Experience the Magic of Music: Elvis Presley's Memphis & Nashville

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Step into the heart of America’s rich musical heritage with a thrilling group tour to Nashville and Memphis! Discover the vibrant culture of Nashville, known as “Music City,” where country, rock, blues and jazz come alive. Home to more than 180 recording studios and 5,000 musicians, Nashville offers an unforgettable experience for music lovers. Visit the iconic Grand Ole Opry, the longest-running radio show in history and explore the Country Music Hall of Fame, housing over 2.5 million artefacts.

The adventure doesn’t stop there. Journey to Memphis, the birthplace of rock and roll and the city where Elvis Presley, the King of Rock and Roll, found his voice. Walk in Elvis’s footsteps at Sun Studio, where he recorded his first song and immerse yourself in the electric atmosphere of Beale Street, lined with legendary blues clubs. No visit to Memphis is complete without touring Graceland, Elvis’s mansion, the second most-visited home in America.

This tour is more than just a trip; it’s a chance to connect with the history and spirit of American music. Whether you’re a lifelong fan of Elvis or simply love the rhythms that shaped a nation, this journey will leave you inspired and enriched. Explore the roots of country, blues, and rock and discover how these cities shaped music history. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of a tour that’s not just entertaining but also deeply educational and culturally enriching. Join us, and experience the magic of Nashville and Memphis together!

Price based on 2 people sharing: €3349 pp

Price based on 3 people sharing: €3249 pp

Price based on 4 people sharing: €3149 pp

Contact our office for more information on this by emailing Info@gtitravel.ie

Our Tour Price Includes
  • Return flights from Dublin to Memphis & Nashville to Dublin, including taxes & charges
  • 20kg checked-in bag plus a small bag taken on board
  • Professional local tour guides (as per itinerary)
  • Executive private coach transfers throughout the trip (as per itinerary)
  • 5 nights in Comfort Inn Memphis Downtown, breakfast included
  • 2 nights in Gaylord Opryland Resort, breakfast included
  • Meals included (as per itinerary): Lunch x 1 / Evening Meal x 2
  • All entrance fees at tourist sites (as per itinerary)
  • A selection of activities (as per itinerary):
  • Guided Tour of Tupelo
  • Elvis Presley Birthplace & Museum
  • Guided Tour of Memphis
  • Memphis MoJo Tour
  • Sun Studios
  • Memphis Music Hall of Fame
  • Elvis Experience Tour – Graceland
  • Rock N’ Soul Museum
  • Country Music Hall of Fame & Hatch Show Print
  • Fifth + Broadway
  • Free time in Memphis and at Opry Mills
Day 1: Travelling, Downtown Attractions & Mississippi River

Welcome to Memphis! Your Anchor Motor coach will pick up your group at the Memphis International Airport and you will check into the Comfort Inn – downtown Memphis for a five-night stay.

The Award Winning Comfort Inn Memphis Downtown is located along the trolley line and close to downtown Memphis’ top attractions, and overlooks the Mississippi River.

Day 2: Tupelo Elvis Tour & Museum Visit

This morning meet your local guide for a sightseeing tour of Tupelo, MS. Where Elvis Presley was born and raised as well as other local attractions including Elvis’ boyhood Home, the High School he attended, the Hardware store where his mama bought his first guitar and more.

Enjoy a delicious boxed lunch from the famous Honey Baked Ham Company during your guided tour. After lunch, visit the Elvis Presley Birthplace & Museum, a modest, two-room house where the King of Rock & Roll was born.

The museum was completely renovated in 2006, the state-of-the-art museum still pays tribute to that friendship and displays new exhibits containing Tupelo artefacts, large photo-murals and graphics and audiovisual presentations that focus on Elvis, his childhood and his first music. After
your day in Tupelo, your group will return to Memphis.

Day 3: City Tour, Civil Rights Museum, St. Jude Hospital, Memphis Mojo Tour & Sun Studio

This morning, meet your local guide for a Memphis City History & Highlights tour of the area with photo stop at Civil rights Museum and St. Judes Hospital.

Today your tour includes all the sights and fun of a Memphis Mojo Tour plus a guided tour of Sun Studio, the studio that launched the careers of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, BB King, Howlin’ Wolf, Roy Orbison…the list goes on and on!

Get your photo taken at the microphone where Elvis recorded or next to Jerry Lee’s piano!

Day 4: Memphis Music Hall Of Fame, Blues Culture & Greatest Musicians

Today we enjoy a tour of the Memphis Music Hall of Fame, a gem for both serious blues fans and casual visitors. Filled with robust exhibits and in-depth history, it educates and entertains with all that what is The Blues Culture.

This is your introduction to some of the greatest musicians of all time – each responsible for shaping modern music and changing the world forever right here in Memphis!

Day 5: Graceland Complex, Superstardom & Vernon's Smokehouse

After breakfast, your group will Tour the Graceland Complex. This a one-of-a-kind experience will lead you on Elvis’s fascinating journey to superstardom.

You will experience the cultural changes that led to the birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll and see, first-hand, how Elvis became the most celebrated entertainer in the world. Dinner is included at Graceland’s new themed restaurant – Vernon’s Smokehouse, which offers authentic Memphis BBQ fare.

Day 6: Memphis Rock N Soul Museum & Smithsonian Institution

This morning, visit the Memphis Rock N Soul Museum and discover the birth of rock and soul music. Created by the Smithsonian Institution, tells the story of musical pioneers who, for the love of music, overcame racial and socio-economic barriers to create the music that shook the entire world.

After your tour of the Rock N’Soul museum, the group begin traveling to Nashville, TN. On arrival, check into the Gaylord Opryland Resort for a two-night stay. After check in, enjoy a family style dinner this evening at Paula Deens Family Kitchen which offers guests classic Deen Family recipes, such as Southern-Style entrees, delicious side dishes, and mouth-watering desserts in a family-style setting.

Day 7: Country Music Hall of Fame, Hatch Print Show Tour & Opry Mills

Today, enjoy a visit to the Country Music Hall of Fame, the keeper of priceless Country Music Treasures. Your self-guided tour is a walk through history, one that leads you from the earliest folk traditions to the music that thrills millions of fans today. Every tour ends in the Hall of Fame Rotunda, the never-ending circle, and storied home of the inductees.

After your tour, enjoy a hands-on Hatch Print Show Tour. You’ll learn about the letterpress print shop’s 140-plus-year history, get a behind-the-scenes look at the show-poster creation process, and hand-print your own letterpress poster. Once completed, explore the new Fifth + Broadway for lunch (own expense) at the Assembly Food Hall high above the Ryman Auditorium with a view of the city.

The Assembly Food Hall, is a European-style market with casual dining both indoor and open air. With eats and entertainment for all ages, this venue is changing the way Nashville lives, works, and plays. Enjoy premier shopping & ridiculously good food at Apple Store, Ariat, Free People, Cava, Hattie B’s, Shake Shack, Slim & Husky’s and much more all while taking in the downtown
views.

You will have free time for shopping on your own at Opry Mills. There are over 200 stores including; Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, J.Crew Outlet, Vera Bradley Outlet, Bass Pro Shops, and more. There are also many dining options including: Aquarium Restaurant, Rainforest Cafe, and Chuy’s Mexican Food, as well as quick and fast options such as Johnny Rockets, Subway and Panda Express.

Day 8: Departure

Depart for Nashville International Airport. After breakfast, your group will travel to the Nashville International Airport with fond memories for Memphis & Nashville.

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Booking Remarks

Booking Remarks: Price based on 2 sharing including all airport taxes & charges. Single Room supplement of €650 on single rooms. Non-refundable / nontransferable deposit of €350pps is required at time of booking. Balance due 10 weeks before departure. Price based on a minimum of 30 paying. Price includes 20KG checked-in luggage. Optional insurance available (terms & conditions apply). If you are travelling alone and are willing to share a twin room with another group member of the same sex, we will do our best to accommodate this request although it cannot be guaranteed. You are authorising GTI Travel to act as your agent and we will arrange for you to enter into a contract with the provider (travel provider) of the travel related service, including among others, airlines, hotels, insurance companies, coach hire companies, transfer companies and various destination management companies. You are bound by the travel provider’s terms and conditions of booking. We are acting as your agent in arranging your booking and the travel provider is the principal or the agent to the principal. City taxes may apply, payable locally at your hotel. Flights, hotel, taxes, prices & itinerary subject to change. Booking terms & conditions apply. Licenced by the Irish Aviation Authority TA 0533. E&OE.

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