Mardi Gras in New Orleans

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Learn the story of Mardi Gras in the city that celebrates it best, New Orleans, where you’ll witness grand parades, enjoy expert lectures and revel in this festive tradition.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Learn from experts about the unique history of Carnival in New Orleans and its many krewes from Bacchus to Rex to Zulu
    • Watch spectacular parades from a privileged vantage point right in front of your hotel and see the differences in each krewe’s floats, costumes and themes
    • Learn how kings and queens of Carnival are chosen and what the unique Mardi Gras Indians are all about, and for an extra dose of fun bring your own mask/costume

What's this trip about?

    Learn the story of Mardi Gras in the city that celebrates it best, New Orleans, where you’ll witness grand parades, enjoy expert lectures and revel in this festive tradition.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 Plus
  • Education / Learning

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Itinerary

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1 Registration, Check-in, Orientation, Welcome Dinner, Parades New Orleans, Louisiana D Hotel InterContinental Activity note: Hotel check-in 4:00 p.m. Rooms may be available earlier; if not, check in after Orientation. Afternoon: Program Registration: 3:30 p.m...
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2 Mardi Gras History, City Field Trip, Iris, Tucks, Endymion New Orleans, Louisiana B,L,D Hotel InterContinental Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach; several stops at key sites. Those who wish may remain aboard the motorcoach. Breakfast: In our banquet ...
Day
3 Mardi Gras Music, Free Time, Bacchus Parade New Orleans, Louisiana B,L Hotel InterContinental Activity note: Walking 4 blocks to lunch. Breakfast: Hotel buffet. Morning: We’ll have a presentation by the leader/pianist of a special band who will play Mar...
Day
4 Mardi Gras Royalty, Mardi Gras World, Lundi Gras Revelry New Orleans, Louisiana B,L Hotel InterContinental Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach. Walking 4 blocks back from lunch. Breakfast: Hotel buffet. Morning: We’ll have a presentation by a Mar...
Day
5 Mardi Gras Day Parades, Zulu, Rex, Elks, Crescent City New Orleans, Louisiana B,L,D Hotel InterContinental Activity note: Minimal walking throughout the day. Breakfast: In the hotel ballroom, choose what you like from the extensive buffet. The buffet will be...
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6 Program Concludes New Orleans, Louisiana Activity note: Hotel check-out 12:00 Noon. Breakfast: On your own to enjoy what you like. This concludes our program. Morning: Congratulations! You are among the very special people who can now list coming to Mar...

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Price per day$408
Last Updated: 9/2/2021

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Meals Included
  • 11 Meals
  • 4 Breakfasts
  • 4 Lunches
  • 3 Dinners
  • The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Gluten Free
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