Escorted - New Orleans
May 31, 2026 - Jun 4, 2026
Stay right on Bourbon Street!
* City Tour * Jazz Dinner Cruise * Swamp Boat Tour
* WWII Museum * Laura Plantation and more
5 Day(s) | 8 Meals
Highlights
- Roundtrip motorcoach to Bradley Airport
- Roundtrip flights to New Orleans
- Four (4) nights hotel accommodations
- 8 Meals: 4 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 3 Dinners
- Stay right on Bourbon Street
- City Tour
- Jazz Dinner Cruise
- Swamp Boat Tour
- WWII Museum
- Laura Plantation
- Sightseeing as per itinerary
- Professional Guide Upon Arrival in New Orleans
- Friendship Tours Escort
- After May 7, 2025 - REAL - VERIFIED ID's will be REQUIRED to fly. These are the license with the star in the upper right corner. If you do not have one, you must travel with a valid passport.
Itinerary
Day 1
Depart by motorcoach to Hartford/Bradley Airport for our flights to New Orleans to begin our adventure. Upon arrival, meet our local guide and check in to our hotel, the Four Points Sheraton right on Bourbon Street! This afternoon we will get to see Sail 250. New Orleans is the first stop as America welcomes the Tall Ships of the world for the nationwide celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. Come see some of the ships and time for dinner on own.
Day 2
After breakfast we will enjoy a riding city tour before our first stop, Mardi Gras World. Here, you’ll get an overview of the history of Mardi Gras in New Orleans before your guides take you through the float den, where the artists work year-round to build spectacular floats and props. You never get this close to the floats while they’re rolling in Mardi Gras parades, and this is certainly the only place to see how these amazing pieces come to life each year. Then off to the incredible National WWII Museum which tells the story of the American experience in the war that changed the world - why it was fought, how it was won, and what it means today - so all generations will understand the price of freedom and be inspired by what they learn. Return to the hotel to freshen up before our evening fun...the Natchez Steamboat Dinner Jazz cruise on the Mississippi River. B, D
Day 3
Today we are off to the Laura Plantation for a guided tour of this 200 year old sugar plantation homestead with its ‘Big House’, kitchen potager, slave cabins and more. Lunch will be included at Frenier Landing. Next, we experience a Louisiana Swamp Boat Tour. From the relaxed comfort of our covered Swamp Tour Boat, we will drift slowly past a 2000 year old Indian Burial Mound, a Cajun cemetery and Fishing village! You may see the wildlife that made the Barataria Swamps the Crown Jewel of the Louisiana Purchase. Here, birds, snakes, turtles, fur animals, and Gators are the king of the swamp and easily spotted. Tonight we will enjoy a cooking class and dinner at the world famous New Orleans School of Cooking! B, L, D
Day 4
This morning enjoy a walking tour, stop at the Cathedral, visit the French Market and stop at famous Café du Monde with tips on how to order. Free afternoon to explore before meeting for a Live New Orleans Jazz show at Fritzel’s European Jazz Pub prior to dinner at Tujague’s Restaurant. B, D
Day 5
After breakfast we transfer to New Orleans Airport for your return flight home with great memories of the ’Big Easy’! B
Departure Locations
New Britain
Depart: TBA
Return: TBA
New Britain Park & Ride Lot across from Target & Costco, 57 Village Square Rd, New Britain
Manchester
Depart: TBA
Return: TBA
Manchester, Park & Ride Commuter Lot, Buckland Street & Pleasant Valley Road
Meet at Bradley Airport - Airline Ticket Counter
Depart: TBA
Return: TBA
Pricing
DOUBLE - PER PERSON
$3199
SINGLE - PER PERSON
$3699
Policies
Payment Policy
$900 per person deposit with reservation. Final payment by February 6, 2026.Cancellation Policy
If a passenger cancels from deposit date to February 6, 2026 the cancellation fee is $500 pp; February 7, 2025 to April 7, 2026 the cancellation fee is $1500 pp; no refunds if cancelled after April 7, 2026. All cancellation fees are plus any non-refundable airline fees.
Trip Protection Policy
TRIP PROTECTION COVERAGE
Trip Protection Coverage is strongly recommended. Friendship Tours offers Travel Protection insurance through two providers: NTA Travel Protection Plan and Travel Insured International. Travel Protection offers coverage for Cancellation for Covered Medical Reasons, Trip Interruption, Emergency Medical Services, Travel Delay, & more. Cancel for Any Reason (CFAR) coverage can be purchased from either provider (see timing guidelines below) and will reimburse up to 75% of prepaid nonrefundable trip costs if canceled at least 48 hours prior to your trip for a non-covered reason. Please see the attached pricing for the AON/NTA Insurance. Please call for pricing on a Travel Insured International Policy.
Insurance Premiums are non-refundable. Terms and conditions apply.
The NTA (AON) Travel Protection Plan is based on the cost of the trip and offers 3 levels of insurance: Basic, Enhanced, or Enhanced with CFAR. Emergency medical coverage is secondary coverage. The pre-existing medical condition exclusion can be waived by purchasing the Enhanced Plan or the Enhanced with CFAR Plan within 14 days of initial trip payment.
To enroll: https://nta.aontravelprotect.c... Tour Operator Location #076068 OR call AON 1-800-388-1470.
Travel Insured International Worldwide Trip Protector (WTP) plans are based on each person's age as well as the cost of the trip and offer several levels of coverage including Platinum and Deluxe. Emergency medical coverage is primary coverage. Policy must be purchased within 14 days (for Deluxe) or 21 days (for Platinum) of your initial payment to have the pre-existing medical condition exclusion waived and to purchase CFAR coverage. Bundles for cruises and flights are also available.
To enroll: https://www.friendshiptours.net/protection-plan Agency #18649