Voodoo & Vettes of The Deep South - New Orleans

DAY 1

Your adventure to the Deep South, New Orleans, begins today. The journey may be long, but Wolf's has put together a blend of history, culture and high-octane fun to make this tour memorable experience. Following meal and rest stops at your expense along the way, you arrive in Knoxville, TN for an overnight stay at the Drury Inn & Suites Knoxville West (865-693-7277). Get settled in the comforts of your own guest room featuring a mini refrigerator, microwave, hairdryer, and complimentary Wi-Fi. You may want to take advantage of the hotel amenities which include an indoor/outdoor pool & whirlpool, fitness center, or check in with friends or family in the business center with complimentary Wi-Fi.

DAY 2

Wake to a hearty breakfast included at the hotel before you pack up and depart for Huntsville, Alabama where upon arrival you have admission included to explore the U.S. Space & Rocket Center for an out-of-this-world experience. Huntsville is forever forged in history as the place where America's space program was born; where the rockets were developed that put the first U.S. satellite into orbit and sent men to the moon; and where the power of today's space shuttle was developed. Dozens of interactive exhibits encourage visitor participation; and notable artifacts such as the National Historic Landmark Saturn V Moon Rocket, the Apollo 16 Command Module and Skylab Orbital Workshop housed in the U.S. Space Rocket Center are brought together in the museum to showcase the past, present and future of human spaceflight. During your self-guided tour of the museum, take time for lunch on your own and at your expense. Afterwards, you depart for check-in for a one-night stay at the Drury Inn & Suites Huntsville (256-430-9888). Hotel amenities include an indoor/outdoor pool & whirlpool, fitness center and business center with complimentary Wi-Fi. Guestrooms feature a mini refrigerator, microwave, hairdryer and complimentary Wi-Fi. After a brief time to freshen up, you will have dinner included at a local restaurant and followed by return to the hotel to retire for the night.

DAY 3

Begin you day with a hearty breakfast included at the hotel before you check out and depart for the "Big Easy", New Orleans, Louisiana. You will stop for lunch on your own and at your expense prior to arrival and check in at the Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Quarter (504-962-0500) for the next four nights. Located on the corner of Canal & Bourbon Streets in the heart of New Orleans, the hotel features an outdoor pool, fitness center, onsite restaurant, sweets shop, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Your spacious rooms include a coffeemaker, hairdryer, in-room safe and complimentary Wi-Fi. Dinner is included at a local favorite followed by the rest of the night to relax and unwind.

DAY 4

It is impossible not to feel like you've woken up in old-world Europe. New Orleans is one of the world's most fascinating cities steeped in a history of influences from Europe, the Caribbean, Africa and beyond. Enjoy brunch included at the Court of Two Sisters. It was two Creole sisters and the notions shop that they owned on this site that gave the restaurant its name. Court of Two Sisters is known for their authentic Creole dishes served in an elegant, royal setting. Because the restaurant uses only the freshest ingredients, the buffet's selections change according to the season and time of day. Next, you depart for Mardi Gras World where your admission is included for a self-guided visit. Peek behind the curtains and see one of the most colorful and vivacious festivals in the making. The lights, the kaleidoscope of colors, the festive music and joie de vivre are all here in one magical place. Their floats have been in parades in the United States and abroad. You then have free time to grab a bite of lunch at your own expense in Jackson Square. Originally known in the 18th century as "Place d'Armes" and later renamed in honor of the Battle of New Orleans hero, Andrew Jackson, it features many eclectic shops and galleries, open air cafes and artists painting and displaying their work on the outside of the iron fence. Afterwards, you gather together with your fellow passengers for a city sightseeing tour including St. Louis Cemetery which encompasses three Roman Catholic cemeteries in New Orleans. The oldest and most famous, Saint Louis Cemetery #1 was opened in 1789 replacing the city's older St. Peter as the main burial ground when the city was redesigned after a fire in 1788. Following the tour, you return to the hotel to freshen up for dinner included at the New Orleans School of Cooking where since 1980 they have introduced countless visitors from around the world to the wonderful food and rich culture of New Orleans and Louisiana as a whole. The school is located in a renovated molasses warehouse built in the early 1800's in the heart of the French Quarter. At the conclusion of your meal, you can go back to the hotel for the night or enjoy some time in the French Quarter.

DAY 5

Breakfast is included at the hotel prior to boarding the motorcoach and prepare for an exhilarating experience on a Cajun Swamp Tour. As your boat drifts through the waterways, you will learn about the Louisiana Wetlands, the inhabitants of the swamp, particularly the life and habits of the American Alligator, as well as the unique history of the Cajun town of Frenier within the Manchac Swamp. Unafraid and responsive to the boat captain's call, swamp creatures peek out from underbrush and between moss-draped trees and shrubs, frequently coming directly to the boat. Keep your eyes peeled for the local inhabitants and be sure to keep your hands and feet in the boat. Afterwards, enjoy a guided tour at the Houmas House Estate & Gardens. Guides in period dress use the artifacts, furniture, artwork and stories of past owners to explain how this manor home grew into the grand estate it is today. 38 acres of formal gardens provide a leisurely self-guided tour with walking paths and sitting nooks throughout. Enjoy lunch included at the estate featuring some of the finest Louisiana cuisine. You then return to New Orleans for the remainder of the day to enjoy self-exploration and dinner on your own and at your expense.

DAY 6

Happy Halloween! Breakfast is included at your leisure and today is your completely free day to soak up the unique atmosphere of Halloween in the Crescent City! New Orleans comes alive with a spooky, festive energy, especially in the French Quarter. You can embrace the spirit by exploring local voodoo and occult shops, or perhaps embark on a thrilling ghost or vampire walking tour of the haunted historic district. Lunch and dinner are on your own today as you explore the city's many dining options.

DAY 7

After a day of leisure, you wake to breakfast included at the hotel and pack your bags for check-out and departure. During your travels to Alabama, you will make a mystery stop to learn about this special place and pay your respects to man's best friend. Your travels take you to check in at the Coldwater Inn (256-383-6844) for an overnight stay. This intimate boutique hotel combines modern amenities with classic hospitality featuring an outdoor seasonal pool and fitness center. Your delightfully decorated rooms offer guests a cozy place to relax and unwind after a long afternoon of travel. This evening, dinner is included at a local restaurant accompanied by private, local entertainment. Afterwards, you return to the inn for the night.

DAY 8

The morning begins with breakfast included at the hotel before you check out and depart for a guided tour of Ivy Green, birthplace and childhood home of Helen Keller. The home is filled with Keller family furnishings, hundreds of personal mementos, gifts and books from a lifetime of travels. Learn about the life of this remarkable woman. Afterwards, you board the motorcoach for travel to Bowling Green, KY with a stop for lunch at your expense enroute. Upon arrival, discover the historic underground boat tour at Lost River Cave. Travel through time as folklore and history come to life-discover Lost River Cave's past as a Native American hunting ground, a Civil War campground, Jesse James' hideout, and a roaring 1930s nightclub. Get ready for an unforgettable journey beneath the surface! (**Please Note: You will have to walk a 20-minute guided walk along the river's edge before you board the boat. The terrain may be uneven, so please wear appropriate footwear). This evening, prepare for a truly special experience with a private and exclusive event at the National Corvette Museum. Enjoy a guided Manager's Tour of the museum showcasing the history and evolution of the iconic American sports car, private dinner, local entertainment and to top it off, you'll have the opportunity to experience the thrill of Corvette racing in state-of-the-art simulators! There are even prizes for the top drivers. Following the event, you depart for check-in at the Drury Inn & Suites Bowling Green (270-842-7100) for an overnight stay. The hotel offers guests an indoor/outdoor pool & whirlpool, fitness center and complimentary Wi-Fi. In-room amenities include a microwave, mini refrigerator, hairdryer and complimentary Wi-Fi.

DAY 9

Following a hearty breakfast included at the hotel, you continue to make our way east toward the Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, OH where admission is included into the National Museum of the United States Air Force. Lunch will be on your own and at your expense today. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided tour at the World's largest military aviation museum that features over 350 aerospace vehicles and missiles, thousands of artifacts, and spans 20 indoor acres. After your visit, you depart for check-in at your host hotel for the last night of your trip, the Drury inn & Suites Columbus Grove City (614-875-7000). Settle in for your guest room featuring a microwave, mini refrigerator, hairdryer and complimentary Wi-Fi. The amenities include an indoor/outdoor pool & whirlpool, fitness center and business center with complimentary Wi-Fi. Dinner is on your own and at your expense tonight, with the remainder of the night to rest.

DAY 10

Enjoy breakfast included at the hotel before you pack your bags and begin the final leg of your journey home. Appropriate meal and rest stops at your expense will be enroute.

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B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner