Elvis of the South - 9 days Memphis to New Orleans by Steamboat

Elvis of the South - 9 days Memphis to New Orleans by Steamboat
From USD US$3,175.00
  • Duration: 9 Days
  • Location: Memphis, Tennessee
  • Product code: SBELVIS
COME ABOARD THE AMERICAN STEAMBOAT FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE ELVIS CRUISE EXPERIENCE!

ELVIS OF THE  SOUTH - Elvis is everywhere in the land of bawdy blues and Southern belles – from Vicksburg’s silent Civil War cemeteries to Elvis Presley’s Graceland in Memphis. Shake, Twist and Jive along the nightly Mississippi.

Memphis to New Orleans – 9 days

RATES INCLUDE
  • 1 Night Accommodation in a deluxe hotel stay before voyage – Includes breakfast, taxes,
    porterage and transfer from the hotel to the American QueeN
  • Accommodation on board the American Queen Steamboat 
  • All Meals during voyage
  • Shore excursions in every port of call
  • Complimentary wine and beer with dinner
  • Complimentary cappuccino, espresso, bottled water and soft drinks throughout your voyage
  • Daily lectures by the Riverlorian, the onboard history and culture expert
  • Acclaimed entertainment worthy of Broadway – Spectacular revues, cabaret, jazz and blues, six-piece orchestra and more
  • Dedicated fleet of deluxe motorcoaches 
RATES DO NOT INCLUDE
  • Airfare;
  • Visa and passport fees (if applicable);
  • Luggage and trip cancellation insurance;
  • Alcoholic beverages other than those for special events and celebrations;
  • Personal expenses such as laundry and onboard communication (telephone calls, faxes, and e-mail service);
  • Staff gratuities;
  • Pre- or post-cruise travel expenses.

Day 1 - Memphis, TN

Your journey begins with a deluxe hotel stay in downtown Memphis.

Day 2 - Memphis, TN

Depart 5:00 p.m. - Explore Memphis at your leisure.

Day 3 - Greenville, MS

Here in the heart and soul of the Mississippi Delta lies a rich cultural heritage and nearby birthplace of blues icon B.B. King. 

Day 4 - Vicksburg, MS

Described as the “Key to the South” by Abraham Lincoln, this Southern gem delivers a rich history unlike
any other Civil War city.

Day 5 - Natchez, MS

First inhabited by Natchez Indians and French explorers, this oldest city on the Mississippi will captivate
you with lovingly restored mansions such as Stanton Hall and Rosalie Mansion.

Day 6 - St. Francisville, LA

The oldest town in the Florida Parishes sits on the bluffs of the Mississippi River with over 140 buildings
on the National Register to explore.

Day 7 - Baton Rouge, LA

Discover the capital of Louisiana and delight in the seamless blend of past and present with something
unique at every turn.

Day 8 - Nottoway, LA

Explore the South’s largest remaining Antebellum mansion on the grounds of Nottoway Plantation.

Day 9 - New Orleans, LA

Disembark 8:00 a.m. - Enjoy New Orleans at your leisure.