Elvis Presley’s Memphis, New Orleans & Nashville at Christmastime – NEW

Elvis Presley’s Memphis, New Orleans & Nashville at Christmastime

Gracelands at Christmas

During the most festive season of the year, journey through America’s musical heartland, from the birthplace of jazz to the undisputed capital of country music.

Tour Highlights & Inclusions

• Experience Christmas time in

Montgomery, the resting place of country legend Hank Williams • Journey through the sleepy countryside of

Alabama, with its beautiful light displays • Spend two nights in New Orleans, embracing the holiday spirit • Take in the festive atmosphere of the fabled French Quarter • Visit Tupelo, the birthplace of Elvis and known for its annual Christmas parade • Spend two nights in merry Memphis at the Guest House at Graceland • Enjoy Nashville, world capital of country music and perfect for Christmas shopping • Seven nights’ carefully chosen three- and four-star room-only accommodation, plus one night on the aircraft • Return flights to Atlanta, with coach travel and transfers throughout • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

Saint Louis Cathedral, New Orleans

This wonderful holiday, full of highlights and Christmas cheer, allows you to soak up the festivities and fun, as well as the sights and sounds of the South. Enjoy the lights, decorations and some shopping while travelling through the world of WC Handy, Robert Johnson, Fats Domino, Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton and – of course – Elvis Presley.

Visit the charmingly illuminated New Orleans, stopping by all the Yuletide sites of the laid-back ‘Big Easy’. Next, head to Tupelo, known for its annual Christmas parade and the King’s birthplace before travelling onto Memphis, where he made his home. Stay in the Guest House, just a minute’s walk from Graceland, which you’ll have the chance to see in all its Christmas-themed glory. Impressively adorned in Elvis’ original Christmas decorations from the 70s, including a life-sized stable scene set on the lawn, the mansion hosts several special events during this time of year. Finally, continue to Nashville, Tennessee. Here, you can get a taste of the local live music scene with a Christmas twist. Embrace the opportunity to tick off your Christmas gift list at the state capital’s numerous markets and malls too.

Your Hotels

The Guest House

Available Nov to Dec 2022 & Nov to Dec 2023 Fly direct (flight upgrades available). Prices from

• Heathrow £1,699 • Manchester £1,749 (UK connecting flights available – call us for details) Personalise your holiday

• Steamboat Dinner Jazz Cruise – from £72 • New Orleans City Tour (half day) – from £21 • Bayou & Alligators Tour (half day) – from £25 • Memphis: Graceland & Sounds of the South (full day) – from £89 • Studio B & the Country Music Hall of Fame (half day) – from £45 Room for Sole Use from £592

The Guest House

Your accommodation includes carefully selected three- and four-star hotels that will add to the enjoyment of your festive holiday. Drury Inn & Suites, Montgomery (night 1) Wyndham New Orleans, New Orleans (nights 2-3) The Guest HouseTM at Graceland, Memphis (nights 4-5) Clarion Hotel Stadium, Nashville (nights 6-7) For full details of accomodation please see pages 118-119.