Come Celebrate the life of Elvis on this “Elvis Tribute Tour” traveling through Nashville and Memphis. Visit the place that Elvis recorded and produced some of his legendary music, visit his birthplace and the church he attended as a child. And end the tour with fans around the world gathering for a Candlelight Vigil in memory of Elvis Presley. An experience you will never forget!
DAY 1 - Grand Ole Opry
Arrive in Music City! Dinner this evening at a local area restaurant celebrating the 85th Grand Ole Opry Birthday with cake & punch. You’re invited to experience the Grand Ole Opry, the show that truly made country music famous! Guesthouse Inn & Suites (or similar), Nashville, TN (D)
DAY 2 - Touring Nashville
Tour Historic RCA Studio B, learn why Elvis preferred this little studio, and hear the fabled stories of recording sessions producing some of the legendary recordings! Be a Star For A Day, and record your own Elvis number right where The King himself stood! On your way to the studio, drive by Spence Manor, frequented by Elvis during its heyday. Tour the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum that is home to priceless Elvis memorabilia including his Solid Gold Cadillac & his Gold Piano. Stop by Hatch Show Print, then enjoy lunch & line-dancing at the Wildhorse. Take a self guided tour of the Ryman Auditorium. On October 2, 1954, a teenage Elvis made his first (and only) performance there. Learn about the controversy surrounding Elvis and the Opry, and the tremendous mark that Elvis made on that famous stage during his one and only performance. After touring the United Record Press, visit the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum! Enjoy dinner on your own this evening. Guesthouse Inn & Suites (or similar), Nashville, TN (B,L)
DAY 3 - Touring Nashville
Breakfast at the famous Loveless Café! The Loveless is located near the northern terminus of the scenic Natchez Trace Parkway, which passes right through Elvis’ birthplace in Tupelo, MS. Head south for a Tower Tour of WSM and learn just how radio impacted the popularity of Elvis! Lunch at the Hard Rock Café with special presentation by Manuel, the protégé of Nudie, “the man who set rhinestones in fashion history” and created Elvis Presley’s $10,000 gold lame suit. After lunch, head across the street to Opry Originals to shop the New Opry by Manuel clothing line! Continue your shopping fun at Opry Mills! Dinner will be at one of the many restaurants in the Music Valley Drive area. The legend lives on in “A Tribute to the King Through the Years – 1953-1977”! Experience Nashville’s first and only continuously running show paying tribute to Elvis! This high energy, live musical biography starring John Beardsley transports the audience through six phases of his career. Guesthouse Inn & Suites (or similar), Nashville, TN (B,L,D)
DAY 4 - Depart for Memphis
Depart for Memphis with musical memories of Music City! Dinner will be at Superior Beale Street. The downstairs showcases one-of-a- kind memorabilia from Elvis Presley’s High School- Humes High. Enjoy live music in one of the many famous clubs on Beale Street after dinner or Elvis Week Event . Drury Inn (or similar), Memphis, TN (B,D)
DAY 5 - Tupelo, MS
Head to Tupelo, MS, arrive in Tupelo at Elvis’ Birthplace. Visit the humble two room house where the King of Rock-N-Roll was born. Also included on the grounds are the Museum, Chapel (built with donations from Elvis fans) and the recently added Assembly of God Church that Elvis attended as a child. Have your picture taken with the statue of a 14 year old Elvis. Lunch at Fairpark Grill. Arrive at Automobile Museum. See a $6 million dollar collection of cars that spans a 100 years of the car industry. Included in the collection are a Duesenberg, DeLorean and a car that was once owned by Elvis. Depart back to Memphis. Drury Inn (or similar), Memphis, TN (B,L)
DAY 6 - Touring Memphis
Our vintage 1950s bus will take you to the world-famous Sun Studio, as well as to hard-to-find, hidden Elvis sites - his Lauderdale Courts apartment, Humes High School, the Overton Park Shell and many others. You'll hear your favorite Elvis songs along with entertaining stories about the King, his family, the Memphis Mafia, and more. Lunch at Coletta’s Pizza- one of Elvis' favorite hangouts! Visit Graceland, including the mansion where Elvis lived, his two custom jets, the Auto Museum which features the many cars and motorcycles Elvis owned and the Sincerely Elvis Exhibit- home to many personal artifacts. Dinner is at Blues City Café. Arrive at the Candlelight Vigil where fans gather from around the world to light a candle in memory of Elvis Presley. An experience you will never forget. Drury Inn (or similar), Memphis, TN (B,L,D)
DAY 7 - Depart for Home
Depart Memphis for Nashville. (B)
Arrival Time: Please arrive at Nashville Airport no later than 1:30pm CST
Departure Time: Please depart Nashville Airport after 3:00pm CST