THE AMERICAN QUEEN
Southern Culture June 2-10, 2012
Rates starting at $2,839.00 per person double occupancy for an inside cabin
$3,479.00 per person double occupancy for an outside cabin
Early
Bird Discount Deduct $50.00 per person if paid
in full by February 3, 2012.
Includes: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation to
Champaign, IL, Dinner at the Covington Beef House, Roundtrip Amtrak from
Champaign to New Orleans
including roomette sleeper, meals on train, one-night luxury hotel stay in
New Orleans, 5 nights aboard the American Queen, port charges, taxes & Imperial
Escort.
Shore Excursion, meals, wine and beer with dinner, bottled water & soft drinks
and gratuities are included aboard the American Queen.
Southern Culture
- Immerse in the literature, music and culture of the south, as well as its
traditions, history and cooking.
Our travels begin with a stop at the Covington
Beef House for our included dinner.
We then continue to Champaign, IL where we値l board the
City of New Orleans Amtrak train. Relax in your Superliner
Roomette while onboard.
We値l arrive New Orleans mid afternoon and check into our luxury hotel for a night in New Orleans. Enjoy free time to explore this fascinating city!
The next afternoon we値l board the
American Queen, the only authentic overnight
paddlewheel steamboat in America.
Enjoy 5 nights leisurely steamboating along the Mississippi River.
Our first stop is St. Francisville, a quaint
town located on the bluffs of the Mississippi River. With over 140 buildings on
the National Register,
beautiful plantation homes nestled in the rolling countryside, and bustling Main
Street shops, you値l find plenty to keep you on the go in St. Francisville.
Next
we池e on to Baton Rouge,
where you池e sure to delight in the seamless blend of past and present
experiencing authentic Louisiana at every turn.
Then it痴 on to Vacherie (VASH-uh-ree) the
site of Oak Alley, a much-photographed plantation that combines architectural
splendor and the natural wonder
of the canopy of 300-year old oak trees.
We travel back to New Orleans where we値l board the train for our return trip to
Champaign, IL.
Our motorcoach will be waiting at the Amtrak station for our return to
Lafayette.
A $350.00 deposit is due at time of booking. Final
payment is due by March 5, 2012. Reservations may be accepted after that date
based on availability .Cancellation
penalties do apply.
$100.00 per person from time of booking until 91 days prior to departure. 25% of
total fare for cancellations 90-61 days prior to departure. 50% of total fare
for cancellations 60-31 days prior to departure. Nonrefundable 30 days or less
prior to departure. Trip cancellation insurance is available. Please ask for
details when booking reservations