20 days in Louisiana Itinerary

Thibodaux is a city in and the parish seat of Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, United States, along the banks of Bayou Lafourche in the northwestern part of the parish. Get out of town with these interesting Thibodaux side-trips: San Francisco Plantation (in Garyville) and Whitney Plantation (in Wallace). Next up on the itinerary: admire the landmark architecture of Oak Alley Plantation, deepen your understanding at Nicholls State University, steep yourself in history at Madewood Plantation, and cast your line with Cajun Fishing and Hunting Charters.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Thibodaux vacation planner.

Luxembourg City, Luxembourg to Thibodaux is an approximately 17.5-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Central Standard Time, which is usually a -7 hour difference. Traveling from Luxembourg City in July, things will get a bit warmer in Thibodaux: highs are around 38°C and lows about 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) early enough to drive to Baton Rouge.

Baton Rouge is the capital of the U.S. state of Louisiana and its second-largest city. Start off your visit on the 6th (Thu): make a trip to Houmas House and Gardens, then relax and rejuvenate at The Spa House Day Spa, then contemplate the long history of Nottoway Plantation, and finally walk around LSU Hilltop Arboretum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 7th (Fri): have fun and explore at Knock Knock Children's Museum, walk around North Boulevard Town Square, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Grace Church of West Feliciana Parish.

To see other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, read Baton Rouge trip planner.

Getting from Thibodaux to Baton Rouge by car takes about 1.5 hours. In July, daytime highs in Baton Rouge are 39°C, while nighttime lows are 27°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) so you can go by car to Lafayette.

Lafayette is a city located along the Vermilion River in southwestern Louisiana. Lafayette is known for historic sites, museums, and fun & games. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Martin, relax and rejuvenate at Red Lerille's Health & Raquet Club, get to know the fascinating history of Vermilionville, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Landry Catholic Church.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Lafayette holiday maker website.

Traveling by car from Baton Rouge to Lafayette takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. July in Lafayette sees daily highs of 39°C and lows of 28°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Lake Charles.

Lake Charles is the fifth-largest incorporated city in the U.S. state of Louisiana, located on Lake Charles, Prien Lake, and the Calcasieu River. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Lake Charles: Gator Chateau (in Jennings) and Mae's Beach (in Cameron). There's lots more to do: stroll around Millennium Park, identify plant and animal life at Sabine National Wildlife Refuge, tee off at Gray Plantation, and admire the masterpieces at 1911 Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center.

For more things to do, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Lake Charles trip planner.

Getting from Lafayette to Lake Charles by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. In July, daytime highs in Lake Charles are 39°C, while nighttime lows are 27°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) so you can go by car to Natchitoches.

Natchitoches is a small city and the parish seat of Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States. Kick off your visit on the 14th (Fri): admire the majestic nature at North Toledo Bend State Park, then choose your vessel at Living The Dream Guide Service, and then make a trip to The Minor Basilica Of The Immaculate Conception. Here are some ideas for day two: contemplate the long history of Melrose Plantation, then steep yourself in history at Kaffie-Frederick General Mercantile Store, and then examine the collection at Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum.

To see where to stay, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Natchitoches holiday builder website.

You can drive from Lake Charles to Natchitoches in 2.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 39°C in July, and nighttime lows around 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) early enough to drive to New Orleans.

Known for its Creole cuisine, rich musical tradition, and nearby swamps and plantations, New Orleans is one of the nation's oldest cities.

New Orleans is known for historic sites, nightlife, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: examine the collection at The National WWII Museum, get a dose of the wild on Happiness Bayou Tours, go on a hair-raising tour with a ghost and vampire tour, and admire the landmark architecture of St. Louis Cathedral.

For reviews, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our New Orleans route builder website.

You can drive from Natchitoches to New Orleans in 4.5 hours. Traveling from Natchitoches in July, expect nights in New Orleans to be somewhat warmer, around 31°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 31°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) to allow time to fly back home.