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- Elvis Presley's Memphis, Country and Jazz Music Trails
Elvis Presley's Memphis, Country and Jazz Music Trails
From £1,733 pp
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9 nights
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Economy flights
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Available January - December
Embrace the sounds of the Deep South from the famous honky tonks on Nashville’s Broadway to the 'Big Easy’, New Orleans. Soak up the atmosphere with today’s country music stars, explore the resting place of Elvis Presley and celebrate with the magnificent sounds of jazz music into the early hours of the morning and “Laissez les bons temps rouler”.
What's Included?
- International flights from the UK based on in economy class
- Accommodation for 9 nights
- Vonlane luxury bus transfer from Nashville to Memphis
- Amtrak train from Memphis to New Orleans in Coach Class
- Tour of RCA Studio B including admission to the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville
- Graceland Elvis Experience tour including his Airplane collection
- New Orleans City and Cemetery Tour
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Day 1 – 3
Arrive in Nashville
Arrive in Nashville the home of country music, where you will spend the next three nights. Included in your stay is a visit to the Country Music Hall of Fame, so hop on the famous Taylor Swift tour bus or soak up the legendary Chris Stapleton collection before heading to Historic RCA Studio B and admire the studio where Elvis recorded over 200 songs. Head down Broadway for a tour of the Ryman Auditorium, visit the National Museum of African American Music where you can learn about different music genres and listen to decades of amazing music, while curating your own playlist which can be saved onto a souvenir wristband. Don’t forget to visit one of the famous honky-tonk bars for an evening filled with live music and entertainment or the iconic Grand Ole Opry to see its spectacular stage where artists including Dolly Parton and Carrie Underwood have performed.
Day 4 – 6
Nashville to Memphis
Travel by luxury bus to Memphis, the home of the Blues, Soul and Rock ‘n’ Roll, there are so many musical highlights to choose from. Filled with shops, bars and clubs, Beale Street has live music all day and night. Music can be heard up and down its nearly 2 mile stretch, where you can see entertainers doing black flips down the street and where you’ll find the famous B.B. King’s Blues Club. Take a walk around the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum and visit Sun Studios, ‘The birthplace of Rock 'n' Roll’ and stand in the same spot that Elvis Presley recorded his first song. Included is a trip to Graceland to explore the home of Elvis and see some of his prized possessions including his planes, classic cars, and glitzy jumpsuits.
Day 7- 9
Memphis to New Orleans
Take the Amtrak 'City of New Orleans Service' and let the good times roll in the ‘Big Easy’ a perfect mix of food, music, and history. Admire the historic landmarks and stunning architecture, pop in and out of world-class museums, voodoo shops, trendy restaurants, and hipster bars. Discover the secrets of New Orleans as you join the New Orleans City and Cemetery tour that we have included in your itinerary. The birthplace of jazz has something for everyone, stroll around the French Quarter and admire its historic buildings and cast iron balconies, sip coffee at Café du Monde, listen to the local artists playing on the street corners, take a horse and carriage ride and at night whether your drawn to jazz and blues or country music in the character-filled bars, the sweet smell of late night cuisine or the eerie allure of a ghost tour, The Crescent City is the best way to end your music adventure.
Day 10
Homeward Bound
Your holiday is coming to its end, why not take a leisurely stroll along the banks of the Mississippi River before heading to the airport for your flight back to the UK.
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