Welcome to Fort Worth! While a thoroughly modern city, Fort Worth also stays true to its original trading post roots. During your time in the city, why not visit the Stockyards Museum and the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame for a taste of what life was like for the pioneers who settled in the city and the cowboys who made Fort Worth their home in the late 19th century.

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Spend another day discovering the culture-rich city is also considered the ‘museum capital of the Southwest’, with several renowned museums located in the beautiful Fort Worth Cultural District. And foodies won’t be disappointed either – the eclectic cuisine features Texas’ best ingredients and rich Western Heritage combined with a unique mix of flavours from around the world.

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Take the morning to see more of the sights of Fort Worth before boarding the train for a relaxing journey down south to San Antonio. Enjoy the colourful desert landscapes as you wind south through the great state of Texas. Upon arrival in San Antonio, check in at your hotel for a two night stay.

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Get to know San Antonio on a hop-on hop-off tour that gives you a chance to explore the most popular destinations in this city at your own pace. Just hop off, scope out the exciting attractions, and then hop back on. Uncover the mysteries of the Alamo. Explore Mission San Jose. Spend some time in the historic Market Square. The trolley makes hourly stops, so you can take your time and enjoy each destination at your leisure. 

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Travel on your own to the Amtrak station and board the Sunset Limited to New Orleans. Take in the stunning southwestern desert landscape as it passes by. Upon your arrival into the ‘Big Easy’, you will transfer on your own to your downtown hotel. The rest of the day is yours to start exploring this festive city. If you are looking for something to do, why not head to the exciting French Quarter, where there is always something to see and of course, eat!

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Today you will experience the timeless beauty of Southern Louisiana in a custom-built swamp boat as you travel through part of the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park. During your bayou tour, native guides will reveal the mysteries of the swamps, bayous and the Cajun ‘joie de vivre’. You will also get a chance to observe the nesting grounds of local Louisiana wildlife, like alligators, egrets, raccoons, nutria, and many species of snakes. Come the evening, get ready for some classic Creole cuisine at Tujague’s, the second oldest restaurant in New Orleans and widely considered to be one of the best.

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Dinner

Cook and eat an authentic Louisiana meal today at New Orleans School of Cooking! Take an interactive class with an expert chef who will guide you in seasoning and preparing a mouth-watering feast of New Orleans-inspired cuisine.

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Lunch

Your rail holiday comes to an end today. Make your way to the airport for your flight home, or on to your next destination.