Mississippi: The Natchez Trace​

Stately Greek revival mansions, historic Civil War battlegrounds and gracious hospitality await you on this delightful excursion into the antebellum South.

Set your own pace for discovery on this flexible itinerary, as we follow the commercial traffic-free Natchez Trace Parkway from the eerie ghost town of Rocky Springs to the thriving community of Natchez, where the opulent pre-Civil War era is proudly preserved. Along the way, we’ll marvel at scenic vistas and probe our nation’s past in the company of a local expert. And we’ll experience contemporary Southern pride firsthand at the accommodations we have selected—including two inns that have earned national recognition. 

What's Included

• 5 nights in historic, antebellum inns
• 11 meals - 5 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
• FREE use of our custom VBT bicycle and helmet
• Service of two VBT Trip Leaders
• FULL VAN SUPPORT
• Daily route directions and maps
• Welcome reception
• Sightseeing and cultural activities
• 5% Frequent Traveler Credit to use on your next VBT vacation
• Special Good Buy Discount
• 5-course candlelight dinner at Monmouth Plantation
• Tour of the USS Cairo, a Union gunboat sunk by a mine
• Entrance into three of Natchez's Antebellum homes for guided tours

Discovery Highlights

• Lose yourself in breathtaking vistas along the Natchez Trace Parkway
• Bring history to life hearing a local historian speak at Vicksburg National Military Park
• Step back into the antebellum South during a “Pilgrimage” of Natchez's mansions
• Trot into Natchez, drawn by horse-and-carriage
• Visit Emerald Mound, one of the largest Native American ceremonial mounds on the continent
• Savor delicious Southern cuisine—including hearty breakfasts and a 5-course candlelight dinner
• Stay at Monmouth Plantation, one of the nation's most highly acclaimed inns
• Delight in Mississippi's idyllic climate during the spring and fall

What to Expect