Sail from the foothills of the Appalachians in Chattanooga to the broad Mississippi River on this 9-day river cruise aboard the luxury MS Louisiane. Survey one of the poignant battlegrounds of the Civil War at Shiloh National Military Park and then see a nation reunited within the fabrics of Paducah's National Quilt Museum, where each square tells its own story. Discover the story of the Civil War's Battle of Island Number 10 in New Madrid and then listen to the confluence of sounds that inspired the jazz greats with a special overnight stay in Memphis, where there's ample time to sample some of its world-famous barbecue.
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
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 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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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