8 Days December20-27, 1996
Papa Noël visits New Orleans' jazzy French Quarter
INCLUDED MEALS
Begin New Orleans, Louisiana
Friday - Dec. 20 D
Your Cajun Christmas begins in New Orleans in the heart of the French Quarter. Enjoy a get-acquainted reception and dinner at the OMNI ROYAL ORLEANS.
Nottoway Plantation Alexandria
Saturday Dec. 21 BLD
Drive to White Castle for a tour of Nottoway, largest plantation home in the South. Stop for lunch in Baton Rouge then continue to Aiexandria. Built in 1908 by Joseph A. Bentley, your hotel offers the charm and elegance of yesteryear and the luxurious amenities of today. It has been dubbed the "Waldorf of the Red River." HOTEL BENTLEY.
Natchitoches
Sunday Dec. 22 BLD Enjoy a morning tour of Alexandria and have lunch at the hotel. This afternoon, visit St. Augustine Church and Melrose Plantation then continue to Natchitoches, the oldest town in Louisiana. "Steel Magnolias" was filmed here, so the town may look familiar. Drive to Cloutier Towerhouse for views of the lights on Cane River followed by a delicious dinner. HOTEL BENTLEY.
Lafayette Loyd Hall
Monday Dec. 23 BLD
It's a short trip to Cheneyville for lunch at Loyd Hall, an antebellum home on a restored working plantation in continuous operation since 1800. Continue to Lafayette where you'll visit an authentic Acadian village. After dinner, travel along the Cajun Christmas Light Trail. LAFAYETTE HILTON HOTEL.
Lafayette Cajun country
Tuesday Dec. 24 BLD
Take a morning tour of Lafayette and St. Martinville and stop for a deli lunch. This afternoon travel by boat to the shrimping village of Delcambre and visit the Joseph Jefferson hunting lodge. Tonight, enjoy the savory cuisine of a Cajun-style Christmas Eve at a local restaurant. Laissez les bons temps router! LAFAYETTE HILTON HOTEL.
Christmas Day New Orleans
Wednesday Dec. 25 BLD
Joyeux Noël! Journey through bayou country to New Orleans. Enjoy a festive Christmas jazz brunch at the Fairmont Hotel. The afternoon is free to explore on your own - perhaps stop for caf6 au lait and beignets at Cafe du Monde. Tonight, savor the delicacies of réveillon, the Creole dining tradition of old New Orleans. OMNI ROYAL ORLEANS.
New Orleans Brennan's
Thursday Dec. 26 BD
Breakfast at Brennan's is a New Orleans tradition. Tour the famous French Quarter and Jackson Square then take a sternwheeler cruise on the Mississippi River. Enjoy a farewell dinner party at Arnaud's, one of the city's most famous restaurants. OMNI ROYAL ORLEANS.
Conclude New Orleans
Friday Dec. 27 B
Have a last taste of New Orleans at breakfast. We hope you enjoyed Christmas in Cajun country. Thank you for traveling with Maupintour. Join us again soon!
LAND TOUR RATE per person is $1495 twin and $1880 single basis. AIRFARE is additional. Please see your travel agent.
RESERVATION DEPOSIT per person is $250 plus (optional) $75 per person fee for Tour Cancellation Protection.
FULL REFUND when you participate in the Tour Cancellation Protection Plan.
Please see the For Your Information section.
Average temperature: Hi 64, Low 48
TOUR NUMBER: CCX-446