Heart of the Delta: 2023 Memphis to New Orleans

Discover Southern culture and charm

Immerse yourself in history and heritage on this journey bookended by New Orleans and Memphis. Attend a Privileged Access Mississippi Delta blues experience in Greenville and be inspired by the stories of famed musicians and iconic civil rights heroes. Savor delicious Cajun and Creole cuisine, as well as Memphis’s famous barbecue. And stir your soul with the rhythms of Dixieland jazz, Delta blues and gospel.

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Viking Inclusive Value

All you need included, with no surprises or hidden fees

Map of the Heart of the Delta 2023 itinerary

Viking Inclusive Value

All you need included, with no surprises or hidden fees

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Day by Day

To learn more about each port of call and our included as well as optional excursions, click on the individual days below.

1	Memphis, Tennessee (USA)	Discover Memphis, the birthplace of Memphis blues and a center of civil rights history.
2	Memphis, Tennessee & Rosedale, Mississippi (USA)	Gain insight into Memphis’s influential role in the development of rock 'n' roll. Soak up Southern culture along the Mississippi River between Memphis and Rosedale.
3	Greenville, Mississippi (USA)	Immerse yourself in the blues with Viking’s Privileged Access Mississippi Delta experience.
4	Vicksburg, Mississippi (USA)	Honor the memory of a pivotal Civil War battle at the Vicksburg National Military Park.
5	Natchez, Mississippi (USA)	Explore the oldest city on the Mississippi, Natchez, with over 200 historic Southern estates.
6	St. Francisville, Louisiana (USA)	Visit St. Francisville, home to over 140 sites on the National Register of Historic Places.
7	Baton Rouge, Louisiana (USA)	Savor the city’s celebrated Cajun and Creole music and cuisine as well as its distinct arts.
8	Darrow, Louisiana (USA)	Discover the historic architectural treasures of the Lower Mississippi.
9	New Orleans, Louisiana (USA)	Celebrate the soulful rhythms of New Orleans, the birthplace of America Jazz.

Itinerary and shore excursions are subject to change and may vary by departure.

Pre & Post Cruise Extensions

More days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your Viking cruise or cruisetour. Enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or disembarkation city, or see a new destination altogether with a choice of exciting cities.
Pre & Post Cruise Extensions vary by itinerary and are subject to change.

Heart of the Delta

Discover Southern culture and charm

Discover Southern culture and charm

Special Fares

plus Reduced Airfare

Book by March 31

Viking Inclusive Value

Viking Inclusive Value

Pre: Grand Ole Nashville

Pre: Memphis Rock & Soul

Post: Best of the Bayou: Acadian Lafayette

Post: The Best of “The Big Easy”

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