12 days tour

The Lone Star State To The French Quarter

$ 2,469 .00 USD

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The Lone Star State To The French Quarter

This tour includes:

Guide

Tour Director, who is representative of the type of expert that will be with you on your vacation. CLINTON DUNN

Accommodation

DALLAS : HOTEL INDIGO DALLAS DOWNTOWN FORT WORTH : RADISSON HOTEL FORT WORTH FOSSIL CREEK AUSTIN : DRURY INN AND SUITES AUSTIN NORTH SAN ANTONIO : DRURY PLAZA HOTEL RIVERWALK FREDERICKSBURG : INN ON BARONS CREEK HOUSTON : DRURY INN AND SUITES HOUSTON GALLERIA LAFAYETTE : PEAR TREE INN LAFAYETTE NEW ORLEANS : DRURY INN & SUITES NEW ORLEANS

Transport

Private, deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach while touring with free Wi-Fi.

Meals

6 breakfasts

Hygieneprotocol

The health and safety of our guests remains our top priority and while we highly recommend that travellers are vaccinated against COVID-19, after 1 March, 2023 , we will no longer require it. Destinations and other transportation operators โ€“ like airlines โ€“ have their own rules and regulations. It will be up to the responsibility of our guests to understand and comply with those policies to move freely across the globe. The Globus family of brands previous policy โ€“ requiring all guests be vaccinated against COVID-19 โ€“ remains in effect until 1 March , 2023. Anyone travelling before that date on a Globus, Cosmos or Avalon Waterways holiday must be fully vaccinated. ---------------------------------------------------- The following requirements are in place traveling Internationally throughout 2021 and domestically beginning Sept. 1, 2021: - Full vaccination against COVID-19 in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy), in English. Vaccination documentation must include information that identifies the person and vaccination date(s). Proof of full vaccination must show that official vaccination dose(s) were administered at least 14-days prior to the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. Globus accepts vaccines authorized or recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Travelers may encounter additional requirements if their vaccine is not recognized by the travel destination. - For children who do not qualify for vaccination, one of the two forms of documentation are required to travel: 1) Verifiable negative COVID-19 test result in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy), in English. Testing must be performed by an entity recognized by your government of residence, using a viral test (NAAT/PCR or antigen). The test result documentation must include information that identifies the person, a specimen collection date and the type of test. A negative test result must show the test was done within 72 hours before the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. 2) If you recovered from COVID-19 in the last three months, and have met the criteria to end isolation, you may travel instead with documentation of recovery, which includes a positive test result and a letter from your health care provider that states you have been cleared to end isolation (return to work, travel, etc.) The test result documentation and letter must include information that identifies the person, a specimen collection date and the type of test. A positive test result must show test was done within 3 months of the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. A SAFE & WARM WELCOME: We will enact new tour check-in procedures and pre-trip health screenings to offer guests a safe start to their journey, including adherence to social distancing requirements. BLENDING CULTURAL PROXIMITY WITH SOCIAL DISTANCE: We will ensure safe distances for our guests throughout the journey, on coach and during excursions. This includes providing masks for our guests use at any time where social proximity could be an issue as well as the possibility of reducing group sizes, if required. And wireless listening technologyโ€”including our Go Beyond Devices in Europeโ€”enables safe distances between our guests and other travelers on excursions. FOCUS ON GUEST AND TEAM MEMBER HEALTH: To ensure a healthy environment for our team and our guests, we will conduct regular temperature checks for both guests and our team, and when necessary, masks will be worn by our team when with guests. TOUCHING HEARTS, NOT HANDS: Traveling with Cosmos removes many of the โ€œtouch pointsโ€ of travel, including luggage handling, check in/out, expedited entry into attractions and more. We are further reducing risk with hands-free services, including all self-services replaced by staff, including buffet meals replaced with table service. We will also ensure hand sanitizing is available throughout each trip, on coach and in hotels. COMMITMENT TO CLEAN: As a part of our commitment to clean, we are requiring enhanced cleaning procedures with our hotel partners, on our motorcoaches, vehicles and throughout every trip, including additional daily disinfecting procedures that go above-and-beyond our already strict health and safety procedures. PARTNERS IN DISCOVERY AND IN HEALTH: Cosmos has strict health and safety protocols, which have been in place for years, focused on ensuring all aspects of our operationโ€”from vehicles and equipment used on trip to excursions and hotel procedures. This process will continue with new, elevated health and safety checks, to maintain our promise that each touch-point of our tours and cruises are considered in our commitment to guest and team member well-being.

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Itinerary of your trip The Lone Star State To The French Quarter

  • Day 1 Day 1: Dallas
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Dallas

      Welcome to Dallas! Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Dallas
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Dallas

      Todayโ€™s sightseeing features Pioneer Plaza, commemorating the trails that brought settlers to Dallas and cattle to market; the Historic West End; and The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, where history buffs can learn all about that moment in history when alleged killer, Lee Harvey Oswald, fired the lethal shots that killed President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Dallasโ€“Fort Worth
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Dallasโ€“Fort Worth

      This morning, journey to Fort Worth, a Texas city famous for its unmistakable combination of โ€œcowboys and culture.โ€ Visit the Stockyards National Historic District and get a taste of the true American West. Afterward, meet the drovers/cowboys of the Fort Worth Herd and see a Longhorn cattle drive. Then pay a visit to Billy Bobโ€™s, known as โ€œThe Worldโ€™s Largest Honky Tonk โ€, where the walls are adorned with handprints from famous artists like Willie Nelson and Ringo Starr and see the โ€˜Guitar Barโ€™ with autographed guitars and backstage passes.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Fort Worthโ€“Wacoโ€“Austin
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Fort Worthโ€“Wacoโ€“Austin

      In Waco, visit the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum. Learn about the mission, history, staff, and governance of Americaโ€™s first law enforcement historical center founded in 1964. Then visit the Bob Bullock State History Museum that tells the โ€œStory of Texas.โ€ Afterward, enjoy a city sightseeing tour that features Austinโ€™s downtown, including historic Sixth Street, the Texas Capitol complex, Governorโ€™s Mansion, and the University of Texas. (B)

  • Day 5 Day 5: Austinโ€“Fredericksburg
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Austinโ€“Fredericksburg

      A short drive from Austin is Texas Hill Country, home to the Lyndon B. Johnson National Historic Park. Discover the story of the 36th president, from his ancestors to his final resting place, at the LBJ Ranch. See and learn about President and Mrs. Johnsonโ€™s lives on the ranch during a driving tour of the grounds that includes stops at the Junction School, President Johnsonโ€™s reconstructed birthplace, and the Johnson Family cemetery. Next, on to Fredericksburg, and time on your own to enjoy this historic town. Spend the afternoon leisurely strolling the historic district with its one-of-a-kind, eclectic shops, art galleries, wineries, and museums. (B)

  • Day 6 Day 6: Fredericksburgโ€“San Antonio
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Fredericksburgโ€“San Antonio

      This morning, journey to the most visited city in Texas: San Antonio, home of the Alamo and the historic River Walk. Upon arrival, sightseeing includes visits to the San Fernando Cathedral, the oldest in the U.S., and downtownโ€™s authentic Mexican marketplace, El Mercado. Afterward, visit the historic Alamo. It was here in 1836 that a small band of Texans defended themselves against the Mexican army, and although the Alamo fell, it remains hallowed ground and symbolizes courage and sacrifice for the cause of liberty. End your day back at the River Walk, where Spanish colonial architecture, fountains, and plazas make it one of the cityโ€™s most picturesque areas. (B)

  • Day 7 Day 7: San Antonio
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: San Antonio

      This morning, a private narrated cruise down the San Antonio River through the picturesque River Walk area. The remainder of the day is at leisure. (B)

  • Day 8 Day 8: San Antonioโ€“Houston
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: San Antonioโ€“Houston

      Houston is a city of firsts. The first word spoken on the moon was heard here, and it is home to the first successful human heart transplant and Americaโ€™s first public television station. Appreciate all that Houston has to offer on a sightseeing tour of Americaโ€™s fourth-largest city. See the Theatre District, which is second only to New York City, and marvel at the world-famous Texas Medical Center, whose 675 acres and 42 nonprofit institutions make it the largest medical complex in the world. Last, but not least, is a visit to one of Houstonโ€™s most expensive neighborhoods, River Oaks. (B)

  • Day 9 Day 9: Houston
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Houston

      A special highlight today is a visit to Johnson Space Center, home of NASA and the U.S. Space Program. Be inspired by the wonders of space exploration and go behind the scenes of Americaโ€™s exciting space program. View flown spacecraft, spacesuits, and get an up-close look at some of the most amazing artifacts that trace the progression of human space exploration including a look inside the International Space Station!

      NOTE:
      The buildings visited on the tram tour are real working areas of Johnson Space Center and are subject to closure without notice.
  • Day 10 Day 10: Houstonโ€“Lafayette
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Houstonโ€“Lafayette

      A beautiful drive past fertile prairies, delicate marshes, and abundant wildlife takes you to Lafayette, Louisiana. Cruise through moss-draped cypress trees and winding waterways of the Atchafalaya Basin swamp lands. Keep an eye out for lurking alligators as you experience one of the most unique wildernesses on earth.

  • Day 11 Day 11: Lafayetteโ€“New Orleans
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Lafayetteโ€“New Orleans

      This morning, journey across Bayou Country to The Big Easy, New Orleans, birthplace of jazz and home of creole cuisine. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided sightseeing tour featuring French Quarter landmarks, including St. Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square, and a visit to a unique above-ground cemetery. Afternoon and evening are at leisure.

  • Day 12 Day 12: New Orleans
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: New Orleans

      Your vacation ends this morning. You may choose to extend your vacation in New Orleans with extra nights to explore further. (B)

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.