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Select one of the 15 best Tennessee trips for 2025 and 2026. Your local English-speaking guide will lead your small group or personalized private tour on an extraordinary adventure exploring Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga, Clarksville, and Savannah. Our Tennessee trips for 2025 feature Archaeological Site Visits, Urban Exploration, Village Visits, Local Market Visits, and Wildlife Viewing, and start from $3,999 for trips of 8 to 23 days. 
 
From relaxing 3-day river cruises in Tennessee to cultural Tennessee vacation packages, our curated Tennessee trips showcase the best of the region. Experience the beauty of the Tennessee river cruise and discover charming towns, rich history, and scenic landscapes. Speak with a Trip Planner today to customize your unforgettable Tennessee journey.
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Explore beautiful Nashville
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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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Tennessee
from $4,915
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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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A scenery in Tennessee
from $4,915
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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 the rivers of America
from $7,775
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Knoxville, TN to Nashville, TN - 12 Day Itinerary aboard American Symphony
  • Stroll through downtown Gatlinburg
  • View Quilt Museum Paducah
  • Visit Grand Ole Opry
  • Walk at Shiloh Military Park
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Chattanooga / Nashville
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Land & Sea Exploration
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Embark on a 12-day Great Smoky Mountains National Park land and cruise adventure aboard American Symphony. Start in Knoxville and travel through the Great Smoky Mountains to Pigeon Forge, Chattanooga, and more. Ride Jeeps, tour Civil War sites, enjoy local food, and attend the Grand Ole Opry.
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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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Experience a 9-day cruise aboard American Heritage 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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Bridge across the Mississippi at Cape Girardeau
from $5,275
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Lower Mississippi River Cruise

Memphis - New Orleans - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Symphony
  • 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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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
  • 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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Experience a 9-day cruise aboard American Heritage 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 the rivers of America
from $5,275
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Lower Mississippi River Cruise

Memphis - New Orleans - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Melody
  • Admire the diversity of New Orleans
  • Visit Myrtles' haunted estate
  • Learn the history of Vicksburg
  • Enjoy the music of Memphis
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Memphis / New Orleans
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Cooking Classes
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Experience a 9-day cruise aboard American Melody 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 historic Memphis, Tennessee
from $7,275
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Mississippi Explorer

New Orleans - Memphis - 12 Day Itinerary aboard American Symphony
  • 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 / Memphis
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Set sail on a 12-day Mississippi river cruise aboard the American Symphony, from New Orleans to Memphis, visiting Southern landmarks like Oak Alley, Houmas House, and Vicksburg National Military Park. Explore Baton Rouge's history, Natchez's antebellum homes, and Cleveland's musical heritage.
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Vibrant Sunset with St. Paul City Skyline and Mississippi Riverfront
from $12,620
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Grand Heartland Cruise

Minnesota - Louisiana - 16 Day Itinerary aboard American Serenade
  • Visit mansions and art galleries
  • See the Gateway Arch and St. Louis
  • Visit Natchez’s antebellum homes
  • Experience Memphis' musical legacy
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St. Paul / New Orleans
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Biking
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Embark on a 16-day Mississippi River cruise from Minnesota to Louisiana aboard American Serenade, exploring St. Paul to New Orleans with stops in La Crosse, Dubuque, Davenport, Hannibal, St. Louis, Memphis, Vicksburg, and Natchez. Enjoy onboard activities, stunning scenery, and experiences like the Mark Twain Boyhood Home and more.
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Vicksburg Battlefield overlooking the Mississippi River
from $4,610
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Lower Mississippi River Cruise

New Orleans - Memphis - 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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New Orleans / Memphis
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Experience a 9-day cruise aboard American Heritage from New Orleans to Memphis, 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 historic Memphis, Tennessee
from $6,360
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Mississippi River Gateway Cruise

New Orleans to Louisville - 12 Day Itinerary aboard American Heritage
  • Explore Oak Alley Plantation
  • See Paducah wall murals
  • Explore Sun Studio
  • Visit Elvis Presley’s estate
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New Orleans / Louisville
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Wildlife Viewing
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Embark on a 12-day Mississippi River cruise from New Orleans to Louisville aboard American Heritage. Explore iconic sites like Oak Alley, Vicksburg, and Memphis. Enjoy enriching excursions, Civil War history, live music, and Southern cuisine.
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View the iconic arch when you visit St. Louis, gateway to the west
from $11,999
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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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Natchez
from $3,999
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Mississippi Delta Explorer

New Orleans - Memphis - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Viking Mississippi
  • Explore Darrow
  • Visit Natchez historic sites
  • Learn the history of Vicksburg
  • Culinary adventure of Mississippi
  • Know the history of rock 'n' roll
  • American South's Cultural Heritage
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New Orleans / Memphis
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On this 8-day Mississippi Delta Explorer from New Orleans to Memphis aboard the Viking Mississippi, visit historic towns like Darrow, Natchez, and Vicksburg. Enjoy Cajun and Creole cuisine, Memphis barbecue, and explore the South’s rich history, culture, and music.
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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
  • Uncover St Francisville stories
  • Engage Cleveland music heritage
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New Orleans / Memphis
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Village Visits, Urban Exploration, Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits
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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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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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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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