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Day 6: Memphis to New Orleans D Today the tour leaves Memphis and follows the path of the mighty Mississippi River and travels deep into the heart of the Mississippi Delta before crossing the border into Louisiana. Driving across Lake Pontchartrain on the longest causeway in the world you will arrive in New Orleans, a melange of European style and Caribbean flavours and a city full of flamboyance, festivities and a whole lot of soul. We’ve arranged to take you to the New Orleans School of Cooking this evening for an entertaining demonstration from one of their Creole/Cajun experts with dinner included and the chance to try a New Orleans speciality such as gumbo, jambalaya or pralines. Day 7: New Orleans B In the morning, visit some of New Orleans’ highlights including the famous French Quarter taking in Bourbon Street, the art galleries and antique shops of Royal Street and Jackson Square with its many artists, museums and fortune tellers. From here you will take a visit to a local distillery and savour the tastes of up to three different spirits. The rest of the day and evening are for you to enjoy at your leisure, but make sure you live the New Orleans’ motto ‘Laissez les bons temps rouler’ – let the good times roll! Day 8: New Orleans B Today is a free day for you to enjoy New Orleans in your own time. Stroll around the market in the French Quarter, stop for some lunch at one of the many oyster bars and restaurants, shop for antiques and trinkets or book yourself a tour through the Louisiana bayou aboard an airboat. This evening you can take your pick of the many excellent bars, eateries and music venues for which this laid back city, The Big Easy is world renowned. Day 9: New Orleans to Houston B This morning it’s time to leave New Orleans and travel to Houston to catch your return flight to the UK the next day. There will be a stop along the way in Lake Charles for an hour or so for you to stretch your legs and have some lunch. Arriving in Houston in the early hours of the evening there will be a short orientation tour before returning to the hotel. Day 10: Houston to the UK B The final day includes a visit to Houston’s Space Centre, home to NASA and the world’s largest collection of moon rocks and lunar samples on public view. The centre features more than 400 space artifacts, exhibits, experiences and theatres related to the exciting future and remarkable past of America’s human space-flight program. Sadly, your southern tour of music, culture and history is at an end and it is time to depart for the airport to catch your return flight back to the UK or continue on to your chosen extension. What’s included ✔ Return flights Heathrow to America with British Airways. See p130-131 for regional flights ✔ Where you’ll stay Nashville, 3 H The Clarion Nashville Downtown Stadium Memphis, 3 H Crowne Plaza New Orleans, 3 H La Quinta Houston, 3 H Holiday Inn Downtown ✔ 7 meals ✔ 7 excursions ✔ Expert local tour guide Tour pace: Challenging Nashville Houston New Orleans Experience Mardi Gras Join our exclusive Mardi Gras tour in Feb 2025 for an unforgettable celebration filled with vibrant parades, lively music, and the spirit of New Orleans at its peak. Book now for an adventure that promises to be as unforgettable as the festival itself. Departures & from prices Sep 24 £2,699 May 25 £2,999 Oct 24 £2,599 Sep 25 £2,999 Feb 25 £3,199 Oct 25 £2,799 Mar 25 £2,999 • Lead-in price based on 7 & 14 Oct 24 • A single supplement starts from just £599 • Tipping paid locally $72-$99 pp per tour Extend your tour Houston city stay, 2 nights, 3 H B&B from £249 Extend your stay in this sprawling city to experience the culture. Visit our website or call 0800 954 9329 to book or for further details The Americas 75