New Orleans, LA
Dallas, TX
Arrive in New Orleans
Welcome to New Orleans! If you purchased airline tickets from YMT Vacations, a friendly YMT representative will greet you at the airport and transport you to your centrally located hotel. Tonight is yours to enjoy.
Wyndham French Quarter or similar
New Orleans
Today is devoted to one of New Orleans’ most celebrated specialties—delicious food! The morning starts with the a Jazz Brunch at The Court of Two Sisters, a courtyard restaurant in the middle of the French Quarter. Enjoy authentic Cajun and Creole specialties to the high-spirited sound of a N’Awlins jazz trio.
Next take a tour of New Orleans. Take in the sights and soak in the vibrant history of “The Big Easy”, the birth place of jazz and home town from artists such as Louis Armstrong to Harry Connick Jr. (Brunch)
Wyndham French Quarter or similar
New Orleans Leisure Day
This famously lively city takes its motto of “let the good times roll” seriously. Spend the day exploring the city on your own, or join one of YMT’s uniquely New Orleans optional tours. Listen to live music along the Mississippi on a dinner jazz cruise, or wander past New Orleans’ tombs and crypts on a spooky cemetery tour. (B)
Wyndham French Quarter or similar
New Orleans Cemetary Tour:Visit New Orleans St Louis Cemetery No. 1, the Oldest and most famous in New Orleans. You’ll see some of the oldest tombs in the city in this spooky up close tour! $45 p/p. Please add this option at time of booking.
Oak Alley Plantation
Begin your day with a tour of Oak Alley Plantation, an historic 25-acre plantation built in the 1830s. Your tour will take you through the grounds, including the “Big House,” Civil War Tent, Sugarcane Theatre, and the People of Oak Valley Exhibit. Continue to Lake Charles for your overnight stay. (B)
Wingate by Wyndham Lake Charles Casino Area or similar
Houston Space Center
Take your own giant leap for mankind at the Houston Space Center, where you will learn about the history and the future of America’s space program. Experience over 400 space artifacts, traveling and permanent exhibits, attractions, and theaters. Your tour includes the NASA Johnson Space Center and astronaut training center. (B)
Courtyard By Marriott Houston NASA Clear Lake or similar
Houston City Tour
Say howdy to Houston, Texas’ most populous city. Enjoy a city tour of this Gulf Coast metropolis, which was founded and named the capital of the seceded Republic of Texas in 1837. Houston’s towering skyline, historic buildings, and unique attractions make this city a delight to explore. (B)
Courtyard By Marriott Houston NASA Clear Lake or similar
San Antonio City Tour
San Antonio, which locals insist should never be called “San Antone,” was founded in 1718. On top of its vibrant history, this quintessentially Texan city is renowned for its amazing Tex- Mex food, lively downtown, and the clean San Antonio River that flows through its center. Today, you’ll enjoy a city tour highlighting San Antonio’s culture and history. Join your fellow travelers for an optional San Antonio River Walk Cruise and dinner. (B)
Double Tree by Hilton Hotel San Antonio Downtown or similar
The Alamo
The Alamo is known throughout the world as a symbol of bravery in the face of impossible odds, and the call of “Remember the Alamo!” still stands as one of the most stirring rallying cries in history. Take a tour of San Antonio’s first mission, which stood for over a century before it was used as a fort for the badly outnumbered Texian Army, who defended the Alamo for a full 13 days until the last men fell on March 6, 1836. You’ll always remember this fascinating experience. (B)
Double Tree by Hilton Hotel San Antonio Downtown or similar
Austin City Tour and LBJ Library
Today starts with a tour of “The Live Music Capital of the World,” stunning Austin. The capital of Texas is frequently named the best big American city to live in—and with its unique beauty, many small businesses, and quirky culture, you’re sure to see why. Next, enjoy a tour of the LBJ Presidential Library. Lyndon Baines Johnson’s 30-acre presidential library on the University of Texas at Austin campus will take you through the life and tumultuous presidency of LBJ, who held the office from 1963-1969. Learn about the chaotic first days after President Kennedy’s assassination, and LBJ’s complicated relationship with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (B)
Sonesta Select Austin North or similar
Dallas City Tour and 6th Floor Museum
Prepare for a fun day in charming Dallas. This historically important city has long been a hub for the transportation and oil industries, among others, which you’ll learn about on your morning tour. From there, visit the 6th Floor Museum, the Dealey Plaza Museum devoted to the life, death and legacy of President John F. Kennedy. The museum overlooks the spot where President Kennedy was shot in 1963. (B)
Four Points by Sheraton Dallas Arlington Entertainment District or similar
Southfork Ranch
Your final full day in Texas will be a fun one at “The World’s Most Famous Ranch!” Southfork Ranch is the real-life location of the Ewing Mansion, rodeo arena, and ranch from Dallas, one of the most successful TV shows ever produced. Enjoy a guided tour of the Ewing Mansion, learn about the history of the ranch and the region, and stroll past horses and Texas longhorns, before sitting down for an included exceptional barbecue lunch. (B, L)
Four Points by Sheraton Dallas Arlington Entertainment District or similar
Depart for home (B)
Please note that this is a proposed itinerary; the actual itinerary may vary due to season, special events, or weather. Hotels may differ depending on date. Because our tour arrangements are often made a year or more in advance, YMT Vacations reserves the right to alter the itinerary. Itinerary changes are made to improve your vacation experience, as well as respond to any unforeseen circumstances that mandate alterations. By their nature, all tour vacations involve a certain level of physical activity. While YMT tours have been designed with our guests in mind and are not physically demanding, this tour does include walking and periods of standing during the sightseeing visits. You will also encounter steps and some uneven ground along the way, particularly at older, historical sights. Please ask your Travel Consultant for more information.
YMT Vacations itineraries may contain suggestions for activities for your leisure time; these suggestions do not constitute a recommendation nor an endorsement of any specific service provider and the decision to participate in any such activities should be made independently.
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