As you sail from the melodies of Beale Street in joyous Memphis to the gleaming stainless steel of the Gateway Arch in charismatic St. Louis, history becomes current. In New Madrid, consider the series of earthquakes in 1811 and 1812 which were so violent that they caused the Mississippi River to run backwards in spots and church bells to ring in Boston. Chester is famed as the home of Popeye’s creator, E.C. Segar, where statues pay homage to his characters. Be sure to follow the trail through town of the salty sailor man who still makes us laugh today. With a special overnight stay in St. Louis, savor the local ribs or the famed fried ravioli.
Highlights
See New Madrid's Historical Museum & the Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site
Sail to Ste. Genevieve and admire the French Colonial architecture
Explore the imposing Cathedral of St. Louis
Indulge an American pastime at the Anheuser-Busch brewery
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Arrive in Memphis and check in to your deluxe hotel, which is adjacent to the city’s attractions. Take in the sounds of Memphis, where a stroll on soulful Beale Street, a tour of Graceland, or a visit to the Stax Museum of Soul Music and the Rock 'n' Soul Museum has you feeling the beat.
Your fare includes breakfast this morning at your hotel as well as a transfer to the Louisiane and all porterage. Settle into your stateroom or suite, head to The Veranda for a light snack, and then bid Memphis farewell as the Louisiane departs and you immerse yourself in the joys of life on the river. Bon voyage!
Imagine this sleepy village flattened in 1811 by North America's strongest recorded earthquake, and later further shaken up by 1862's Battle of Island Number Ten. Artifacts are on view at the quaint Historical Museum and the Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site.
The pleasures of the Louisiane become apparent as you start your day with a made-to-order beignet and café au lait in The Veranda. Read a book, talk to the Illuminator, the onboard historian, and then enjoy made-to-order crêpes.
Get tickled by the Popeye Museum and the beloved sailor's statue, found here in the hometown of his creator, E. C. Segar. Journey to Ste. Genevieve and admire the preserved French Colonial architecture.
Spend the afternoon with new friends and sip a pre-dinner aperitif in the Bar Royale. Then indulge in the Southern and Continental cuisine of The Crescent Room followed by stimulating entertainment before retiring to your suite or stateroom for a restful night’s sleep.
Wonder at the St. Louis Arch, an unequaled architectural statement that defines this storied town, then continue your architectural tour at the imposing Cathedral of St. Louis. Indulge a less lofty American pastime at the Anheuser-Busch brewery, an American classic.
Day 8: St. Louis, Missouri | Disembark
1 Breakfast
Bid adieu to the Louisiane and begin your journey home.
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$3,599
Notes
All fares, including land and hotel, are capacity controlled, subject to change at anytime without notice, and do not guarantee availability.
- A Single Supplement of 50% is available only for the Deluxe, French Balcony, Promenade, and Veranda Staterooms.
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