About the Tour
Travel to The National WWII Museum in New Orleans to explore, remember, and reflect on World War II through exclusive access to the Museum’s campus. This special commemorative tour includes four nights at The Higgins Hotel, private guided tours, a comprehensive meal plan, and admission to the “Like a Thunderbolt from the Skies”: Airborne Forces in World War II Symposium.
Perhaps no component of the Armed Forces has captured the imagination or loomed larger in the collective popular memory of Americans than the US Army Airborne. Join leading historians and authors to explore the history, impact, and enduring legacy of World War II's airborne units.
Photo: Paratroopers drop from a C-47 Skytrain. Courtesy of the Imperial War Museum
Dates
Dates and Pricing
- Experience the Victory Tour: February 24–28, 2027 (4 Nights)
- Airborne Forces in World War II Symposium: February 26–27, 2027
Prices* include four nights at The Higgins Hotel & Conference Center, registration for “Like a Thunderbolt from the Skies”: Airborne Forces in World War II Symposium, private guided tours, and a comprehensive meal plan:
- $2,350 per person double occupancy
- $2,950 per person single occupancy
*$129 per person taxes and fees are additional.
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Tour Itinerary
Day 1
Wednesday, February 24
Arrive at The National WWII Museum and Higgins Hotel in New Orleans* / Private viewing of Beyond All Boundaries / Welcome Reception at Kushner Restoration Pavilion with historian from the Jenny Craig Institute for the Study of War and Democracy / Dinner and evening at leisure
Accommodations: The Higgins Hotel (R)
*If flying, please schedule to arrive at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) no later than 3:00 p.m.
Day 2
Thursday, February 25
Breakfast at The Higgins Hotel / Early-Access Home Front Guided Tour / Out of the Vault experience / Lunchtime Lecture with a Museum historian / Uncorking History: Wine Pairing Dinner
Accommodations: The Higgins Hotel (B, L, D)
Day 3
Friday, February 26
Breakfast at The Higgins Hotel / Europe & Pacific Guided Tour / Lunch on own / Liberation Pavilion Guided Tour / Freedom Theater experience / “Like a Thunderbolt from the Skies”: Airborne Forces in World War II Symposium Welcome Reception and Opening Keynote / Museum Open House
Accommodations: The Higgins Hotel (B, R)
Day 4
Saturday, February 27
Breakfast at The Higgins Hotel / “Like a Thunderbolt from the Skies”: Airborne Forces in World War II Symposium / Farewell Dinner
Accommodations: The Higgins Hotel (B, D)
Day 5
Sunday, February 28
Breakfast at The Higgins Hotel / Hotel checkout by 12:00 p.m. / All-day complementary access to The National WWII Museum / Independently scheduled departures
Note: Itinerary subject to change
Program Inclusions
- 4-night stay at The Higgins Hotel
- 4 breakfasts at the Hotel
- 1 lunch, 2 dinners, 1 private reception
- Welcome Reception with Museum historians
- Special access and reserved seating at the “Like a Thunderbolt from the Skies”: Airborne Forces in World War II Symposium
- Admission to Uncorking History: Wine Pairing Dinner
- Viewing of Beyond All Boundaries
- Freedom Theater experience
- Private Early-Access Tour of the Museum
- Lunchtime Lecture with a Museum historian
- Out of the Vault artifact experience
- Guided touring in all permanent exhibits
- Farewell dinner
- Complimentary 1-day pass to ride the Hop-On Hop-Off double decker bus
To book your trip or for more information, call 1-877-813-3329 x 257 or email travel@nationalww2museum.org. The Travel Sales Team is available Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CT.
For more information or to book your next tour, call 1-877-813-3329 x 257 or email travel@nationalww2museum.org. The Educational Travel Team is available Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CT.
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