Spotlight on New Orleans 5 days/4 nights - Collette Get to know the birthplace of jazz during your extended stay in the heart of the French Quarter in New Orleans. Discover its unique flavours during a cooking class featuring the popular dishes of the city, as well as dinner at a French-Creole restaurant. Learn the secrets of the city s famous French Quarter on a walking tour featuring St. Louis Cathedral and the French Marketplace. Head out to the swamp to enjoy a cruise tour of the bayous to learn about the history and ecology of this fascinating ecosystem. Spend time at either the poignant National World War II Museum or the festive Mardi Gras World. Come to know the city s music when taking in a spirited jazz revue at a French Quarter jazz club. You will be taken on a delightful discovery through the sights, sounds and tastes of the eclectic city of New Orleans. HIGHLIGHTS Take in a spirited jazz revue at a French Quarter jazz club. Soak in the ambiance of the old South with a drive along St. Charles Avenue. Journey through Louisiana's swamp country on a narrated cruise. Join a local guide for a walking tour of the famous French Quarter. Enjoy a panoramic tour of New Orleans featuring St. Louis Cemetery, opened in 1853. Choose to explore the National WWII Museum or Mardi Gras World. Discover how to cook New Orleans-style at the New Orleans School of Cooking. Indulge in a taste of a New Orleans
favourite beignets at Café Du Monde. Enjoy dinner at The Court of Two Sisters. Itinerary Day 1 New Orleans, Louisiana - Tour BeginsStep into a cultural melting pot in the Jazz Capital of the World New Orleans! This soulful city abounds with rich history, mouthwatering Cajun and Creole cuisine, and an incomparable soundtrack. Accommodation: Royal Sonesta Hotel New Orleans Day 2 French Quarter This morning, enjoy a panoramic tour of the city with a local guide. Begin by seeing St. Louis Cemetery #3 which opened in 1854 and holds some of the most elaborate crypts found in the city s cemeteries. Then, relax during a drive along the shoreline of Lake Pontchartrain. This romantic road eventually leads to St. Charles Avenue, whisking you past gorgeous mansions as well as Tulane and Loyola, two world-famous universities. This afternoon, it s your choice! Take a walk through history at the National World War II Museum to learn about the American experience in the war. Or, celebrate the festive side of New Orleans at Mardi Gras World; come to know the history of this tradition and tour a working warehouse where artisans create spectacular floats for the famous parades. Tonight, enjoy a taste of traditional New Orleans during dinner at The Court of Two Sisters in the French Quarter. Following dinner, discover why New Orleans is known as the Birthplace of Jazz as you take in a spirited jazz revue at a local French Quarter jazz club. Meals: Breakfast & Dinner Accommodation: Royal Sonesta Hotel New Orleans Day 3 French Quarter Get to know the city s famous French Quarter on a walking tour featuring the majestic St. Louis Cathedral, one of the city s most recognisable landmarks. Continue on to the bustling French Marketplace where you ll explore Pirates Alley and the Pontalba. Next, stop to taste a true New Orleans favourite beignets at Café Du Monde. This afternoon take in the sights and sounds of the French Quarter Festival, a celebration of the food, music and life in the French Quarter, or you may choose an optional excursion to Oak Alley Plantation to explore the rich history of the Antebellum South. Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Royal Sonesta Hotel New Orleans Day 4 New Orleans
Set out on a drive along New Orleans historic Esplanade Avenue. Then, journey through the Louisiana swamp on a cruise* narrated by your captain. Learn about the history and ecology of this fascinating ecosystem Whilst keeping an eye out for wildlife, including bald eagles, herons, turtles and alligators! Return to New Orleans and spend the remainder of the day at leisure to discover this great city your way. Tonight, roll up your sleeves and prepare to discover how to cook New Orleans-style! During a cooking demonstration at the New Orleans School of Cooking, your chef will indulge you in everything that Louisiana cuisine has to offer. Meals: Breakfast & Dinner Day 5 New Orleans - Tour EndsYour tour of this captivating city comes to a close today. Meals Breakfast INCLUDES 6 x Meals A professionally planned itinerary 4-star accommodation The services of a professional tour manager Expert local guides who provide insider knowledge Attraction and museum entrance fees with preferential access Chauffeur driven hometown round trip airport transfers* All on-tour gratuities Unparalleled sightseeing Enriching cultural experiences Comfortable on-tour transport Hotel-to-hotel baggage handling PLUS, Wifi! Wifi is available on tour The Collette Chauffeur** - return airport transfers - up to **40km driver from major Australian International airports EXCLUDES Flights Meals not listed in the Itinerary Travel Insurance Visas and immunisations Airport or departure taxes, Transfers Customary end-of-trip gratuities Any incidental charges. FACILITIES Royal Sonesta Hotel New
The Royal Sonesta New Orleans has been newly reimagined Offers a AAA Four Diamond-rating The decor combines timeless elegance and southern refinement Situated in the French Quarter The hotel has a lush courtyard With 483 newly renovated guest rooms Dining venues include a Cajun and Creole Restaurant There are 5 bars i the hotel A Cafe and fresh seafood available at the Desire Oyster Bar. There is an onsite Jazz club too! TRAVEL PERIOD 2017 Departure Dates Oct: 2 Nov: 6, 27 Dec: 4 2018 Departure Dates Jan: 15 Feb: 5 Mar: 12, 26 Apr: 23 Jun: 10,17 Jul: 15 BOOKING ESSENTIALS Once your MyDiscoveries Voucher has been purchased you can either call Collette directly on 1300 792 195 or wait to be contacted by Collette to get you booked onto your preferred tour dates. When booking in your travel dates, make sure you have your travel voucher number, traveller names (as they appear on their passport) and details of any special requirements (e.g. vegetarian etc). Once your booking dates are confirmed, Collette will send you a confirmation email and will follow up with your travel documents (including air tickets). If MyDiscoveries are unable to book you onto your preferred dates, the MyDiscoveries 30 Day Booking Guarantee applies which allows us to offer you a full refund. We recommend you purchase travel insurance as soon as your travel dates are confirmed.
FINE PRINT Offers are not valid on group or existing bookings and not combinable with any other offer. Rates are land only, per person, on the share basis indicated in the voucher you have purchased and include internal airfare where applicable. Single accommodations are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis. Triple accommodations is not available on this tour To complete your tour, we include round-trip airport-to-hotel transfers when purchasing our airfare with your tour. If you have arranged for your own air, we are pleased to provide you the option of purchasing these transfers. Please note that all transfers will leave at prescheduled times. This tour requires average physical activity. You should be in good health, able to climb stairs and walk reasonable distances, possibly over uneven grounds and cobblestone streets. If you need to cancel after you have booked your tour date for any reason prior to the day of departure, the Cancellation Fees are as follows: After your seat reduction date has passed, a non-refundable deposit will be retained. For Cancellation between 60-16 days prior to departure: cancellation fee of 30% of total price. For cancellation between 15-1 days prior to departure: cancellation fee of 50% of total price. For cancellation on the day of departure and after: 100% of total price. You may purchase a cancellation waiver directly from Collette to allow you to cancel up to the day before departure without penalty. PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS Passports are required at your own expense for travel outside of Australia. Certain countries require a minimum of 6 months passport validity beyond the return date from the destination. Some countries require a visa in addition to a valid passport for entry into the country. You are strongly urged to contact the appropriate embassy or consulate for specific information and entry requirements. IMPORTANT Collette recommend that our guests take a photocopy of their passport and applicable visa. It should be packed separately from your actual passport and visa. They also recommend leaving a copy at home with your emergency contact. Please note all our holidays are subject to availability at time of booking. Should your dates not be available please note the My Discoveries Booking Guarantee applies. The MyDiscoveries 30 Day Booking Guarantee means that if you can't get the travel dates you want within 30 days of buying the voucher, we'll give you your money back, no questions asked.
If you need to cancel your trip after travel has been confirmed, the travel operator may impose cancellation fees. In addition, MyDiscoveries will charge a $100 per person cancellation fee. We recommend taking out travel insurance as soon as you have booked your travel dates so you have protection against emergency cancellations that might be needed. The MyDiscoveries 30 Day Booking Guarantee means that if you can't get the travel dates you want within 30 days of buying the voucher, we'll give you your money back, no questions asked. Room Type Price Twin $1,999.00 Promotional prices and offers valid from 09-08-2017 until 09-08-2017 or while stocks last. Note: While all due care has been taken in the preparation of this document, MyDiscoveries shall not be liable for any inaccuracies or omissions which may occur. This document has been prepared from material supplied by our Travel Suppliers and from their websites.mydiscoveries reserves the right to change information without notice and the most up to date version will always be found on Reproduction without permission is strictly prohibited.