Mighty Mississippi: Bridging America
12 days
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Small Group Tour
Immerse yourself in history as you learn about the life of Mark Twain, enjoy insight from a local historian and explore the mighty Mississippi aboard an authentic steamboat.
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Overview
Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule
Highlights
- Explore Hannibal, Missouri, and learn how it inspired the work of its most famous son, Mark Twain
- Learn about the impact that the steamboat had on the development of the United States from a historian
- Set out into St
- Paul to discover how the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers helped shape the city’s history
What's this trip about?
Immerse yourself in history as you learn about the life of Mark Twain, enjoy insight from a local historian and explore the mighty Mississippi aboard an authentic steamboat.
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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
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Price per day$333
Last Updated: 1/7/2022
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Meals Included
- 32 Meals
- 11 Breakfasts
- 10 Lunches
- 11 Dinners
- The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Gluten Free
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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