Best Holiday Season Rail Vacations
Dec 08, 2020 · By Vacations By Rail
Discover the top destinations for holiday rail vacations, learn about special events make the holiday rail trips special, and explore festive itineraries.
Read moreExplore cosmopolitan cities and stunning national parks on a great American rail adventure. Book a qualifying USA rail vacation by April 30 and save $75 per person. Use promo code GR752 to lock in this offer.
2021 Tour code: GC-NOER-21
About the tour
Experience New Orleans your way on this 7-day independent train vacation. Beginning in Chicago, travel 1800 miles aboard Amtrak's City of New Orleans to the Big Easy where you can discover amazing architecture, culture, and cuisine in this magical city. Explore the French Quarter, Bourbon Street, and Jackson Square. Sample the Cajun and Creole cuisine. Indulge in a beignet and coffee from the famous Café du Monde. Shop along Royal Street. Return to Chicago by train with colorful memories of your New Orleans vacation.
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Arrive in Chicago and transfer on your own to your centrally-located hotel. Get acquainted with the city on a Hop-On/Hop-Off sightseeing tour to Chicago's most popular sights and attractions including Willis Tower for incredible views from the Skydeck, Navy Pier for lakeside entertainment and dining, the Magnificent Mile for extensive shopping opportunities, world-class museums and more! Overnight Chicago.
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Reviews
4.7 / 5 · 3 reviews
Floyd R, Lanark, IL
Submitted 26 Apr 2019
This was our first vacation by rail and will not be my last! I was impressed with VBR staff assistance. Cooperation and attention to detail. Almost found it hard to believe that so many details could be pulled together, so quickly. We really appreciated the coordination and planning provided!
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Ronald S, Corydon, IN
Submitted 10 Dec 2018
'All the hotels and the hop on hop off excursions were great'
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Joan A, Zion, IL
Submitted 18 Jan 2018
Tour guide was great. I enjoyed the sightseeing. Especially liked the 'swamp' boat rideOverall very satisfied and looking forward to another trip next year.
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