New Orleans Pre-Mardi Gras
Tour Operator:
Tour Code:
828
Start City:
New Orleans, LA
End City:
New Orleans, LA
Tour Style:
Tour Quality:
First Class
Tour Length:
6 days
Physical Rating:
2 - Classic
Dates & Prices
| Start Date | End Date | Offers | Brochure Land Price | Quote |
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| Tuesday, Feb 06, 2024 | Sunday, Feb 11, 2024 | Get Lower Price | Get Quote |
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Tour Itinerary
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Day 1
Arrive in LouisianaWelcome to New Orleans, America's jazz capital. Meet your Tour Manager in the hotel lobby at 6:00 p.m. for a welcome dinner at Mulates, "The Original Cajun Restaurant." Famous for celebrating the food, music and culture found in the small town along the bayous. Enjoy Creole and Cajun specialties in a fun and historic atmosphere. After dinner, feel free to enjoy the French Quarter on your own. Meal: D
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Day 2
New Orleans City Tour and National WWII Museum:On a narrated tour of New Orleans see the historic French Quarter, the Garden District and famous Bourbon Street. In the afternoon visit the National WWII Museum. Designated by Congress as the country's official World War II Museum, this remarkable attraction illuminates the American experience during the WWII era. Celebrate the American Spirit as you experience moving personal stories, historic artifacts and powerful interactive displays. From the Normandy invasion to the sands of Pacific Islands, the Museum salutes the optimism, courage and sacrifice of those who won the war and changed the world. Meal: B
Meals: Breakfast -
Day 3
Mardi Gras World and Pre-Mardi Gras ParadesDAY 3 Mardi Gras World and Pre-Mardi Gras Parades: This morning learn what goes into the making of the Mardi Gras parade floats with a visit to Mardi Gras World. See the colors, the lights, the music, the "joie de vivre" all in one magical place as you get a behind the scenes look at the world's largest fleet of carnival floats. Later, experience the fun and festivities of a Mardi Gras parade from reserved bleacher seats and cheer on the "Krewes" who sponsor the floats. Delight in their ornate costumes and royal courts and try to catch some of the gold, purple and green beads thrown at you from the floats. Be sure to sample King Cake, a traditional Mardi Gras treat! Meals: B, D
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Day 4
Cajun Swamps and Mighty OaksTravel from New Orleans today and embark on a narrated journey through the Louisiana swamp to see the vast wetlands, exotic wildlife, brilliant flora and the king of the swamp, the alligator. Then, venture into "plantation country." A stop at majestic Oak Alley Plantation, the impressive mansion whose twenty five acres of history and romance is dominated by the "alley" of 300-year-old live oak trees. Enjoy a tasty Mint Julep before coming to Laura Plantation. Step into the past as you explore the museum, visit the Big House and stand in an authentic 1840s slave cabin. Meal: B
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Day 5
Avery Island, Evangeline Oak and Jean LafiteIn the quaint town of St. Martinville lives a love story so compelling that Henry Wadsworth Longfellow based his epic poem Evangeline. Visit the small museum and see the majestic "Evangeline Oak." On Avery Island stop at the TABASCO Pepper Sauce Factory for a behind-the-scenes tour and an on own lunch. Then visit at the Jean Lafitte Acadian Cultural Center which relates the story of the Acadians who settled Louisiana's Mississippi delta. Dinner is at Prejean's Cajun Restaurant where the ambience is pure Cajun-French. Acadian relics line the walls and "Big Al" the fourteen foot alligator, stands in the middle of the dining room. Enjoy live Cajun music, great Cajun cuisine and great service all served up in a fun, casual atmosphere. Meals: B, D
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Day 6
Travel HomeAfter breakfast, a group transfer to the New Orleans Airport is available for flights out after 12:00 p.m. Meal: B
Meals: Breakfast
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8 Meals: 5 breakfasts and 3 dinnersRound trip airport transfersSpend three nights in “The Big Easy,” New OrleansEnjoy dinner and fun at historic MulatesNarrated sightseeing tour including Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, the Garden District and the French QuarterVisit the National WWII MuseumSee the world’s largest fleet of carnival floats at Mardi Gras WorldReserved seating along the parade route for Pre-Mardi Gras paradesTake a narrated tour through a Louisiana swamp alive with brilliant flora and exotic wildlifeVisit impressive Oak Alley PlantationStep into the past at Laura Plantation and see the Evangeline Oak made famous in Longfellow’s epic poem EvangelineTake a behind-the-scenes tour at the TABASCO Pepper Sauce Factory on Avery IslandVisit the Jean Lafitte Acadian Cultural Center and learn the history the Acadians who settled the areaFarewell dinner at Prejean’s Cajun Restaurant featuring live Cajun music and delicious Cajun cuisine in a fun atmosphere
Health and Safety Protocols for Mayflower Tours
For over 40 years, Mayflower Cruises & Tours has been committed to the safety, health, and well-being of our travelers. While things have changed in our world, our commitment to our travelers remains as solid as ever.
To ensure your health, safety and peace-of-mind while traveling with us, we have established a “Travel with Confidence” program, with enhanced safety measures and procedures throughout our tours, from start to finish.
The following three areas address our commitment to exceed industry and CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) standards, providing a safe and clean environment for all.
Enhanced Screening
We are implementing new tour check-in procedures and pre-trip health screenings to ensure travelers a safe start to their tour. Travelers will be asked to sign off on a few basic Covid-19 related health questions before joining the tour. We will conduct touchless temperature checks for both travelers and staff at the start of the tour, as well as monitoring throughout the tour.
Responsible Social Distancing
We will endeavor to practice safe distancing for our guests throughout the journey, on coaches and during excursions. Travelers are encouraged to bring their own washable face masks; however additional face masks and hand sanitizer will be made available. Masks will be used by travelers and staff alike at any time where social proximity could be an issue. We will also reduce group sizes to abide by social distancing guidelines. And wireless listening technology for many of our tours will help enable safe distances between travelers on excursions.
Commitment to Clean
As a part of our commitment to clean, we are requiring enhanced cleaning and sanitizing procedures from our hotel partners and motor coach companies. Additionally, we are reassured with the knowledge that our airline partners are taking very stringent measures for passenger safety.
Tour Directors will be trained in new and enhanced hygiene procedures and they will be in constant contact with Mayflower’s Operations support team for added reassurance. The disinfecting and hand sanitizing procedures that we and our travel partners are implementing meet or exceed those recommended by the CDC.
In order to maintain cleanliness during the tour, we are minimizing the amount of contact points for our travelers by revising the ways meals, coach seating, hotel check-in and other activities are carried out. We will also have hand sanitizer available throughout the tour.
We Look Forward to Welcoming You Back Soon
We have always been committed to the health and safety of our travelers and team members, but we are raising the bar to an even higher level to ensure they are able to continue to enjoy the freedom to experience the wonder and joy of travel.
Mayflower will continue to review and update our safety protocols, following the standards set forth by travel and health agencies across the globe, including the European Centre for Disease Prevention (ECDC), the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA).
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