Holloway Tours Presents...

Cajun Holiday Celebration

Day 1: Monday, December 01, 2008
New Orleans, Louisiana - Tour Begins
Your exciting Cajun holiday celebration begins in New Orleans. Prepare yourself for great food, friendly people, holiday cheer and a tremendous amount of excitement and fun during this festive holiday season.

Day 2: Tuesday, December 02, 2008
French Quarter
Enjoy a leisurely walking tour of the French Quarter, including stately St. Louis Cathedral, the lively French Marketplace, the Moon Walk, and Pirate's Alley, the infamous meeting place of Jean Lafitte and his partners. Afterwards, relax at Cafe Du Monde where you may enjoy their world-famous cafe au lait and beignets. Your afternoon is at leisure to take in the joyous sights and sounds of the holidays and perhaps do some last minute Christmas shopping. Close your eyes and let your taste buds travel the world. Dinner this evening will be at the New Orleans School of Cooking. Watch as master chefs teach the basics of the lifestyles, heritage and foods of Louisiana. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.

Day 3: Wednesday, December 03, 2008
French Quarter - Bellingrath Gardens
This morning you have the opportunity to spend time giving back to the people of New Orleans by participating in a special service project supported by the Collette Foundation. Or, you may choose to discover New Orleans your way with a morning at leisure. This afternoon travel to Bellingrath Gardens, where the magic of Christmas comes to life. Enjoy breathtaking holiday displays throughout this historic home and its gardens. Be sure not to miss Mirror Lake, the Great Lawn and the Oriental Garden, all emitting their own special beauty and magic of the holiday season. Today breakfast will be included.

Day 4: Thursday, December 04, 2008
French Quarter
This morning visit the Hermann-Grima House to experience an old-fashioned Creole Christmas. See the house all decked out for the holidays and view a special demonstration of holiday baking in an 1830's open-hearth kitchen. Afterwards, a scrumptious and elegant lunch awaits you at the Court of Two Sisters restaurant where you'll be as enchanted by the rich history as you are by the outstanding Creole cuisine. Later, enjoy the opportunity to express yourself during your very own French Quarter Maskarade experience - all you need to do is supply your imagination. Top off the evening with a holiday concert at the St. Louis Cathedral, where Christmas carols and gospel favorites set the stage for holiday spirit and cheer. Today breakfast and lunch will be included.

Day 5: Friday, December 05, 2008
New Orleans - Tour Ends
The sights and sounds of your Cajun holiday celebration are sure to stay with you for a life time. Today breakfast will be included.