- "In the Spirit of Discovering Wonderful Places"-
Celebration Tours
N.O.L.A.
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - BY TRAIN
August 20-23, 2023
Join us on this train ride from Birmingham, AL to New Orleans, LA and enjoy 2 days on the train, plus 2 full days and 3 nights in the Crescent City after arriving via the Amtrak Crescent which departs from Birmingham, AL en route to New Orleans. During our 3 night’s stay, our accommodations are at the
AC Hotel New Orleans French Quarter by Marriott, located in the “Heart of the French Quarter” where you can spend your free day strolling through the French Quarter as you make your way to many shops & restaurants, Bourbon Street, Jackson Square and the National WWII Museum.
Day 1: Depart from BHM to NOLA @ approximately 2:30 pm from the station depot. Enjoy this leisure ride on the Crescent #19 south bound. ETA: 9:30 pm in New Orleans. (Dinner on the train included)
Day:2: After a European-inspired breakfast at the AC Kitchen, a stylish downtown restaurant serving an assortment of cheeses, fresh croissants, artisan cured meats, yogurts, cereals, seasonal fruits and sweet and savory breakfast tarts, we will have a tour of the “Crescent City” - on an air conditioned motor coach. This guided “Super City Tour” (approx. 2 hrs.) will include the French Quarter, Jackson Square, Mansions along St. Charles Ave., The French Market, St. Louis Cemetery (a stop), Morning Call Cafe (a stop where you can purchase a few famous beignets) and more.
After our Super City tour, we will board the beautiful paddlewheel STEAMBOAT “NATCHEZ” for a narrated Harbor Cruise. During this 2 hour Mississippi River cruise, you will experience New Orleans from back in time in an atmosphere of the Old South while enjoying a creole lunch onboard (included) while listening live jazz.
Day 3: This is your FREE TIME day, all day. Feel free to sleep in late this morning, then EXPLORE the sights that peaked your interest during your City wide motor coach tour. That might include some gaming time at Harrah’s; a trolley ride along the Riverfront; shopping the newly remodeled Riverwalk Outlet Mall or the French Market; visiting the National World War II Museum or visiting any of the other attractions or eating establishments that abound in THE BIG EASY. We will provide you with a map of the city showing locations of places of interest and other information as to how you can travel from the hotel.
Day 4: Today, our wonderful visit to New Orleans end early this morning as we depart for the Amtrak Station to ride the north bound Crescent #20. Departure time is 9:00 am - with arrival back in BHM around 5:30 pm. (Be aware that AMRTAK train schedules are subject to delays).
New Orleans is one of the world's most fascinating cities. Steeped in a history of influences from Europe, the Caribbean, Africa and beyond, it's home to a truly unique melting pot of culture, food and music.
COST: $ 699. per person double occupancy / Single ADD $199. Includes: R/T train fare with coach seating on Amtrak Crescent with dinner, 3 nights accommodations in New Orleans, city tour, steamboat ride with lunch, 2 hotel breakfasts, shuttle service to & from the hotel to the NOLA Amtrak train station.
(You will be required to provide your own transportation to and from the Birmingham Train Station - NO PARKING AVAILABLE AT THE STATION)
REGISTRATION: $100 per person due to reserve a place - Final Due: July 1, 2023.
No refunds after final payment date. Trip insurance is available and recommended.
For Reservations call: Bill @205-213-1635 -Celebration Tours PO Box 2217 Alabaster, AL 35007
(We do not process credit cards)