New Orleans 2026

Day 1

Ramp up the excitement with new friends as you journey through Illinois, Missouri, and Arkansas, where the group will stop for the evening.

Day 2

The adventure continues as the coach reaches our home for the next five nights, the Drury Plaza Hotel, just a few blocks away from Canal Street and the French Quarter.

Day 3

NEW ORLEANS CITY & CEMETERY TOUR: A local step-on guide highlights the history of the city, shares a bit of Mardi Gras history, and tells stories of voodoo practices and piracy. Also, visit one of New Orleans' historic cemeteries, referred to as Cities of the Dead, and learn about the unique above-ground burial system.

HARBOR JAZZ CRUISE: Voyage back to a time when riverboats reigned as king of the river and a major source of transportation. See up close one of the world's busiest ports while enjoying the steam calliope, live narration, and live local music of the Steamboat Stompers.

MARDI GRAS WORLD: See where the spectacular floats of Mardi Gras are created while learning the history of this time-honored tradition.

COURT OF TWO SISTERS: More than a restaurant, it's a legend! Enjoy a luscious Creole and Cajun cuisine, make a wish in the Devil's Wishing Well, and hear the story of Emma and Bertha, the two sisters who ran a notions shop here once upon a time in the French Quarter.

Day 4

NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MUSEUM: Explore interactive exhibits that tell the emotional story of the war that changed the world at this attraction ranked #1 in NOLA by Trip Advisor.

FRENCH MARKETS: The shops at the French Markets are a great place for a quick bite and souvenirs.

VUE ORLEANS: Positioned atop the iconic Four Seasons Hotel, Vue Orleans offers world-class 360-degree panormaic views of one of the most storied cities in the world. Experience touchless interactive exhibits, enjoy a thrilling ride 33 stories high, and take in all the sights of the Big Easy!

NEW ORLEANS SCHOOL OF COOKING: Join one of the area's well-known chefs for dinner, laughter, and a bit of the city's rich culinary history.

Day 5

SWAMP TOUR: Alligators anyone? Homegrown in the Bayous of Southern Louisiana, your captain narrates as you journey through a privately owned wildlife refuge. Learn about the Louisiana Wetlands, the inhabitants of the swamp, and the unique history of the Cajun town of Frenier within the Manchac Swamp.

OAK ALLEY PLANTATION: Explore the home and walk the grounds of the most photographed plantation in the south.

NEW FOR 2026! JAMNOLA: JAMNOLA stands for Joy, Art, Music-New Orleans and takes audiences of all ages on a topsy-turvy stroll through the cultural gems that make the city so special.

Day 6

NEW ORLEANS STREETCAR JAZZY PASS: Dive into New Orleans however you want! With unlimited rides, discover more of the Crescent City than ever before by way of the oldest operating streetcar system in the United States.

Day 7

It is time to say goodbye to the Big Easy and begin the journey home, stopping tonight in Arkansas.

Day 8

The journey comes to an end, but the memories of good food, good times, and good friends will live on forever.

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner