Mississippi River Cruise

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1st DAY – Home to Quad Cities

Travel to the exciting Quad Cities located on the shores of the Mississippi River. We’ll check into the lovely Radisson Plaza Hotel Quad Cities. This evening you are guests at the Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse.
Radisson Plaza Hotel
Included Meals: Dinner

2nd DAY – Quad Cities

Enjoy a full breakfast at your leisure this morning. Later board the largest luxury excursion vessel on the Upper Mississippi River. You’ll enjoy a morning snack and a delicious luncheon buffet while experiencing the sounds of Big Band as we paddle along the Mighty Mississippi! Enjoy all the on board activities or maybe just sit back and enjoy the view. Live entertainment and history will be provided along the way. This evening you are at your leisure.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

3rd DAY – Quad Cities to Galena

After breakfast we’ll make a brief stop at the John Deere Pavilion. Later depart for Galena, once a bustling river port on the Mississippi River and renowned for the finest 19th-century architecture in the MIdwest. Enjoy a delightful trolley tour as we see the sights of charming Galena. A free afternoon allows for time to explore the many shops and wonderful historic buildings. We settle into the historical Desoto House Hotel in the heart of this lovely city. This eveing you will experience a “progressive” supper including a walking tour through the historic area of town, with stops to sample the area’s unique regional foods.

Included Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Desoto House Hotel

4th DAY – Galena to Home

This morning after breakfast we begin our journey home. Visit the Bily Clock Museum in Spillville. The Bily Brothers devoted their lives to carving the amazing intricate clocks. Henry Ford once offered $1 million for one of them, however, the brothers refused to sell. Continue to Decorah, originally settled by Norwegians during the 19th century. Enjoy a guided tour of the Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum, which encompasses 16 historic buildings. An included lunch is served by friendly residents of the area. Return home with great memories of this little getaway.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch