Visiting Branson, Memphis, Vicksburg, Baton Rouge, among others
Departs:Tuesday, 27 November 2012 – 15 days
What a time to getaway and explore the South. Join us on a 5 day tour to Branson and then board the luxurious "American Queen" for a 9 day cruise from Memphis to New Orleans. Nowhere can you embrace this special time of year more uniquely than aboard an elegant steamboat, decked out from stem to stern in Victorian holiday finery. You will view grand Southern plantation homes and townhouses in their traditional holiday dress, raise your voice in carols and your glasses of eggnog in a toast to Christmastime on the river. Spectacular bonfires along the levees light the way for Papa Noel.
November 27, 2012 - Flight to Springfield/Branson, MO Depart Canada for Branson, Missouri, home of music theaters and nationally-known entertainers. Transfer to hotel and overnight.
November 28, 2012 - Branson, MO After breakfast enjoy the “Red, Hot & Blue”, awarded the best morning show in Branson. In the afternoon visit the “Titanic Museum” followed by wine tasting at the “Stone Hill Winery”. Following dinner at the “Landy’s Seafood Restaurant” enjoy the “Presley’s Christmas Jubilee”. This family show is one of the longest running family shows in Branson. [B/D]
November 29, 2012 - Branson, MO This morning enjoy the “Christmas in Hollywood” variety show and an afternoon “Tony Orlando Show”. Dinner in the “Uptown Café” followed by “SIX”, one of the hottest shows in Branson. [B/D]
November 30, 2012 - Branson, MO This morning is free to enjoy Branson on your own and perhaps shop at some of the many Outlet Malls in the city. In the afternoon enjoy a “Lennon Sisters Christmas Show”. Dinner will be at “Montana Mike’s Steak House” followed by the “Gatlin Brothers Show”. [B/D]
December 01, 2012 - Flight from Branson to Memphis. After breakfast depart for Memphis, Tennessee to arrive in the afternoon and check into the hotel. There is a free evening in Memphis to perhaps visit the world famous Beale Street, home of the ‘Blues’. [B]
December 02, 2012: Embark from Memphis, Tennessee There will be time for an optional visit to “Graceland” this morning before embarkation aboard the “American Queen” one of the grandest Riverboats to ever ply the waters of the mighty Mississippi River. [B/D]
December 03, 2012: Steamboating This is a full day of cruising on the Mississippi River. Watch the scenery unfold around you from the comfort of an old fashion rocking chair. Enjoy scrumptious meals, meet new friends, enjoy first rate entertainment. Relax and let your cares float away. [B/L/D]
December 04, 2012: Vicksburg, Mississippi Vicksburg is the port of call today where one of the last great battles of the Civil War was staged in 1863. City tour included. [B/L/D] (Optional premium tour to the Battle of Vicksburg $49.00)
December 05, 2012: Natchez, Mississippi Today, visit Natchez, at one time, the most lawless town along the river but today it is famous for the numerous antebellum homes. [B/L/D] (Optional premium cooking tour and Twin Oaks Plantation $59.00)
December 06, 2012: St. Francisville, Mississippi The “American Queen” pulls into St. Francisville for an included visit to this historic city . [B/L/D] (Optional premium Rosetown Plantation tour $49.00)
December 07, 2012: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Arrive into Baton Rouge and tour this capital city of Louisiana, rich in culture and history. [B/L/D] (Optional premium tour into the heart of Cajun Country $69.00)
December 08, 2012 - Oak Alley, Louisiana Oak Alley, the most famous plantation home along the Mississippi River. It has been called ’the Great Dame of the River Road’ and nowhere else will you fine such a superb setting. [B/L/D]
December 09, 2012 - Disembark in New Orleans, Louisana This morning disembark in New Orleans, known as “The Big Easy” on the delta of the Mississippi River. Transfer to a hotel near the famous “French Quarter for and overnight stay. There is time to stroll through the French Quarter, enjoy beignets (a traditional new Orleans style donut), eat jambalaya, listen to jazz. This is your time to enjoy the city. [B]
December 10, 2012 - End of Cruise Transfer to the airport for your flight back to Canada. [B]
PricePrice per person, Double Occupancy, CAD Riverview Cabin, Category "D": $5,255.00 Plus $264.30 Air/Port/Government Taxes
Price includes airfare from Calgary/Edmonton/Toronto/Vancouver/Winnipeg
Other Categories also available: Riverview Cabin With Verandah, Category "B": Add $780.00 to above price Deluxe Cabin with Verandah, Category "A": Add $1,160.00 to above price Inside cabins Available Upon Request