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Fly In – Memphis to New OrleansMISSISSIPPI riVER Cruisethe presidents cruiseJune 1st – 9th, 20139-Day~ Fly Montreal to Memphis, Return New Orleans to Ottawa ~June 1st Fly Montreal to Memphis. This evening we overnight in Memphisat either The Westin or Marriott. Let’s enjoy an evening on Beale Street inMemphis shall we.June 2nd Memphis TN. Full American breakfast followed by a narratedtour of Memphis onboard the hop-on hop-off steamcoach. Transfer tothe American Queen Steamboat this afternoon and then settle into yourluxurious vessel for your cruise of a lifetime!June 3rd Helena, Arkansas. Soulful Delta blues, King biscuits and sausage.Mmmm good! Discover historic Helena aboard your deluxe steamcoach.June 4th Vicksburg, MS. Discover a unique blend of old and new inVicksburg, Mississippi. Take in the diversity from Vicksburg National MilitaryPark to the Waterways Experiment Station. All accessible by your hop onhop off steamcoach. Billed as the “Red Carpet City of the South”, Southernhospitality is alive and well and awaiting your arrival!June 5th Natchez, MS. Step into the plantation lifestyle of the antebellumsouth in Natchez, site of numerous restored mansions. Visit historic JeffersonCollege, or just amble down the Natchez Trace. All accessible via your hopon hop off steamcoach.June 6th Francisville, LA. This quaint town located on the bluffs of theMississippi River is your window to the past. With over 140 buildings onthe National Register, beautiful plantation homes nestled in the rollingcountryside, and bustling Main Street shops, you’ll find plenty to keep youon the go in St. Francisville. Access this charming town with your hop on hopoff steamcoach.June 7th Baton Rouge, LA. The capital of Louisiana, Baton Rouge is thecentre of all the great things the state has to offer. Visitors delight in theseamless blend of past and present, experiencing authentic Louisiana atevery turn. With its semi-tropical climate, the outdoors is tempting andthe attractions abound. Once again, accessible via your hop on hop offsteamcoach.June 8th Houmas House, LA. Houmas House Plantation and Gardens isso much more than just a tour of a grand antebellum estate. Disembarkfrom the American Queen and experience the southern splendour of “TheSugar Palace” when you step into 16 rooms filled with period antiques andLouisiana artwork. Your hop on hop off tour facilitates your four hour stay.June 9th New Orleans. This morning we tie up in New Orleans near historicJackson Square and bid your ship and crew adieu.Extra Inclusions on June 2013 The Presidents Cruise:• Return airfare and all transfers• Pre cruise overnight in Memphis hotel with fullAmerican Breakfast IncludedCost Per PersonSingle Until Aug 31st Double Until Aug 31st• Inside (I) $4,189 $3,839 (G) $3,619 $3,269• Outside (O) $5,709 $5,359 (E) $4,349 $3,999Many other categories are availableEarly Booking Bonus of $350 per person applies as indicatedabove if deposited by Aug 31, 2012Deposit upon registration $500($400 completely refundable in the event of cancellation up to 90days from departure; March 1, 2013)* Optional 2 night ExtensionAvailaBLe in New Orleans *...cruising the likes of the Tennessee and Mississippi Rivers inthe opulent luxury, and southern hospitality offered on the AmericanQueen; the only authentic overnight paddlewheel steamboat inAmerica. From the genuine old world charm and décor of thestaterooms to the luxury of the ladies parlor and Grand Saloon,modeled after Ford’s Theatre, this far exceeds the expectations ofcruising. It is with standard inclusions such as complimentary shoreexcursions and speciality dining options at no additional charge,you quickly realize this is an experience not to be missed! It is withexcitement we offer you two fantastic opportunities, one by air andone by motorcoach, to indulge in this fabulous adventure!Inclusions on Both Cruises:• Complimentary shore excursions in every port!• Complimentary wine and beer with dinner• Complimentary cappuccino, espresso, specialty coffees, bottledwater and soft drinks throughout your voyage• The family recipes of acclaimed Southern chef Regina Charboneau• The only steamboat with multiple specialty dining options, all at noadditional charge• Gracious service from a friendly all-American staff• Casual elegance abounds, no formal wear required• Daily lectures by the Riverlorian onboard historian• Professional showboat-style entertainment and dancing nightly• The only authentic steam-powered overnight paddlewheelriverboat in America• All onboard ship staff and steamcoach driver gratuities at anincluded value of $16.50 USD per dayMotorcoach – Chattanooga to St LouisTENNESSEE & MississiPPI riVER Cruisemanifest destiny theme 13-DaySeptember 18th – 30th, 2013 (Includes Pre & Post Tours)~ Motorcoach to Chattanooga, TN and from St Louis, MO to home ~Sept 18th Cornwall – Monroe MI. We overnight at the lovely Hampton Innjust inside the Michigan border. (B)Sept 19th Monroe MI – Lexington KY. A highlight today will be a visit to oneof the Kentucky Horse Parks for a tour. We overnight tonight right next door toa Lexington Cracker Barrel at The La Quinta Inn. (B)Sept 20th Lexington KY – Knoxville TN – Chattanooga TN. We’ll enjoyKnoxville en route to Chattanooga, arriving mid-afternoon to check in, withtime for an enjoyable evening exploring Chattanooga on own.Sept 21st Full American breakfast this morning with time for a little moreexploring before we transfer to the America Queen and be welcomed aboard.Look forward to a multitude of activities on board with un-paralleled old southluxury!Sept 22nd Full day of Steamboating. Just settle into that rocking chair and letthe scenery glide by.Sept 23rd Florence Alabama. Included, you will have opportunity to visitseveral sites in Florence, including Helen Keller’s birthplace, Ivy Green, listed onthe National Register of Historic Places. It has become a permanent shrine tothe “miracle” that occurred in a blind and deaf seven-year-old girl’s life.Sept 24th Savannah, TN. This is the jumping off point for Shiloh NationalMilitary Park which includes two state-of-the-art films on Shiloh and Corinthplus interactive interpretive exhibits and stunning bronze work. A must see isthe Tennessee River Museum, which exhibits chronicle prehistoric times, thelives of the Mississippi mound builders, the tragic story of the Trail of Tears, theCivil War on the river, the golden age of steamboats and the Tennessee Rivertoday. What fascinating visits today!Sept 25th Paducah, KY. Board your steamcoach for the lively Lowertown ArtsDistrict and discover the charm of Paducah on foot, trolley or horse-drawncarriage. Revel over the elegant displays at the Museum of the AmericanQuilter’s Society, or find distraction in specialty shops and one-of-a-kindeateries. Visit the River Discovery Centre or the Paducah Railroad Museum.Known as the city of art, rhythm and rivers, there is something for everyone.Sept 26th Cape Girardeau, MO. The Riverfront Murals is a must see witha concrete and granite cobblestone amphitheatre that provides seating for ascenic look of the Mississippi River.Sept 27th Chester, IL. Liberty Bell of the west, a gift from King Louis XV ofFrance is located here. Find out about the founder of Chester and how Chestergot its name. See the home of the first lieutenant governor of Illinois, a fineexample of French Creole-style architecture.Sept 28th St Louis, MO – Terre Haute, IN. The iconic landmark Gateway Archwill frame your last morning before disembarking your charming steamboat.Historic Union Station, Journey to the Top, Lewis and Clarke, Great JourneyWestward and Monument to the Dream are all St Louis Landmarks & activitieswe’ll enjoy before we leave Missouri and head for Terre Haute Indianna wherewe will overnight.Sept 29th Terre Haute, IN – Windsor, ON. We’ll journey through Ohio andMichigan as we approach the Canadian border this afternoon. Following dutyfree, we’ll check in at Caesar’s Windsor for the last night of our beautiful journey.Sept 30th Windsor – Cornwall, ON.Cost Per PersonSingle Until Aug 31st Double Until Aug 31st• Inside (I) $4,185 $3,835 (G) $3,662 $3,312• Outside (O) $5,858 $5,508 (E) $4,394 $4,044Early Booking Bonus of $350 per person applies as indicatedabove if deposited by Aug 31, 2012Deposit upon registration $500($400 completely refundable in the event of cancellation up to 90days from departure; June 20, 2013)