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7 Day New Orleans Culinary Christmas Rally

 

Start Date Dec 03, 2024
End Date Dec 09, 2024
2 Other Dates
 

Rally Point: New Orleans, LA

If you’re a foodie, our New Orleans Culinary Christmas RV Rally is for you! Festive feasting starts early on this tasty tour (cajun style!)and your holiday menu features dining at four-and five-star restaurants, plus touring mansions, the French Quarter, and other historic attractions.
  • 6 Camping Nights
  • 29 Events & Meals
  • Daily Itinerary
  • What's Included
  • Enhance Your Trip
  • Pricing & Offers
  • Activity Level
  • Travel Insurance
  • Traveler Reviews

Daily Itinerary

 

  • Orientation & Get Acquainted Party – meet your Ambassadors and fellow guests
  • Welcome Dinner at Meril – dine at Chef Emeril Lagasse’s restaurant in New Orleans, showcasing some of his favorite dishes

  • National WWII Museum – immersive exhibits and experiences, plus an expansive collection of artifacts and first-person oral histories
  • Victory Belles Holiday Show with Lunch – ring in the holidays with a talented trio who sing classic holiday favorites in beautiful harmony

  • New Orleans Bus Tour – a sightseeing tour featuring the City of the Dead, Bayou St John Holiday Tour, Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, Garden District, St Charles Avenue, Tulane & Loyola University, Jackson Square, Old Ursuline Convent, Pharmacy Museum & Washington Artillery Park
  • French Quarter Walking Tour – an insider’s view that let’s you experience the city like a local!
  • Lunch at Antoine’s – dine at New Orleans’ oldest restaurant featuring world-renowned French-Creole cuisine, impeccable service & a unique atmosphere
  • New Orleans Evening Bus Tour – see the city at night for excellent viewing of the Christmas displays and illuminations
  • Café du Monde – enjoy beignets and café au lait at one of the world’s most famous coffee shops

  • Blaine Kern’s Mardi Gras World Tour – see floats up-close and get a behind-the-scenes look of the world’s largest float builder
  • Lunch at Galatoire’s – since 1905, this fifth-generation restaurant is a New Orleans icon and was honored with a James Beard Award

  • Houmas House & Laura Plantation Guided Tours – visit the 19th-century historic sugarcane plantations
  • Lunch at a Plantation on Louisiana’s River Road
  • Pappa Noel's Lighted Path – view the long-standing tradition of burning bonfire pyres and fireworks on the levee that light the way for Santa Claus

  • Breakfast at Brennan's – a historic restaurant famous for its elegant Creole cuisine, iconic dishes like Bananas Foster & beautiful courtyard
  • Holiday Shopping in the French Quarter – a festive and lively experience with an eclectic mix of shops, street vendors & holiday decor
  • Watch an Outdoor Concert & Impromptu Second Line Parade – a joyful celebration, led by a brass band, where locals and visitors join together to dance, sing & march through the streets
  • Dinner at Palace Café – enjoy award-winning, contemporary Creole cuisine in the historic Werlein Music building
  • Christmas Caroling – a beloved holiday tradition with a New Orleans twist

  • Goodbye Coffee and Donuts – grab some food and coffee before we part ways



What's Included


Dine at Emeril Lagasse’s Meril, Palace Café, Antoine’s, Brennan’s, Galatoire’s

Tour New Orleans and French Quarter

Holiday Lights & Displays, Christmas Caroling & Shopping

Café Du Monde Coffee and Beignets

Victory Belles Holiday Show

See Pappa Noel's Lighted Path Tradition

Tour Mardi Gras Headquarters and See Floats Up-Close

Antebellum Plantation Tours

National WWII Museum

5 Days of Deluxe Motorcoach Tours




 

We want to make your RV Vacation as stress-free and as enjoyable as possible, so we take care of all the planning and reservations for you. Once your vacation is booked, all you need to do is show up in your RV and enjoy these inclusive benefits:

  • 6 Nights of RV Camping Fees
  • 29 Events & Meals
  • Professionally Planned Itinerary specifically prepared for 7 Day New Orleans Culinary Christmas Rally
  • Transportation Provided for Most Included Activities
  • Expert Guides – RallyMasters and Assistants*
  • Regular Briefings and Travel Tips Report from RallyMasters
  • Pre-Trip Information Packet & Vehicle Checklist
  • Special Socials & Get-Togethers
  • Gratuities for Included Meals, Bus Drivers & Special Guides
  • Customer Appreciation Gift: Tote, Hat, and Tour Pin
  • Frequent Traveler Rewards Program includes $50.00 in Future Travel Credits

 

Even though there’s an itinerary and planned route, we want you to enjoy your vacation to the greatest extent. We’ll give you time to independently explore and have the freedom to choose the stops along the route that interest you. Additionally, our Travel Ambassadors are there to assist you with optional activities in the area that are not included in the itinerary to make the most of your vacation.

*Assistants only on Rallies with 14 or more guest rigs

Enhance Your Trip

More than ever, our guests are spending more time on the road and are excited to make the most out of their vacation. By choosing from the 146 pre- and post-trip extensions that we offer, or adding on optional activities to the itinerary, there are many ways you can personalize your experience to make it the vacation of your dreams.

Many Guests Choose Pre- or Post-Trip Extensions

Chances are, you’re traveling quite far to join us on one of our tours. Why not make the most of it with pre- and post-trip extensions? By adding on another tour, it will give you the opportunity to extend your vacation and maximize your time in the geographical region. On this 7 Day New Orleans Culinary Christmas Rally trip, you will have no pre- or post trip extensions; however, we have 146 trips we offer that do.

Maximize Your Time in the Area

Consider building in extra time for yourself in New Orleans, LA (Rally Point) to relax and get adjusted or give yourself time to explore on your own before or after your 7 Day New Orleans Culinary Christmas Rally trip. Extending the length of your stay can truly make your trip everything you’ve ever dreamed about and give you the opportunity to enjoy more of what each destination has to offer.

Pricing & Payment Offers

Price includes all items listed in daily itinerary
  • 6 Camping Nights
  • 29 Events & Meals

Included Highlights


Dine at Emeril Lagasse’s Meril, Palace Café, Antoine’s, Brennan’s, Galatoire’s

Tour New Orleans and French Quarter

Holiday Lights & Displays, Christmas Caroling & Shopping

Café Du Monde Coffee and Beignets

Victory Belles Holiday Show

See Pappa Noel's Lighted Path Tradition

Tour Mardi Gras Headquarters and See Floats Up-Close

Antebellum Plantation Tours

National WWII Museum

5 Days of Deluxe Motorcoach Tours




Pricing & Payment Options

$4,495

$3,595.00

Our exclusive, interest-free, monthly payment plan to budget your vacation. Your first monthly payment secures your reservation.

  • $236.58 USD Monthly Payment*
  • 19 Monthly Payments
  • 11/03/2024 Balance Due
  • Monthly Payments are available at this time.

A tour deposit of 15% and the $89.00 non-refundable processing fee confirms your reservation. Final balance due 90 days prior to departure.

  • $763.25 USD 15% Deposit*
  • $3,731.75 USD Final Balance*
  • 09/04/2024 Balance Due
  • 15% Deposit option is available at this time.

If your original tour cost is more than $1,500 and choose to pay your final balance by check, you will receive a discount according to the schedule below:

Original Tour Cost

  • $1,500 - $5,000
  • $5,001 - $7,500
  • $7,501 - $10,000
  • $10,001 - $15,000
  • $15,001 - $20,000
  • $20,001 - $25,000
  • $25,001 and up

Discount

  • $50
  • $100
  • $200
  • $250
  • $300
  • $400
  • $500

Ways to Save

Take advantage of these special offers to maximize the value of your next RV adventure!

Payment Options
We have various payment options, some of which offer deep discounts. Plus, we offer an interest-free, monthly payment plan to help you budget your vacation. Read More>>
Exclusive Travel Partners
We’re proud to be the official travel partner of some of the largest RV clubs and manufacturers in the world, which allow us to offer discounts to their members and customers. Read More>>
Frequent Traveler Credits
We appreciate you traveling with us, so we want to reward you with instant credit back on every tour you take. The more you travel, the greater the rewards! Read More>>
Refer & Earn
Receive future travel credits for each new customer you refer to us. Plus, learn how referrals can also increase your Lifetime Loyalty Rewards! Read More>>
Special Offers
By joining our email list, you’ll stay up to date on the latest tours and offers. Be in the know for any additional discounts to help you save even more! Read More>>
Exclusive Price Guarantee
Once you make your deposit, we guarantee the price! If our suppliers increase their prices, you won’t be stuck with any additional costs for your trip. Read More>>

Activity Level - MODERATE

Group Size

  • This trip has a group size up to 25 rigs plus RallyMasters and Assistants* exclusive to 7 Day New Orleans Culinary Christmas Rally

Pacing

  • 7 days, with 6 camping nights including 29 events & meals

Physical Requirements

  • Moderate walking distance (30 to 45 minutes); some excursions may include gradually graded ramps, hills and/or stairs.



    Tours require that you are responsible for yourself and your ability to get on and off all Transportation Services.



    Activity Ratings are intended to provide information for those who do not use mobility devices.



    If you require a mobility device, please be aware that guests must travel with a companion that is responsible for loading, unloading and securing their device on all excursions.



    Guests with mobility challenges and walking limitations may not be able to participate in all activities.

*Assistants only on Rallies with 14 or more guest rigs

Protect Your Travel Investment with Trip Cancellation Insurance

 

RV travel is fun and exciting, but the unexpected can happen. Losing the cost of a trip due to cancellation or an unexpected medical emergency during your trip can add the expense of physicians, hospitalization, or a medical evacuation, all of which can be overwhelming.

Travelers want to move about with confidence and peace of mind that comes from protecting both their health and finances. There are NO infectious disease exclusions - meaning that COVID-19 is covered as any other illness.

TME Travel Insurance provides a suite of insurance options for all styles of travel. Additional benefits are available when you purchase COMPREHENSIVE TRIP CANCELLATION, such as optional Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) coverage on the TME Elite Plan when purchased within 14 days of booking your tour. Plans cover both domestic and international travel.

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Traveler Reviews

There’s no better way to learn what a trip is like than from the firsthand experiences of your fellow travelers. Our Traveler Reviews are the real deal—unbiased and unedited—giving you an honest appraisal of the experiences that await you on this trip.