Embark from Nashville on a 5-day journey into beautiful Tennessee aboard the luxurious and comfortable MS Louisiane. Begin your journey with a show at the Grand Ole Opry or pop into the Country Music Hall of Fame. In Clarksville, explore Dunbar Cave or learn about the War Between the States at Fort Defiance. The Civil War also takes center stage in Dover at the Fort Donelson National Cemetery, resting place of soldiers killed in an epic battle. Or discover the natural side of Dover with a bird-watching expedition to Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge.

Highlights

Visit the iconic Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville
Explore the Fort Defiance Civil War Park & its Interpretative Center
Revisit the soldier's exploits at Fort Donelson National Battlefield

Activities

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: Nashville, Tennessee

1 Dinner

Arrive in Nashville and check in to your deluxe hotel, which is adjacent to the city’s attractions. Rejoice, music lovers, for you are in heaven, also known as "Music City, U.S.A.", home to the iconic Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Gaze in awe at the majestic Parthenon in Centennial Park, next to venerable Vanderbilt University.

Day 2: Nashville, Tennessee | Embark

Accommodation
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 Nashville farewell as the Louisiane departs and you immerse yourself in the joys of life on the river. Bon voyage!

Day 3: Clarksville, Tennessee

Accommodation
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

Alight in Tennessee's first incorporated city, named after General George Rogers Clark, brother of William (of Lewis & Clark fame). Step back in time at Fort Defiance Civil War Park and its Interpretive Center, a must-see stop for history buffs.

Day 4: Dover, Tennessee

Accommodation
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

Surrender to the charm of Dover, unlike Confederate officer Nathan Bedford Forrest, who refused to give up his cavalry after a resounding Union victory. Wander through the park honoring Forrest, and revisit his exploits at Fort Donelson National Battlefield.

Day 5: Nashville, Tennessee | Disembark

1 Breakfast

Bid adieu to the Louisiane and begin your journey home.

Ship/Hotel

MS Louisiane

Sail from the Mississippi Headwaters along the upper Mississippi to the intoxicating Creole, Cajun, and French tapestry of the Deep South and through the rugged beauty of Tennessee’s Wilderness Rivers region. Accommodating 150 guests, the Louisiane offers unique itineraries such as along the Red River, Arkansas River, and the Illinois River.

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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.

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4 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 4 Dinners

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