New Orleans

New Orleans (often called “NOLA” or “The Crescent City”) is one of the most culturally distinct cities in the U.S., famous for its music, cuisine, and celebrations. It’s a deep, vibrant blend of French, Spanish, African, and Creole heritage.

Culture and Music

  • Birthplace of Jazz: New Orleans is widely recognized as the cradle of jazz music, evolving from African, European, and Caribbean traditions.
    • Live Music: You can hear live music—jazz, blues, and funk—pouring out of venues all over the city, especially on Frenchmen Street and in the French Quarter.
  • Mardi Gras: The city’s most iconic event, this massive Carnival season culminates in Fat Tuesday, featuring elaborate parades, masked balls, and the famous tradition of throwing beads and “throws” from floats (krewes).
  • Second Lines: Traditional neighborhood parades featuring brass bands, known for their lively, celebratory walking style.

Culinary Icons

New Orleans is a global food destination defined by two primary styles:

  • Creole Cuisine: A city-based, refined blend of French, Spanish, African, and Caribbean flavors (often uses tomatoes). Key dishes include Gumbo and Jambalaya.
  • Cajun Cuisine: The country-style cooking of rural Louisiana (more rustic, typically does not use tomatoes).
  • Must-Try: Beignets (fried dough dusted with powdered sugar) and a Po’boy sandwich.

Architecture and Geography

  • The French Quarter (Vieux Carré): The oldest, best-known neighborhood, characterized by its Spanish colonial architecture (wrought-iron and cast-iron balconies) built after major fires in the late 1700s.
  • The Mississippi River: The city sits on a great bend of the river, giving it the nickname "The Crescent City."
  • Above-Ground Cemeteries: Due to the high water table, burials traditionally take place in elaborate, above-ground tombs, earning them the nickname "Cities of the Dead."

New Orleans 3 nights/4 days

Day 1: Arrival in the early afternoon at the airport. Transfer to the hotel. Night.

Day 2: City sightseeing hop on / hop off bus tour. Continuation for a New Orleans airboat ride in the bayous. Evening in the French quarter. Night. Day 3: Visit Oak alley plantation and Laura Plantation. Day 4: Enjoy a new Orleans swamp tour ride .

What’s Included and Not Included in Your Tour

INCLUDED

  • Airport transfers
  • Accommodation hotel 3*
  • All taxes
  • Assistance during the stay
  • Information and details of the city discovery
  • Entrance fees as indicated

NOT INCLUDED

  • All meals
  • Personal insurance
  • Additional night (s)
  • Transportation during the stay

Suggested attractions

  • Steamboat Natchez Evening Jazz Cruise with Dinner Option
  • Steamboat Natchez jazz cruise
  • Evening Jazz concert at Preservation hall or Frenchmen street
  • New Orleans Ghost Tour: Go Inside a Haunted Location
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