2023 Quilt Tours Brochure - Catalog - Page 21
Indulge in the glitter of New Orleans then savor the Cajun flavors
and zydeco rhythms of Baton Rouge before a plantation parade finale.
DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY
DAY 1 ARRIVE NEW ORLEANS – TOUR BEGINS
Arrive in the Crescent City and settle into our
downtown New Orleans hotel before greeting your
Tour Manager and fellow quilting enthusiasts at
this evening’s Welcome Meeting.
Jungle Gardens Scenic Drive through lush
landscapes of moss-draped trees. Tonight, enjoy
subtropical cool-air breezes while savoring local
flavors at our waterside highlight dinner. B D
DAY 4 LAFAYETTE – BATON ROUGE
Experience the sweet sounds of zydeco and watch
how accordions are made on a Martin Accordions
Demo and Factory Tour. Next, depart for Baton
Rouge, Louisiana’s capital city, to learn the rich
history of the Bayou State on a guided tour of the
historic Old State Capitol building. B
DAY 6 WHITE CASTLE
Today’s Plantation Parade begins with a guided
tour of Houmas House, known as The Sugar
Palace, with lunch at Café Burnside included. The
Laura Plantation Guided Tour has been called the
country’s best history tour for its well-documented
portrayal of four generations of one Creole family.
After your guided tour of Oak Alley Plantation
(you may recognize its oft-photographed tree-lined
drive), there’s time to explore the gardens. Back at
Nottoway, celebrate your journey with new friends
Arkansas
at our customary
Farewell Dinner. BL D
Texas
DAY 2 NEW ORLEANS
Begin your day in the Big Easy on New Orleans
Panoramic Sightseeing City Tour. Learn about
city culture and history as you travel through the
famous French Quarter, Garden District, Treme,
and the 9th Ward. Next, meet the artists and
craftsmen behind the scenes of Mardi Gras’ lavish
parade floats on a guided tour of Mardi Gras
World. Later, explore famous Bourbon Street
and its pageantry with your evening at leisure. B
DAY 3 NEW ORLEANS – AVERY ISLAND –
LAFAYETTE
Shop for quilting treasures and luscious, brightcolored fabrics at New Orleans Mes Amis Quilt
Shop. Next, after saying goodbye to New Orleans,
we set our sights on Acadian heritage and depart
for Avery Island in the heart of Cajun Country.
After a Tabasco Factory Tour, shop at the
Tabasco Country Store before enjoying a
YOUR VACATION INCLUDES
6 NIGHTS
Hotel accommodations, including baggage handling
9 MEALS
American breakfast (B) daily; 1 Lunch (L), 2 dinners (D)
SIGHTSEEING & ACTIVITIES
Guided sightseeing with your Tour Manager as outlined in the day-by-day itinerary; visits, admissions
and special features are shown in bold.
Return transportation to Louis Armstrong
International Airport (MSY) | 2:00 PM Arrival
Louisiana
PROFESSIONAL TOUR MANAGER
Baton Rouge
Slidell
Lafayette
Nottoway Plantation
Avery Island
New Orleans
Nottoway Plantation
DAY 5 BATON ROUGE – WHITE CASTLE
At the LSU Rural Life Museum learn about Acadian
quilts and witness how life was in a rural setting
for early Louisianans. Next, we’ll visit a hand-built
wooden cottage, home of the charming quilt
shop, Cottage Creations. This afternoon, enjoy a
red-beans-and-rice lunch, sip chicory coffee served
with famous beignets, or browse the local souvenir
boutiques during a stop at Cajun Village. Later,
enjoy libations at a Mint Julep Reception before
exploring Nottoway Plantation, the South’s largest
antebellum mansion, and our home for the
reminder of the tour. B
$2,300 Per Person/Double Occupancy
$700 Additional/Single Occupancy
DEPARTURE TRANSFER
Mississippi
Jackson Square, New Orleans
LOUISIANA PLANTATIONS & QUILTS
MAY 13–19, 2023
Gulf of Mexico
DAY 7 WHITE CASTLE – SLIDELL – NEW ORLEANS
After shopping for high-quality quilting cottons at
All Stitched Up, enjoy a leisurely lunch in Slidell’s
vibrant downtown before saying goodbye to fellow
travel companions as we transfer to the airport to
begin the journey home. B
Full time throughout the trip
TOP-RATED HIGHLIGHTS
• Kick-off Welcome Meeting
• New Orleans Panoramic City Tour
• Mardi Gras World Tour
• Mes Amis Quilt Shop
• Avery Island Nature Preserve
• Tabasco Factory Tour + Shopping
• Jungle Gardens Driving Tour
• Martin Accordions Factory Tour + Demo
• Baton Rouge Old State Capitol Tour
• LSU Rural Life Museum
• Nottoway Plantation Mint Julep Reception
• Houmas House Plantation Guided Tour
• Oak Alley Plantation
• Laura Plantation Guided Tour
• All Stitched Up by Angela
• Customary Farewell Dinner
• 9 Meals: 6 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 2 Dinners
HAND-SELECTED HOTELS
NEW ORLEANS: Cambria New Orleans Downtown
LAFAYETTE: DoubleTree by Hilton Lafayette
BATON ROUGE: Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center
WHITE CASTLE: Nottoway Plantation Resort
Call 1.800.346.9820
www.CountryHeritageTours.com
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