13th August - Fly from London Heathrow to the U.S.

Late morning departure from Heathrow Airport for our flight to the USA. As there are no direct flights from London to Memphis we will change flights and clear US Immigration and Customs at a ‘gateway’ airport on route. Coach transfer to hotel and evening free. Take a short stroll to see Elvis’ Music Gates and relax with a drink at The Guest House at Graceland bar.

14th August - Graceland Day

Enjoy a morning tour of the Graceland mansion, Elvis’ beloved home as well as viewing Presley Motors Car Museum, Elvis’ aircraft and the many other Elvis Exhibits within the Graceland complex. Perhaps stop for lunch at Gladys’s diner or an ice cream at Minnie Mae’s Sweets? Not forgetting time to browse at the many Elvis souvenir stores too! With the evening free visit the world-famous Beale Street.

15th August – Free Day

What’s it to be – a visit to the beautiful Peabody Hotel downtown to see the Duck Parade, a sightseeing cruise on the Mississippi River, or take in some of the special events arranged by EPE throughout Elvis Week including, of course, the Candlelight Vigil is this evening.

16th August – Even more of Memphis

Today we’ll show you the major tourist sights of Memphis and so much more, as we explore Elvis’ life here. In the most comprehensive tour of Elvis’ Memphis, the city he loved, you’ll see where Elvis went to school, church, shopped, where else he lived, worked, recorded, performed and lots more; truly a day to remember. Included are tours of Sun Studio, Overton Park Shell and the Presley’s Lauderdale Courts apartment.

Another wonderful day free in Memphis, Tennessee. Take in the Rock & Soul, Cotton or Civil Rights museums, enjoy some retail therapy or enjoy some independent sightseeing. Take advantage of the free Elvis Travel Service shuttle bus from your hotel door. And during your stay in Memphis you are welcome to join your tour managers for an evening at Marlowe’s an Elvis themed restaurant on Elvis Presley Boulevard renowned for its excellent BBQ menu, or join them for a visit to exciting Beale Street, the most famous music street in the world.

Our coach journey takes us across the state line into Mississippi and on to one of the friendliest places on Earth - Tupelo! Here we visit Elvis Presley’s Birthplace where you’ll be able to see the humble home where he was born, the Elvis Museum, the First Assembly of God Church the Memorial Chapel as well as the ‘Elvis at 13’ and ‘Becoming’ statues which are all situated within the Birthplace complex. Stay at the modern Hotel Tupelo located in the heart of the city.

This morning we take you on a Guided tour of the places that were so significant in Elvis’ early life. You’ll see where he went to school, where he first got his passion for Gospel music, where he first appeared in public, where his mother Gladys bought him his first guitar and even where he stole his first kiss! Afternoon and evening at leisure.

Morning transfer to Memphis Airport where those on Tour A will board their flight to the UK.

Those on Tour B will continue on to Nashville, the Country Music Capital. Arrival will be in the late afternoon and after checking in to the Holiday Inn Nashville Downtown/Stadium hotel the evening is free for you to take your first foray into this exciting city.

A fabulous day today as amongst other landmarks, you’ll visit the Ryman Auditorium - original home of the Grand Ole Opry, the Country Music Hall of Fame where you’ll be able to see Elvis’ gold Cadillac and RCA’s Studio B where Elvis recorded so many of his biggest hits. And this evening how about trying your hand (or rather, feet) with some line-dancing or enjoy the music at some of the many honky-tonk bars in the heart of the city.

Two full days free. You could visit the Johnny Cash or Patsy Cline Museums, find the Elvis Star on the Music City Walk of Fame or enjoy the many other attractions that the city has to offer. It’s where his manager Col. Parker lived and where Elvis was honoured with a plaque in the Country Music Hall of Fame. Nashville today is more vibrant than ever and where music (not all Country!) emanates from what seems like every doorway, window and rooftop along Broadway. It’s great for shopping too…especially if you’re looking for cowboy boots!

Morning drive through the Tennessee countryside and into the foothills of the Great Smokey Mountains to the popular vacation resort of Pigeon Forge and to the Holiday Inn hotel. Time to settle in, to explore, to take in one of the many museums and shows or just to relax in the comfort of the hotel.

Full day visit to Dollywood. This award-winning theme park is packed with thrilling rides, fun shows, museums, country stores, great food and friendly faces. 

Morning at leisure – a good chance to visit some of the Exhibits that Pigeon Forge is known for including the Elvis and Titanic Exhibitions and there’s another treat in store this afternoon as you visit Gatlinburg, an alpine-style mountain resort.

Morning drive to Chattanooga for a lunch stop and time to explore before re-joining the coach for the continuation of the journey to Atlanta International Airport where you will board the overnight flight to the UK.

Mid-morning arrival into London’s Heathrow Airport.