Music & History in Memphis
Memphis is the uncontested home of blues, soul and rock ’n’ roll and this five-night break combines the city’s musical legacy with a fascinating look at the American Civil Rights Movement and its place in the region’s history.
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5 nights / 6 days from £1,815 per person. Price is based on two people sharing a standard room and includes economy flights from London. |
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Day 1
Memphis
Arrive in Memphis, slip on your blue suede shoes and make your way to The Guest House at Graceland, a tasteful Elvis-inspired hotel just steps from the King’s iconic Graceland mansion. Nods to the great entertainer permeate the property with theatre showings of Elvis’s movies and live entertainment in the lobby lounge. Sample Southern hospitality in Delta’s Kitchen or try some of Elvis’s favourite dishes in EP’s Bar & Grill.
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Day 2
Graceland
From the day he moved in with his parents in 1957 until his death 20 years later, Graceland was Elvis’s escape and refuge, where the rock ’n’ roll legend lived and relaxed with family and friends. Today you’ll experience Graceland in true VIP style, including ‘skip the line’ entry to the mansion, access to exclusive VIP exhibits and the chance to see collections of the singer’s gold and platinum albums, jeweled jumpsuits, classic cars and private jets. Then why not continue the Elvis theme with a meal at either Vernon’s Steakhouse or Gladys’ Diner, named after Elvis’s beloved parents.
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Day 3
Sun Studio
Walk into musical history with a Memphis city tour culminating in a visit to the legendary Sun Studio, which launched the talents of Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Roy Orbison among others. Listen to outtakes from classic 1950s recording sessions and stand on the very spot where Elvis first recorded. Return that evening for dinner at the hotel or perhaps grab a bite from one of downtown Memphis’s fashionable food trucks, celebrity-chef restaurants or buzzing breweries.
