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Heart of Texas and New Orleans
Independent rail journey from Fort Worth to New Orleans via Texas cities
Amtrak Vacations runs this independent, 10-day rail vacation from Fort Worth to New Orleans, with stops in Austin and San Antonio along the way. Travelers ride the Texas Eagle in Coach class from Fort Worth to Austin to San Antonio, then the Sunset Limited on to New Orleans, passing western landscapes and bayou country. Hotel stays run 2 nights in Fort Worth, 2 in Austin, 3 in San Antonio, and 3 in New Orleans, at the Hilton Fort Worth, the Omni Austin Hotel Downtown, the DoubleTree by Hilton San Antonio Downtown, and the Hotel Monteleone. Highlights include a visit to Billy Bob's Texas and Fort Worth's twice-daily cattle drive on day 1, a multi-day hop-on, hop-off pass in San Antonio reaching the Alamo and other missions, and in New Orleans, a brunch at the Court of Two Sisters followed by a choice of a swamp boat tour or a city sightseeing tour. It suits independent travelers who want a rail-linked tour of the South with time to explore each city at their own pace.
What to know before you look closer
- This is an independent rail vacation: most sightseeing is on your own, aside from the Real Austin van tour, the San Antonio hop-on, hop-off pass, and the New Orleans brunch and choice of tour.
- The evidence lists no specific departure dates; confirm current availability and pricing with Amtrak Vacations.
Day by day
- Day 1overnight: Fort Worth
Your Journey Begins in Fort Worth
Welcome to Fort Worth! Check into your hotel and step out to start exploring this laid-back southern city. Meet a Texas Longhorn on Main Street, visit the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame, watch the twice-daily cattle drive down Exchange Avenue, and enjoy Billy Bob's Texas.
- Day 2overnight: Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX
Spend another day discovering the city, considered the "museum capital of the Southwest," with several renowned museums in the Fort Worth Cultural District and eclectic Texas cuisine.
- Day 3overnight: Austin
Fort Worth to Austin
In the afternoon, board the Texas Eagle and head toward Austin! Check into your hotel in the "Live Music Capital of the World." The evening is free to enjoy as you please.
- Day 4overnight: Austin
Austin
Climb aboard a comfortable Mercedes van for your included Real Austin tour, taking in landmarks, hidden gems, local favorites, and historic neighborhoods. The rest of the day is yours at leisure.
- Day 5overnight: San Antonio
Austin to San Antonio
Spend the morning on your own before boarding the Texas Eagle to San Antonio in the evening. Check into your hotel for a three-night stay and enjoy the rest of the day exploring on your own.
- Day 6overnight: San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
Begin using your multi-day hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of San Antonio, visiting the Alamo, the Mission Concepcion, the Japanese Sunken Gardens, El Mercado, and Mission San Jose.
- Day 7overnight: San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
Continue using your hop-on, hop-off pass and spend the remainder of your time in San Antonio discovering anything left the day before.
- Day 8overnight: New Orleans
San Antonio to New Orleans
Travel on your own to the Amtrak station and board the Sunset Limited to New Orleans, taking in stunning western landscapes and sultry bayou. Check into your hotel in the "Big Easy" for a three-night stay and start exploring, perhaps in the French Quarter.
- Day 9overnight: New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
Enjoy a brunch at the famous Court of Two Sisters! Then choose between a custom-built swamp boat tour through part of the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park or a sightseeing city tour of New Orleans.
- Day 10
Your Journey Ends in New Orleans
Journey concludes in New Orleans.
The moments this trip is built around
- Day 1Fort Worth's twice-daily cattle drive down Exchange Avenue and a visit to Billy Bob's Texas.
- Day 6The multi-day hop-on, hop-off tour of San Antonio visits the Alamo, Mission Concepcion, the Japanese Sunken Gardens, El Mercado, and Mission San Jose.
- Day 8Board the Sunset Limited from San Antonio to New Orleans, passing western landscapes and bayou country.
- Day 9Brunch at the famous Court of Two Sisters, then a choice of a swamp boat tour through the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park or a New Orleans city tour.
Included
- One-way Amtrak® in Coach accommodations from Fort Worth to Austin; Austin to San Antonio; and San Antonio to New Orleans onboard the Texas Eagle® and Sunset Limited®
- 9 nights' hotel accommodations
- 1 meal included (1 Brunch)
Questions travellers ask
- Is the train travel included?
- Yes. Amtrak Vacations includes one-way Coach travel on the Texas Eagle (Fort Worth to Austin to San Antonio) and the Sunset Limited (San Antonio to New Orleans).
- Is this trip escorted or independent?
- It's an independent rail vacation; travelers make their own way around each city, with only a few included tours and one included meal.
- Which trains are used?
- The Texas Eagle and the Sunset Limited, both in Coach class.
- What hotels are used?
- The Hilton Fort Worth (2 nights), the Omni Austin Hotel Downtown (2 nights), the DoubleTree by Hilton San Antonio Downtown (3 nights), and the Hotel Monteleone in New Orleans (3 nights).
- What meals are included?
- 1 meal, a brunch on day 9 at the Court of Two Sisters in New Orleans.
