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Explore the quaint towns of Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, and West Virginia on this remarkable 8-day journey between the arts district and vibrant downtown of Louisville and the formidable skyline of Pittsburgh, once the epicenter of steel baron society. Cincinnati and its famous chili adds a spicy interlude to stops in towns such as friendly Wellsburg, Maysville with its Kentucky Gateway Museum Center, and Marietta, which was the site of Ohio's first settlement. In Madison, horse-drawn carriages navigate the streets, giving visitors a thrill from yesteryear.
Highlights
  • Learn about the boxing legend at the Muhammad Ali Center
  • Relax in the natural wonders of beautiful Clifty Falls State Park
  • Immerse yourself in beautiful Cincinnati, the "Queen City of the West"
  • Breathe in the fresh air at the peaceful Brook Hill Park in Wellsburg
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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.
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Day 1: Louisville, Kentucky

  • 1 Dinner
Arrive in Louisville and check in to your deluxe hotel, which is adjacent to the city’s attractions. Discover this captivating city, named after King Louis XVI of France, as you sip a mint julep and stroll the waterfront. Be sure to head to the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory, Churchill Downs, or learn about a boxing legend at the Muhammad Ali Center.

Day 2: Louisville, Kentucky | 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 Louisville farewell as the Louisiane departs and you immerse yourself in the joys of life on the river. Bon voyage!

Day 3: Madison, Indiana

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Stroll among the numerous buildings on the National Register of Historic Places nestled in this scenic valley village, and relax in the natural wonders offered up by beautiful Clifty Falls State Park just outside of town.

Day 4: Cincinnati, Ohio

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Be part of enduring tradition as you arrive by river to the town Longfellow dubbed "Queen City of the West", and indulge in sophisticated sightseeing at the art deco Union Terminal, the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, and much more.

Day 5: Maysville, Kentucky

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Absorb the history of picturesque Maysville through the stunning large-scale murals painted against the downtown floodwall, and delight in the meticulously constructed miniature replica dwellings found at the Kentucky Gateway Museum Center.

Day 6: Marietta, Ohio

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Recall George Washington's musing that he knew "no other country where I should rather fix my habitation" when you visit idyllic Marietta, the site of Ohio's first settlement as memorialized at the history-rich Campus Martius Museum.

Day 7: Wellsburg, West Virginia

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Breathe in the fresh air at this peaceful hamlet and its charming Brook Hill Park, or take a quick jaunt to Fort Steuben in nearby Steubenville, a fully reconstructed 18th-century fort overlooking the Ohio River.

Day 8: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Disembark

  • 1 Breakfast
Bid adieu to the Louisiane and explore Pittsburgh. Enjoy the sweeping city vistas from up high on Mount Washington, then mingle with other high flyers at the riotous National Aviary. Become transported by the kaleidoscopic stained glass at Heinz Memorial Chapel, mere minutes away from esteemed Carnegie Mellon University.

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MS Louisiane

MS Louisiane French Quarter Lounge
MS Louisiane Veranda
MS Louisiane Currents Spa

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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
  • 7 Nights Accommodations
  • Accommodations as listed
  • Ground transportation as listed
  • Activities as listed
  • Meals as listed
  • Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
Excluded
  • Gratuities
  • Travel Insurance
  • Personal Expenses
  • Flight costs (please request a quote)
  • Additional excursions during free time
  • Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)

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