From historic French Quarter homes and courtyards to sprawling riverside plantations, from grand Garden District mansions to quiet Creole cottages and Cajun fishing camps, New Orleans today flourishes as a city where pirates, voodoo queens, and aristocrats once lived side by side.

New Orleans is the birthplace of jazz, America's musical gift to the world. The presence of such early jazz greats as Louis Armstrong is still felt in clubs, jazz halls, and concerts, and New Orleans' fabulous nightlife moves to the beat of Dixieland and Rhythm and Blues . . . and New Orleans' present and famous symphony, grand opera, and professional ballet troupe. New Orleans is as diverse as her history, cuisine, and architecture. We'll learn much more about New Orleans as we visit her riverfront, downtown, and historic sections.

Includes: New Orleans, Jackson Square, the French Quarter, hilarious New Orleans School of Cooking, Mardi Gras museum, reserved bleacher sections for both Bacchus and Mardi Gras parades, on Mardi Gras day elaborate buffet overlooking the parade and use of hotel facilities, paddle-wheeler cruise, full hookups, Tracks wagon master escorts to all events and activities, deluxe highway cruiser transportation throughout, 44 tours and events, 7 meals including breakfast at Brennan’s, and standard Tracks services.

Discounts: $50 early bird for reservations four months or more prior to tour, $100 for reservations 6 months prior to tour (total $150 with the 6-month discount), $50 Good Sam/FMCA membership, $100 past Tracker, $25 internet reservations.

Please review the itinerary and place your reservation, or call with questions, 800-351-6053.