America's Great River

Today, join a walking tour of the French Quarter. You will see the iconic Creole town houses with their wrought iron balconies; Royal Street, lined with antique shops and art galleries; and Jackson Square. After free time for lunch on your own, board a motor coach for a panoramic drive through the city. This evening, savor a delicious meal of local cuisine in one of New Orleans’s many fine restaurants.

Following breakfast, honor the sacrifices and spirit of America’s “Greatest Generation” at the National WWII Museum. Tour a replica of the Higgins Boats, watch the award-winning film Beyond All Boundaries produced by Tom Hanks and take part in the interactive Final Mission: USS Tang Submarine Experience. Afterward, enjoy the remainder of the day and evening at your leisure. (B)

This morning, transfer to the airport for your return flight home. (B)

Upon your arrival to St. Paul, transfer to your hotel. Tonight, enjoy dinner on your own. Your Viking Tour Director is available to help you plan your time here so you can make the most of your visit.

Today, discover Minnesota’s capital, St. Paul. See the Cathedral of St. Paul, modeled after Rome’s St. Peter’s Basilica, and the Victorian mansions and F. Scott Fitzgerald’s birthplace along Summit Avenue. Spend the remainder of the day at your leisure. (B)

After breakfast, visit historic Fort Snelling, a military outpost from the 1820s. Set at the confluence of the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers, learn the layered histories of the Native American, European and African peoples who settled here. Later, transfer to your ship to begin your cruise. (B)