7-Day Tastes of New Orleans 2027
Overview
Escorted Package Includes
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6 nights in New Orleans -
Hotel taxes, fees, and service charges
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7 meals: 6 breakfasts and 1 dinner
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Sightseeing per itinerary in a modern air-conditioned motor coach
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Services of an English-speaking tour manager throughout
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Entrance fees per itinerary
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Tips for porters, waitstaff, and local guides on included services
Special Features
Additional Trip Information
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Itinerary
7-Day Tastes of New Orleans
Day 1, Thursday
Arrive in New Orleans
Welcome to New Orleans, a city celebrated for its vibrant music scene, distinctive cuisine, rich history, and unmistakable Southern charm.
Upon arrival, transfer independently to your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 7 PM.
We recommend that you select flights that arrive no later than 5 PM.
Overnight: New Orleans
Day 2, Friday
French Quarter Walking Tour and Optional New Orleans School of Cooking Demonstration with Lunch
Discover the French Quarter on a guided morning walking tour through the heart of New Orleans. Stroll through colorful streets and hidden courtyards while seeing Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, and the Cabildo, once the seat of the colonial government.
Visit The Presbytère, now part of the Louisiana State Museum, to wander through exhibits highlighting the city’s Mardi Gras traditions and its resilience following Hurricane Katrina.
Spend the afternoon at leisure, or continue by joining the optional New Orleans School of Cooking Demonstration with Lunch. Experience the rich culinary traditions of New Orleans during an engaging cooking demonstration at the New Orleans School of Cooking, located in the French Quarter.
Relax as expert local chefs prepare classic Cajun and Creole dishes while sharing stories, techniques, and the cultural influences that shaped Louisiana’s iconic cuisine. After the demonstration, enjoy a lunch featuring the dishes prepared, along with local beverages and take-home recipes to recreate these flavors long after your visit.
Optional: New Orleans School of Cooking Demonstration with Lunch — $49, 3 hours
Overnight: New Orleans
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3, Saturday
Full Day in New Orleans or Optional Full-Day River Road Plantations Tour
Today is free to explore New Orleans independently, or choose the optional Full-Day River Road Plantations Tour.
Travel along Louisiana’s scenic River Road on a full-day excursion to two historic plantations set along the Mississippi River. Begin with a visit to Oak Alley Plantation, known for its picturesque oak-lined avenue and stately Greek Revival mansion, offering insight into the plantation’s history and setting.
After lunch on your own, continue to Laura Plantation, a restored Creole estate where guided interpretation provides perspective on plantation life, Creole culture, and the region’s complex past.
Throughout the day, learn about the area’s agricultural past, architecture, and stories that shaped this region, all set against the backdrop of the estates and riverfront landscapes.
Optional: Full-Day River Road Plantations Tour — $109, 8 hours
Overnight: New Orleans
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4, Sunday
Swamp Tour and Olde Towne Slidell
This morning, venture into Louisiana’s bayou country on a guided swamp tour, where local experts will introduce you to the unique ecosystem of wetlands, cypress trees, and winding waterways.
Keep an eye out for native wildlife such as alligators, turtles, and a variety of bird species while learning about the region’s ecology and Cajun heritage.
In the afternoon, enjoy time in Olde Towne Slidell, a charming district known for its antique shops, art galleries, and relaxed small-town atmosphere, offering a different perspective on life in southeastern Louisiana.
Overnight: New Orleans
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5, Monday
Full Day in New Orleans or Optional Full-Day Baton Rouge with Lunch
Spend your final day at leisure exploring more of New Orleans at your own pace, or join the optional Full-Day Baton Rouge with Lunch.
Discover the historic and cultural highlights of Baton Rouge on a full-day excursion that blends city touring, storytelling, and local flavor. Depart from New Orleans and travel to Louisiana’s capital for a panoramic tour of the city.
After lunch at a local restaurant, continue to the LSU Rural Life Museum and Windrush Gardens, where historic buildings and exhibits provide insight into traditional rural Louisiana life.
Later in the day, return to New Orleans.
Optional: Full-Day Baton Rouge with Lunch — $139, 8 hours
Overnight: New Orleans
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6, Tuesday
New Orleans City Tour and The National WWII Museum
This morning, embark on a panoramic bus tour of New Orleans. Begin with the elegant Garden District, renowned for its grand mansions, oak-lined streets, and ornate ironwork.
Continue through Uptown and the Tremé neighborhood, one of the nation’s oldest African American communities and a cornerstone of the city’s musical and cultural heritage.
Pass by Armstrong Park, dedicated to legendary jazz musician Louis Armstrong, before concluding with a visit to The National WWII Museum. Explore immersive exhibits that bring to life the global story of World War II and New Orleans’ vital role in the war effort.
This evening, gather for dinner and bid farewell to your Tour Manager.
Overnight: New Orleans
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7, Wednesday
Return Home
Transfer independently to the airport for your departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast
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Complete Your Reservation Form
Complete the required reservation form and select your preferred payment option.
Make Your Required Deposit
A deposit is required to secure your spot. The reservation form and deposit may be completed at different times. You need both to secure your trip. Payment instructions will be provided after the reservation form is submitted.
Ways to Pay for Your Trip
Pay in Full
If you prefer to take care of your trip upfront, you may pay the trip balance in full in advance.
Convenience Payment Plan
If you prefer to spread your payments over time, you can pay in two installments half on October 5, 2026 and the other half November 5,2026 is the final payment.
Payment Schedule
We have layaway
You and your roommate have to keep up with the layaway plan or your room and deposit will be forfeited.
The payment schedules noted above, must be strictly followed, in order to guarantee the package rates and effect when your deposit is made. Failure to follow the established payment schedule may result in fees or increases to your package rate. Payment of the deposit confirms your acceptance of the policy.
Clients agreed to be responsible for the layaway amount due at times of cancellation. All rates are effective today and subject to change until a deposit is received.
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Accepted Payment Methods
Accepted Payment Methods:
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Treazure Escape Adventure Travel
P.O. Box 35028
Detroit, Michigan 48235
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Use your name as the account number and add the trip name at the end.
Example:
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Credit Card Payments
We discourage the use of PayPal. A 3% charge will be added to your final bill if PayPal is used.
Cancellation & Fees
The following cancellation penalties are applied toward the total cost of the room or trip, based on a per-person, per-tour basis. The schedule is based on the scheduled group arrival date of the trip.
300 days or more prior to arrival Trip date: NO PENALTY.
There is a standard Treazure Travel administrative fee of $100 added to all hotel fees and cancellations.
All cancellations must be done in writing via email to:
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Travel insurance is not in effect until it is paid for. Failure to select and pay for a policy will be considered a decline/cancellation.
Trip Protection is recommended.
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For questions, please call Marlene at (313) 585-2891.