Heart of the South

Starting at $1499

8 days • 11 meals

Tour Highlights

French Quarter, Court of Two Sisters, Baton Rouge, Natchez, McIlhenny Company Tabasco Factory Tour, Martin Accordions, Cajun Entertainment, Vermilionville, Bayou Cruise, Cajun Cooking School
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TOUR DESCRIPTION

Join us on a cultural journey and delight in famed southern hospitality. Cajun cuisine, antebellum mansions, the bayou and the magic of the French Quarter make this an experience to last a lifetime. Visit Martin Accordions and enjoy a private performance. Settle in for a dinner party at Lansdowne House, a privately owned antebellum plantation. Cruise through Louisiana’s Atchafalaya Basin Swamp. Savor an elegant meal at the Court of Two Sisters, one of New Orleans’ most famous restaurants. Learn the art of Cajun cooking from the experts at the Accidental Chef Cooking School. Stroll through stately St. Louis Cathedral. Heat things up at the McIlhenny Company’s Tabasco factory. Electrify your taste buds at the Café du Monde. Each day brings you closer to one of America’s most distinctive regions.

Collette Experiences

  • Learn the art of Cajun cooking from the culinary “magicians” at the Accidental Chef Cooking School.
  • Immerse yourself in the grace and elegance of the antebellum South while touring the Natchez mansions.
  • Head on down to the bayou and relax on a narrated cruise through the Atchafalaya Basin swamp.
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Passport & visa information

Certain countries require a minimum of 6 months passport validity. You are strongly urged to contact the appropriate consulate for details. Visit www.travel.state.gov for the U.S. State Department for the latest details about passports and visa requirements.

IMPORTANT: We recommend that our clients traveling abroad take a photocopy of their passport and applicable visas. It should be packed separately from your actual passport and visa. We also recommend leaving a copy at home with your emergency contact.

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Electricity

An adaptor (which changes the physical plug) and/or converter (which changes the electric current) are necessary if you plan to use an appliance with voltage different from the standard within the country you are visiting. Please note, if your appliance has dual voltage you may still need an adaptor for the plug. When packing your electronic items for travel, please review the converter electric current level to make sure it is the same or greater than the items you are planning on using. If you plan on utilizing or transporting a sleep apnea machine, please remember to pack an extension cord and adapter plug to ensure proper function.