The city of New Orleans- a place like no other in North America! Arrive into the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport where you will be met by a private driver. Arrival to your hotel, where you will have an afternoon guided walking tour of the Garden district. View the beautiful homes and properties, some of which belonged to famous faces as Anne Rice, Nicolas Cage and the site of the film "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button". The next day, enjoy a full day of touring. In the morning head over to Oak Alley Plantation to view the mansion and learn about its history. In the afternoon you will enjoy a self-guided walking tour of the lovely French Quarter. New Orleans is a great place to just wander and explore on your own. During your free time, you may relax at your hotel or perhaps try some optional activities. On your last evening, enjoy an evening cruise featuring delicious food and jazz! Cruise along the Mississippi and enjoy the beautiful views which will allow you to have memories to share for a lifetime!

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New Orleans is the most celebrated city of the American South, and the largest city in Louisiana. The city has a reputation for historical roots, hot and muggy weather, great food, great music, and great times. Despite being hit hard by Hurricane Katrina in late 2005, New Orleans is still the tourist hot-spot it always has been. Jazz music still rules the city's streets and there's still a bit of Mardi Gras all year round. French Quarter is the oldest, most famous, and most visited section of the city. Many old-line restaurants are in the Quarter, along with music clubs, museums, antiques shops, and drinking establishments. Swamp tours to the bayous are also popular.

Meet your professional driver for a private airport transfer. 

You will be provided with a pre-departure package which will include all necessary information that you will need for your trip including materials such as vouchers, maps, train tickets (if relevant) etc.

Make your own way down to the Garden District Book Shop where you will meet your fellow group members and expert guide. Explore one of the world's most dazzling residential neighborhoods with knowledgeable and entertaining guides. Experience the architectural splendor of the live oak-tree lined "American" sector of town and examine the antebellum era "Creole vs. American" conflict. Imaginative use of Italianate Style Highlights include the St. Charles Avenue Streetcar; the homes of Anne Rice, Trent Reznor, Archie and Peyton Manning; Nicolas Cage and John Goodman; the cornstalk fence; and death site of Jefferson Davis; and film site of Brad Pitt's "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button." Explore the famed aboveground tombs of Lafayette Cemetery #1, including the Interview with the Vampire film site. (On Sundays the cemetery is viewed and explained only from outside the gate). Jefferson Fire Company No. 22 society tomb, situated across from the fictitious Mayfair family tomb featured in Anne Rice's The Witching Hour. The Garden District/Cemetery tour emphasizes history, architectural style, personal anecdotes, and tropical plant life. Afterwards, you may head back on your own to your hotel or head out for a late lunch and experience the amazing Creole cuisine (lunch is not included in tour)!

The charming Best Western St. Charles Inn (3*) in New Orleans, Louisiana hotel is located on historic St. Charles Avenue and provides convenient access to the French Quarter, the Super Dome and the Aquarium of the Americas. Situated in historic uptown New Orleans near the beautiful Garden District, the Best Western St. Charles Inn is the ideal getaway destination. Enjoy convenient access to many local attractions when staying at this Louisiana hotel such as the New Orleans Art District, the French Quarter and several nearby museums. Hotel guests will also be close to a variety of outdoor activities such as biking, horseback riding, golf, hiking and fishing.

Overnight at Best Western Charles Inn (3*).

Make your way over to C.C.’S Coffee house where you will commence your four hour shared tour. In the company of your expert Guide, you will visit the spectacular Oak Alley Plantation, "Grande Dame of the Great River Road," one of America’s most iconic structures. Explore the Louisiana plantation architecture, culture and history, including the definition of “Creole” and their differences with American plantation life. The subject of plantation slavery is presented with candor and sensitivity. Learn about the movies filmed here and even hear some of Oak Alley’s chilling ghost stories.

The French Quarter is an excellent city to walk around in. In this self-guided tour, explore the famous area of New Orleans with map in hand and your most comfortable walking shoes! This tour is easy to follow with specific directions on which direction to turn next at each point. Some of the sites that you will cover during this tour are: New Orleans Court Building, Pirates Alley, The Orleans Ballroom, St. Louis Cathedral (oldest in the United States), and the Jackson Square - these are just a sample of the amazing places you will see! Note that this tour can be done at your own pace, and if you see something along the way that you want to stop and look at- no problem! This tour is extremely flexible!

Overnight at Best Western Charles Inn (3*).

New Orleans is a great walking city, so why not take advantage with some time at leisure to explore on your own? If keeping busy is better for you, you can choose from a number of optional activities such as: a walking tour of the French Quarter, evening cruise on the Mississippi listening to some wonderful jazz music, come face to face with gators during a swamp tour, a guided visit to Oak Alley Plantation, or a visit to the beautiful Garden District where you will have the opportunity to see some lovely homes.

Head down to the dock to and climb aboard a local paddle wheeler vessel for your shared cruise. Enjoy the evening as you cruise the Mighty Mississippi, and listen to the sounds of the New Orleans Spice Jazz Band fill the air as you enjoy a lavish buffet dinner. Enhance the evening by sipping your favorite cocktail on the promenade deck as you cruise past the French Quarter and New Orleans twinkling skyline. Make your way back to your hotel after the cruise.

Overnight at Best Western Charles Inn (3*).

Transfer using a local taxi (available and economical).

Kensington Tours donates a portion of proceeds to our charitable initiative www.kensingtoncares.com which supports education-based initiatives in disadvantaged communities.

Depart from International Airport. End of itinerary.

Overnight at Depart (Int`l Airport) (standard).