December 9 — December 14
Join us for our New Orleans Holiday Heritage Tour!
The Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans and Project Por Amor have partnered to create a six-day holiday immersion into the Crescent City during one of its most enchanting seasons. Guests will experience New Orleans’ cherished Réveillon tradition, the Festival of the Bonfires along the Mississippi River, Celebration in the Oaks, live music, cultural conversations and the PRC’s beloved Holiday Home Tour, including special access to historic homes dressed for the season.
This is New Orleans at the holidays: generous, communal and steeped in living culture.
Interested in learning more? Join us for a free informational webinar to get an overview of the itinerary, meet the trip organizers and have your questions answered before booking.
Our Partner
All of our travel programs are presented in proud partnership with Project Por Amor, a member of Sustainable Travel International, supporting cultural exchange and sustainable travel worldwide.
Program Details
Double occupancy: $4,875 (per person)
Single occupancy: $5,960
Local resident Rate
$3,875. We offer a reduced rate for local participants wishing to join the tour’s full cultural program, excluding accommodations and daily breakfast.
Payment Schedule
A non-refundable $750 per person deposit is due upon registration to secure your space. Final balance is due September 9, 2026.
Registration & Confirmation
Up to 24 spaces are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Full refunds will be provided if minimum enrollment is not reached.
Travel Arrangements
Airfare is not included. Flight bookings are the responsibility of each traveler.
Not ready to book? Attend a free informational webinar to learn more about the tour.
Itinerary Highlights
Private stay at the beautifully restored Henry Howard Hotel, reserved just for our group.
Welcome dinner at Mr. John’s Steakhouse, a New Orleans institution.
Experience an illustrated presentation by historical geographer Prof. Richard Campanella.
Enjoy a private lunch at Napoleon House with live music.
Private show and tell with American activist and civil rights pioneer, Leona Tate.
Experience one of Louisiana’s most spectacular and unique holiday traditions at the Festival of the Bonfires, with a gumbo cook-off and live music.
VIP access to the Preservation Resource Center’s Holiday Home Tour
Enjoy a private supper club in the Garden District hosted by award-winning Chef Jason Goodenough, featuring live music, storytelling, and the beloved Italian-American tradition of the Feast of the Seven Fishes.
Experience City Park transformed into a magical winter wonderland at Celebration in the Oaks, one of the nation’s most spectacular holiday light displays.
