Join us on our exciting 13 day/12 night tour starting in Memphis, Tennessee, with a tour of Elvis Presley’s Graceland.  We then embark on an exciting cruise aboard the American River Cruise lines magnificent American Riverboat “Serenade” from Memphis to New Orleans, Louisiana.  This tour is especially designed for our Marin County and Fairfield Seniors group, however anyone is free to join!

Our Mississippi River adventure begins with 2 nights in New Orleans and a tour of the famous World War 2 Museum.  Here we will enjoy a tour of this historic French-Cajun themed city that will include the renowned World War II Museum and highlights in the French Quarter.  Our final night here will feature a fabulous banquet dinner at Commander's Palace, perhaps the most renowned of all restaurants in this city that is known for its incredible cuisine.

Our river adventure then begins for 8 days along the river, featuring stops in several ports.  You will have opportunities to enjoy excursions in each port along the way.

Our cruise ends in Memphis with a visit to world-famous Graceland, Elvis Presley’s legendary home.  We will also visit the National Civil Rights Museum.

Highlights of the tour include:

• 4-star accommodations and a tour to Graceland and siteseeing in the charming city of Memphis, Tennessee;

• 8-day adventure aboard the American Cruise Lines Serenade Riverboat.  A pre-determined selection of optional excursions will be available in each port, with upgrades available.  The cruise departs from New Orleans, Louisiana and ends near Memphis, Tennessee. 

• Day 1New Orleans, LA
• Day 2Cruising the Lower Mississippi River
• Day 3Oak Alley, LA / Houmas House, LA
• Day 4St. Francisville, LA
• Day 5Natchez, MS
• Day 6Vicksburg, MS
• Day 7Cleveland, MS
• Day 8Memphis, TN
• Day 9Memphis, TN

• 2 nights in 4 Star accommodations in New Orleans with an historic City Tour and admission to the highly acclaimed World War II Museum.  Dinner at New Orleans’  legendary restaurant, Commander’s Palace.

• Flights from the SF Bay Area to New Orleans and return from Memphis;

• Deluxe accommodations, fine dining, local attractions, all airport transfers, and tour guide Margaret Wallace.

 2 nights in New Orleans with an historic City Tour and admission to the highly

acclaimed World War II Museum. Banquet dinner at New Orleans’

legendary restaurant, Commander’s Palace!  Accommodations at the 4 Star Intercontinental Hotel.  

• New Orleans, LA
• Day 2Cruising the Lower Mississippi River
• Day 3Oak Alley, LA / Houmas House, LA
• Day 4St. Francisville, LA
• Day 5Natchez, MS
• Day 6Vicksburg, MS
• Day 7Cleveland, MS
• Day 8Memphis, TN
• Day 9Memphis, TN

 Admission to Graceland and experience the famous home of Elvis Presley at your own pace.  We will visit the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel, before dinner at a bbq-themed restaurant.   Our visit to Memphis will include a City Tour before our departure.