Natchitoches 2023

Natchitoches Christmas
November 18-19, 2023 (2 days)
$449* per person from Baton Rouge
Led by Nancy Horn

*All dates and pricing are approximate and subject to change per supplier

Price is per person, double occupancy & includes deluxe motor coach transportation from Baton Rouge, breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 1 dinner, entrance fees, taxes & tips (including driver and escort). (Tips for personal services – maids, etc., not included). Single supplement - $200

$200 per person is required to reserve space, refundable until October 2, 2023 when full payment is due.
Submit deposit with registration and signed waiver form to reserve your spot.
Make checks payable to ZACHARY TRAVEL CENTER – 4257 Church St., Ste. 104, Zachary, LA 70791
All payments are non-refundable after final payment date. 3% surcharge on credit card payments.

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Day 1 - Saturday, November 18 - Natchitoches – Morning departure from Zachary and Baton Rouge, routing through Lafayette. After we arrive in Natchitoches, our first stop will be at St. Augustine Catholic Church and Cemetery, a historic Roman Catholic church considered to be the cultural center of Cane River’s historic Creoles of color community. Established as a mission church in 1829, St. Augustine is celebrated as the first church in Louisiana to be built by and for free people of color, and is among the oldest churches founded and built by and for people of African descent in the United States.

This afternoon, we’ll board the Cane River Queen to take in the sights and learn the history that makes Natchitoches a special place.

Our included dinner will be at Merci Beaucoup’s. Located in the historic district of Natchitoches, they offer original classic Cajun and American dishes and are known for their Cajun Potato, an incredible stuffed potato topped with crawfish etouffee and jumbo fried shrimp, along with delicious meat pies, a Natchitoches staple.

This evening, we gather on the riverwalk to see the Natchitoches Christmas Festival of Lights with fireworks and more than 300,000 lights lit for the holiday season. Overnight in the Natchitoches area. (D)

Day 2 - Sunday, November 19 - Home– After an included breakfast we make our way to Melrose Plantation, which dates back to 1796 and is a National Historic Landmark. See paintings by renowned artist, Clementine Hunter, and learn her story. (B)