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Mississippi River Odyssey

22 days
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From New Orleans to Saint Paul
3.9
12 reviews
  • Colorful streetcars on a palm-lined street in New Orleans.
  • Jackson Square with St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans.
  • Gazebo in a public park surrounded by flowers.
  • Historic building with iron balconies and lush greenery in New Orleans.
  • Aerial view of Memphis skyline during sunset.
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  • Long highway bridge with a view of the Memphis skyline.
  • Drone view of Memphis and the iconic Bass Pro Pyramid at sunset.
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Plan your adventure:
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Viking Cruises
River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 930
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    New Orleans

    New Orleans

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Bourbon Street
    • Visit St. Louis Cathedral
    • Discover French Quarter
    Landmarks
    Bourbon Street
    St. Louis Cathedral
    French Quarter
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  2. Day 2

    Darrow

    Darrow

    Optional Activities

    • Tour historic mansions
    • Explore National Historic Landmarks
    Landmarks
    Lower Mississippi Historic Mansions
  3. Day 3

    St. Francisville

    St. Francisville

    Optional Activities

    • Explore National Register historic buildings
    • Tour St. Francisville
    Landmarks
    St. Francisville Historic District
  4. Day 4

    Natchez

    Natchez

    Optional Activities

    • Tour historic Southern estates
    • Explore Natchez
    Landmarks
    Natchez Historic Estates
    Natchez Trace
  5. Day 5

    Vicksburg

    Vicksburg

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Vicksburg National Military Park
    • Explore Civil War history
    • Tour Vicksburg
    Landmarks
    Vicksburg National Military Park
  6. Day 6

    Greenville

    Greenville

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Greenville
    • Discover blues music heritage
    • Learn about Jim Henson
    Landmarks
    Greenville
  7. Day 7

    Lower Mississippi

    Lower Mississippi

    Optional Activities

    • Observe birdlife and wildlife
    • Enjoy scenic landscapes
    • Explore natural beauty
    Landmarks
    Lower Mississippi
  8. Day 8

    Memphis

    Memphis

    Optional Activities

    • Visit National Civil Rights Museum
    • Tour Graceland
    • Explore blues heritage
    • Sample Memphis barbecue
    Landmarks
    National Civil Rights Museum
    Graceland
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  9. Day 9

    Memphis

    Memphis

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Beale Street
    • Visit Lorraine Motel
    • Tour Graceland
    • Experience Memphis blues culture
    Landmarks
    Beale Street
    Lorraine Motel
    Graceland
  10. Day 10

    Mississippi River

    Mississippi River

    Optional Activities

    • View river landscapes
    • Observe wildlife and habitats
    Landmarks
    Mississippi River
  11. Day 11

    Paducah

    Paducah

    Optional Activities

    • Visit National Quilt Museum
    • Explore historic downtown
    • See 'Wall to Wall' murals
    • Tour 19th-century architecture
    Landmarks
    National Quilt Museum
  12. Day 12

    Cape Girardeau

    Cape Girardeau

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center
    • Explore Fort D
    • Tour historic sites
    • Hike nature trails
    Landmarks
    Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center
    Fort D
  13. Day 13

    St. Louis

    St. Louis

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis
    • Tour Gateway Arch
    • Explore Old Courthouse
    • Discover City Hall
    Landmarks
    Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis
    Gateway Arch
    Old Courthouse
  14. Day 14

    St. Louis

    St. Louis

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Forest Park
    • Explore Missouri History Museum
    • Learn about St. Louis Cardinals history
    • Tour cultural attractions
    Landmarks
    Forest Park
    Missouri History Museum
  15. Day 15

    Alton

    Alton

    Optional Activities

    • View Piasa Bird mural
    • Explore Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Route
    • Tour historic Alton
    Landmarks
    Piasa Bird Mural
  16. Day 16

    Hannibal

    Hannibal

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Mark Twain attractions
    • Explore Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn heritage
    • Learn about steamboat history
    • Tour historic Hannibal
    Landmarks
    Mark Twain Home
  17. Day 17

    Burlington

    Burlington

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Capitol Theater
    • Tour St. Paul's Church
    • Explore National Register historic buildings
    Landmarks
    Capitol Theater
    St. Paul's Church
  18. Day 18

    Quad Cities

    Quad Cities

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Quad Cities
    • Visit John Deere facilities
    • Tour riverside communities
    Landmarks
    Quad Cities
  19. Day 19

    Dubuque

    Dubuque

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Cathedral Historic District
    • Visit Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium
    • Tour Dubuque
    Landmarks
    Cathedral Historic District
  20. Day 20

    La Crosse

    La Crosse

    Optional Activities

    • Visit historic immigrant villages
    • Explore National Register sites
    • Tour riverfront
    • Discover Norwegian heritage
    Landmarks
    La Crosse Riverfront
  21. Day 21

    Red Wing

    Red Wing

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Red Wing Shoes history
    • Tour Red Wing Stoneware and Pottery
    • Visit National Trust sites
    Landmarks
    Red Wing Stoneware and Pottery
  22. Day 22

    Disembark

    Disembark
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    Viking Mississippi
    Hosting 386 guests in 193 all outside staterooms, the new state-of-the-art Viking Mississippi is inspired by our award-winning Viking Longsh… Read more
    Capacity
    386
    Built
    2022
    Guests
    Crew
    150
    Length
    114 m / 374 ft
    Width
    11 m / 36 ft
    Suites
    Staterooms
    193
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    Electricity
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    Cruising Speed
    12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph
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