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Texas, New Orleans & Cajun Country
From £2,482 pp
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16 nights
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Economy Flights
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Available January - December
Enjoy jazz-city New Orleans, the creole and cajun culture, swamps, wildlife, and incredible seafood in Louisiana, before driving into the Lone Star state of Texas. Here you will visit Space City Houston, beautiful San Antonio, the cattle town of Fort Worth and the capital city Austin and its fabulous music venues and restaurants.
What's Included?
- International flights departing from the UK in economy class.
- 16 nights hotel accommodation
- 14 days compact car hire with fully inclusive insurance, unlimited mileage and taxes
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Day 1-3
Arrival in New Orleans
Fly into New Orleans, lovingly called ‘The Big Easy’ for a three-night’s stay. There is so much to see and do, wander around the charming neighbourhoods including the French Quarter home to lively Bourbon Street, striking Jackson Square and beautiful French architecture. Listen to jazz music on Frenchmen Street, take in the city’s incredible views at Vue New Orleans observation deck, travel by the authentic street cars around the city, eat a sweet beignet at Café du Monde or book a music cruise along the Mississippi River for brunch or dinner.
Day 4-5
New Orleans to Lafayette, 169 miles
Pick up your car in downtown New Orleans today and travel through southern Louisiana to Avery Island, a unique salt dome, and wildlife refuge which is also home to the world-famous Tabasco Sauce Factory. Continue to charming Lafayette, located in the heart of Cajun Country which is filled with Cajun culture including music, vibrant festivals, immersive experiences, and mouth-watering cuisine. It’s also near to Lake Martin, a wildlife reserve where you can spot birdlife as well as alligators, turtles, and lizards. A great way to learn about the Cajun community and their way of life is at the Acadian Village, an authentic living history museum and at Vermilionville, a 23-acre Acadian Village with beautifully crafted period homes, where you can listen to Cajun music and eat gumbo and crawfish.
Day 6
Lafayette to Lake Charles, 75 miles
Travel straight to Lake Charles or take a detour along the coastline of southern Louisiana on the Creole Nature Trail through Louisiana’s ‘outback’ past unspoilt marshlands filled with birds, alligators and other wildlife as well as rugged terrain, and picture-perfect beaches. Lake Charles has some interesting galleries rich with art, many museums including one of the largest Mardi Gras Museums in the USA (closed in 2025), plus casinos, and great live music.
Day 7
Lake Charles to Houston, 144 miles
Houston, Texas is your next stop, the fourth largest city in the USA. The city offers plenty to keep everyone occupied with hundreds of restaurants and shopping options, particularly in the Central Business District. Its most popular attraction is the Space Center Houston where you can learn about the history of space travel. Experience the sensation of what it felt like to land and walk on the moon in a simulator, see the space suits worn by the astronauts and visit Mission Control which was the control centre of the space launch that saw Neil Armstrong land on the moon in 1969.
Day 8-9
Houston to San Antonio, 197 miles
Continue west to the colourful and historical town of San Antonio, a very walkable city steeped in fascinating history. With strong Mexican influences, Spanish is widely spoken, and you’ll find impressive Spanish architecture all over the city including the well-known Alamo which symbolises Texan independence. Stroll along the vibrant Riverwalk and enjoy al fresco dining or take a relaxing cruise along the scenic San Antonio River.
Day 10
San Antonio to Austin, 80 miles
Drive to Austin, Texas’ capital city for an overnight stay. With over 200 live music venues, Tex-mex restaurants and food trucks serving food from all around the world there's always something to do in Austin. For music lovers, don’t miss the world-renowned South by Southwest Music Festival that takes place in early Spring, drawing well known singers and bands. If visiting during spring and summer, see the largest urban bat colony in the USA fly out from under the Ann Richards Congress Avenue Bridge at dusk.
Day 11-12
Austin to Dallas Fort Worth, 190 miles
Experience wild west culture in the cattle town of Fort Worth, located just outside of Dallas. Fort Worth is an authentic cowboy town, complete with wooden boardwalks, old fashioned store fronts and an exciting cattle drive that takes place in the Stockyards district every day. Drive to Dallas, made famous for the television show and visit Southfork Ranch. Dallas is also where John F. Kennedy was tragically assassinated. The Sixth Floor Museum at the Dealey Plaza is a must visit whilst in the city where you can learn about the life of John F. Kennedy, the events leading up to the assassination.
Day 13
Dallas Forth Worth to Shreveport, 222 miles
Head back in to Louisiana today to the city of Shreveport which lies on the Red River. Try your luck on one of the riverboat casinos that are lined along the river, or in the Louisiana Boardwalk which is packed full of shops, entertainment venues and more casinos. For those seeking some culture head to the impressive R. W. Norton Art Gallery or the Shreveport Water Works Museum which offers free admission.
Day 14
Shreveport to Natchitoches, 77 miles
A relatively short drive today leads us to the utterly charming town of Natchitoches which is where the 1989 film Steel Magnolias was filmed. Oozing charm around every corner in the 33 blocks of historical buildings in the downtown Historic Landmark District and in the cute shops and popular meat pie restaurants, you can’t help but fall in love with Natchitoches.
Day 15-16
Natchitoches to Baton Rouge, 183 miles
Continue your drive south east to the state capital Baton Rouge and its fascinating museums, fine art, music, and historic sites. Baton Rouge also has a hippy vibe and a fantastic array of restaurants and markets serving up tasty Creole, Cajun, and seafood dishes. For fantastic views of the city head to the top of the Louisiana State Capitol, the tallest capitol building in the USA.
Day 17
Homebound
Head back to New Orleans airport today, and if time permits visit the impressive and timeless plantation homes in Plantation Country. The most iconic homes include Oak Alley Plantation and its 300-year old oak trees that line its grand driveway and Houmas House Estate and Gardens which is one of the largest sugar plantations in the south. After your visit travel back to New Orleans airport to fly home.
Related Itineraries
This holiday requires an ESTA for entry to the United States, for full details and to apply please see below:
Please note selected national parks in the USA require reservations for vehicles in order to enter the parks. Reservations are required in advance. This is in addition to purchasing a national park entrance ticket. Early booking is recommended.
Further information on the parks, where vehicle reservations are required and how to book can be found on:
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