New Orleans Holiday Heritage Tour
December 9-14, 2026
The Florida Trust for Historic Preservation and Project Por Amor have partnered to create a six-day holiday immersion into the heart of New Orleans during one of the city’s most magical seasons. Together, we’ll experience the Crescent City through the lens of history, architecture, music, food, and community traditions that continue to shape life in South Louisiana today. From a classic Réveillon dinner at Brennan's to the fiery spectacle of the Festival of the Bonfires along the Mississippi River, this journey explores the holiday traditions that make New Orleans unlike anywhere else in America. We’ll step inside beautifully preserved homes decorated for the season during the celebrated Holiday Home Tour, stroll beneath centuries-old live oaks glowing with lights in City Park, and gather for intimate live music performances and conversations with local historians, cultural stewards, and community voices. Woven throughout the experience are the moments that define New Orleans at its best: long meals, layered histories, spontaneous music, and the deep sense of place that emerges when preservation and living culture meet. We hope you will join us for this unforgettable holiday journey.
Program Details
Double occupancy: $ (per person)
Single occupancy: $
LOCAL RESIDENT RATE: $3,875. We offer a reduced rate for local participants wishing to join the tour's full cultural program, excluding accommodations and daily breakfast.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE: A $750 per traveler non-refundable deposit due upon registration to secure your space. Final balances are due by September 9th, 2026.
REGISTRATION AND CONFIRMATION: Up to 24 spaces are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Full refunds will be provided if minimum enrollment is not reached.
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS: Flight bookings to New Orleans are the responsibility of each traveler.
Program Price Includes:
Flight purchasing guidance, pre-trip information to help you prepare, and trip app
Accommodations for five nights at the boutique Garden District Hotel
Culinary experiences including daily breakfasts, select lunches and dinners featuring iconic New Orleans dining such as Tableaux, Beggar’s Banquet, Commander’s Palace, Parkway Tavern, and a Reveillon farewell dinner at Brennan’s
Exclusive cultural experiences including a private welcome with the Preservation Resource Center; a talk with Tulane professor Richard Campanella; a civil rights discussion with Leona Tate; and a visit to The Descendants Project at Woodland Plantation
Special holiday programming including insider access including early entry to the PRC Holiday Home Tour; Festival of the Bonfires, Celebration in the Oaks, traditional Reveillon dinner
Live music throughout the program, including four private performances including special talks with the musicians, plus optional curated evening concerts in local venues
Leisure time to explore New Orleans, including the French Quarter and the Garden District
Full-time private transportation, including airport transfers
24-hour program management by Project Por Amor staff
Program price does NOT include:
Airfare to and from New Orleans
Two dinners on your own
Tips for tour guide, chauffeur, and accommodation services
Third-party trip interruption insurance
All other items not listed in ‘PROGRAM PRICE INCLUDES’
About the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation
Founded in 1978, the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation is a statewide nonprofit dedicated to protecting and celebrating Florida’s historic places, cultural heritage, and architectural landmarks. Through advocacy, education, and community engagement, the organization works to preserve the stories and spaces that define Florida’s diverse history. From endangered historic sites and main streets to cultural traditions and preservation initiatives, the Florida Trust supports efforts that connect people more deeply to the places they call home.
About Project Por Amor
Project Por Amor is an artist-run boutique cultural tour operator that builds meaningful immersive experiences through the arts, culture, and travel. We specialize in Cuba, Sicily, Iceland, Morocco, and New Orleans. Our extensive knowledge and close relationships with these destinations combined with an innovative approach and decades of experience, has resulted in a consistent brand of life-changing production and travel programs for organizations and individuals since 2009.
