America's Heartland on Viking Mississippi

St. Paul to St. Louis
On this enlightening journey on the Upper Mississippi, you will hear stories of pioneers and the Lewis and Clark Expedition; walk in the footsteps of Mark Twain; and learn about the Norwegian migration. Enjoy the view as your ship navigates through the river’s intricate lock system. And experience the region’s many cultural treasures-from ragtime, polka and Norwegian folk music to Wisconsin cheese, craft beer and hearty stews.
On this enlightening journey on the Upper Mississippi, you will learn about the Norwegian migration; walk in the footsteps of Mark Twain; and hear stories of pioneers and the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Enjoy the view as your ship navigates through the river’s intricate lock system. And experience the region’s many cultural treasures-from Wisconsin cheese, craft beer and hearty stews to Norwegian folk music, polka and ragtime.

Viking® brings you closer to the cultures of the world with destination-focused itineraries on the rivers of Europe. You are invited to sail with like-minded travelers on The Thinking Person’s Cruise®. What this entails for you is a culturally rich, immersive experience including enriching shore excursions, insightful lectures, Destination Performances, cooking demonstrations and regionally inspired cuisine—designed to help you explore and engage wi ...

Itinerary
Day | Destination | ||
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1 | St. Paul | ||
2 | Red Wing | ||
3 | La Crosse | ||
4 | Dubuque | ||
5 | Quad Cities | ||
6 | Burlington | ||
7 | Hannibal | ||
8 | St. Louis (Alton), Missouri |