A Taste of Memphis

DAY 1 – WELCOME TO MEMPHIS! 

Arrive Memphis | Explore Beale Street

Welcome to Memphis, Tennessee!

Upon arrival, make your way to your downtown hotel and settle in for four fantastic nights.

Your accommodation will be at the Holiday Inn Memphis Downtown, SpringHill Suites Memphis Downtown or similar*, placing you within easy reach of the city's famous attractions, restaurants and entertainment.

Depending on your arrival time, begin exploring the legendary Beale Street, one of America's most famous music destinations.

Discover the neon lights, historic buildings and incredible live music venues that have made this street famous around the world.

Why not enjoy your first Memphis evening at B.B. King's Blues Club, where live blues, soul and rock 'n' roll provide the perfect introduction to the city?

For dinner, try some authentic Memphis barbecue at Blues City Cafe or sample the city's famous slow-cooked ribs.

Tonight is all about soaking up the atmosphere!

Suggested Highlights: Beale Street, B.B. King's Blues Club and authentic Memphis barbecue.

Overnight: Memphis

DAY 2 – WALKING IN MEMPHIS: THE HOME OF ELVIS PRESLEY 

Graceland Elvis Experience

Today is dedicated to the King of Rock 'n' Roll!

Travel to Graceland, the famous home of Elvis Presley and one of America's most celebrated musical landmarks.

Your included Elvis Experience provides the opportunity to explore the extraordinary life, music and legacy of one of the world's greatest entertainers.

Walk through Elvis Presley's iconic mansion on a self-guided audio tour, discovering the rooms where he lived, entertained family and friends, and spent time away from the spotlight.

Explore the famous Jungle Room, see the beautiful grounds and visit the Meditation Garden, where Elvis and members of his family are laid to rest.

Continue to the extensive Elvis Presley's Memphis Entertainment Complex, featuring incredible exhibitions celebrating his career, costumes, automobiles, gold records and musical achievements.

You'll also have the opportunity to step aboard Elvis' famous custom jets and discover how the King travelled in style.

Allow approximately four hours to enjoy the experience.

Afterwards, return to downtown Memphis for some free time.

This evening, why not enjoy dinner at Charlie Vergos' Rendezvous, famous for its Memphis-style dry-rub ribs?

Included Experience: Graceland Elvis Experience

• Self-guided Graceland Mansion Tour

• Admission to Elvis Presley's Memphis Entertainment Complex

• Access to Elvis' Custom Jets

• Elvis career, automobile and memorabilia exhibitions

Overnight: Memphis

DAY 3 – THE MUSIC THAT CHANGED THE WORLD 

Memphis Mojo Music Bus Tour | Explore Sun Studio

Today, discover the incredible musical history of Memphis!

Join your included Memphis Mojo Music Bus Tour, a fun and entertaining sightseeing experience that brings the city's legendary music heritage to life.

Unlike an ordinary sightseeing tour, your guide is also a professional musician!

Enjoy live music, fascinating stories and entertaining commentary as you travel through the streets where blues, soul and rock 'n' roll history was made.

Discover the stories of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, B.B. King, Otis Redding and the artists who helped put Memphis on the musical map.

Your tour passes important landmarks associated with the city's musical heritage, including Sun Studio, Beale Street and historic neighbourhoods.

Afterwards, we highly recommend visiting Sun Studio, often referred to as the Birthplace of Rock 'n' Roll.

This legendary recording studio is where Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins recorded some of their earliest hits.

Stand in the studio where music history was made and discover the fascinating story of producer Sam Phillips.

For lunch, why not try The Arcade Restaurant, a historic Memphis diner known for its classic American breakfasts and its connection to Elvis Presley?

This afternoon, you may also wish to visit the Stax Museum of American Soul Music, celebrating the incredible legacy of Memphis soul music.

Tonight, return to Beale Street for another evening of live music.

Included Experience: Memphis Mojo Music Bus Tour

Suggested Highlights: Sun Studio, The Arcade Restaurant, Stax Museum and Beale Street.

Overnight: Memphis

DAY 4 – A TASTE OF MEMPHIS! 

Memphis Food Tour | Southern Flavours & Historic Downtown

Today, come hungry!

Memphis isn't just famous for its music. It's also one of America's great food destinations, particularly when it comes to Southern barbecue.

Your included Memphis Food Tour: South Main to Beale Street with Five Tastings combines delicious local cuisine with the fascinating history and culture of downtown Memphis.

Join your local guide and explore the historic South Main Arts District and Beale Street area.

Along the way, enjoy five food tastings showcasing the flavours that make Memphis special.

Discover local restaurants, hear stories about the city's food culture and experience the atmosphere of its historic streets.

After your tour, enjoy some free time to explore.

We recommend visiting the National Civil Rights Museum, located at the historic Lorraine Motel.

This powerful and moving museum explores the American Civil Rights Movement and the legacy of Dr Martin Luther King Jr.

Alternatively, take a stroll along the Mississippi River and enjoy the beautiful riverfront views.

Another Memphis tradition worth experiencing is the famous Peabody Duck March at the historic Peabody Hotel.

Watch as the hotel's resident ducks make their daily journey between their rooftop home and the lobby fountain.

Tonight, celebrate your final evening in Memphis!

Perhaps enjoy dinner at Central BBQ, famous for its slow-smoked barbecue, before heading back to Beale Street for one last night of live music.

Included Experience: Memphis Food Tour, South Main to Beale Street, with five tastings.

Suggested Highlights: National Civil Rights Museum, Mississippi Riverfront, Peabody Ducks and Memphis barbecue.

Overnight: Memphis

DAY 5 – FAREWELL MEMPHIS 

Depart Memphis

Enjoy your final morning in the Home of the Blues.

Depending on your departure arrangements, there may be time for breakfast at a local café, some last-minute shopping or one final stroll through downtown Memphis.

Check out of your hotel and continue your onward journey.

After four nights exploring the incredible music, history, food and culture of Memphis, it's time to say goodbye.

But the memories of Elvis, Beale Street, Southern barbecue and the birthplace of rock 'n' roll will stay with you long after you've left!

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ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDED EXPERIENCES

• National Civil Rights Museum. It's one of the most significant experiences in Memphis.

• Visit legendary Sun Studio

• Enjoy live blues on Beale Street

• Sample authentic Memphis barbecue

• Discover the Stax Museum of American Soul Music

• Explore the National Civil Rights Museum

• Watch the famous Peabody Duck March

• Discover the Mississippi Riverfront

• Enjoy the restaurants and bars of downtown Memphis

Additional recommended experiences are at your own expense unless otherwise specified. Tours, attractions and operating schedules are subject to availability and confirmation. Transfers are not included unless specified in your final quotation.

FOUR NIGHTS. ONE LEGENDARY CITY. A WHOLE LOT OF SOUL!

From the home of Elvis Presley to the birthplace of rock 'n' roll, experience the music, food and Southern hospitality that make Memphis unforgettable.

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