NEW ORLEANS
FEBRUARY 20 - 25, 2025
After the holidays, the party is just getting started in New Orleans!
Join us for this stateside trip to the Big Easy, and enjoy the classy side of New Orleans. Our tour takes place during the Mardi Gras season, with all of the celebrations but less of the crowds. With reserved balcony tickets, you can enjoy the parade from above, dine at the best restaurants, and take in the culture of the city at a more leisurely pace.
This itinerary takes you through the many neighborhoods of New Orleans. Hang out in French Quarter at some of the classic spots and follow us into some hidden gems you may not know about. Dance at some of the hottest jazz clubs, sip cocktails at bars and restaurants frequented by locals in the Marigny, learn about Voodoo and the spookier side of NOLA in the Garden District and at Bloody Mary's museum and shop, and get your hands dirty at a cooking class in the historic district.
There's a special energy in the air in New Orleans that just can't be denied, so let's head down south and live a little!
Book in the link below or contact Angela at
(443) 440-0473
with questions.
Spend 4 nights at the Parisian Courtyard Bed & Breakfast in the Garden District. Just steps to the streetcar, this location offers a quiet retreat in New Orleans away from the crowds, but with easy access to the French Quarter, Magazine Street, and the Marigny neighborhood for the best jazz cafes and nightlife.
Accommodations include a queen room with en-suite bath and breakfast daily. Elegantly decorated with European and American antiques, this is Parisian feel of old New Orleans.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20
ARRIVAL DINNER PARTY IN NOLA
We will all meet at the hotel for check in. Once settled in, we start the trip off in style with dinner at Justine, for a French bistro dinner. (Chef and Owner, Justin Devillier also of La Petite Grocery, New Orleans is a James Beard Award winner for Best Chef South.) After dinner we are heading to one of the hottest little jazz clubs down in The Marigny.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21
THE FOOD & "SPIRITS" OF NOLA
Hop the St. Louis Street Car to the French Quarter for lunch at Mr. B's, an icon in the city with some of the best bloody marys and bbq shrimp in New Orleans. After lunch we will stop by Blood Mary's haunted museum, Voodoo shop, and seance room to take a peek at the mystical roots of the city. Back to the hotel then we are off to experience a traditional boucherie dinner at Cochon tonight.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22
Roll up your sleeves for a hands-on southern cooking class this morning, learning to make Creole and Cajun specialties.
Free time in the French Quarter before going back to the hotel to prepare for tonight's fun.
Flaunt your best New Orleans look tonight! Glitters, masks, wigs (all optional of course, but you'll want to join the fun!). We will make our way to the St Louis Cathedral to catch the St. Joan of Arc Krew on their parade route, kicking off King's Day. Dinner is casual at Sylvain's tonight near the cathedral. After dinner we make our own "second line parade", and bar hop on Frenchman street to dance and party at the live music venues that line the blocks. As per tradition on January 6th, it's King cake and champagne at midnight for good luck!
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23 JAZZ BRUNCH AND MOSQUITO SUPPER CLUB
Walking tour of the Garden District. Catch a glimpse of celebrity's homes, haunted mansions, and learn about the architecture of this neighborhood unique to the United States. We'll wrap up our last day in New Orleans with a long standing tradition, live jazz brunch at Antoine's. Tonight, pre-dinner cocktails at Chloe, followed by our farewell dinner at the Mosquito Supper Club.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24
After breakfast check out and departures until next time.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25 FAREWELL FOR NOW NOLA!
After breakfast check out and departures until next time.
New Orleans, February 20-24, 2025
4 Night Tour Rate
$2,299.00 per person, double occupancy
Included in price:
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4 Nights Accommodation at the Eliza Jane Hotel
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Double Room, Queen size bed, air conditioning, en- suite private bath, TV, Wi-Fi
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Breakfast daily
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3 Lunches & 4 Dinners
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Drinks included with all meals.
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Private transportation throughout the tour.
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All entrance fees and tours.
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All taxes and gratuities.
Not Included:
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Airfare
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Transportation to hotel upon arrival in New Orleans.(Flights arrive at many different times, so please meet at the hotel the first day)
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Additional cocktails outside of organized meals or those included in outlined food tours.
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Travel insurance
