Viking River Cruises is offering a 22-day Grand Mississippi Voyage from New Orleans to St. Paul in 2024. The cruise will visit historical sites in Louisiana, Tennessee, and Missouri, including Civil War battlefields, Mark Twain’s childhood home, and world-famous barbecue joints. A $25 deposit is required to reserve a stateroom.

New Viking Itinerary: Day by Day

To learn more about each port of call and our included as well as optional excursions, click on the individual days below.

1		New Orleans, Louisiana (USA)	Celebrate the soulful rhythms of New Orleans, the birthplace of American Jazz.	Read More >
2		Darrow, Louisiana (USA)	Discover the historic architectural treasures of the Lower Mississippi.	Read More >
3		St. Francisville, Louisiana (USA)	Visit St. Francisville, home to over 140 sites on the National Register of Historic Places.	Read More >
4		Natchez, Mississippi (USA)	Explore the oldest city on the Mississippi, Natchez, with over 200 historic Southern estates.	Read More >
5		Vicksburg, Mississippi (USA)	Honor the memory of a pivotal Civil War battle at the Vicksburg National Military Park.	Read More >
6		Scenic Sailing: Lower Mississippi	Sail the Lower Mississippi, famed for its lush wetlands and patchwork of fertile farmlands.	Read More >
7		Memphis, Tennessee (USA)	Discover Memphis, the birthplace of Memphis blues and a center of civil rights history.	Read More >
8		Memphis, Tennessee (USA)	Spend the day visiting Memphis’s many notable landmarks, including Elvis Presley’s Graceland.	Read More >
9		Scenic Sailing: Mississippi River	Gain insight into the history and culture of the Delta region along the Lower Mississippi.	Read More >
10		Paducah, Kentucky (USA)	Explore Downtown Paducah, a UNESCO Creative City, and admire its preserved architecture.	Read More >
11		Cape Girardeau, Missouri (USA)	See a well-preserved fort and uncover this riverside city’s importance during the Civil War.	Read More >
12		St. Louis, Missouri (USA)	Discover historic St. Louis and its iconic Gateway Arch, a monument to westward expansion.	Read More >
13		Alton, Illinois (USA)	Witness the bucolic landscapes of the Mississippi at the Meeting of the Great Rivers.	Read More >
14		Hannibal, Missouri (USA)	Discover charming Hannibal, Mark Twain’s childhood home and the inspiration for his stories.	Read More >
15		Burlington, Iowa (USA)	Explore magnificent historic buildings, including the Capitol Theater and St. Paul’s Church.	Read More >
16		Quad Cities, Iowa (USA)	Explore “America’s Breadbasket,” the nation’s most expansive and scenic agricultural region.	Read More >
17		Dubuque, Iowa (USA)	Visit Dubuque’s famed Cathedral Historic District, dotted with authentic period lampposts.	Read More >
18		La Crosse, Wisconsin (USA)	Learn about La Crosse’s Norwegian immigrant past, including its cheese making tradition.	Read More >
19		La Crosse, Wisconsin (USA)	Delve into the culinary traditions of La Crosse, including its famous cheese curds.	Read More >
20		Red Wing, Minnesota (USA)	Explore the heritage of ingenuity in Red Wing, from its sturdy shoes to its distinct pottery.	Read More >
21		St. Paul, Minnesota (USA)	Explore St. Paul’s historic districts graced with late 19th- and early 20th-century mansions.	Read More >
22		St. Paul, Minnesota (USA)	Admire sweeping views over the Mississippi River from the bluff-top setting of St. Paul.	Read More >

Itinerary and shore excursions are subject to change and may vary by departure.

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