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Memphis
Memphis, TN
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H a l f - D ay A M 139 $
P r em i u m exc u rs i o n H I G H LI G H TS
We will make our way to the Memphis International Airport and the American Queen Post-Cruise Hotel, the Sheraton Memphis Downtown. D r o p o f f at t h e M e m p h i s a i r p o r t & p o s t - c r u i s e h o t e l E n j o y a wa l k d o w n B e a l e S t r e e t & E lv i s S tat u e A giant bronze statue of Elvis welcomes us to the most famous street in Memphis. Here, our local guide will lead us down the block as he narrates stories of his favorite attractions as we walk past. From blues to barbeque, Beale Street is a must for any visitor to Memphis! Enter through “The King’s” front door, where the presence of Elvis can still be felt within the walls as you walk through the same rooms as he did after a long day’s performance. Custom crafted and state-of-the-art iPads will help guide your way through each room, providing thoughtful narration. Discover how Elvis lived at this musical mecca while exploring the personal rooms within his home, visitor entertainment complex, and museums depicting his legacy. Enjoy the rest of your time exploring the recently opened Entertainment Complex. The multitude of exhibits feature everything from Elvis’ wardrobe to his automobiles and airplanes. L i v e L i k e " T h e K i n g " f o r a d ay At G r a c e l a n d M a n s i o n G r a c e l a n d E lv i s E x p e r i e n c e T o u r Sit back and relax on a brief city tour and see important musical and historical locations as we make our way through the bustling Blues City and home of “The King”. City Tour of Memphis
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7 9 $
P r em i u m exc u rs i o n H I G H LI G H TS As we make our way through Blues City, we’ll stop at the iconic Levitt Shell amphitheater located in Overton Park. Here, our guide will perform on the stage where Elvis Presley put on his first paid concert in 1954. With singing and live music interjected between narration, this tour makes the history of Memphis come alive. Activities begin as we embark our luxury River Coach on a musical journey through the streets of Memphis with our knowledgeable guide, who is also a Beale Street musician, leading the way. Drive past city highlights, including the Peabody Hotel, Sun Studio, Lauderdale Courts, and the former church where Johnny Cash and the Tennessee Two put on their first performance. As a brief intermission from our driving tour, we will step out onto the most-famous street in Memphis, the bustling Beale Street. Embrace the sights and sounds of this iconic musical roadway and feel free to search for the perfect soundtrack souvenir! City tour Continues We’ll then continue past sites that include historic Beale Street, and the National Civil Rights Museum, built around the infamous Lorraine Motel where Martin Luther King, Jr. was tragically assassinated in 1968. Musical Drive through the streets of Memphis Wa l k D o w n B e a l e S t r e e t O v e r t o n Pa r k S h e l l
D e pa r t f o r t h e A i r p o r t a n d P o s t - C r u i s e H o t e l We will make our way to the Memphis International Airport and the American Queen Post-Cruise Hotel, the Sheraton Memphis Downtown.
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