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Trip	In the Wake of Lewis & Clark by Smithsonian Journeys 3 \| Average 2 Reviews Trip Details Save Trip Customize	Country Roads of the Deep South 2022 Small Group by Insight Vacations 5 \| Excellent 10543 Reviews Trip Details Save Trip Reserve

Duration	7 days	12 days
Price From	$ 4,300	$ 6,000
Price Per Day	$ 614	$ 500
Highlights	Enjoy active adventures featuring kayaks, expedition landing crafts, and biking as you focus on the region's natural history. Visit sites such as the campsites used by the Corps of Discovery and the eclectic Maryhill Museum with its collection of Native American basketry and beadwork You'll discover the region's culinary delights, aboard ship as we’re underway, and at a family farm and winery Pass through the series of eight locks that raise or lower the ship over 700 feet—a monumental triumph of engineering that deserves to be observed up close Visit the Columbia River Maritime Museum, which chronicles the history of river navigation and this port town	Choose between two carefully selected activities Nashville: Visit Nelson’s Green Brier, a local Tennessee distillery and home of the Original Tennessee Whisky. Learn more about the process that creates this drink's unique taste. Nashville: Learn the story of the American Soundtrack as you visit the only museum dedicated to preserving and celebrating music genres created, influenced, and inspired by African Americans. : Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches. : Our Well-Being Directors take a proactive approach to your welfare ensuring all well-being regulations are met (available on tours with 21 or more guests). : Experience enhanced hygiene protocols to align with the latest guidance following COVID-19. All Travel Directors, Well-Being Directors and Drivers have completed training in enhanced well-being and hygiene protocols. : We only work with establishments we are confident will consistently adhere to our high well-being standards, which include hotels, restaurants and sight-seeing venues. : Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day. Nashville: Relax and unwind before meeting your Travel Director and fellow guests to mingle before sitting down to a Welcome Dinner with wine. Memphis: Dinner this evening will be served at The Beauty Shop, a former beauty parlour turned whimsical New American eatery, where Elvis’ ex-wife, Priscilla, was said to get her hair done. Greenwood (MS): Dine on a mouthwatering dinner at Fan and Johnny’s. The restaurant’s chef is a James Beard Award finalist and dishes include soul-food inspired creations featuring produce local to area. Natchez: Test your mixologist skills as you concoct a traditional Southern cocktail, the Mint Julep. Minty, cooling and with a touch of sweetness, you're sure to learn a few party tricks to bring back home with you. Lafayette: You will be joined by a Local Expert who will help you catch your lunch the old-fashioned way, using hand nets. You’ll be taught how to prepare a traditional crawfish boil. If crawfish are out of season, you'll take part in a boil experience with seasonal seafood. New Orleans: End your day with a Celebration Dinner with your fellow travellers. Dining Summary: 11 Breakfast (B), 2 Dinner (D), 4 Dinner with Wine (DW), and 2 Lunch (L) Nashville: Attend the show that made country music famous. The Grand Ole Opry is the stage that showcases the past, present and future of country music. This live performance show brings rising talent, superstars and country legends together, along with bluegrass, family-friendly comedy, and more. Nashville: Pass by the city's lively honky-tonks and street performers on Broadway, as you make your way to the Ryman Auditorium, former and original home of the Grand Ole Opry. Built in 1885 as a building for religious gatherings, it held its first concert in 1892, before opening its doors to Hollywood greats. It is here that Johnny Cash first met June Carter, where bluegrass was born and where country music found an audience. Nashville: Make a stop at the Nashville Farmer's Market and Market House to explore its artisanal food stalls, crafts and produce. Nashville: Visit Nelson’s Green Brier, a local Tennessee distillery and home of the Original Tennessee Whisky. Learn more about the process that creates this drink's unique taste. Memphis: Spend the morning on a sightseeing tour of the vibrant city rich in blues, soul, and rock n roll history. Memphis: Visit Sun Studio, also known as the “birthplace of rock and roll," where music legends, including B.B. King, Johnny Cash and Elvis recorded some of their iconic hits. Greenwood (MS): Explore the Delta town of Greenwood at your own pace, before heading to the Viking Cooking School for a demonstration class that introduces you to a savoury regional specialty, Hot Tamales. Lafayette: Visit the Acadian Cultural Center. Your Local Expert, a park ranger from the National Park Service, will guide you through the fascinating history, culture, plight and prosperity of the Acadian people. New Orleans: This afternoon, head to the Southern Food and Beverage Museum, where you’ll learn more about the city’s unique and delicious cuisine with a guided tour and included lunch. New Orleans: Stop at the Tabasco Factory for a guided tour as you discover the process of making this world-famous red hot pepper sauce. Nashville: Go behind the scenes of a Nashville recording studio. Meet a performing artist as your learn about the musicians and techniques behind a song's development. Memphis: End your day with a private evening at the Stax Museum of American Soul Music. The museum is part of The Soulsville Foundation, which aims to help young people prepare for life success and inspire future artists. Memphis: Join a Local Expert as you wander the rooms of Graceland Mansion and discover the place that Elvis Presley once called home. Natchez: Connect with locals as you tour the beautiful Antebellum Mansions while reflecting on the reality of America's history, and learning new lessons about the preservation efforts of later generations. Lafayette: A genre rooted in the ballads of the French-speaking Acadians, Cajun music is eclectic and joyous. Learn more about this fast tempo music and its history from a local accordion maker and musician.
Trip Style	River cruise	Small group tour
Lodging Level	Premium	Standard
Physical Level	2- Easy	0- Wheelchair accessible
Travel Themes	Cultural Nature & Wildlife Culinary & Wine 50 plus Sailing Education / Learning National Parks High Adventure	N/A
Countries Visited	United States	United States
Cities and Attractions	Portland	Memphis Nashville New Orleans
Flights & Transport	Ground transport included	Airfare included
Activities	Educational/ learning Historic sightseeing History Kayaking Kid-friendly activities River cruise Winetasting	N/A
Meals Included	6 Breakfast, 5 Lunch, 6 Dinner	N/A
Description	Enjoy autumn colors and clear blue skies while exploring one of America’s great waterways along the Columbia and Snake Rivers. Follow the route of Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery expedition, which carved a pathway to the West, accompanied by our team of experts, including a historian, expedition leader, naturalist/geologist, and photo instructor. Enjoy active adventures featuring kayaks, expedition landing crafts, and biking as you focus on the region's natural history; visit sites such as the campsites used by the Corps of Discovery and the eclectic Maryhill Museum with its collection of Native American basketry and beadwork. And all along the way, you'll discover the region's culinary delights, aboard ship as we’re underway, and at a family farm and winery. Our expedition ship is perfectly suited to river travel and fosters an incredible spirit of shared adventure. You'll also pass through the series of eight locks that raise or lower the ship over 700 feet—a monumental triumph of engineering that deserves to be observed up close.	Fall in love with the Deep South during this 12-Day guided tour. Let the lights and music of Nashville wash over you as you walk down Broadway — then step behind the scenes of a recording studio where you’ll meet a TV star and learn the secrets to recording an album. In Memphis, enjoy a private tour of the Stax Museum of American Soul Music, a former record studio where Nashville greats recorded their music. At Graceland, the home of Elvis Presley, a Local Expert will lead you on an after-hours tour of the mansion. Embrace Cajun Country in Lafayette: here, you will learn about the origins of Cajun music from a local accordion maker, and take a crawfish farm tour, where a Local Expert will help you catch your lunch. In New Orleans, tour the Tabasco Factory, and walk the city with a Local Expert, who will guide you through its vibrant art scene and unique architecture.

Itinerary: In the Wake of Lewis & Clark

Day 1 : Portland, Oregon, Embark

Meals: Dinner

Board the ship and cruise the center of Portland on the Willamette River before reaching the Columbia River.

Day 2: Astoria