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The Lone Star State to the French Quarter

12 days
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From Dallas to New Orleans
4.9
63 traveler reviews
  • Cattle drive through a historic stockyards area.
  • Skyline of a city with tall skyscrapers lit at dusk.
  • Sign for Fort Worth Stockyards with clear blue sky.
  • Riverwalk with people strolling alongside the water.
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  • The most positive and important aspects of the review are: "The tour was well-organized, with our representative always available to assist us.

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    John, traveled in September
    5.0
  • Scenic river pathway with trees and dining areas.

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Active
Thrilling adventures designed to keep you moving
Group Tour
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 42 - 50
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Dallas

    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Dallas

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour of Historic West End
    • Visit Pioneer Plaza

    Optional Activities

    • Optional excursion to The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
    Landmarks
    Pioneer Plaza
    The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
  3. Day 3

    Dallas to Fort Worth

    Included Activities

    • Visit Stockyards National Historic District
    • Meet Fort Worth Herd drovers/cowboys
    • See Longhorn cattle drive

    Optional Activities

    • Attend the rodeo
    • Visit Billy Bob's Honky Tonk
    Landmarks
    Stockyards National Historic District
    Sundance Square
    Billy Bob's Texas
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Fort Worth to Austin

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Bob Bullock State History Museum
    • Austin city sightseeing tour
    • View historic Sixth Street
    • View Texas Capitol complex
    • View Governor's Mansion
    • View University of Texas

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Bat Watching Sunset Cruise
    Landmarks
    Bob Bullock State History Museum
    Sixth Street
    Texas Capitol
    Governor's Mansion
    University of Texas
    Congress Avenue Bridge
  5. Day 5

    Austin to Fredericksburg

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Lyndon B. Johnson National Historic Park
    • Visit LBJ Ranch
    • Driving tour of ranch grounds
    • Visit Junction School
    • Visit President Johnson's reconstructed birthplace
    • Visit Johnson Family cemetery
    Landmarks
    Lyndon B. Johnson National Historic Park
    LBJ Ranch
  6. Day 6

    Fredericksburg to San Antonio

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit San Fernando Cathedral
    • Visit El Mercado
    • Visit the Alamo
    Landmarks
    San Fernando Cathedral
    El Mercado
    The Alamo
    River Walk
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  7. Day 7

    San Antonio

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Private narrated River Walk cruise

    Optional Activities

    • Visit La Villita Historic Arts Village
    • Visit Buckhorn Saloon & Museum
    Landmarks
    La Villita Historic Arts Village
    Buckhorn Saloon & Museum
  8. Day 8

    San Antonio to Houston

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Houston sightseeing tour
    • View Theatre District
    • View Texas Medical Center
    • View River Oaks neighborhood
    Landmarks
    Theatre District
    Texas Medical Center
    River Oaks
  9. Day 9

    Houston

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Johnson Space Center
    • Tram tour of NASA facilities
    • View flown spacecraft
    • View spacesuits
    • View International Space Station artifacts
    Landmarks
    Johnson Space Center
  10. Day 10

    Houston to Lafayette

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Atchafalaya Basin swamp cruise

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Cajun food and music outing
    Landmarks
    Atchafalaya Basin
  11. Day 11

    Lafayette to New Orleans

    Included Activities

    • Guided New Orleans sightseeing tour
    • View French Quarter landmarks
    • View St. Louis Cathedral
    • View Jackson Square
    • View St. Charles Avenue
    • Visit above-ground cemetery

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Jazz Dinner Cruise on the Mighty Mississippi
    Landmarks
    French Quarter
    St. Louis Cathedral
    Jackson Square
    St. Charles Avenue
  12. Day 12

    New Orleans

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Extend stay in New Orleans with extra nights
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Traveler Moments

  • Reflections of trees in a calm river surrounded by greenery.
  • Green field landscape with a few trees.
  • Water cascading down a textured surface.
  • Scenic view of a lake with clouds and trees.
  • Alligator swimming in murky water.
  • Misty lake view with dark clouds and trees.
  • Signboard advertising Shiner beers in a bar.
  • Space center with various equipment and vehicles.
  • Close-up view of a large rocket engine.
  • Indoor display of a spaceman hanging from the ceiling in a museum.
  • Bronze statue of cowboys on horseback inside a gallery.
  • A bridge over a river with trees in the background.
  • Serene river scene with trees and birds perched on stumps.
  • Flowing water with a textured pattern.
  • Small white house with a fenced front yard.
  • Artistic religious figures on a blue and gold altar.
  • Historic stone building facade with a tower and blue sky.
  • Painting of a lone rider on horseback overlooking a rocky landscape at sunset.
  • Illustration of a silhouette cowboy lassoing on horseback during sunset.
  • Cattle grazing on a lush green pasture under a bright blue sky.
  • Interior view of a church with stained glass windows and religious sculptures.
  • Wooden rustic building with various signs and decorative items.
  • Colorful ceramic flower pot on a stone surface.
  • House surrounded by trees with a wooden fence and gate.
  • Garden area with a large tree and ornamental plants.
  • Wooden footbridge surrounded by greenery.
  • Statue of a horse and rider in a natural setting.
  • A longhorn cow resting on hay in the shade.
  • A plaque on the ground honoring Audie Murphy.
  • Astronaut suit on display with a dark background.
  • Display of J.R. Ewing memorabilia on a wall.
  • A rodeo event with a cowboy riding a horse.
  • Room with artistic portraits and decorative mirror.
  • Astronaut suit display with American flag in museum.
  • Longhorn cattle drive on a street.
  • Street view with grassy lawn and historical building.
  • Tall modern buildings in an urban area.
  • Pastoral scene with horses and white fences.
  • Ornate church ceiling with decorative elements.
  • Statue of a cowboy on horseback with people around.
  • Colorful riverside cafes with umbrellas.
  • Statues of longhorn cattle in a park.

Traveler Reviews

4.9
Overall rating based on 63 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.3
  • Transport
    4.8
  • Guide
    4.4
  • Accommodation
    4.0
  • Food
    3.8
  • Tour Operator
    4.9

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  • K
    May 6th, 2025
    3.0
    I think some of hotels need to be renewed .. definitely needs a new hotel in New Orleans. The dinner excursions were...
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    Traveled in April 2025
  • A
    October 27th, 2023
    5.0
    Organized, relaxing, no pressure or early morning schedules
    Traveled in October 2023
    Review collected by Cosmos
  • A
    October 20th, 2023
    5.0
    very well organised tour great service
    Traveled in October 2023
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  • A
    October 7th, 2023
    5.0
    Our tour guide Eileen was fabulous, Norman our driver was amazing and our group were awesome. We had never been on a...
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    Traveled in September 2023
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  • A
    October 7th, 2023
    5.0
    Our guide Eileen was great, Norman our bus driver was exceptional and the group we were with was brilliant. We had...
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    Traveled in September 2023
    Review collected by Cosmos
  • A
    October 5th, 2023
    5.0
    Great guide and bus driver. Doesn't include food or baggage handling, but is also cheaper than others. Need name...
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    Traveled in September 2023
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  • A
    October 5th, 2023
    5.0
    Great value for the money. Cosmos does not include food, unless provided by the hotel, and does not include baggage...
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  • A
    October 3rd, 2023
    5.0
    Really well done. Really enjoyed myself
    Traveled in September 2023
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  • A
    September 30th, 2023
    5.0
    The guide and the coach driver were both lovely
    Traveled in September 2023
    Review collected by Cosmos
  • A
    September 30th, 2023
    5.0
    Norman the driver and Eileen the guide have been fantastic very helpful lovely
    Traveled in September 2023
    Review collected by Cosmos

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    Alice

    Asked on August 12th, 2025

    Are you doing the lone star tour in April or May 2026 as there is 3 of us traveling from Australia and would like to do the Dallas to New Orleans trup

    Tour Details
    • CosmosOperator•Written August 2025

      Unfortunately, the The Lone Star State to the French Quarter tour is being rested for 2026. The only departure remaining in 2025 is 25 September.

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    Ines

    Asked on February 21st, 2025

    What should I do about visa requirements for the tour?

    Visa
    • CosmosOperator•Written February 2025

      It’s important to check visa requirements with your local consulate, as obtaining a visa is your responsibility.

  • D

    Dany

    Asked on January 22nd, 2025

    What are the payment methods available for booking the tour?

    Payments
    • CosmosOperator•Written January 2025

      You will make all of your payments on this website once your booking is confirmed.

  • R

    Rose

    Asked on January 8th, 2025

    Are there restroom facilities on the bus during the tour?

    Transport
    • CosmosOperator•Written January 2025

      Yes, the bus has toilets for emergency use, and there will be regular stops for breaks.

  • J

    Joseph

    Asked on September 8th, 2024

    Will the tour accommodate dietary restrictions?

    Meals
    • CosmosOperator•Written September 2024

      We recommend communicating any dietary restrictions ahead so we can try to accommodate them.

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    Corinna

    Asked on June 27th, 2024

    Where will I meet my tour director?

    Tour Details
    • CosmosOperator•Written June 2024

      The tour director usually meets guests at the hotel lobby unless specified otherwise in your travel documents.

  • J

    Jordan

    Asked on June 15th, 2024

    What should I do if I have further questions?

    Travel Support
    • CosmosOperator•Written June 2024

      You can reach out to us via the Ask a Question button for any additional inquiries.

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    Camila

    Asked on May 26th, 2024

    What is the cancellation policy for the tour?

    Payments
    • CosmosOperator•Written May 2024

      Cancellation requests must be made in writing, and there may be a fee associated with cancellations.

  • S

    Sophie

    Asked on May 18th, 2024

    I would like to know in the future will you have August dates? In Italy we only have this month for a vacation

    Price / Availability
    Tour Details
    • CosmosOperator•Written May 2024

      We do not have any departures for this tour for the month of August. We only have May - June and September - October 2024 departure dates.

    • S

      Sophie

      Traveler•Written May 2024

      The tour sounds great but we only have the month of August for our vacation

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      1 more answer
  • J

    Jean-Yves

    Asked on April 11th, 2024

    Is there a single supplement for solo travelers?

    Single supplement
    • CosmosOperator•Written April 2024

      Single accommodations are available but are limited and must be requested.

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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before June 20th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 20th, 2026, a minimum payment of $250 is required to confirm your booking with Cosmos. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Cosmos will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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