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Embark on a 7-day quilting-centric journey through New Orleans and Baton Rouge, where you’ll highlight your trip
with the Original Sewing & Quilt Expo, explore historical landmarks and plantations, indulge in local cuisine, and bond
with fellow quilt enthusiasts.
LOUISIANA PLANTATIONS AND QUILTS
MAY 3 – 9, 2024
$2395 Per Person/Double Occupancy
+ $700 Additional/Single Occupancy
YOUR VACATION INCLUDES
6 NIGHTS
Hotel accommodations, including baggage handling
8 MEALS
American breakfast B daily, 2 dinners D
SIGHTSEEING & ACTIVITIES
Guided sightseeing with your Tour Manager as
outlined in the day-by-day itinerary; visits, admissions,
and special features are shown in bold.
DEPARTURE TRANSFER
Return transportation to Louis Armstrong International
Airport (MSY)
Steamboat in New Orleans
New Orleans
Upon checking into our downtown hotel, look forward
to a chef-inspired group dinner featuring upscale
Creole cuisine. As you rest tonight, let the day’s historyinfused sights and stories fuel your dreams.BD
DAY 5 BATON ROUGE – NEW ORLEANS
After breakfast, get ready to visit the enchanting
Cottage Creations, a cozy quilt shop nestled in a
hand-built wooden cottage. Later, enjoy a traditional
red-beans-and-rice lunch, sip on chicory coffee
paired with famous beignets, or peruse local souvenir
boutiques at the fun-loving Cajun Village. Continue
your Creole adventure with a guided tour of the
Laura Plantation, lauded as the country’s best history
tour. After your guided tour of the picturesque Oak
Jackson Square, New Orleans
Alley Plantation, there’s time to explore the gardens
and gift shop before we depart for our French Quarter
hotel back in New Orleans.B
DAY 6 NEW ORLEANS
After enjoying a fresh breakfast, your day at leisure
offers endless options. Perhaps sleeping in or strolling
to the nearby French Market, a charming open-air
market festooned with shopping, dining, and music —
a true slice of New Orleans. Later, get a glimpse of the
magic behind Mardi Gras’ extravagant parade floats on
a guided tour of Mardi Gras World. After, unleash your
creativity in a traditional mask-making workshop then
celebrate your unforgettable journey in style at a festive
customary Farewell Dinner. As the evening unfolds, rel-
PROFESSIONAL TOUR MANAGER
Full time throughout the trip
Louisiana Old State Capitol
ish in the shared camaraderie and passion for quilting
that has bonded you all throughout this journey. B D
DAY 7 NEW ORLEANS – TOUR ENDS
Savor a New Orleans sunrise and classic Southern
breakfast before indulging in the endless quilting
supplies and high-quality cottons at the locally loved
All Stitched-Up quilt shop. Bid farewell to your travel
companions while sharing memories and friendships
forged in this magical city, as you transfer to the
airport to begin your journey home.B
SHOW & CLASS INFO
For information regarding classes and events, visit
www.sewingexpo.com
TOP-RATED HIGHLIGHTS
• Kick-off Welcome Meeting
• Original Sewing & Quilt Expo
• New Orleans Panoramic City Tour
• French Quarter
• Mardi Gras World Guided Tour
• Mes Amis Quilt Shop
• Baton Rouge Old State Capitol Tour
• Houmas House Plantation Guided Tour
• Cottage Creations Quilt Shop
• Cajun Village
• Oak Alley Plantation Guided Tour
• Laura Plantation Guided Tour
• French Market
• Mardi Gras Mask-Making Class
• All Stitched Up by Angela
• Customary Farewell Dinner
HAND-SELECTED HOTELS
NEW ORLEANS: Hilton Garden Inn NOLA Airport
BATON ROUGE: Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center
NEW ORLEANS: Cambria Hotel Warehouse District
Call 1.800.346.9820
www.CountryHeritageTours.com
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