New Orleans, Louisiana to St. Paul, Minnesota

Mississippi River Odyssey

From $14,998
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22 Days
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18 Guided Tours
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1 Country

- New Orleans, Louisiana to St. Paul, Minnesota

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Day 5

Day 5

Vicksburg, Mississippi, United States

Located on a high bluff where the Yazoo River flows into the Mississippi, Vicksburg is the epitome of Southern heritage and charm. It was incorporated in 1825 and, with its prime locale on the Mississippi, grew into an important port. During the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln called it “the key to the South.” And it indeed proved to be the site of the conflict’s most pivotal battle, the Battle of Vicksburg, after which the Confederates surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant. The Vicksburg National Military Park preserves the battle site’s rolling green fields and grand monuments.

Located on a high bluff where the Yazoo River flows into the Mississippi, Vicksburg is the epitome of Southern heritage and charm. It was incorporated in 1825 and, with its prime locale on the Mississippi, grew into an important port. During the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln called it “the key to the South.” And it indeed proved to be the site of the conflict’s most pivotal battle, the Battle of Vicksburg, after which the Confederates surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant. The Vicksburg National Military Park preserves the battle site’s rolling green fields and grand monuments.

Vicksburg National Military Park

Visit the Civil War site where the Battle of Vicksburg ended, turning the tide of the war in favor of the Union.

Vicksburg by Foot

Enjoy Privileged Access to several historic sites during a guided walking tour of downtown Vicksburg.

Privileged Access

Vicksburg’s Historic Neighborhoods

Stroll the charming streets of historic Vicksburg and explore the city’s stately homes.

Poverty Point

Explore the home of Indigenous Americans during a guided tour of Poverty Point—a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Shore excursions vary by itinerary and are subject to change.