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Select one of the below 14 best Kentucky trips for 2026 and 2027. Your local English-speaking guide will lead your small group or personalized private tour on an extraordinary adventure exploring Kentucky. Our Kentucky trips for 2026 feature Urban Exploration, Archaeological Site Visits, Wildlife Viewing, Local Market Visits, and Village Visits, and start from $5,275 for trips of 8 to 16 days. Contact Adventure Life's Kentucky trip planning experts to start planning your next seamless trip.

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Visit historic and hilly Pittsburgh
from $9,920
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Grand Ohio River Cruise

St. Louis to Pittsburgh - 16 Day Itinerary aboard American Melody
  • Explore St. Louis history
  • Discover Paducah river heritage
  • Explore Louisville traditions
  • Discover Cincinnati heritage
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St. Louis / Pittsburgh
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Explore a 16-day Mississippi and Ohio River cruise from St. Louis to Pittsburgh aboard American Melody. Visit Paducah, Henderson, Evansville, Louisville, Madison, Cincinnati, Maysville, and Marietta, with time for museums, historic districts, Underground Railroad sites, regional art, river heritage, and American history. Discover local history.
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View the iconic arch when you visit St. Louis, gateway to the west
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Grand Ohio River Cruise

Pittsburgh to St. Louis - 16 Day Itinerary aboard American Melody
  • Explore historic Marietta, Ohio
  • Explore Maysville’s Railroad
  • Visit Louisville’s Churchill Downs
  • Tour Paducah’s wall murals
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Pittsburgh / St. Louis
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Sail from Pittsburgh to St. Louis on a 16-day Ohio River cruise aboard American Melody. Visit historic towns like Marietta, Cincinnati, Louisville, and Paducah. Discover museums, landmark sites, and cultural excursions while enjoying daily enrichment programs and scenic cruising.
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Explore Pittsburgh
from $6,215
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Ohio River Cruise

Pittsburgh - Louisville - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Melody
  • Learn Pittsburgh steel city history
  • See Wheeling Victorian architecture
  • Ohio River scenic cruise
  • Visit Louisville Slugger Museum
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Pittsburgh / Louisville
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Embark on a 9-day Ohio River cruise from Pittsburgh to Louisville aboard American Melody. Explore Wheeling, Marietta, Cincinnati, Madison, and more. Discover historic architecture, museums, riverfront views, and cultural attractions while enjoying onboard activities, local cuisine, and scenic river landscapes.
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Explore beautiful Nashville
from $5,499
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Nashville, Memphis & the Cumberland

Memphis to Nashville - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Viking Mississippi
  • Discover Memphis blues roots
  • See Paducah murals
  • Walk historic Clarksville streets
  • Cruise Tennessee River scenery
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Memphis / Nashville
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Wine Tasting
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Take an 8-day Viking Mississippi cruise through Memphis, Cape Girardeau, Paducah, Clarksville, and Nashville. Visit key cultural and historical sites, from music landmarks to Civil War history and regional museums.
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kentucky louisville
from $5,815
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Ohio River Cruise

Louisville to Pittsburgh - 10 Day Itinerary aboard American Symphony
  • Explore Louisville's bourbon scene
  • Tour historic Madison, Indiana
  • Uncover Cincinnati's Freedom Center
  • Walk Marietta's ancient earthworks
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Louisville / Pittsburgh
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Set sail on a 10-day cruise on the Ohio River aboard American Symphony, sailing Louisville to Pittsburgh with stops in Madison, Cincinnati, and Marietta. Between days of scenic cruising, explore bourbon country, Underground Railroad history, and riverbank wildlife.
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Visit historic and hilly Pittsburgh
from $5,815
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Ohio River Cruise

Pittsburgh to Louisville - 10 Day Itinerary aboard American Symphony
  • Learn Pittsburgh steel city history
  • See Wheeling Victorian architecture
  • Cruise scenic Ohio River
  • Visit Louisville Slugger Museum
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Pittsburgh / Louisville
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Set sail on a 10-day river cruise from Pittsburgh to Louisville aboard American Symphony, tracing the Ohio River through Wheeling, Marietta, Cincinnati and Madison. See steel-era history, ancient earthworks, and bourbon country.
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A scenery in Tennessee
from $5,275
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Tennessee Rivers Cruise

Nashville to Chattanooga - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Symphony
  • Explore Nashville’s music landmarks
  • Visit Paducah’s Quilt Museum
  • Walk historic Shiloh battlefield
  • Cruise through Appalachian scenery
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Nashville / Chattanooga
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Set sail on a 9-day Tennessee Rivers Cruise from Nashville to Chattanooga aboard American Symphony. Relax with expert talks, regional cuisine, and comfortable accommodation while exploring the history, culture, and natural beauty of America’s heartland.
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Explore Nashville
from $5,275
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Tennessee Rivers Cruise

Chattanooga to Nashville - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Symphony
  • Walk Walnut Street Bridge
  • Cruise Lake Barkley
  • Stroll Florence Local Loop
  • Tour Old State Bank
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Chattanooga / Nashville
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Embark on a 9-day cruise from Chattanooga to Nashville aboard the American Symphony. Cruise the Tennessee River, visiting historic towns like Decatur, Florence, Savannah, and Paducah. Experience cultural landmarks, scenic landscapes, and enriching excursions that highlight the region's rich heritage.
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Tennessee
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Music Cities Cruise

Memphis, TN to Nashville, TN - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Symphony
  • Discover Memphis live music scene
  • Witness scenic cliffs
  • See Nashville’s iconic Hall of Fame
  • Walk at Clarksville’s streets
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Memphis / Nashville
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Travel from Memphis to Nashville on a 9-day river cruise aboard American Symphony. Enjoy live onboard music, explore cities like Paducah and Clarksville, and visit landmarks such as Fort Donelson and the Grand Ole Opry. Experience music, history, and river scenery through curated excursions and onboard activities.
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Visit historic Memphis, Tennessee
from $9,999
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The Big Easy to the Gateway City

New Orleans - St. Louis - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Viking Mississippi
  • Explore New Orleans French Quarter
  • Tour Darrow spectacular gardens
  • Enjoy Memphis rich history
  • Discover Natchez historic estates
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New Orleans / Alton
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Discover early 19th-century life and Civil War history on a 15-day cruise aboard the Viking Mississippi. Visit grand plantations, memorials, and key sites of the Civil Rights Movement while enjoying regional traditions along the iconic river.
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View the iconic arch when you visit St. Louis, gateway to the west
from $12,999
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America’s Great River

St. Paul to New Orleans - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Viking Mississippi
  • Explore St. Louis' arts scene
  • Enjoy American music styles
  • Learn Civil War history
  • Experience New Orleans' culture
  • Visit the Quad Cities
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St. Paul / New Orleans
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Cruise America's great river on this 15-day itinerary aboard Viking Mississippi. Journey from St. Paul, Minnesota to New Orleans, Louisiana and explore highlights of the mighty Mississippi River. Along the way, visit historic ports such as St. Louis, Memphis, Baton Rouge, and more.
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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, Local Market Visits, Wildlife Viewing, Cooking Classes
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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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