>>Dinner in Jackson, MS

As we head even further south, the scenery changes from flatlands of the plains to the bogs and swamps of the South! We'll make a surprise stop along the way, sure to make the day go by quickly! Tonight, join the group for a fantastic Southern style meal in Jackson. Rest up in complete comfort at another spectacular hotel! (B, D)

>>Jazz and Lunch Cruise

A short morning drive will put us right in the heart of the "Big Easy"! With so much in store to see and do, we get started right away with a fabulous Jazz and Lunch Cruise on the Steamboat Natchez! Then, it's on to a the French Quarter! Festivities, food, and fun will fill our evening before heading to our spectacular downtown hotel right next to the French Quarter! (B, L)

>>City Tour

>>Oak Valley & Laura Plantations

>>Old Fashioned Cajun Dinner

Start your day with a fantastic city tour featuring the Garden District, Financial District, Haunted Cemetery, the French Quarter, and Lafayette Square! Then, visit the Oak Valley and Laura Plantations. These are gorgeous mansions set in stunning southern settings with moss covered trees and draped in history. Late afternoon we'll head back to the city! Tonight is a real treat as we make our way to an old fashioned cajun dinner featuring jambalaya and gumbo! Talk, laugh, and dine with your fellow travelers in an unforgettable moment! Maybe make plans to meet up after dinner to listen to live music in one of the many clubs located in the French Quarter! (B,D)

>>Mardi Gras World

>>WWII Museum

>>Swamp Tour

New Orleans famous for Mardi Gras! This morning, visit Mardi Gras World and see where the parade floats are made! You'll have a unique lunch on site as well! Then, visit the National WWII museum! This afternoon, experience a swamp tour! Tonight is free for you to explore on your own! (B, L)

>>Farewell Dinner

After a whirlwind tour in New Orleans, the comfort of our motorcoach will be a welcome time of relaxation. Today is a travel day. Moving north to Little Rock, we will include stops in Mississippi and Arkansas. Enjoy a wonderful farewell dinner with the group to celebrate what a spectacular time we had in the "Big Easy"! (B, D)

Day 7 -

After a filling breakfast and morning coffee, our final leg of the journey will take us back to St. Louis and across Missouri. As you unwind, go ahead and start dreaming of your next Excite Experience! (B)