins” with our own local expert guide on our motorcoach, taking in all the hot spots of this unique city, including the Garden District, N.O. City Park, Warehouse District, & more. We’ll learn about and visit one of the city’s distinctive above-ground cemeteries. After our tour, we’ll have ample free time to explore Bourbon Street on our own. Tonight, we dine in the French Quarter at The Court of Two Sisters, one of NOLA’s finest and most popular restaurants. After dinner, we’ll enjoy a walking tour of the French Quarter, strolling down Bourbon Street for live entertainment and cocktails (including a complimentary “Hurricane” coupon for Pat O’Briens)— Love that Dixieland Jazz!! We’ll top off the evening the traditional way with café au lait coffee and beignets at Café du Monde.
Day 6:
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Today we’ll see 2 sides of the NOLA area by water. First, we’ll take a short ride outside the city into the hauntingly beautiful swamplands for a calm-water boat ride on the Louisiana Bayous. We’ll return to the city after, where we’ll board the famous Creole Queen paddlewheeler for a special luncheon cruise on the Mighty Mississippi, narrated by a costumed re-enactor. Highlights of the tour include the founding of the city by the LeMoyne brothers, the expansion of the city into the “French Quarters” of the Treme & Marigny, Louisiana Purchase, and the Battle of New Orleans. A one-hour shore excursion features a guided tour and talk by National Park Rangers. Tonight, strike it rich at Harrah’s, enjoy dinner in the Quarter, or relax at the hotel.
Day 7:
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
A sweet southern morning leisurely breakfast, then we’ll tour the National WW II Museum, dedicated to The Greatest Generation. We'll also enjoy the award-winning show, Beyond All Boundaries, at the museum’s state-of-the-art New Victory Theatre. Another sit-down seafood (or steak) dinner will be ours to enjoy at Landry’s on the shores of picturesque Lake Pontchartrain.
Day 8:
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Bye, N’Awlins! Tonight finds us in Ft. Payne, AL.
Day 9:
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
The "good times" continue, with Bingo, fun, games, refreshments, & entertainment on board the coach! After breakfast we ride northward to Chattanooga, TN, its famous “Choo-choo” and its restored home listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1909! We'll ride through lovely scenery into Roanoke, VA.
Day 10:
Meals: Breakfast
More fun laughter and friendship, as we continue our journey homeward, filled with fond memories of great times.
Day 1 - Arrive Charleston, SC
Today, depart on a journey south to enjoy a taste of southern hospitality. See the beautiful architecture and history that Charleston and Savannah are known for, and take in some beautiful southern sunsets! Transfer to the airport for your flight to Columbia Metropolitan Airport. Upon arrival in Charleston, we check into our hotel for the next two nights, the Hotel Indigo Mount Pleasant. Tonight, dinner is included at Hyman’s Seafood Restaurant. (D)
Day 2 - Charleston
Today, after breakfast at the hotel, we embark on a guided tour of Charleston, one of the most beautiful and historic cities in the south. Admire the beautiful architecture of the historic buildings and colorful houses throughout the city. The tour will conclude at the Charleston City Market to enjoy some free time and lunch on own. This afternoon, we will travel to Wadmalaw Island, where we enjoy a guided tour at the beautiful Charleston Tea Plantation, then we make a stop at the Deep Water Vineyard. While here, we enjoy a wine tasting of 9 different wines. After, it’s back to Charleston, where we will board The Spirit of Carolina for a dinner cruise! (B, D)
Day 3 - Savannah, GA
After breakfast, we’re off and out again, making our way to Beaufort, SC! Historic Beaufort, was founded in 1711, and stands strong as a living landmark, handcrafted from the storied history of the south. We will enjoy a horse drawn carriage tour of Beaufort, have time for lunch and to do some shopping before resuming our journey south to Savannah, GA. We check into the Hotel Indigo Savannah Historic District, before dinner at Belford’s Seafood & Steak. (B, D)
Day 4 - Savannah
This morning, we meet our guide following breakfast for a full day of touring. Our travels include a visit to the Andrew Low House, former home of Juliette Magill Gordon Low, the founder of the Girl Scouts of America, and Andrew Low himself. This afternoon, we stop at the Savannah City Market for lunch, on own, before our tour to the Atlantic Low Country and Tybee Island. This evening’s dinner is included at the Crab Shack on Tybee Island, followed by a relaxing sunset dolphin cruise. What a way to complete this wonderful tour!
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Day 5 - Depart Savannah
Breakfast is included this morning, before we start making our way home and say our farewells to Georgia & South Carolina. We will be dropped off by our motor-coach at the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport for the flight home. (B)
