New Orleans Holidays 2024 & 2025 • Freedom Destinations
New Orleans Holidays 2024 & 2025 Straddling the mighty Mississippi River, the streets of ‘The Big Easy’ are alive with music, food and entertainment

New Orleans Holidays

New Orleans is a city known for its vibrant culture, immersive music scene and delicious food. Offering an unforgettable holiday experience to all visitors, New Orleans sets itself apart from most other American cities.

From the world-famous Mardi Gras celebration to the jazz festivals, there is always something exciting happening in the city. Visitors can indulge in a variety of cuisines, including classic Cajun and Creole dishes, and explore the numerous museums and galleries showcasing local art and history.

With its stunning architecture, colourful history, and unique traditions, a New Orleans holiday is the perfect introduction to Southern USA.

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Country Roads of the South

Nashville | Memphis | Graceland | Greenwood | Natchez | Lafayette | New Orleans

Luxury Tour 12 days from £4850 £4120

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    Popular New Orleans Holidays & Fly Drives

    Some favourite New Orleans holiday ideas that can be personalised to suit your plans.

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    Nashville to New Orleans Road Trip

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    Fly Drive 11 days from £949
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    Best of the Southern States

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    Fly Drive 16 days from £1385
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    Bourbon, Elvis & The Blues

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    Fly Drive 15 days from £1859
    St. Louis Cathedral, New Orleans

    New Orleans City Break

    Famous French Quarter | Steamboat Jazz Cruise

    City Break 4 days from £519
    Country Music Nashville Building

    Rhythms of the South

    Atlanta | Mobile | New Orleans | Jackson | Tupelo | Memphis | Nashville | Chattanooga

    Motorhome Holiday 14 days from £1255
    Manhattan Bridge, New York City

    Cities of America

    Boston | New York | New Orleans | Los Angeles | San Francisco

    Holiday Idea 16 days from £2725
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    Nashville, Tennessee

    New Orleans & Southern States

    New Orleans | Vicksburg | Memphis | Nashville | Birmingham | Mobile

    Self Guided Motorcycle Tour 8 days from £1415
    Circular Route
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    Triple B Motorcycle Tour

    New Orleans | Natchez | Clarksdale | Memphis | Muscle Shoals | Nashville | Townsend | Blowing Rock | Washington D.C.

    Guided Motorcycle Tour 15 days from £4365
    Beale Street, Memphis

    Southern Explorer

    Nashville | Memphis | Natchez | New Orleans | Miami

    Escorted Tour & Beach Holiday 14 days from £4099
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    New Orleans Escorted Tours

    Let a local guide show you places only Louisianans know.

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    Tastes & Sounds of the South

    Nashville | Memphis | Natchez | New Orleans

    Escorted Tour 10 days from £3451 £3105
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    Country Roads of the South

    Nashville | Memphis | Graceland | Greenwood | Natchez | Lafayette | New Orleans

    Luxury Tour 12 days from £4850 £4120
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    Southern Grace

    Nashville | Memphis | Natchez | New Orleans

    Luxury Tour 9 days from £5625

    New Orleans Rail Holidays

    New Orleans is well connected for American explorers by train.

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    Jazz, Blues & Rock ‘N’ Roll

    Chicago | Memphis | New Orleans

    Rail Holiday 9 days from £1249
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    Music Cities of America

    Memphis | Nashville | Memphis | New Orleans

    Rail Holiday 10 days from £2089
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    Dallas | San Antonio | New Orleans

    Rail Holiday 8 days from £1265
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    Great Southern Trail

    Los Angeles | San Antonio | New Orleans | Atlanta | Washington D.C. | New York

    Rail Holiday 17 days from £2365
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    Great American Rail Adventure

    New York City | New Orleans | San Francisco | Denver | Chicago

    Rail Holiday 17 days from £3099
    Amtrak Rail

    City of New Orleans

    Chicago | Memphis | New Orleans

    Overnight Rail Journey from £129

    New Orleans Cruise Holidays

    Journey up the mighty Mississippi from ‘The Big Easy’.

    Mississippi Highlights Cruise

    Mississippi Highlights

    New Orleans | Oak Alley Plantation | Baton Rouge | Houmas House | New Orleans

    Cruise & Stay 6 days from £2599
    American Queen Cruise, New Orleans

    Memphis to New Orleans Cruise

    Memphis | Vicksburg | Natchez | Baton Rouge | St. Francisville | Nottoway Plantation | New Orleans

    River Cruise 9 days from £2325
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    General Jackson Showboat, Nashville, Tennessee

    Rock ‘n’ Rollin’ on the River

    Nashville | Memphis | Vicksburg | Natchez | Baton Rouge | St Francisville | New Orleans

    Holiday Idea 16 days from £3779

    Discover More of America’s South

    Explore more of the Mississippi, Texas, Georgia and the Carolinas.

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    Tell us where you want to go and what you would like to do and we will create your perfect holiday – at a price you can afford.

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    Holidays to New Orleans 2024 & 2025

    Home to New Orleans’ rich and famous, the popular Garden District is the place to enjoy the quieter side of the city – it boasts old Victorian and Greek Renaissance homes tucked behind canopies of Spanish moss-draped oak trees.

    The Riverfront area, adjacent to the French Quarter, is a great setting to enjoy the mighty Mississippi River; there are sweeping vistas, public art displays, walkways with street performers as well as excellent shopping and dining options.

    Things to do in New Orleans

    • Go in search of wildlife in the Louisiana Swamps and Bayous
    • Enjoy a Dinner Cruise on the Mighty Mississippi
    • Wander around the famous Jackson Square
    • Look around the impressive Garden District
    • Explore the many cemeteries in the city
    • Marvel at the beautiful oak trees in Audubon Park
    • Snapback in time at the Oak Alley Plantation
    • Browse the stalls at the French Market
    • Try the culinary delicacies; beignets and gumbo

    Getting There

    By Road – Memphis 395 miles; Houston 347 miles; Atlanta 470 miles

    By Rail –  Memphis 8 hours; Chicago 19 hours; San Antonio 15 Hours

    By Air – Direct flights from the UK and most major cities

    Getting Around

    New Orleans is flat, picturesque and made for walking. There are plenty of taxis, great public transportation and a streetcar ride is as much entertainment as a practical means of getting around!

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    Holidays Designed For You

    Discover America your way. Combine a self drive with a city stay or an escorted tour with a cruise.

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