Amtrak Vacations
Washington, D.C. Ultimate Getaway Roundtrip from Atlanta
6-day round-trip Amtrak getaway from Atlanta to Washington, D.C.
6 daysfrom $749
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Amtrak Vacations
Rails to the Bayou and Texas
6-day rail journey from Atlanta to New Orleans and San Antonio
Amtrak Vacations operates this 6-day, 5-night rail journey connecting Atlanta, New Orleans, and San Antonio. Day one boards the Crescent for an overnight ride from Atlanta into the Deep South, arriving in New Orleans for a two-night stay. There, the itinerary includes a paddlewheel steamer cruise on the Mississippi River and a Jazz Brunch of Creole classics at the Court of the Two Sisters, with day two otherwise left at leisure to wander the French Quarter and sample beignets and gumbo. Day four continues west on the Sunset Limited, arriving in San Antonio that evening for a two-night stay that includes a hop-on, hop-off trolley tour taking in The Alamo and the city's Spanish colonial past, plus a self-guided afternoon along the Riverwalk. Hotels are offered as 12 accommodation options across the two cities rather than one fixed property. This suits travelers who want a rail-linked tour of the Deep South and Texas that blends guided sightseeing with time to explore independently.
What to know before you look closer
- Hotels are offered as 12 accommodation options across New Orleans and San Antonio, from the DoubleTree by Hilton up to the Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel; the specific hotel you get depends on the tier and city you choose, not a single fixed property.
- The included rail travel is in Coach class on both the Crescent and the Sunset Limited; the evidence does not mention a sleeper cabin upgrade.
- The evidence lists no current departure dates for this package.
Day by day
- Day 1railovernight: Onboard Amtrak (en route to New Orleans)
Your Journey Begins in Atlanta
Make your way to the station this morning and board Amtrak's Crescent® for an overnight journey to New Orleans. Settle into your accommodations and enjoy the relaxing rhythm of overnight train travel through the Deep South.
- Day 2overnight: New Orleans
New Orleans
Spend the day at leisure exploring the French Quarter, visiting Jackson Square, or sampling local treats like beignets and gumbo. Wander the French Quarter, taking in its rich blend of cultures, styles, architecture, and music. This afternoon, enjoy a cruise on the Mighty Mississippi on a classic paddlewheel steamer.
- Day 3overnight: New Orleans
New Orleans
No visit to New Orleans is complete without savoring the local cuisine or hearing some of the most amazing jazz music in the world. At the Court of the Two Sisters you'll experience both. Sample amazing Creole classics in a charming courtyard to the sounds of soulful jazz for which the city is rightly famous.
- Day 4overnight: San Antonio
San Antonio
Arrive in San Antonio this evening and check in to your hotel for a two-night stay.
- Day 5overnight: San Antonio
San Antonio
Spend your day discovering the city's Spanish colonial past, visiting The Alamo, or exploring the San Antonio Museum of Art with your included trolley tour. Take the afternoon for yourself to wander the tree-lined paths along the famous Riverwalk.
- Day 6
Your Journey Ends in San Antonio
Check out of your hotel and continue your travels.
The moments this trip is built around
- Day 1Boards Amtrak's Crescent for an overnight journey from Atlanta to New Orleans through the Deep South.
- Day 2A cruise on the Mississippi River aboard a classic paddlewheel steamer.
- Day 3A Jazz Brunch at the Court of the Two Sisters, with Creole classics served in a courtyard to live jazz.
- Day 5A hop-on, hop-off trolley tour of San Antonio taking in The Alamo, followed by an afternoon along the Riverwalk.
Included
- One-way Amtrak® in Coach accommodations from Atlanta to New Orleans on the Crescent® and New Orleans to San Antonio on the Sunset Limited®
- 5 nights' hotel accommodations
Questions travellers ask
- Is train travel included?
- Yes, one-way Amtrak Coach travel on the Crescent from Atlanta to New Orleans and the Sunset Limited from New Orleans to San Antonio.
- Which trains are used?
- The Crescent and the Sunset Limited, both in Coach class.
- Is it escorted or independent?
- A mix. Day 2 in New Orleans is explicitly at leisure, while a hop-on, hop-off trolley tour is included in San Antonio.
- What hotels are used?
- The evidence lists 12 accommodation options across New Orleans and San Antonio, from the DoubleTree by Hilton to the Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel, rather than one fixed hotel.
- Is overnight train travel included?
- Yes, the Crescent journey from Atlanta to New Orleans on day 1 is overnight.
- How much walking is involved?
- New Orleans is explored on foot through the French Quarter, and San Antonio includes a trolley tour plus self-guided walking along the Riverwalk.
