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176 | For pricing, availability and more details visit viking.com DAY PORT 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. 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. 3 S T . F R A N C I S V I L L E & 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. 4 N A T C H E Z , M I S S I S S I P P I , U S A Visit the oldest city on the Mississippi, established in 1716 by French colonists. 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. 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. 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 Sail the Lower Mississippi, famed for its lush wetlands and patchwork of fertile farmlands. 8-9 M E M P H I S , T E N N E S S E E , U S A ( O V E R N I G H T ) Discover Memphis, the birthplace of Memphis blues and a centre of civil rights history. 10 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. 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. 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. 13-14 S T . L O U I S , M I S S O U R I , U S A ( O V E R N I G H T ) Discover historic St. Louis and its iconic Gateway Arch, a monument to westward expansion. 15 A L T O N , I L L I N O I S , U S A Witness the bucolic landscapes of the Mississippi at the Meeting of the Great Rivers, where the Mississippi and the Illinois Rivers converge. 16 H A N N I B A L , M I S S O U R I , U S A Discover charming Hannibal, Mark Twain's childhood home and the inspiration for his stories. 17 B U R L I N G T O N , I O W A , U S A Explore magnificent historic buildings, including the Capitol Theater and St. Paul's Church. 18 Q U A D C I T I E S , I O W A , U S A Explore "America's Breadbasket," the nation's most expansive and scenic agricultural region. 19 D U B U Q U E , I O W A , U S A Visit Dubuque's famed Cathedral Historic District, dotted with authentic period lampposts. 20 L A C R O S S E , W I S C O N S I N , U S A Learn about La Crosse's Norwegian immigrant past, including its cheese-making tradition. 21 R E D W I N G , M I N N E S O T A , U S A Explore the heritage of ingenuity in Red Wing, from its sturdy shoes to its distinct pottery. 22 S T . P A U L , M I N N E S O T A , U S A Bid farewell to your fellow guests and journey home. Or spend more time exploring, perhaps joining one of our extensions. M I N N E A P O L I S , U S A Americana sights, sounds & flavours. Revel in the charm of "America's great river" as you set sail along the mighty Mississippi. Admire the historic mansions and grand homes atop its bluffs, and delve into America's Civil War history. Delight in the region's famed Southern cuisine and sample Memphis's renowned barbecue, alongside artisan beers. Birthplace of American music—blues, jazz and soul—the Mississippi celebrates its musical heritage in the towns and cities that line its legendary shores. MISSISSIPPI RIVER ODYSSEY DAYS 2 2 1 8 GUIDED TOUR S 1 COUNTRY 1 9 PORTS S E T S A I L J u n e & J u l y 2 0 2 6 J u l y & A u g u s t 2 0 2 7 New Orleans to St. Paul