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NEW DISCOVER AMERICA'S SOUTHERN HISTORY. Step back in time as you explore Louisiana, from its grand sugar plantations and Civil War history to life during the early 19th century. Admire historic estates that exude southern charm and honour the memory of the fallen soldiers at the Vicksburg National Military Park. Learn about the Civil Rights Movement and the final days of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and marvel at the rich architectural gems of St. Louis as you sail the legendary Mississippi River. 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 Embark your ship and settle in. Enjoy free time to start exploring New Orleans, famed for the old- world architecture of its iconic French Quarter. D A Y 2 D A R R O W, L O U I S I A N A , U S A Discover the historic architectural treasures of the Lower Mississippi. D A Y 3 B A T O N R O U G E , L O U I S I A N A , U S A Savour the city's celebrated Cajun and Creole music and cuisine as well as its distinct arts. D A Y 4 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 Visit St. Francisville, home to over 140 sites on the National Register of Historic Places. D A Y 5 N A T C H E Z , M I S S I S S I P P I , U S A Explore the oldest city on the Mississippi, Natchez, with over 200 historic Southern estates. D A Y 6 V I C K S B U R G , M I S S I S S I P P I , U S A Honour the memory of a pivotal Civil War battle at the Vicksburg National Military Park. D A Y 7 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 8 R O S E D A L E , M I S S I S S I P P I , U S A Dock in Rosedale, long associated with the crossroads legend and bluesman Robert Johnson. D A Y 9 S C E N I C S A I L I N G : L O W E R M I S S I S S I P P I Sail the Lower Mississippi, famed for its lush wetlands and patchwork of fertile farmlands. D A Y 10 M E M P H I S , T E N N E S S E E , U S A Discover Memphis, the birthplace of Memphis blues and a centre of civil rights history. D A Y 11 S C E N I C S A I L I N G : M I S S I S S I P P I R I V E R Sail along the Mississippi River, an important region with diverse wildlife and ecosystems. D A Y 12 P A D U C A H , K E N T U C K Y , U S A Explore Downtown Paducah, a UNESCO Creative City, and admire its preserved architecture. D A Y 13 C A P E G I R A R D E A U , M I S S O U R I , U S A See a well-preserved fort and uncover this riverside city's importance during the Civil War. D A Y 14 S T . L O U I S , M I S S O U R I , U S A Discover historic St. Louis and its iconic Gateway Arch, a monument to westward expansion. D A Y 15 S T . L O U I S ( A L T O N ) , M I S S O U R I , U S A Witness the bucolic landscapes of the Mississippi at the Meeting of the Great Rivers. M E M P H I S , T E N N ESS E E , U S A T H E BIG E A S Y TO T H E G AT E WAY CI T Y N E W O R L E A N S – S T . L O U I S 1 5 D A Y S | 1 1 G U I D E D T O U R S | 1 C O U N T R Y 182 For complete itinerary details and videos, visit viking.com/rivers