Memphis Christmas
Highlights
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Elvis Presley's Graceland & spending two nights at The Guest House at Graceland
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Elvis Blue Christmas Holiday Show
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Touring Memphis with a musician guide
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Johnny Cash Storyteller Museum & Hideaway Farm
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Elvis Presley Motors Automobile Museum & the Elvis Entertainer Career Museum
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Visiting Sun Studio & Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum
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The Economy Museum at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
This tour offers departure points in Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois, and Indiana. Depending on your pick-up point selection, the tour duration will be from 5 to 6 days. The price will vary accordingly. The “Base Tour”, or core, will begin on the day the last group of travelers join the tour, and end on the first day they begin to leave. “Additions”, like a "Gathering" or "Post" core night, to that base tour will allow all travelers the convenience of departing from as close to home as possible.
| PER PERSON PRICING | Iowa & Minnesota Departures with Post Night December 2 - 7 | Indiana & Chicago Area Departures (Base Tour) December 2 - 6 |
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| Double Occupancy | $2,595 | $2,455 |
| Single Occupancy | $3,035 | $2,895 |
| Triple/Quad Occupancy | $2,435 | $2,295 |
Includes
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Luxury motorcoach transportation
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Lodging as listed on itinerary
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Luggage handling for one (1) suitcase per person, if available
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Tickets/admissions to listed attractions (Unless listed as "Optional" or "On your own")
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Gratuities for local guides
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Meals as listed on itinerary
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Guidance of a professional tour manager
Activity Level - 3
Active - Moderate pace, good mobility needed, stairs & pro-longed standing, includes city walking tours, some shorter & some longer days
December 2
* Take advantage of convenient departure options in INDIANA, ILLINOIS, IOWA and MINNESOTA as we make our way to St. Louis, MO.
* After your day of travel, enjoy the Drury Inn’s "Kickback" - or - should you prefer to dine outside of the hotel, there are numerous restaurants within walking distance.
December 3
* We'll start our day with a visit to the Economy Museum at the St. Louis Federal Reserve where we'll be immersed in exploring money and the U.S. economy in a fun and interactive way.
* Welcome to Memphis - celebrated around the world as the "Home of the Blues & Birthplace of Rock ‘n Roll."
* In the heart of Elvis Presley's Graceland and just steps away from the iconic Graceland Mansion, The Guest House at Graceland will be our home-away-from-home for the next two nights.
* Tonight offers a special delight - an included dinner with the Elvis Blue Christmas Holiday Show.
December 4
* A perfect way for us to get the feel of the Memphis music scene is with our musician tour guide!
* We'll visit the legendary Sun Studio, home to the "Million Dollar Quartet" of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins.
* Next, we'll explore the Memphis Rock ‘n' Soul Museum, a Smithsonian affiliate, that tells the story of Memphis music pioneers.
* Experience a private tour of Graceland, adorned in Holiday splendor, and explore the Presley Motors Automobile Museum, the Elvis Entertainer Career Museum, and the Elvis Discovery Exhibits.
* We'll conclude the night with a Memphis-style BBQ, as Memphis is renowned as the barbecue capital of the world.
December 5
* Our first stop of the day will be at the Johnny Cash Storytellers Hideaway Farm and Museum - the place he called "The Center of My Universe." We'll explore displays in the Farmhouse and hear stories of Johnny Cash’s private side from his nephew, Mark Alan Cash.
* Prior to our restful overnight at the Hampton Inn & Suites Clarksville, TN, we’ll enjoy dinner together at Ruby Cora with entertainment.
December 6
* As we start our return journey home, sit back, relax and enjoy the passing views while sharing your trip highlights with fellow travel mates.
* Travelers departing the tour in INDIANA and ILLINOIS, welcome back to your departure locations!
* Travelers continuing on to Iowa and Minnesota, enjoy a relaxing overnight in the Chicagoland area.
December 7
* Travelers departing the tour from IOWA and MINNESOTA, welcome back to your departure locations!
BB=Breakfast, D=Dinner
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address | Contact Details |
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| IA-Coralville (Post) | McDonald's Restaurant - 2794 Comerce Dr with Post (Base Tour) Night | |
| IA-Decorah (Post) | Legacy Tour & Travel office - 703 Dudley St with Post (Base Tour) Night | |
| IA-Newton (Post) | Hawkeye Stages - 300 E 17th St S with Post (Base Tour) Night | |
| IA-Waterloo (Post) | Hawkeye Stages - 3315 Titan Trail with Post (Base Tour) Night | |
| IL-Alsip | DoubleTree Hotel - 5000 W 127th St | |
| IL-Chicago Area | At Home PickUp - for those that qualify | |
| IL-Rockford | WalMart Super Center - 7219 Walton St | |
| IN-Metro Chicago | Home PickUp - Lake,Porter,LaPorte counties | |
| IN-Mishawaka | Legacy T&T office - 620 W Edison Rd | |
| MN-Byron (Post) | City Hall (next to LT&T) - 680 Byron Main Ct NE with Post (Base Tour) Night |
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