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E N J O Y, I T ' S A L L I NC L U DE D Your cruise fare covers all of this: • 9-day cruise visiting three states and five ports • 2 nights accommodation in New Orleans • 2 nights accommodation in Memphis • Guided excursion in each port of call • Culture Curriculum: Destination performances and live concerts, as well as enriching onboard lectures about history and current affairs in the United States • All onboard meals, including regional specialties • Complimentary beer, wine and soft drink with onboard lunch and dinner services • 24-hour specialty coffees, teas and bottled water • 24-hour room service • Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary) • All port charges and government taxes • All onboard tipping and gratuities H E A RT O F T H E D E LTA S E T S A I L F R O M $ 8 , 4 9 5 p p D A Y 1 N E W O R L E A N S , L O U I S I A N A , U S A Check into your hotel and then explore the birthplace of American jazz, New Orleans which exudes a festive atmosphere along the balcony-lined Bourbon Street. D A Y 2 N E W O R L E A N S , L O U I S I A N A , U S A Visit New Orleans's French Quarter, founded in 1718 and famed for its old-world architecture. Often referred to as "The Big Easy," the city of New Orleans radiates charm and is renowned for its Southern hospitality. D A Y 3 N E W O R L E A N S , L O U I S I A N A , U S A Transfer to your ship and settle into your stateroom. Savour the unforgettable taste of New Orleans's renowned Cajun and Creole cuisine, a melting pot of culinary traditions, combining African, Native American, European and Cajun influences. D A Y 4 D A R R O W, L O U I S I A N A , U S A Experience the Lower Mississippi, a region dotted with historic mansions. Explore one or several of the historic estates in the area, take a swamp tour or enjoy a gospel performance. D A Y 5 B A T O N R O U G E , L O U I S I A N A , U S A On a panoramic city tour of Baton Rouge, hear tales of the hardworking, fun-loving Cajun people and their contributions to Louisiana's history and culture. D A Y 6 S T . F R A N C I S V I L L E , L O U I S I A N A , U S A St. Francisville is set along one of the most historic bluffs of the Mississippi. Admire historic buildings, tour Rosedown Estate and learn about Mississippi flooding. D A Y 7 N A T C H E Z , M I S S I S S I P P I , U S A Discover small-town America. Learn about local history during a tour of Natchez that visits the city's top sights and historic homes. After dinner, learn about the life of local artisans and enjoy classical music. D A Y 8 V I C K S B U R G , M I S S I S S I P P I , U S A Site of the Civil War's most pivotal battle, Abraham Lincoln called Vicksburg "the key to the South." Learn about Civil War history as you tour the battlefield at Vicksburg National Military Park. D A Y 9 G R E E N V I L L E , M I S S I S S I P P I , U S A Immerse yourself in the blues with Viking's Privileged Access Mississippi Delta experience. D A Y 10 R O S E D A L E , M I S S I S S I P P I & M E M P H I S , T E N N E S S E E , U S A After breakfast, disembark your ship and transfer to Memphis, revered for its blues music and barbecue. Upon arrival, check-in at your hotel. D A Y 11 M E M P H I S , T E N N E S S E E , U S A Spend the day visiting Memphis's many notable landmarks including Elvis Presley's Graceland. Memphis famously boasts a wealth of civil rights history, much of it along Beale Street and at the Lorraine Motel, site of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s assassination. D A Y 12 M E M P H I S , T E N N E S S E E , U S A After breakfast, check out of your hotel and journey home. LO C A L A R T I S T, N E W O R L E A N S , U S A 181 Call us on 138 747 (AU), 0800 447 913 (NZ) or contact your local Viking travel agent