Get acquainted with Southern Hospitality on this unique rail journey. Your first stop is Dallas, which will bring out your Lonestar spirit! Continue your travels by train to San Antonio followed by the Big Easy!

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Tour Inclusions:

• One-way Amtrak from Dallas to San Antonio and San Antonio to New Orleans in Coach accommodations
• Hotel accommodations for 7 nights
• 2 dinners
• Sightseeing and scenic excursions per itinerary

Scenic Highlights of your trip include:

• Dallas
• Sixth Floor Museum
• The Alamo
• Buckhorn Saloon and Museum
• Bourbon Street
• Barataria Preserve

Day 1 - Arrival in Dallas
Welcome to the South! This evening you may wish to take in some of the sights in Texas and get into the “Lonestar” spirit! Overnight Dallas.

Day 2 - Discover Dallas
Today you’ll visit the Sixth Floor Museum. See the exact spot from where Lee Harvey Oswald (allegedly) assassinated our beloved President. This evening enjoy your included dinner at a popular Dallas restaurant. Overnight Dallas. (D)

Day 3 - Dallas to San Antonio
Transfer on your own and board Amtrak to San Antonio. When you arrive, check into your hotel for a good night’s sleep. Overnight San Antonio.

Day 4 - San Antonio
Today visit the Alamo, San Antonio’s first Spanish mission founded in 1718. Your tour also includes a riverboat cruise down the romantic San Antonio River and admission to the Buckhorn Saloon and Museum, the world’s only Wax Museum of Texas History. Overnight San Antonio.

Day 5 - San Antonio to New Orleans
Transfer on your own and board Amtrak to New Orleans. Sit back and relax in comfort while you enjoy your train ride to the “Big Easy”. Overnight New Orleans.

Day 6 - New Orleans Sightseeing
There is no city like New Orleans, and your sightseeing bus tour of New Orleans will prove it! After your tour, take a stroll down Bourbon Street where a classic Creole dinner is included. Overnight New Orleans. (D)

Day 7 - New Orleans
Climb aboard a custom-built bayou boat and enjoy a guided swamp boat ride through the Barataria Preserve. Keep your eyes peeled for snakes and alligators. And whatever you do, don’t forget your camera. Overnight New Orleans.

Day 8 - New Orleans
Your rail vacation ends today.

Moderate
Hotels include the Comfort Inn & Suites Market Center, Hyatt Regency San Antonio, Hyatt Regency New Orleans. Amtrak accommodations are in Coach class.

Deluxe
Hotels include the Sheraton Dallas, Hyatt Regency San Antonio, and New Orleans Marriott. Amtrak accommodations are in Coach class.

Hotel accommodations are based on availability; substitutes will be similar in quality and amenities.