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Bayous, Blues & Bluegrass New Orleans, Louisiana to Louisville, Kentucky

15 days
From New Orleans to Louisville
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
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

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of New Orleans

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Bourbon Street
    • Visit St. Louis Cathedral
    • Experience Mardi Gras celebrations
    • Discover Creole cuisine
    Landmarks
    St. Louis Cathedral
    Bourbon Street
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  2. Day 2

    Darrow

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Darrow and historic mansions

    Optional Activities

    • Tour National Historic Landmark mansions
  3. Day 3

    St. Francisville

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of St. Francisville

    Optional Activities

    • Explore historic buildings and National Register sites
    • Walk along the historic bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River
  4. Day 4

    Natchez

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Natchez

    Optional Activities

    • Tour historic Southern estates
    • Learn about the Natchez Trace history
  5. Day 5

    Vicksburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Vicksburg

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Vicksburg National Military Park
    • Explore historic homes and Civil War battlefields
    Landmarks
    Vicksburg National Military Park
  6. Day 6

    Greenville

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Greenville

    Optional Activities

    • Explore blues music heritage
    • Learn about local artists and authors
    • Visit cultural venues related to Jim Henson and blues music
  7. Day 7

    Scenic sailing on Lower Mississippi

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  8. Day 8

    Memphis

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Memphis

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Graceland
    • Explore National Civil Rights Museum
    • Visit museums celebrating blues music heritage
    • Experience traditional barbecue restaurants
    • Explore Beale Street and civil rights historical sites
    Landmarks
    Graceland
    National Civil Rights Museum
    Beale Street
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  9. Day 9

    Memphis

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Further explore blues music venues and history
    • Visit Lorraine Motel and civil rights historical sites
    • Tour Graceland
    • Experience local barbecue restaurants
    Landmarks
    Graceland
    Lorraine Motel
    Beale Street
  10. Day 10

    Scenic sailing on Mississippi River

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  11. Day 11

    Paducah

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Paducah

    Optional Activities

    • Visit National Quilt Museum
    • Explore Wall to Wall murals
    • Walk historic downtown streets
    • View 19th-century architecture
    Landmarks
    National Quilt Museum
  12. Day 12

    Henderson

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Henderson

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Audubon State Park
    • Explore bronze sculptures inspired by Audubon's paintings
    • Learn about W.C. Handy's legacy
    • Attend W.C. Handy Blues and Barbecue Festival
    Landmarks
    Audubon State Park
  13. Day 13

    Owensboro

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Owensboro

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Museum
    • Tour Green River Distilling Company
    • Experience local barbecue and distillery festivals
    • Learn about Bill Monroe and bluegrass music heritage
    Landmarks
    Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Museum
    Green River Distilling Company
  14. Day 14

    Louisville

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Louisville

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Muhammad Ali Center
    • Learn about Kentucky Derby history
    • Explore Ohio River attractions
    • Visit distilleries and bourbon heritage sites
    Landmarks
    Muhammad Ali Center
  15. Day 15

    Louisville

    Optional Activities

    • Join available tour extensions

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  • Viking Mississippi
    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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