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Tour Code: 8815
Tour Length: 9 days
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ELVIS & THE SOUTHERN SOUNDS- ELVIS' 31ST ANNIVERSARY
Day 1 - MEMPHIS. Welcome to Memphis! Enjoy some time at leisure to relax or do some independent exploring. Your Tour Director is on hand this evening to answer any questions. Day 2 - MEMPHIS. During your city sightseeing you will get a unique, behind-the-scenes perspective from your expert guide. Then it's on to the ROCK-N-SOUL MUSEUM, which traces Memphis" cultural and musical past. This afternoon is dedicated to a guided visit of GRACELAND. The mansion tour consists of the living room, music room, Elvis" parents" bedroom, the dining room, kitchen, TV room, pool room, and "jungle den" in the main house. Behind the house are Elvis" racquetball building and his original business office. You will also see his trophy building, which houses his enormous collection of gold records, awards, and career mementoes. Recently opened is a section of the mansion where you can find never-before-seen items, such as the desk from his personal office and an extensive collection of his stage costumes. The tour ends with a quiet visit to the Meditation Garden, where Elvis and members of his family have been laid to rest. You - ll also be able to board "The King's" private jet. Day 3 - MEMPHIS. TUPELO VISIT. This morning, we journey to Tupelo, Mississippi, to visit ELVIS" BIRTHPLACE AND MUSEUM. This humble 2-room house is where Elvis was born; the adjacent museum, Times and Things Remembered, contains rare photos and memorabilia. Then it's back to Memphis for a visit to SUN STUDIO, probably the most famous recording studio in the world, where Rock `n" Roll was first recorded. You will be able to hear the outtakes from sessions, touch Elvis" first microphone, see memorabilia, and relive the history of the studio that launched the careers of Johnny Cash, B.B. King, Roy Orbison, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, and many other music legends. Day 4 - MEMPHIS - NASHVILLE. Today we head east to Nashville, "Music City USA." Tonight you have reserved seats for an unforgettable show at the world-famous GRAND OLE OPRY, the world's premier country music venue since 1925 and the setting for the nation's longest-running music show. Day 5 - NASHVILLE. Nashville is the ideal destination for all kinds of visitors: music fans, history buffs, and Southern lovers. Start your day with a visit to STUDIO B, Nashville's oldest surviving recording studio and one of the most important studios in the U.S. Between 1957 and1977 there were more than 35,000 songs recorded here, including 262 Elvis Presley recordings. Studio B is a "must-see" for any music fan, but especially for those who love Elvis. You even have the chance to make your own recording and take it home with you. Afterward, enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city, passing by famous recording studios on Music Row, the center of the recording industry, which first developed in the 1950s. Then get behind the scenes of the music industry by visiting the very popular COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME with its glittering costumes, rare instruments, and Elvis Presley's "Solid Gold" Cadillac. Day 6 - NASHVILLE. Today is at leisure to explore more of this vibrant city. You may choose to visit the historic Ryman Auditorium, restored home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943-1974. Perhaps visit the Hermitage, home of Andrew Jackson, seventh president of the United States. You - ll have an opportunity to view the fully restored mansion, walk through the gardens, and see the tomb of the late president. Tonight, join our optional evening out to see "A Tribute to the King," a high-energy show that highlights six eras of Elvis" career. Day 7 - NASHVILLE. Why not take the opportunity to discover more sights and sounds of this lively city" There is plenty more to see and do with all of Nashville's great restaurants, musical activities, antebellum homes, attractions, and entertainment. Day 8 - NASHVILLE. Why not take the opportunity to discover more sights and sounds of this lively city" There is plenty more to see and do with all of Nashville's great restaurants, musical activities, antebellum homes, attractions, and entertainment. Day 9 - NASHVILLE. The trip ends today with guests departing on individual schedules. Transfers to Nashville International Airport are included. |
