New Orleans - Memphis - 8nts
Day 1: New Orleans
Embark in New Orleans, also known as the
Crescent City. Kick off the festivities with a Welcome
Aboard Dinner.
Day 2: Vacherie (Oak Alley)Located in the
Saint James Parish, the name of this bayou
town derives from the French for dairy farm. It’s pronounced
VASH-uh-ree. It’s the site of Oak Alley, a much-photographed
plantation that combines architectural splendor and the
natural wonder of its canopy of 300-yearold oak trees.
Day 3: St. Francisville This quaint town located
on the bluffs of the Mississippi River is your window
to the past. With over 140 buildings on the National Register,
beautiful plantation homes nestled in the rolling countryside,
and bustling Main Street shops, you’ll find plenty to keep you
on the go in St. Francisville.
Day 4: Natchez Step into the plantation lifestyle of
the antebellum south in Natchez, site of numerous
restored mansions. Explore the Grand Village of the Natchez
Indians, visit historic Jefferson College, or just amble down the
Natchez Trace.
Day
5: Vicksburg Discover a unique blend of old
and new in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Take in the
diversity from Vicksburg National Military Park to the Waterways Experiment Station. Billed as the “Red Carpet City of the South,”Southern hospitality is alive and well and awaiting your arrival.
Day 6: Steamboating Settle into a rocking chair and just
let the scenery glide by. Or join in the fun of our numerous onboard
activities. Your full day of leisurely steamboating on the Mississippi River
sets the tone for an unforgettable vacation
Day 7: Helena Let gospel voices lift your heart, hear
soulful Delta blues, and sample King biscuits and sausage during an eventful
day.
Day 8: Memphis Arrive in America’s third largest inland
port, famous for blues, barbeque and Elvis’ Graceland—attractions
you’ll want to stay and explore.
Day 9: Memphis Bid your fellow steamboaters a fond farewell
and spend a few days exploring this great city.
