Mighty Mississippi from New Orleans

• Day 1 New Orleans (USA)
  Join your ship in New Orleans, a unique city rich in history and alive with tradition. Famed for its 17th century architecture, culturally inspired cuisine and lively music, the rhythm of the city is as diverse as its people. Beginning your adventure in New Orleans will excite the senses with the history of the French quarter, spirit of Jazz and delicious local cuisine.
• Day 2 Oak Alley
  Located on the Mississippi River, between the historic cities of New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Oak Alley Plantation has been called the Grande Dame of the Great River Road. Once serving as an antebellum sugar cane plantation, it is rightfully named after its most distinguishing feature, a canopy of 300 year old oak trees that form a quarter-mile path leading to the Mississippi River. Restored to its 19th century grandeur, this classic Greek revival style antebellum mansion is purely breathtaking. Enjoy a guided tour of this magnificent plantation.
• Day 3 Natchez
  Overlooking the Mississippi River, Natchez was first established as a French fort site in 1716, later becoming part of the United States as the first capital of Mississippi in 1817. Perched over 200 feet above the Mississippi River with 30-mile views along the river both north and south, the bluff of Natchez is the place to marvel in the beauty and grandeur of the river. A quaint southern town rich in culture, history, and known for its abundance of antebellum architecture, Natchez offers true southern hospitality with the attractions of a small city. Enjoy a tour of Longwood House which epitomises the rise and fall of the South, as work stopped when the Civil War broke out. An optional tour of the Frogmore Plantation and an optional concert at J.N. Stone House are available.
• Day 4 Vicksburg
  Around every corner, history is alive in Vicksburg. Civil war battlefields, cotton fields and restored train depots are just a few of the many intriguing landmarks that await your visit. Marvel in the beautiful antebellum style homes and watch Vicksburg's history come to life at the riverfront murals. Today's excursion is a guided tour of Vicksburg National Military Park, during which you'll see the restored ironclad gunboat, U.S.S Cairo and the battlefield where the Seige of Vicksburg took place.
• Day 5 St Francisville
  St Francisville is a quaint southern town that offers a glimpse into history. Prior to the Civil War, it was one of the largest shipping ports on the Mississippi River. Enjoy a tour of the Rosedown Plantation, during which you'll learn about the family history of Daniel and Martha Turnbull and how their experiences transformed the Main House into a home. There will be time to explore the grounds at leisure or enjoy refreshments on the front porch.
• Day 6 Baton Rouge
  Baton Rouge, Louisiana's state capital, was named over 300 years ago by French explorer Iberville. The city's rich international, cultural tradition is reflected through its African-American and Caribbean influenced architecture, experienced through its fiery Creole and Cajun cuisine, and heard in their soulful Blues and Cajun style music. Baton Rouge is a wondrous city brimming with Southern hospitality. A guided tour takes in the Louisiana Old State Capitol where you'll watch an interactive film, and the Louisiana State Museum with displays on each region.
• Day 7 Houmas House
  You'll become acquainted with Houmas House and its history as well as its 38 acres of gardens, ponds and a majestic live oak alley during this port stop. Make sure to explore the southern splendor of "The Sugar Palace" through 16 rooms filled with period antiques and Louisiana artwork during your private tour.
• Day 8 New Orleans
  Disembark your ship in New Orleans, commonly referred to as the Birthplace of Jazz.

Mississippi River Cruise from New Orleans