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Culinary Tours & Cooking Class in Mississippi River

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Experience authentic local cuisine on one of these 14 Mississippi River culinary tours that feature cooking classes. We've searched the world around for the best cooking classes, and these trips in Mississippi River will expose you to new culinary experiences with local ingredients and distinct flavors of food from Mississippi River. Explore the culinary diversity of regions such as Baton Rouge, Natchez, New Orleans, Vicksburg, and Memphis with local chefs as you shop in local markets and learn local culinary techniques and recipes. Select any the food tours below and customize any of them to fit your personal interests with the help of one of Adventure Life's expert Mississippi River trip planners
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Wander through the historic French Quarter
from $3,999
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New Orleans & Southern Charms

Roundtrip New Orleans - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Viking Mississippi
  • Enjoy Cajun and Creole cuisine
  • Indulge in New Orleans' music
  • Learn the history of Vicksburg
  • See the historic homes of Natchez
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New Orleans / New Orleans
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Festival Visits
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Explore the highlights of the Mississippi River on this 8-day cruise roundtrip from New Orleans aboard Viking Mississippi. Discover port cities such as St. Francisville, Darrow, Baton Rouge, Natchez, and Vicksburg to experience the diverse culture and rich history of the lower Mississippi region.
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Visit the Quad cities, including Davenport, Iowa
from $5,635
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Upper Mississippi River

St. Louis, MO to St. Paul, MN - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Melody
  • Explore the culture of St. Louis
  • See Mark Twain's hometown, Hannibal
  • Experience wildlife and nature
  • Admire local artwork in Red Wing
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St. Louis / Red Wing
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Explore the Upper Mississippi River on this 9-day cruise from St. Louis to Minneapolis aboard the American Melody. Begin in St. Louis, Missouri, and travel through Alton, Hannibal, Muscatine, Dubuque, Winona, and Red Wing. Visit Mark Twain's boyhood home, explore historic towns, and marvel at the diverse landscapes.
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Enjoy the colorful architecture of New Orleans
from $5,275
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Lower Mississippi River Cruise

New Orleans - Memphis - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Melody
  • Explore New Orleans lively culture
  • Discover Oak Alley with landscapes
  • Discover Baton Rouge
  • Visit Graceland Memphis
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New Orleans / Memphis
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Embark on a 9-day cruise from New Orleans to Memphis aboard American Melody, exploring Southern culture and history with local guides. Enjoy enriching excursions, gourmet meals, daily cocktails, and captivating shows at historic sites like Vicksburg and Natchez.
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Vicksburg Battlefield overlooking the Mississippi River
from $4,925
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Lower Mississippi River Cruise

New Orleans - Memphis - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Heritage
  • Admire the diversity of New Orleans
  • Visit Oak Alley mansion and avenue
  • Discover Baton Rouge's landmarks
  • Enjoy the music of Memphis
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New Orleans / Memphis
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Cruise aboard American Heritage on a 9-day cruise from New Orleans to Memphis along the Mississippi River. Visit Oak Alley, Baton Rouge, Natchez, Vicksburg, and Cleveland. Explore historic plantations, Civil War sites, blues landmarks, museums, and riverfront towns while experiencing the culture and history of the American South.
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Visit historic Minneapolis
from $15,890
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Complete Mississippi River

New Orleans - St. Paul - 23 Day Itinerary aboard American Melody
  • Explore Natchez's Grand Homes
  • Visit Oak Alley
  • Delve into Baton Rouge's history
  • Unravel Vicksburg's Civil War
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New Orleans / St. Paul
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Wine Tasting
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Discover the Mighty Mississippi on a 23-day cruise covering 10 states aboard American Melody. Immerse in history, culture, and cuisine from New Orleans to Minneapolis, exploring charming ports along the way.
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Vicksburg Battlefield overlooking the Mississippi River
from $4,255
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Highlights of the Mississippi Cruise

New Orleans Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard American Symphony
  • Wander Oak Alley and Manchac Swamp
  • Tour antebellum Natchez mansions
  • Walk Vicksburg's battlefields
  • Savor Cajun Cochon de Lait feast
  • Explore New Orleans' French Quarter
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New Orleans / New Orleans
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Aboard American Symphony, cruise round-trip from New Orleans for 8 days through Louisiana and Mississippi. Tour antebellum mansions in Natchez, walk Vicksburg's Civil War battlefields, and take an optional swamp boat ride near Oak Alley — a good match for travelers drawn to Southern history and Cajun culture.
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View monuments from the Civil War in Mississippi
from $4,610
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Lower Mississippi River Cruise

Memphis - New Orleans - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Heritage
  • Admire the diversity of New Orleans
  • Discover the cultures of the delta
  • Learn the history of Vicksburg
  • Enjoy the music of Memphis
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Memphis / New Orleans
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Embark on a 9-day cruise aboard American Heritage from Memphis to New Orleans along the Lower Mississippi River. Visit Cleveland, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, and Oak Alley. Explore Civil War landmarks, historic homes, museums, plantations, and Louisiana wetlands while discovering the history, music, and culture of the American South.
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Explore the rivers of America
from $5,275
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Lower Mississippi River Cruise

Memphis - New Orleans - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Melody
  • Tour Vicksburg battlefield
  • Explore Baton Rouge
  • Visit Oak Alley Estate
  • Enjoy Mississippi River cruising
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Memphis / New Orleans
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Cruise on a 9-day voyage aboard American Melody along the Mississippi River. Visit Cleveland, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, and Oak Alley through included excursions featuring museums, Civil War sites, historic homes, and music heritage. This itinerary combines Mississippi River scenery with Southern history and culture.
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Memphis, Tennesse, USA downtown cityscape at dusk over Beale Street
from $5,275
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Lower Mississippi River Cruise

Memphis - New Orleans - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Symphony
  • Explore Rosalie Mansion and Natchez
  • Visit Baton Rouge landmarks
  • Learn the history of Vicksburg
  • Enjoy the music of Memphis
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Memphis / New Orleans
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Experience a 9-day cruise aboard American Symphony from Memphis to New Orleans, discovering historic sites, Civil War stories, and charming towns along the Mississippi River. Experience rich history, music, and southern hospitality.
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Visit Louisiana's capital city of Baton Rouge
from $4,295
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Lower Mississippi River Cruise

Memphis - New Orleans - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Splendor
  • Cruise Louisiana wetlands
  • Explore downtown Natchez
  • Tour Rosalie Mansion
  • Visit Vicksburg National Military
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Memphis / New Orleans
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Experience a 9-day cruise aboard American Splendor from Memphis to New Orleans, discovering historic sites, Civil War stories, and charming towns along the Mississippi River. Experience rich history, music, and southern hospitality.
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Explore Nashville
from $11,270
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Mississippi and Cumberland Rivers Cruise

New Orleans to Nashville - 16 Day Itinerary aboard American Symphony
  • Cruise Mississippi and Cumberland
  • Explore Vicksburg's battlefields
  • Trace jazz, blues & country roots
  • Wander at the Oak Alley Plantation
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New Orleans / Nashville
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Village Visits, Urban Exploration, Archaeological Site Visits, Cooking Classes, Wildlife Viewing, Local Market Visits
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Embark on a 16-day cruise linking two rivers, the Mississippi and Cumberland, between New Orleans and Nashville aboard American Symphony. Visit Civil War battlefields, antebellum estates, and the birthplaces of jazz, blues, and country music.
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View monuments from the Civil War in Mississippi
from $9,850
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Mississippi & Tennessee Rivers Cruise

Huntsville - New Orleans - 16 Day Itinerary aboard American Heritage
  • Explore Huntsville Space History
  • Discover Florence Music Heritage
  • Explore Vicksburg Civil War Sites
  • Discover New Orleans Culture
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Florence / New Orleans
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Explore a 16-day river cruise from Huntsville to New Orleans aboard American Heritage, following the Tennessee and Mississippi Rivers through Florence, Savannah, Paducah, Memphis, Vicksburg, Natchez, St. Francisville, Baton Rouge and Oak Alley, with historic sites, museums, music, Civil War history and Southern culture and historic cultural sites.
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