Jazzy Jambalaya Adventure

Begin your Jazzy Jambalaya adventure in New Orleans, one of the most exotic cities in the world, famous for riverboats, jazz, Creole cuisine and a seemingly endless parade of festivals. On arrival pick up your car and proceed to your hotel and spend an unforgettable two days in this vibrant and fascinating city.

Continue your unforgettable journey to Baton Rouge where you'll find eight majestic, historic plantations and is also known as the South's brightest hot spots. Visit one of the most beloved, largest plantation homes in the South, Nottoway Plantation and relive the fascinating history.

Take a lunch break at downtown Main Street Market and do a little shopping while you're there. After lunch, take a free guided tour of the new State Capitol, which is the largest state capitol building in the United States. You can also choose to visit the newly renovated outdoor Rural Life Museum and get a feel for living and working the plantation life.

Continue your unforgettable journey by taking the Trace Parkway which evolved from an Indian trail into a post road and pioneer highway to Natchez, the oldest settlement in Mississippi.

On your way to Natchez you can take a break in historic town St. Francisville and stop at one of the unique shops, historical homes, beautiful churches, or breath taking parks.

Getting closer to Natchez you may want to visit a plantation such as Dunleith Historic House, Melrose or Longwood. Longwood is reputedly the largest octagonal house in the country.

Founded in 1716, makes Natchez the oldest city on the Mississippi. It is a charming river town which has been first inhabited by the Natchez Indians and French explorers who shared the land. Every year thousands of people come to Natchez for the pilgrimages that offer visits of the many antebellum homes in the area. The gracious citizens open their homes, which have been lovingly restored, so that visitors can get a glimpse of the southern prosperous life. 

Vicksburg perfectly blends Southern culture and heritage with exciting modern-day attractions. Described as the 'Key to the South' by Abraham Lincoln, this Southern town carries a history unlike any other Civil War city. Founded in 1811, Vicksburg grew as a vital river port city.

Today, Vicksburg is a popular spot for tourists to learn about the battles of the city, taste the cuisine, visit the many museums, and pick out the perfect souvenir.You can also visit Vicksburg National Military Park which commemorates the campaign, siege, and defence of Vicksburg in 1863. There are over 1,300 monuments, markers and plaques, a 16-mile tour road and a national cemetery, the nation’s largest burial site of Civil War Union soldiers and sailors with graves totalling over 17,000.

Explore picturesque small town Natchitoches, which has been part of French Louisiana in the early 18th century. Do not miss the opportunity to taste a regional delicacy and enjoy a piece of Natchitoches meat pie.

Drive back south through Alexandria, Ville Platte and Opelousas to Lafayette, the heart of Cajun Country where the Acadians, or Cajuns, started arriving in 1765. Today these French-American’s are famous for their joie de vivre which is reflected in their lively dancing, music and spicy food.

Upon arrival, you can enjoy a walking tour of downtown to discover landmark buildings, or take a short drive to Acadian Village overlooking the bayou and filled with authentically restored Cajun homes and churches.

Stop off at New Iberia and Avery Island, the birthplace of Tabasco sauce, a short drive outside of Lafayetteto take a tour of the factory where this famous sauce is produced. Make time on your journey today to take an optional boat tour into the Louisiana swamp and bayou to spot alligators and other wildlife as you continue your scenic drive back to New Orleans.

Enjoy your final morning in New Orleans Perhaps stop by the Cafe du Monde for a breakfast beignet and coffee and expore the open air French Market for a last minute souvenir of your time in the Deep South then return your car at the airport before you departure flight.