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An ultra luxurious, exclusive Journey traveling through the “Y’all” State from where the west begins, Fort Worth, to the “Big Easy” city, New Orleans, featuring cowboy, Hispanic, space age and Cajun characteristics and ambience at different layover locations where passengers live on board rail cars; there is no moving in and out of hotels. A unique, one of a kind vacation; an outstanding value. |
| Groups | Private Cars | Reservations | Payment | Specials | Details | Other Routes |
| Fort Worth to New Orleans – 8 Days* and 7 Nights Live on board your luxurious rail Car while visiting Fort Worth – San Antonio – Houston – New Orleans *Or, 6 or 7 days by boarding on day 2 and/or disembarking a day early, eliminating extra day visits to Fort Worth and/or New Orleans, with a fare reduction. See Itinerary below. |
| Departure Dates | Fares | Fare Comparisons | Itinerary |
Departure Dates |
| 2025 – Early 2025 Or, a day later by boarding on the 2nd day, eliminating an extra day visit to Fort Worth, at a reduced fare. |
| Fares Per person, double occupancy per bedroom: Early confirmed booking/reservation discounts:* Payments, cancellations and refunds Special Offers Comparable Train Vacation Fares |
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From Cowtown, where the West begins, to Tex-mex, space exploration and Cajun country.
| vv Fort Worth, Cowtown, has grown from a cattle drive stop to a vibrant city but still retains its old west culture including the original stock yards, cattle drives, the world’s largest honky-tonk (Billy Bobs) which is a must play venue for famous country western entertainers, rodeos, the best selection of western wear shopping, and a wide variety of optional activities that let you experience where the west begins and cowboys are remembered. San Antonio has a 300-year history that stretches back to Spanish Texas with the establishment of a presidio, town, and five Franciscan missions along the San Antonio River. The Alamo, an 18th-century Spanish mission preserved as a museum, marks the famous 1836 battle for Texan independence from Mexico. Following the San Antonio River, the miles-long River Walk is a landmark pedestrian promenade lined with cafes and shops. There are a wonderful mix of local historical, cultural, destination, shopping, dining and other attractions. Houston, the Bayou City, is a vibrant, diverse city and the home of NASA. It is a culinary and cultural capital of the south and one of the USA’s most exciting cities with world-class museums, attractions and an unparalleled music scene. A special tour of NASA’s space center is a must do. An optional* 51 mile road trip tour visits Galveston on the Gulf of Mexico. Galveston was established in 1825 by the Congress of Mexico following its independence from Spain and was the main port for the fledgling Texas Navy during the Texas Revolution of 1836. It later served temporarily as the new national capital of the Republic of Texas. New Orleans is located where the Mississippi River flows into the Gulf of Mexico. It has a personality unlike any other and is world-renowned for French Quarter architectural treasures, jazz, blues, zydeco and funk music, unique dialect, Cajun and creole cuisine and vibrant night life along Bourbon Street. The city has been described as the most unique in the United States. Founded in 1718 by French colonists, New Orleans was once the territorial capital of French Louisiana before being traded to the United States in the Louisiana Purchase of 1803. |
Journey by Rail Timetable |
| Day 1 – Tuesday – Fort Worth |
| Board after 9:00 am Enjoy all-inclusive comforts living on your luxurious rail Car while you Visit Fort Worth Click on Activities, Fort Worth for optional things to do Hosted ‘Stock Yard’ visit and evening with Texas barbeque dinner at Billy Bob’s Texas, ‘The World’s Largest Honky Tonk’; or alternative excursion if desired Overnight in Fort Worth, on board Optional – Board after 9:00 am on Day 2, Wednesday, instead of Tuesday with an appropriate fare reduction. |
| Day 2 – Wednesday – Fort Worth, San Antonio |
| Optional – Board after 9:00 am on Day 2, Wednesday, instead of Tuesday with an appropriate fare reduction. Enjoy all-inclusive comforts living on your luxurious rail Car while you Visit Fort Worth Depart Fort Worth early afternoon, arrive San Antonio mid evening Evening welcome reception, on board Enjoy all-inclusive comforts living on your luxurious rail Car while you Visit San Antonio Click on Activities, San Antonio for optional things to do Overnight in San Antonio, on board |
| Day 3 – Thursday – San Antonio |
| Enjoy all-inclusive comforts living on your luxurious rail Car while you Visit San Antonio Overnight in San Antonio, on board |
| Day 4 – Friday – San Antonio, Houston |
| Depart San Antonio early morning, arrive Houston late morning Enjoy all-inclusive comforts living on your luxurious rail Car while you Visit Houston Click on Activities, Houston for optional things to do Hosted tour of the Nasa Space Center Overnight in Houston, on board |
| Day 5 – Saturday – Houston |
| Enjoy all-inclusive comforts living on your luxurious rail Car while you Visit Houston Optional road trip to Galveston (45 minute drive) Overnight in Houston, on board |
| Day 6 – Sunday – Houston, New Orleans |
| Depart Houston at noon, arrive New Orleans mid evening Enjoy all-inclusive comforts living on your luxurious rail Car while you Visit New Orleans Click on Activities, New Orleans for optional things to do Overnight in New Orleans, on board |
| Day 7 – Monday – New Orleans |
| Enjoy all-inclusive comforts living on your luxurious rail Car while you Visit New Orleans Hosted off-car dinner, the “USA’s most distinctively recognized regional cuisine”: or alternative dining if desired Overnight in New Orleans, on board Optional – Disembark by 11:00 am on Monday instead of Tuesday with an appropriate fare reduction. |
| Day 8 – Tuesday – New Orleans |
| Optional – Disembark by 11:00 am on Monday instead of Tuesday with an appropriate fare reduction. Disembark by 11:00 am |