Elvis Presley’s Memphis

Upon arrival into Memphis we will visit the Stax Museum of American Soul Music.Enjoy three nights’ accommodations at an extraordinary hotel experience in the heart of Elvis Presley’s Graceland. Dinner tonight will be at one of Memphis’ oldest barbecue restaurants and home of the famous “Memphis dry-rub spices” the Rendezvous. (D)

After our delicious buffet breakfast we will have a local step-on guide who will show us the sights and sounds that made Memphis. Also enjoy stops at Historic Levitt Shell (where Elvis gave his first concert), St Jude Pavilion, The Pyramid and the historic March of the Peabody Ducks (stops subject to change due to covid restrictions at the time of our visit). Enjoy your included appetizing Southern lunch at King’s Palace Cafe. This afternoon we will visit the Memphis Rock N Soul Museum the birthplace of rock and soul music, created by the Smithsonian Institution, tells the story of musical pioneers who, for the love of music, overcame racial and socio-economic barriers to create the music that shook the entire world. This evening during dinner on Beale Street at the Blues City Cafe you will be entertained by a live Memphis Band playing early Blues and Rock and Roll. You will have time to explore Beale Street with all the music from Graceland to Sun Studio. (B,L,D)

Enjoy classic Southern Cooking for breakfast and then explore the mansion Elvis called home as well as exhibits showcasing Elvis’ career, his automobiles, his wardrobe, his gold records and much more from Graceland Archives. We head to Vernon’s Smokehouse for lunch which features authentic Memphis BBQ. This afternoon we visit Sun Studio known worldwide as “The Birthplace of Rock’n’Roll”. Tonight we have dinner at Marlowe’s Ribs & Restaurant home to world-championship BBQ and loaded with Elvis Memorabilia. (B,L,D)

This morning we stop at the National Civil Rights Museum. This museum is a very special experience that takes visitors through centuries of history. It is an overview of the American Civil Rights Movement from slavery to the present. As you sit back and enjoy your trip home we hope you have enjoyed the best attractions in Memphis and barbecue in the world. [B]