Memphis, TN

Group departs for Memphis. We arrive and depart for The Graceland Estate – former home of Elvis Presley, known as the “King of Pop”. Meet our tour guide. Begin our audio-tour of the Mansion and the grounds. Continue on to the Automobile Museum, view Elvis’s famous “Pink Cadillac”. We view Elvis’s awards in the Hall of Gold and trophy building. Continue on to Sun Studio. Tour this Landmark building where history was made and Rock & Roll was born and Elvis Presley made his first recording. Don’t forget to visit the Rock Shop for a souvenir. We will continue on to Historic Beale Street which is also known as the “Home of the Blues”. Enjoy an real hometown Memphis barbecue style meal at one of the local restaurants. We meet the bus and make our way to the hotel for check in.

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Our day begins with a visit to The National Civil Rights Museum. The museum was birthed out of the success of the civil rights movement and the tragic violence that occurred at the Lorraine Motel, taking the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Afterward we make our way to St. Mary’s Church, which dates back to the Civil War. In the afternoon we will enjoy a river boat cruise of the Mississippi. Group enjoys dinner and free time before returning to the hotel for the evening.

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before checking out. Our day will begin with a visit to the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art. Group enjoys lunch before departing for the Memphis Zoo. Spend the afternoon exploring this world-class zoo. Group departs for home.