Music & Legends with Elvis & Dolly
Take a journey of the American South celebrating two of music’s most iconic stars – Elvis Presley, the “King of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” and Dolly Parton, the “Queen of Country.” Visit Tupelo, Mississippi, where Elvis was born, and see the humble home and area where his story began. Continue to Memphis, “The Home of the Blues,” and discover the city that helped shape blues, soul, and rock ‘n’ roll. Tour Graceland, Elvis Presley’s legendary estate, where you can step aboard his custom jets, see treasured memorabilia, and costumes, and visit the Meditation Garden, where Elvis and other family members are laid to rest. In Brownsville, Tennessee, visit the Tina Turner Museum and learn about the life and career of the “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll.” Then travel to Nashville, “Music City USA,” where Dolly Parton arrived on the scene the day after her high school graduation and began her journey to stardom. Take an orientation tour that includes famous Music Row, the heart of the city’s music industry. Continue to Louisville, home to boxing legend Muhammad Ali and horse-racing legends like Triple Crown winner Secretariat. Then, head to Sevierville, TN, Dolly Parton’s hometown, to see the bronze statue honoring her remarkable career. Spend two nights in nearby Pigeon Forge, where you’ll have free time to explore on your own or join an optional excursion to Dollywood Amusement Park. From legendary performers and musical landmarks to Southern hospitality and scenic landscapes, this value-minded vacation showcases the people, places, and stories that helped shape American music.
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Following an orientation tour of Atlanta, travel to Tupelo, Mississippi, the birthplace of Elvis Presley. See the modest two-room house where the future King of Rock ‘n’ Roll was born on January 8, 1935, and the Tupelo Hardware Company store where his mother purchased his first guitar. Continue to Memphis with a late afternoon arrival.
This morning, enjoy an orientation tour of Memphis, known as the “Home of the Blues” and the “Birthplace of Rock ‘n Roll.” The remainder of the day is free. Perhaps visit the National Civil Rights Museum, which chronicles the history of the American civil rights movement and is located at the former Lorraine Motel, site of Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination. Or pay a visit to the Rock n Soul Museum which tells the story of musical pioneers and the birth of rock and soul music. This evening, consider an optional excursion to legendary Sun Studio, where artists like Elvis Presley, B.B. King, Johnny Cash, and many others got their start, followed by dinner. Later, perhaps visit iconic Beale Street and enjoy live music at one of the many clubs and venues.
Today, visit Graceland, the legendary estate Elvis Presley called home for more than 20 years. Explore the mansion on your self-guided audio tour where you’ll see personal memorabilia, treasured keepsakes, and some of Elvis’ most iconic stage costumes. Step aboard his custom jets, view a collection of his favorite automobiles, and visit the Meditation Garden, where Elvis Presley and other members of his family, including his only child, Lisa Marie, are laid to rest. This evening is at leisure. Perhaps sample some authentic Memphis barbecue, a regional style known for its dry rub and slow-smoked pork and ribs.
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