Pack your bags and ride the rails from America's Riverwalk to the French Quarter. Your first stop is San Antonio. Walk along the riverwalk or take a riverboat cruise. Your journey continues to the heart of jazz, New Orleans. Enjoy the scenery and sounds of the French Quarter!

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• One-way Amtrak from San Antonio to New Orleans in Coach accommodations
• Hotel accommodations for 6 nights
• 2 dinners
• Sightseeing and scenic excursions per itinerary

Scenic highlights of your trip include:

• San Antonio’s River Walk
• The Alamo
• The French Quarter
• Bourbon Street

Day 1 - Your journey begins in San Antonio
Welcome to the South! In your free time this evening you may wish to take in some of the sights in San Antonio and get into that “Lonestar” spirit! Why not stroll down the River Walk, lined with restaurants, patios, galleries and shops. San Antonio is filled with culturally significant arts, history, culture, museums and architecture so go ahead and explore! Overnight San Antonio.

Day 2 - San Antonio
Today visit the Alamo with a grand tour of the city. Your tour includes a riverboat cruise and admission to the Buckhorn Saloon and Museum. After a day of exploring, enjoy your included dinner at a popular San Antonio restaurant! Overnight San Antonio. (D)

Day 3 - San Antonio
Enjoy admission to an IMAX presentation of “Alamo: The Price of Freedom” and witness the heroism of the 189 Texans and settlers who defended the besieged Alamo fort for 13 days against the Mexican army of General Santa Anna in this recreation. Overnight San Antonio.

Day 4 - San Antonio to New Orleans
Transfer on your own and board Amtrak to New Orleans. Sit back and relax while you spend the day traveling aboard the train. Enjoy the scenic landscape and panoramic views along the way. Overnight New Orleans.

Day 5 - New Orleans
Get to know New Orleans on a city tour. This tour will introduce you to voodoo and piracy, architecture and art, and history in the making. You’ll even visit an above ground cemetery. Overnight New Orleans.

Day 6 - New Orleans
Today your included dinner is in the French Quarter at The Court of Two Sisters. Enjoy authentic Louisiana Creole fare to the tune of live jazz music—“Big Easy” style. Overnight New Orleans. (D)

Day 7 - New Orleans
Your journey comes to an end today.

Moderate
Hotels include the Hyatt Regency San Antonio and Hyatt Regency New Orleans. Amtrak accommodations are in Coach class.

Deluxe
Hotels include the Hyatt Regency San Antonio and Hotel Monteleone. Amtrak accommodations are in Coach class.

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