Highlights
- Stroll in the world-class Hunter Museum of American Art in Chattanooga
- Commemorate a legendary Civil War battle at Shiloh Battlefield
- Visit New Madrid, flattened by one of America's strongest earthquakes
- Explore Beale Street and feel Memphis's soulful sounds
Activities
- Urban Exploration
- River Cruises
- Spa Relaxation
Activity Level: Relaxed
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Full Itinerary
Expand AllDay 1: Chattanooga, Tennessee
- 1 Dinner
Arrive in Chattanooga and check in to your deluxe hotel, which is adjacent to the city’s attractions. Tarry in this lively town, graced by nature with remarkable vistas including a view of seven states from atop towering Lookout Mountain, home to the Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park. Stroll to the world-class Hunter Museum of American Art across the wrought-iron Walnut Street Bridge, the world’s longest pedestrian bridge.
Day 2: Chattanooga, Tennessee | Embark
- Ship
- 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
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 Chattanooga farewell as the Louisiane departs and you immerse yourself in the joys of life on the river. Bon voyage!
Day 3: Scenic Cruising
- Ship
- 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
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.
Day 4: Savannah/Shiloh, Tennessee
- Ship
- 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Commemorate one of the most legendary Civil War battles at Shiloh Battlefield, where more than 111,000 Union and Confederate soldiers clashed and casualties reached nearly 24,000. View the many evocative statues dotting the battlefield and learn about this momentous struggle at the exhaustive interpretive center.
Day 5: Paducah, Kentucky
- Ship
- 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Picture 42,000 Union soldiers boarding 185 ships on their way upriver, and you can get a sense of the rich local history that is captured at the Floodwall Murals. See the Wacinton Sculpture honoring the Chickasaw Indians and tour the enchanting National Quilt Museum.
Day 6: New Madrid, Missouri
- Ship
- 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
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.
Day 7: Scenic Cruising
- Ship
- 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
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.
Day 8: Memphis, Tennessee | Disembark
- Ship
- 1 Breakfast
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 makes you feel the beat.
Ship/Hotel
MS Louisiane
Dates & Prices
Per person starting at
$3,999
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.
Included
- 7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 7 Dinners
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Everything was amazing! The planning with Adventure Life went smoothly. The actual trip was fantastic! One of the best trips I have experienced. The cruise staff members were knowledgeable and attentive. I will be writing more about this on the blog!
Justin Chappelle
