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Select one of the below 6 best Dubuque trips for 2024 and 2025. Your local English-speaking guide will lead your small group or personalized private tour on an extraordinary adventure exploring Hannibal, Dubuque, St. Louis, Red Wing, and St. Paul. Our Dubuque trips for 2024 feature cruises, river cruises, cultural, village visits, and archaeological site visits, and start from $4,530 for trips of 9 to 23 days. Contact Adventure Life's Dubuque trip planning experts to start planning your next seamless trip.
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View the iconic arch when you visit St. Louis, gateway to the west
$12,999
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America’s Great River

St. Paul to New Orleans - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Viking Mississippi
  • Explore St. Louis' arts scene
  • Enjoy American music styles
  • Learn Civil War history
  • Experience New Orleans' culture
  • Visit the Quad Cities
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St. Paul / New Orleans
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Archaeological Site Visits, River Cruises, Village Visits
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Discover the history, natural beauty, and distinctive regional cultures of America's great river, the mighty Mississippi, on this 15-day cruise aboard Viking Mississippi. Set sail from St. Paul, Minnesota, and venture south toward New Orleans, Louisiana. Along the way, visit small towns and …
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Vibrant Sunset with St. Paul City Skyline and Mississippi Riverfront
$11,755
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Grand Heartland Cruise

Minnesota - Louisiana - 16 Day Itinerary aboard American Serenade
  • Visit mansions and art galleries
  • See the Gateway Arch and St. Louis
  • Visit Natchez’s antebellum homes
  • Experience Memphis' musical legacy
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St. Paul / New Orleans
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Village Visits
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Embark on a 16-day cruise aboard American Serenade and begin by exploring St. Paul's art galleries and historic Summit Avenue. In La Crosse, enjoy Riverside Park and panoramic views from Grand Dad’s Bluff. Discover Dubuque, with its Victorian mansions and the Mississippi River Museum …
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Mississippi River, St. Paul Minnesota
$5,545
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Upper Mississippi River

St. Louis, MO to St. Paul, MN - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Melody
  • Explore the culture of St. Louis
  • See Mark Twain's hometown, Hannibal
  • Witness wildlife and nature
  • Admire local artwork in Red Wing
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St. Louis / Red Wing
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Archaeological Site Visits, River Cruises, Urban Exploration, Village Visits
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Embark on a cruise along the Upper Mississippi River, exploring St. Louis, Alton, Hannibal, Muscatine, Dubuque, Winona, and Red Wing. Visit Mark Twain's home, witness diverse landscapes, and enjoy expert-guided tours. Adapt to the river's character as you relax on lounges, decks, or …
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The upper Mississippi region
$6,999
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America’s Heartland

St. Louis to St. Paul - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Viking Mississippi
  • Discover history of the Mississippi
  • Explore Dubuque, Iowa
  • Experience Mississippi river towns
  • Admire local artisan work
Starts / Ends:
St. Louis / St. Paul
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, River Cruises, Village Visits
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On this enlightening journey on the Upper Mississippi, 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. Experience the …
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Visit historic Minneapolis
$15,640
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Complete Mississippi River

New Orleans - St. Paul - 23 Day Itinerary aboard American Melody
  • Explore Natchez's Grand Homes
  • Visit Oak Alley
  • Delve into Baton Rouge's history
  • Unravel Vicksburg's Civil War
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New Orleans / St. Paul
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Embark on a 23-day Mississippi River cruise, spanning 10 states on the American Melody. Explore the cultural tapestry of the Mighty Mississippi, touching on history, charm, and scenic landscapes. From lively New Orleans to Minneapolis, discover Baton Rouge's history, St. Francisville's …
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Mississippi River, St. Paul Minnesota
$4,530
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Upper Mississippi River

St. Louis, MO to St. Paul, MN - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Heritage
  • Explore the culture of St. Louis
  • See Mark Twain's hometown, Hannibal
  • Witness wildlife and nature
  • Admire local artwork in Red Wing
Starts / Ends:
St. Louis / Red Wing
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, River Cruises, Urban Exploration, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a cruise along the Upper Mississippi River, exploring St. Louis, Alton, Hannibal, Muscatine, Dubuque, Winona, and Red Wing. Visit Mark Twain's home, witness diverse landscapes, and enjoy expert-guided tours. Adapt to the river's character as you relax on lounges, decks, or …
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