America's Great River

From $11,999 per person

15 days

Ship: Viking Mississippi

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History and culture unfold as you traverse the Mississippi on this enriching voyage. Enjoy relaxing scenic sailing and unparalleled bird-watching as the landscape changes between the bluffs of the North and the bayous of the South. Learn about the American civil rights movement and the Civil War. Along the way, tap your feet to the rhythm of American folk, soul and jazz music—and taste a delicious array of regional cuisine.

Journey Summary

  • Day 1 - St. Paul
  • Day 2 - Red Wing
  • Day 3 - La Crosse
  • Day 4 - Dubuque
  • Day 5 - Quad Cities
  • Day 6 - Burlington
  • Day 7 - Hannibal
  • Day 8 - St. Louis
  • Day 9 - Scenic Sailing: Lower Mississippi
  • Day 10 - Memphis
  • Day 11 - Greenville
  • Day 12 - Vicksburg
  • Day 13 - Natchez
  • Day 14 - Baton Rouge
  • Day 15 - New Orleans

Detailed Itinerary

Day-by-day description of your cruise and cruise activities.

Day 1 - July 04, 2026

St. Paul

Day 2 - July 05, 2026

Red Wing

Day 3 - July 06, 2026

La Crosse

Day 4 - July 07, 2026

Dubuque

Day 5 - July 08, 2026

Quad Cities

Day 6 - July 09, 2026

Burlington

Day 7 - July 10, 2026

Hannibal

Day 8 - July 11, 2026

St. Louis

Day 9 - July 12, 2026

Scenic Sailing: Lower Mississippi

Day 10 - July 13, 2026

Memphis

Day 11 - July 14, 2026

Greenville

Day 12 - July 15, 2026

Vicksburg

Day 13 - July 16, 2026

Natchez

Day 14 - July 17, 2026

Baton Rouge

Day 15 - July 18, 2026

New Orleans

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Sep 14, 2027

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