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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 & 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 Savour the city's celebrated Cajun and Creole music and cuisine, as well as its distinct arts. D A Y 4 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 5 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 6 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 7 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 Attend an informative lecture, share stories with fellow travellers or relax by the pool. D A Y 8 - 9 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 10 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 11 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 12 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 13 - 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 Bid farewell to your fellow guests and journey home. Or spend more time exploring, perhaps joining one of our extensions. 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 186 For complete itinerary details and videos, visit vikingrivercruises.com.au