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      New Orleans Jazz Historical Park, Baton Rouge, New Orleans, White Castle, LaPlace, Belle Chasse
      Mississippi New Orleans Plantantion Escorted Tour
      Nottoway Plantation, White Castle, Louisiana
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      TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – Filmed narratives by filmmaker Ken Burns tell the American story

       

      TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – A private culinary demonstration & lunch at the New Orleans School of Cooking

       

      TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – A private mint julep reception and mansion house dinner at Nottoway Plantation & Resort

       

      TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – Private streetcar tour with New Orleans resident along Canal Street and St. Charles Avenue

       

      TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – Private presentation by expert Nellie Watson who shares insights on the unique environment of the New Orleans' basin

       

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      Guests should be able to easily walk one to two miles, which may include climbing one or two flights of stairs and walking over uneven pavement, groomed hiking trails or cobblestones. Standing up to one hour or more may be required.

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      Moderately paced, and may include some early morning hotel departures, one or two on-tour flights, and extended motor coach travel.

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      Filled with jazz music and plantation tours, New Orleans is a cultural hub of the southern US.

      Legendary Journeys and Adventures

      You don’t just hear music in New Orleans and Louisiana’s “Cajun country”… you feel it, indelibly woven into the fabric of life. The strains of every genre you can think of – smoky blues, pulsating Caribbean rhythms, acoustic, country, rock, soul, r&b, nouveau swing, hip-hop and more... and, naturally, a tasty buffet of jazz styles... envelop you along Bourbon Street and throughout the French Quarter...

      The streets take on a life of their own… The spirits of Satchmo and Jelly Roll permeate Basin Street and New Orleans Jazz National Park. Traditional jazz lives on within the homey confines of Preservation Hall... while moving out to the bayou, the music continues... Explore New Orleans & Mississippi River Plantation Country as an insider with Tauck Exclusives like a private demonstration and lunch at the New Orleans School of Cooking... a private streetcar tour along Canal Street and St. Charles Avenue... a flightseeing tour... a private jazz experience at world-famous Preservation Hall... a private mint julep reception and mansion house dinner... a jazz reception and dinner at Arnaud's... and exclusive, on-tour film vignettes by filmmaker Ken Burns. Explore the bayou on an alligator bayou boat tour... Louisiana's historic Mississippi River plantations... and enjoy state-of-the-art exhibits, a 4-D experience, brunch and a USO-style Stage Door Canteen show at the National World War II Museum... Read Less

      Go flightseeing over New Orleans

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      The "Crescent City" from the air – and an exclusive talk by expert Nellie Watson

      You’ll get a whole new perspective on the city of New Orleans when you see it from the air! Take to the skies for a flightseeing tour that includes bird’s-eye views of downtown New Orleans, the French Quarter, the Lower Ninth Ward, the Mississippi River, Lake Pontchartrain, Lafitte, the Chalmette Battlefield, the Gulf of Mexico, various canals and wetlands, and more. Your on-the-ground experience includes a Tauck Exclusive private lecture by environmental architect Nellie Watson on the unique geological environment of New Orleans, America’s only city situated below sea level.

      Alligator Bayou tours

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      Take an Alligator Bayou tour in a private boat with a local guide

      Venture out from New Orleans into the countryside and join our local guide for an alligator bayou tour aboard a private excursion boat. Keep an eye out for alligators and other swamp critters as you drift through the bayous of the Louisiana wetlands with your experienced guide… learn about the local legends, lore and culture, and spot plenty of native flora and fauna as you wind your way through Cajun Country.

      Tauck Exclusive – Private Preservation Hall performance

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      A Tauck Exclusive, private performance for our guests only at New Orleans' legendary Preservation Hall

      Situated in the heart of the French Quarter on St. Peter Street in New Orleans, Preservation Hall was established in 1961 to honor one of America’s truest art forms – traditional New Orleans Jazz. Operating as a music venue, a touring band, and a non-profit organization, Preservation Hall continues its mission today as a cornerstone of New Orleans music and culture – presenting intimate, acoustic traditional jazz concerts over 350 nights a year, featuring ensembles of local master musicians. And on "New Orleans and Mississippi River Plantation Country," you’ll enjoy the rare privilege of a private performance for our guests only at legendary Preservation Hall, in the heart of the "Birthplace of Jazz."

      Nottoway Plantation & Resort

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      Spend two nights at the South's largest antebellum mansion

      On the western banks of the Mississippi River between Baton Rouge and New Orleans stands a stunning Greek and Italianate style “White Castle.” This is Nottoway Plantation, the South’s largest antebellum mansion, built in 1859 as the heart of sugar planter John Hampden Randolph’s palatial estate… and the mere fact that it is actually still standing is a tribute to the tenacity, courage and commitment of many people throughout its history. Nottoway has survived the Civil War, a variety of owners, and years of decline and disrepair to become a favorite destination for visitors the world over. And now, it will be your home for two memorable nights.

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      Hotel Monteleone

      New Orleans, Louisiana

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      Nottoway Plantation & Resort

      White Castle, Louisiana

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      New Orleans, Louisiana

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      Our small group departures, averaging just 24 guests, are designed for travelers who want more time to experience each destination up close and personally. One of the benefits of small group travel is the personalized service and attention you’ll enjoy. Small groups enable our Tauck Directors to spend more time in the places you explore with more opportunities to connect with them. Smaller groups foster camaraderie and lasting friendships among like-minded travelers; you'll engage more closely with local experts and enjoy enhanced insider access, ease of travel and freedom to linger longer.

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      Traveling solo doesn't mean traveling alone – with Tauck, it means camaraderie on a journey with like-minded travelers who share similar interests, enjoying the spirit of travel that makes exploring the world a necessary part of life – and sharing the special travel experiences found on Tauck’s guided land trips and cruises that create lifetime memories. For 90+ years, solo travelers have found a special "travel" home with Tauck in destinations the world over – and we’re offering solo travelers an additional reason to travel with Tauck – special Solo Traveler Savings on select departures.

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      Get what you pay for and then some – about 100 cost components are included on every trip. From fine hotels in prime locations to all luggage handling, most taxes, airport transfers upon arrival and departure, unique travel experiences and more. Because we believe that when you travel, just about everything should be included.

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      You'll find Activity and Pace Levels on all of our trips to give you a better idea of physical activity level – higher numbers mean a more active journey. To fully enjoy most journeys, you should be in good health and able to walk reasonable distances; some of the most memorable sightseeing can only be accomplished on foot and may include unpaved and uneven surfaces. Please consult your physician for pre-departure health advice.

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