Day 1
Fly into New Orleans
Begin your journey in the soulful city of New Orleans, where music, food, and culture spill into every corner of the French Quarter. After arriving and settling into your hotel, take time to explore the cobbled streets around Jackson Square, enjoy the sounds of live jazz echoing from the bars along Bourbon Street, and indulge in a classic Creole dinner at one of the city’s famed restaurants. For a memorable evening, consider a show at Preservation Hall or head to Frenchmen Street for authentic local performances.
Overnight: Four Points by Sheraton French Quarter or upgrade to The Hotel Monteleone or similar
Day 2
New Orleans
Your second day in New Orleans dives deeper into the city’s rich history and charm. A guided tour offers a fascinating look at the Garden District's grand mansions, the haunting beauty of the above-ground cemeteries, and the resilience of neighbourhoods reborn after Hurricane Katrina. In the afternoon, the award-winning National WWII Museum provides an immersive and emotional experience. Later, enjoy a riverfront dinner or embark on a Mississippi River steamboat cruise, complete with jazz and skyline views.
Overnight: Four Points by Sheraton French Quarter or upgrade to The Hotel Monteleone or similar
Day 3
New Orleans
Your final day in New Orleans, tailor the morning to your interests. You might head out on a swamp tour through bayous dotted with cypress trees and alligators, visit Mardi Gras World to see where the parade magic begins, or simply relax and shop along Magazine Street. After soaking in your last moments of New Orleans, prepare for the next leg of your Southern adventure.
Overnight: Four Points by Sheraton French Quarter or upgrade to The Hotel Monteleone or similar
Day 4
New Orleans to Mobile, Alabama via Amtrak Train
This morning, board the new Mardi Gras Amtrak route, which connects New Orleans to Mobile, Alabama with a scenic journey along the Gulf Coast. Arriving in Mobile just two hours later, you’ll be welcomed by a charming blend of history, architecture, and Southern hospitality. Check into your centrally located hotel and begin exploring the city that lays claim to the original Mardi Gras. Visit the fascinating Mobile Carnival Museum, walk among grand oak-lined streets downtown, and enjoy dinner with a view at one of Mobile Bay’s waterfront restaurants.
Overnight: Candlewood Suites Mobile-Downtown or upgrade to The Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel & Spa or similar
Day 5
Mobile
Your final day in Mobile could begin with a visit to the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park, where history comes alive aboard a WWII-era battleship. If you prefer something more tranquil, take a trip to Bellingrath Gardens and Home, where 65 acres of floral landscapes surround a stunning 1930s estate. For a touch of maritime history, the GulfQuest Maritime Museum offers interactive exhibits right on the waterfront. Before departing, enjoy a leisurely brunch in one of Mobile’s historic squares—an ideal send-off to a journey filled with culture, music, and Southern soul.
Overnight: Candlewood Suites Mobile-Downtown or upgrade to The Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel & Spa or similar
Day 6
Mobile, Alabama to New Orleans via Amtrak Train
Take a return train back to New Orleans for your flight home or perhaps hire a car from Mobile and start a road trip through Alabama following the Civil Rights trail? Optionally, add on a few nights in Nashville or Memphis! Speak to our sales specialists to tailor-make your Deep South holiday,
Fly home from New Orleans International Airport
