Pre Mardi-Gras New Orleans

February 22-27, 2011

            The first night  will be spent at the Fitzgerald Casino/Hotel in Tunica, Mississippi. You will be given a coupons for $5.00 cash back in the casino, dinner and a breakfast buffet.                      
A mid-afternoon arrival is planned for New Orleans.  After checking in at The Country Inn & Suites, we will depart for Mulattes Restaurant featuring authentic Cajun food and entertainment. 

                       After a good night’s rest, we will be joined by a step-on-guide for a tour of New Orleans. We will see many of the sites that makes this city so unique. An included luncheon cruise aboard the Steamboat Natchez is planned. The afternoon is free time for you to visit the French Quarter. The last full day in New Orleans will feature a trip to Mardi Gras World where you will see how the floats of the Mardi Gras parade come alive. The final afternoon and evening will be free for you to enjoy the ambience of New Orleans but don’t miss the evening parade!
The trip home will feature an overnight stop in Memphis with Graceland included. You will receive a Platinum  ticket, allowing you admission to Graceland, the Elvis Pressley Museum, and two of his airplanes. Our overnight stay is at the Drury Inn in Memphis. The evening reception at the Drury is like having an included dinner. 
If you  want to experience the feel of Mardi Gras, then this is a great tour for you!