Make sure you're in Memphis for Elvis Week in August 2010 to commemorate the 33rd anniversary of the King's death.
Memphis Behind the scenes sightseeing with local guide
Graceland Guided audio Platinum tour
Sun Studio Guided tour
Tupelo Visit to Elvis Presley's birthplace and museum
Rock 'n' Soul Museum Visit
Grand Ole Opry Evening performance
Nashville City sightseeing with local guide
Country Music Hall of Fame Visit
Studio B Visit and recording
Flights: UK - Memphis; Nashville - UK
Accommodation on tour in twin room with private facilities
Professional tour director on tour and local representative's assistance at other times
Porterage at hotels during tour (for one suitcase per person)
Transfers between overseas airports and hotels
All local and airport taxes/service charges
Single share option no supplement to pay
If you are only planning one visit to Memphis & Graceland make sure you're there for Elvis Week in August 2010 to commemorate the 33rd anniversary of the King's death.
Every August, Elvis fans from around the world and of all ages are drawn to Memphis, for Elvis Week - a commemoration of the music, magic and memories associated with the legacy of Elvis Presley. Join us on this special departure and be at Graceland for the famous Candle Light Vigil, when fans are invited to Elvis' gravesite in the Meditation Gardens carrying a candle in quiet remembrance.
Elvis Aaron Presley is one of the USA's greatest popular music icons, whose influence on other performers has been profound and long lasting. He has sold more than one billion records worldwide - more than any other artist. And his premature death in 1977 has done nothing to lessen the enthusiasm of his legions of loyal followers.
This highly enjoyable holiday is for all fans of 'The King', as well as devotees of the rich musical legacy that he and his fellow Southerners have given the world, including rock 'n' roll, blues, bluegrass, rhythm 'n' blues and country music.
You'll visit Elvis Presley's Birthplace in Tupelo, the humble two-room house where the 'King' was born, the adjacent museum, Times and Things Remembered, which contains rare photos and memorabilia - and Memphis, the 'Home of the Blues', where he grew up and cut his first disc. You'll be able to trace the musical influences which affected the young aspiring singer, including country music, gospel and the blues he heard on Beale Street, epitomised in the compositions of the great WC Handy. And you'll visit locations which featured prominently in The King's life and work, including Sun Studio and Graceland, his impressive mansion - today a famous pilgrimage site for fans. The mansion tour consists of the living room, music room, Elvis' parents bedroom, the dining room, kitchen, TV room, pool room and 'jungle den' in the main house. Behind the house are Elvis' racquetball building and his original business office. You will also see his trophy building, which houses his enormous collection of gold records, awards and career mementos. Don't miss the section of the mansion where you can find significant items like the desk from Elvis' personal office and an extensive collection of his stage costumes. The tour ends with a quiet visit to the Meditation Garden, where Elvis and members of his family have been laid to rest.
Besides discovering more about Elvis, you will learn about the music that influenced him by experiencing the soul roots of Memphis and visiting revered country music sites in Nashville.
In Nashville, the home of country music, you'll enjoy a performance at the renowned Grand Ole Opry, the world's premier country music venue since 1925 and the setting for the nation's longest running radio music show. You'll also visit the Country Music Hall of Fame, which houses classic memorabilia such as Elvis' 'gold Cadillac' and illustrates the roots and development of Bluegrass, Cajun, cowboy and western-swing music.
DAY 1: UK - Memphis.
Fly to Memphis where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel for four nights.
DAY 2: Memphis. Included guided city sightseeing, Tupelo and Candle Light Vigil.
During your city sightseeing you will get a unique, behind the scenes perspective from your expert guide. Later, we journey to Tupelo, to visit Elvis' birthplace - a small, two room house built by the singer's father, Vernon Presley. You will also visit the Elvis Presley Museum, featuring "Remembrance of Things Past", an exhibit displaying memorabilia from Elvis' childhood. Then it's back to Memphis where you're invited to be at Graceland for the famous Candle Light Vigil.
DAY 3: Memphis. Tour of Graceland.
Today sees one of the real highlights of your tour - a guided visit of Graceland. Experience life as Elvis did by walking through the decadent and quirky rooms where he felt truly at home. You will also be able to board The King's private jet. Your tour around Graceland ends with a visit to the Meditation Garden where Elvis often went to reflect on life, and where he now is laid to rest along with members of his family.
DAY 4: Memphis. Included visits to Sun Studio and Rock 'n' Soul Museum.
Start your day with a visit to Sun Studio, probably the most famous recording studio in the world, where Rock 'n' Roll was first recorded. You will be able to hear the outtakes from sessions, touch Elvis' first microphone, see memorabilia and re-live the history of the studio that launched the careers of Johnny Cash, BB King, Roy Orbison, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and many other music legends. Then it's on to the Rock 'n' Soul Museum, which traces Memphis' cultural and musical past. The remainder of your day is at leisure, so why not shop for souvenirs on Beale Street, visit the National Civil Rights Museum, housed in the Lorraine Motel, site of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. or sample some famous Memphis barbecue? For music lovers a trip to the Stax Museum of American Soul Music is a must. Stax celebrates great Memphis soul music made famous by Otis Redding, Booker T. and the MGs, Isaac Hayes, Al Green, Aretha Franklin, Earth, Wind & Fire and others. You can also tour Lauderdale Courts, Elvis' teenage home from 1949-1953.
DAY 5: Memphis - Nashville. Included Grand Ole Opry.
Today we head east to Nashville, 'Music City USA'. Tonight you have reserved seats for an unforgettable show at the world-famous Grand Ole Opry.
DAY 6: Nashville. Included city sightseeing tour.
Nashville is the ideal destination for all kinds of visitors: music fans, history buffs and southern lovers. Start your day with a visit to Studio B, Nashville's oldest surviving recording studio, and one of the most important studios in the USA. Between 1957-1977 there were more than 35,000 songs recorded here including 262 Elvis Presley recordings. Studio B is a must see for any music fan, but especially those who love Elvis. You will even have the chance to make your own recording and take it home with you. Afterwards enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city, passing by famous recording studios of Music Row, the centre of the recording industry, which first developed in the 1950's. Get 'behind-the-scenes' of the music industry by visiting the very popular Country Music Hall of Fame with its glittering costumes, rare instruments, and Elvis Presley's solid gold Cadillac.
DAY 7: Nashville.
Today is at leisure to explore more of this vibrant city. Visit the historic Ryman Auditorium, restored home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943-1974, or perhaps the Hermitage, home of Andrew Jackson, the seventh President of the United States. You can also shop for old and new music along with souvenirs at the historic Nashville landmark, Ernest Tubb Record Shop. Tonight join our optional evening out to see 'A Tribute to the King', a high-energy show that highlights six eras of Elvis' career.
DAY 8: Nashville - UK.
Transfer to Nashville airport for your overnight flight to the UK.
DAY 9: Home landing in the UK.
Maximum elevation on this tour is 1,160 ft.
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Memphis: Crowne Plaza; Nashville: Holiday Inn Express Downtown.
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