Travelpack

Highlights: New Orleans - Houston - San Antonio - El Paso - Tucson - Palm Springs - Los Angeles

Hotels Featured:
➤The Jung Hotel and Residences 4*
➤The Whitehall Houston 4*
➤Hotel Valencia Riverwalk 4*
➤Hotel Indigo El Paso Downtown 3*
➤Omni Tucson National Resort 4*
➤Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel 4*
➤The Hoxton Downtown LA 4*

Itinerary:
Wed 07 May 25: USA
➤Flight from London Heathrow Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport
➤Private Transfer Airport to the Hotel
➤Stay at The Jung Hotel and Residences for 3 Nights

Fri 09 May 25: Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Historic Mississippi Plus Lunch!
➤Take a 2-hour, 30-minute cruise down the great Mississippi River aboard the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen. Enjoy a narrated tour with a licensed historian describing 300 years of New Orleans history; from the founding of the city by the LeMoyne Brothers to the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina. During your cruise, the vessel will dock at Chalmette Battlefield for a 1-hour excursion. Enjoy a guided tour and talk by a National Park Ranger about the battle of New Orleans, while taking in the sweet breeze and delicate waves along the river. Delight in a cash bar and/or a satisfying Creole lunch option available on the boat while viewing the famous French Quarter and Port of New Orleans from the river.
Duration: 2 hours, 30 mins
Inclusions :
- Local guide
- All Fees and Taxes
- Restroom on board
- 1-Hour at Battlefield
What to Expect :
Chalmette Battlefield
Disembark at the site of the 1815 Battle of New Orleans at the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, where you can tour the Chalmette Battlefield including the
Malus-Beauregard House and the Chalmette Monument before re-boarding for the return cruise.
45 mins - Admission Ticket Included
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Chalmette Battlefield is located in the Jean Lafitte
National Park, making it an exciting and special addition to
your river cruise!
30 mins - Admission Ticket Free

Sat 10 May 25: New Orleans to Houston - Roomette
➤New Orleans to Houston
Depart 0900/1818 Arrival
Sunset Limited Train 1
Travel between Louisiana and California along our southernmost route. While onboard the Sunset Limited, settle back and watch the Bayou Country, Mexican border, southwestern deserts, and California mountains pass by your window. Three trains depart weekly in each direction with an enhanced schedule and departure times for
westbound trains. You can also make connections to additional Amtrak trains, including the Texas Eagle, Coast Starlight, Pacific Surfliner, and San Joaquin.
ROOMETTE
Access to restroom &shower in your car
Seating by day; upper and lower berths by night
Complimentary meals and a First Class attendant onboard
Lounge access and priority boarding at select stations
Newly upgraded bedding, pillows, towels and linens

Sat 10 May 25: Houston
➤Stay at The Whitehall Houston 2 Nights

Sun 11 May 25: Astroville Driving Tour & NASA Space Center & Transport!
➤Maximize your time in Houston with the best of our Houston driving city tour before enjoying a day-trip excursion to the famous NASA Space Center within an hour of the gates opening! views of Houston's top architecture, beautiful Museum District, elevated sky garden offering panoramic views of the Houston skylines, and historic city monuments making for memorable photo opportunities. transportation/tickets to the iconic NASA Johnson Space Center located in Clear Lake by Nassau Bay. The Space Center has a wonderful mix of interactive, family-friendly exhibits including the amazing Independence Plaza, International Space Station, Rocket Park, Life on Mars, Artemis, and tram tours!
Space Center at their own freedom before boarding the shuttle back to Downtown Houston.
Duration: 7 hours to 8 hours
Inclusions :
- Nearly 5 hours to explore the NASA Space Center at own freedom
- Two (2) Recommended tour stops for hop-off photos
- Air-conditioned round-trip Transportation from the meeting location to the NASA Space Center
- Guided city driving tour in an air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van
- General Admission (GA) ticket into the NASA Space Center
What to Expect :
Bank of America Tower
Meet at 8:45 AM on the bottom floor or "tunnel-level" of the Bank of America Tower (800 Capitol Street, Houston, TX 77002)for check-in as well as bathroom/coffee opportunity before starting the driving city tour at 9:00 AM. Please feel free to occupy the seating near the Flippin' Patties and bathrooms if your group arrives early.
15 mins - Admission Ticket Free
Pass By Theater District
Take in the 2nd largest Theater District in the USA and learn about the performing arts scene in Houston.
Admission Ticket Free
Pass By Downtown Houston
Cruise through the largest financial district in the state with the two (2) tallest skyscrapers in Texas and Houston's City Hall.
Admission Ticket Free
Houston Museum District
Take photos from an observatory sky garden and learn about the most-visited Museum District in Texas with a mixture of beautiful city parks and monuments.
10 mins - Admission Ticket Free
Pass By Rice University
Take in the prestigious Rice University and the surrounding leafy neighborhood.
Admission Ticket Free
East Downtown
Enjoy an up-close look at the famous Houston Graffiti buildings and Texas-sized iconic statues found in East Downtown.
10 mins - Admission Ticket Free
Space Center Houston
Travelers will have about 5 hours to explore and enjoy the NASA Space Center at their own freedom before being picked up at the Space Center's front entrance/drop-off point between approx. 3:45- 4:00 PM. (15-min pick-up window always) interactive, family-friendly exhibits including the amazing Independence Plaza, International Space Station, Rocket Park, Life on Mars, Artemis, and must-do Tram tours!
5 hours - Admission Ticket Included
Pass By Bank of America Tower
Our Mercedes Shuttle will typically depart from the NASA Space Center entrance at 4 p.m. to return all travelers back to the original Bank of America Tower meeting location downtown at approx. 4:30- 5:00 PM.
Admission Ticket Free

Mon 12 May 25: Houston to San Antonio - Economy/Coach Seat
➤Houston to San Antonio
Depart 1855/0005 Arrive
What's Included?
No middle seat and plenty of legroom
At-seat lighting, tray table, and outlet
Upper-Level Seats
Sunset Limited
Stay at Hotel Valencia Riverwalk for 3 Nights

Tue 13 May 25: San Antonio Missions Tour with Hotel Pick-Up
➤Explore the major historic attractions of San Antonio. This tour offers visits to the Alamo, Mission San Jose, Mission Concepcion, King William, San Fernando Cathedral, and Market Square. You'll get a personal and authentic take on the history of San Antonio and surrounding areas. Flexible options are available upon request. require a minimum group size of 4 people. French, we require a minimum group size of 6 people.
Duration: 2 hours to 3 hours
Inclusions :
- Driver/guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Live commentary on board
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Transport by private vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
What to Expect :
The Alamo
Walk through the cradle of Texas Liberty, where 189 brave men fought for freedom from Mexican General Santa Ana in 1836. Operators (like ourselves and all other private providers) from touring inside the Alamo church itself. Our certified guide will lead you through the Battlefield with the historical context and significance necessary to appreciate the inside of the Alamo on your own should you choose to explore further.
30 mins - Admission Ticket Free
Mission San Jose
The Queen of the Missions was founded along the San Antonio River in 1720.
50 mins - Admission Ticket Included
Mission Concepcion
The oldest, unrestored stone Catholic Church in the United States, where numerous frescos from the 1700s remain.
25 mins - Admission Ticket Included
King William Historic District
A drive through the elite German neighborhood that back to the 1870s. See the streets lined with beautiful Victorian mansions.
15 mins - Admission Ticket Included
San Fernando De Bexar Cathedral
Completed in 1750, San Fernando is known as the oldest Cathedral sanctuary in the United States.
10 mins - Admission Ticket Included
Historic Market Square
The largest Mexican market in the United States, where History is tied to the color of the present.
20 mins - Admission Ticket Included

Thu 15 May 25: San Antonio to El Paso - Roomette
➤San Antonio to El Paso
Depart 0245/1325
Sunset Limited
ROOMETTE
Access to the restroom, shower in your car
Seating by day; upper and lower berths by night
Complimentary meals and a First Class attendant onboard
Lounge access and priority boarding at select stations
Newly upgraded bedding, pillows, towels and linens
Stay at Hotel Indigo El Paso Downtown for 3 Nights

Sat 17 May 25: Sun City Ghosts Haunted Cowboys and Outlaws
➤Come on our Sun City Ghosts Haunted Cowboys and Outlaws Tour by US Ghost Adventures! includes visits to places of historical significance and stories that didn't make the history book, what better way than a tour with Sun City Ghosts? The formation of the United States is a major one, so it's easy to see why it's shrouded in a deep history that is both monumental and otherworldly. lesson you've ever slept through. Educational and engaging, this tour will take you on a trip through centuries of history and hauntings. Texas history includes so much more than we were taught in school, and Sun City Ghosts is where youll hear it. stories that youll hear. Our research team has uncovered terrifying true accounts of unexplained activity that range from spirit sightings to inexplicable voices and sounds to being touched by unidentified beings.
Duration: 1 hour
Inclusions :
- Experienced tour guide
What to Expect :
Pass By San Jacinto Plaza
The local expert tour guide will meet you at San Jacinto Plaza to check you in and give you an introduction to Haunted El Paso, Texas.
Admission Ticket Free
Pass By De Soto hotel
Next, the local expert guide will bring you to the infamous De Soto Hotel to show you firsthand why so many hauntings and sightings have occurred at this location
Admission Ticket Free
Pass By El Paso City Hall
Learn the horrific history of the outlaws of El Paso, the crimes they committed, and the victims whose families tried to get justice and ended up creating more restless souls
tied to this location.
Admission Ticket Free
Pass By Hotel Paso Del Norte, Autograph Collection The local El Paso guide will tell you about Hotel Paso Del Norte, one of El Paso's most infamous and historically amazing buildings still standing in our city today
Admission Ticket Free
Pass By The Reagan
Your local guide will leave you breathless as you learn about the disturbing past of El Paso the tragic, chilling events that happened here, and the ghosts that now haunt it.
Admission Ticket Free
Pass By The Plaza Theatre
Your local expert El Paso guide will tell you about the tragic history and all of the hauntings at this location
Admission Ticket Free
Pass By El Paso Public Library
One of the most haunted locations in Texas, your guide will leave you with unforgettable stories and an experience if you encounter the ghosts that haunt this location
Admission Ticket Free

Sun 18 May 25: El Paso to Tucson - Coach/Economy Seat
➤El Paso to Tucson
Depart 13501/1900 Arrive
What's Included?
No middle seat and plenty of legroom
At-seat lighting, tray table, and outlet
Upper Level
Sunset Limited
Stay at Omni Tucson National Resort for 2 Nights

Mon 19 May 25: Morning Hot Air Balloon Flight Over Tucson
➤Take in the beautiful Arizona Sonoran Desert like never before! Floating 2,000-5,000 feet over the desert in a hot air balloon, the 360-degree unobstructed views and peacefulness of flight are breathtaking. Following your 45-60 minute hot air balloon flight, guests are treated to chilled champagne and a continental breakfast in the heart of the desert, the perfect start to the day.
Duration : 3 hours, 30 mins
Inclusions :
- Champagne (for participants 18 years old and above only)
- Continental breakfast served post-flight
- Commemorative flight certificate
What to Expect :
Pass By Tucson
Get views of the Tucson area from a different perspective!
Admission Ticket Free

Tue 20 May 25: Tucson to Palm Springs - Coach/Economy Seat
➤Tucson to Palm Springs
Depart 1915/0202 Arrival
What's Included?
No middle seat and plenty of legroom
At-seat lighting, tray table, and outlet
Upper Level
Sunset Limited
Stay at Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel for A Night

Wed 21 May 25: Palm Springs to Los Angeles - Coach/Economy
➤Palm Springs to Los Angeles
Depart 0202/0535 Arrival
What's Included?
No middle seat and plenty of legroom
At-seat lighting, tray table, and outlet
Upper Level
Sunset Limited
Stay at The Hoxton Downtown LA for 3 Nights

Thu 22 May 25: Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Celebrity Homes
➤On our tour you will learn about Hollywood, see dozens of celebrity homes, and hear history and the true stories of Hollywood and Beverly Hills. See Landmark locations
including the Hollywood Sign, Grauman's Chinese Theatre, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Beverly Hills Sign, Rodeo Drive, the Whisky A Go Go, the Beverly Hills Hotel, Sunset Plaza, and the Sunset Strip; including the restaurants and clubs where celebrities dine daily and hang out nightly. The tour duration is 2 hours provided by Ultimate Hollywood Tours. Movie and Film locations throughout Hollywood and Beverly
Hills are included.
Duration: 2 hours
Inclusions :
- Experienced and Knowledgeable Tour Guides
- Sightseeing tour
What to Expect :
Pass By TCL Chinese Theatres
The Historic Grauman's Chinese Theater and the main location for most movie premieres in LA!
Admission Ticket Free
Pass By Hollywood Sign
See the Historic Hollywood Sign from Mulholland Drive.
Admission Ticket Free
Pass By Sunset Strip
The Sunset Strip is a collection of historic Music Venues, Bars, Restaurants, and local hot spots for celebrities.
Admission Ticket Free
Pass By Rodeo Drive
See the luxury stores in Beverly Hills.
Admission Ticket Free
Pass By Mulholland Drive
Famous canyon road in Los Angeles and is home to many celebrities.
Admission Ticket Free
Pass By the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Hollywood Boulevard is a popular tourist attraction with Star plaques to the celebrities of the entertainment industry. We offer an optional stop here at the end of the tour.
Admission Ticket Free

Sat 24 May 25: Departure
➤Private Transfer Hotel to Airport

Prices & Departures:
Deposit £700pp
➤Z17246 Heathrow Direct Flights from £3325pp
➤Z17271/3 Manchester or Glasgow from £3429pp
➤Z17275 Belfast from £3439pp
➤Z17272/9 Edinburgh or Newcastle from £3449pp
➤Z17276 Dublin from £3575pp

Terms & Conditions:
Based on 2 Adults Sharing

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