Based on two adults, travelling from London Heathrow and departing 12th August 2027. Alternative departure airports are available upon request. Price includes all mandatory taxes and fees.
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Experience Memphis during a truly historic moment. On 16 August 2027, it will be 50 years since Elvis Presley died at Graceland. For Elvis fans, there could be no more memorable time to visit the city that he called home.
Key Takeaways
This special Elvis 50th anniversary holiday combines five nights in Memphis with some of the city’s most iconic musical experiences. Stay at the Central Station Memphis Hotel and discover the sights, sounds and stories that make Memphis such a unique destination.
Discover the Memphis of Elvis
Start your journey with the Memphis Mojo Bus Tour. Travel through the city and discover the places that helped shape its legendary music scene. Learn about the blues, soul and rock ‘n’ roll that put Memphis on the world map.
You’ll also explore Beale Street on a guided walking tour. Hear the stories behind this famous street and experience the lively atmosphere of one of Memphis’s most iconic landmarks.
Then comes the highlight of your holiday. On 16 August 2027, visit Graceland for your included VIP Entourage Tour with Airplanes Tour.
Step inside Elvis’s legendary home and discover the life behind the music. Explore Graceland’s rooms and exhibitions before stepping aboard his famous private aircraft, the Lisa Marie and Hound Dog II.
Be Part of Elvis History
Your visit coincides with the 50th anniversary of Elvis’s passing. Memphis will welcome Elvis fans from around the world, creating a unique atmosphere across the city and at Graceland.
During your stay, you can also experience Elvis Week events, which may include live music, concerts, special guests, talks and exhibitions. You could even take part in the Candlelight Vigil at Graceland on 15 August, one of the most poignant moments of the Elvis Week celebrations.
With scheduled return flights from the UK, five nights in Memphis and three memorable included experiences, this is much more than a city break.
It’s an opportunity to follow in the footsteps of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, experience Memphis at a landmark moment and create your own memories 50 years on.
Elvis 50th Anniversary Holiday Highlights
Scheduled return flights from the UK
5 nights at Central Station Memphis Hotel
Memphis Mojo Bus Tour
Guided Beale Street Walking Tour
Graceland VIP Entourage Tour
Graceland Airplanes Tour
Visit Graceland on 16 August 2027
Experience Elvis Week in Memphis
Discover the musical heritage of Memphis
Follow in the footsteps of Elvis Presley
Experience the 50th anniversary of Elvis’s passing
Itinerary
12 Miles / 19 Kilometres
Depart the UK on your included scheduled flight to Memphis. On arrival, make your own way to the Central Station Memphis Hotel, your stylish base for the next five nights.
After checking in and settling into your hotel, head out to begin discovering the sights and sounds of Memphis, Tennessee. With your first evening free, you could take a leisurely stroll through the city, enjoy dinner at one of Memphis’s many restaurants or find a bar with live music and experience the city’s famous musical atmosphere.
You could also make your way to Beale Street, the legendary home of Memphis blues. As evening falls, the street comes alive with live music, bars and restaurants, making it a great introduction to the city.
Alternatively, simply relax and enjoy the facilities at Central Station Memphis Hotel after your journey. There will be plenty of opportunities over the coming days to discover Memphis and follow in the footsteps of Elvis Presley as you celebrate the 50th anniversary of his passing.
Accommodation
The Central Station, Curio Collection by Hilton, Memphis
This is a quirky hotel, with a modern style and laid-back atmosphere. The Central Station hotel offers 123 guest rooms including 9 suites. Guestrooms showcase timeless decor, encorporate subtle touches of Central Station’s history, and provide modern comforts throughout. Complimentary WiFi, flat-screen television, Keurig coffee maker, mini fridge, and a clothes steamer come as standard in all rooms. Suites offer additional living space and upgraded amenities.
Start your day with the Memphis Mojo Bus Tour, an entertaining introduction to the city and its incredible musical heritage. Travel through the streets of Memphis as your guide brings the city’s history and famous music scene to life.
Along the way, discover some of the places and neighbourhoods that helped make Memphis one of America’s great music cities. Hear stories of the legendary musicians who called the city home and learn more about the blues, soul and rock ‘n’ roll that put Memphis on the musical map.
The rest of the day is yours to explore at leisure. You could return to Beale Street to discover more of its famous music venues, browse the shops and restaurants of downtown Memphis or visit some of the city’s other musical landmarks.
For Elvis fans, this is also a great opportunity to discover more of the places connected with the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, before your special Graceland experience later in the trip.
With the freedom to choose how you spend your afternoon and evening, you can enjoy Memphis at your own pace and discover more of the city that has inspired generations of music lovers.
Accommodation
The Central Station, Curio Collection by Hilton, Memphis
This is a quirky hotel, with a modern style and laid-back atmosphere. The Central Station hotel offers 123 guest rooms including 9 suites. Guestrooms showcase timeless decor, encorporate subtle touches of Central Station’s history, and provide modern comforts throughout. Complimentary WiFi, flat-screen television, Keurig coffee maker, mini fridge, and a clothes steamer come as standard in all rooms. Suites offer additional living space and upgraded amenities.
This is not your ordinary City Tour but a musical and cultural journey through one of the greatest music cities in the USA — Memphis! Considered the “Home of the Blues” and the place that Elvis Presley called “home”, the guides on this tour are not only knowledgeable about the history of Memphis but are also knowledgeable of the music scene in Memphis and its musical legends that either performed here or recorded here at the celebrated Sun Studio. On this 90-minute tour, you will pass by iconic places such as Sun Studio, the famous Beale Street, the Lorraine Motel (National Civil Rights Museum) and a variety of other points of interest. Transportation to the Beale Street meeting point is not included.
Contact us for the operating schedule and pricing.
With two more nights in Memphis, you’ll have the chance to immerse yourself in the city’s Elvis celebrations and experience the atmosphere surrounding the 50th anniversary of Elvis Presley’s passing.
During your stay, Memphis will be at the heart of Elvis Week, with fans travelling from around the world to celebrate the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Expect a programme of live music, concerts, special guests, talks, exhibitions and Elvis-themed events taking place around Graceland and across the city. Individual events and timings are subject to change.
One of the most poignant moments is the annual Candlelight Vigil at Graceland on 15 August. Thousands of fans gather at the gates before walking up the driveway towards Elvis’s gravesite carrying candles in quiet remembrance. The vigil continues into the early hours of 16 August, marking the anniversary of Elvis’s passing.
You’ll also enjoy an included guided walking tour of Beale Street, where you can discover the stories behind this legendary street and its place in Memphis’s musical history.
With some free time alongside the organised celebrations, you can choose how to spend the rest of your stay. Explore more of Elvis Presley’s Memphis at Graceland, discover Elvis memorabilia, enjoy live music or simply soak up the atmosphere of Memphis during this landmark anniversary week.
With the city celebrating 50 years of Elvis, these two nights offer a memorable opportunity to experience Elvis Week and discover the musical heritage of the city he called home.
Accommodation
The Central Station, Curio Collection by Hilton, Memphis
This is a quirky hotel, with a modern style and laid-back atmosphere. The Central Station hotel offers 123 guest rooms including 9 suites. Guestrooms showcase timeless decor, encorporate subtle touches of Central Station’s history, and provide modern comforts throughout. Complimentary WiFi, flat-screen television, Keurig coffee maker, mini fridge, and a clothes steamer come as standard in all rooms. Suites offer additional living space and upgraded amenities.
Follow in the footsteps of musical legends, such as Louis Armstrong, Muddy Waters, and B.B. King, on this walking tour of Beale Street in downtown Memphis. Your guide knows the ins and outs of the street—said to be where blues began—ensuring you won’t miss a beat of its storied past. Pass by highlights including Lansky Brothers, where Elvis Presley was known to shop, as well as the more-than-100-year-old A. Schwab General Store.
Contact us for the operating schedule and pricing.
Today is the highlight of your Elvis 50th anniversary holiday, as you visit Graceland on 16 August 2027 — exactly 50 years after Elvis Presley passed away at his beloved Memphis home.
Enjoy your included Graceland VIP Entourage Tour with Airplanes Tour, offering an unforgettable opportunity to step inside the world of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Explore Graceland mansion, see the rooms where Elvis lived and discover the personal stories behind this legendary home.
The VIP experience also gives you the opportunity to explore the wider Elvis Presley’s Memphis entertainment complex, where you can discover his incredible career, music, personal life and collection of memorabilia.
Continue your Elvis experience with the Airplanes Tour, where you can step aboard Elvis’s famous private aircraft. See the luxurious interiors of the Lisa Marie and Hound Dog II and discover another fascinating side of Elvis’s extraordinary lifestyle.
Being at Graceland on 16 August, during the 50th anniversary of Elvis’s passing, makes this an especially memorable experience. Take time to reflect on his incredible career, explore the exhibitions and soak up the atmosphere as Elvis fans from around the world gather in Memphis to celebrate his life and legacy.
After your visit, return to Memphis and enjoy your final evening at leisure. You could head back to Beale Street for some live music, enjoy a final Memphis dinner or simply reflect on an unforgettable day spent following in the footsteps of the King.
Accommodation
The Central Station, Curio Collection by Hilton, Memphis
This is a quirky hotel, with a modern style and laid-back atmosphere. The Central Station hotel offers 123 guest rooms including 9 suites. Guestrooms showcase timeless decor, encorporate subtle touches of Central Station’s history, and provide modern comforts throughout. Complimentary WiFi, flat-screen television, Keurig coffee maker, mini fridge, and a clothes steamer come as standard in all rooms. Suites offer additional living space and upgraded amenities.
Experience Graceland like you are a VIP! See all of the exhibits included on the Elvis Experience Tour ticket plus visit some of the restricted areas not available to regular visitors including fun items from Elvis’s personal wardrobe.
2017 saw the most significant enhancement and expansion of Elvis Presley’s Graceland since the historic home opened to the public and the all-new Graceland visitor entertainment complex offers a fully-immersive Elvis and pop culture experience to celebrate the most popular entertainer of all time. While the Graceland Mansion Tour will continue to present the personal side of Elvis’ life, across the street at the all-new entertainment complex, guests will enjoy exciting and engaging exhibitions, attractions and visitor experiences in a 200,000 square foot, state-of-the-art, climate-controlled facility.
The Graceland VIP Entourage Tour includes all the elements of the Elvis Experience Tour Ticket – Graceland Mansion Audio-Guided Tour with new orientation film, full access to the all-new Elvis Presley’s Memphis Entertainment Complex which includes: Presley Motors Automobile Museum, Elvis: The Entertainer Career Museum and the Elvis Discovery Exhibits. Also included is a self-guided tour of Elvis’ Custom Jets exhibition.
Unique to Graceland VIP Entourage Tour guests, the ticket includes a self-guided tour of an exclusive Exclusive VIP Exhibit. Currently featured is Elvis in Hollywood: From Teen Idol to Leading Man. In 1956, Elvis added movie star to his growing list of accomplishments when his first film, “Love Me Tender,” opened in theaters. This new, limited-time VIP exhibit celebrates the 60th anniversary of Elvis’ film debut and explores his 31 feature films and two concert documentaries through displays of movie costumes, scripts, photos, video and other fascinating artifacts from Elvis’ movie career. Your VIP Entourage Ticket also includes Front of Line Mansion access, Special All Day Ticket and Keepsake Backstage Pass.
Graceland Mansion Audio-Guided Tour with new orientation film
Front-of-the-line mansion access
Full Access to State-of-the-Art Visitor Entertainment Complex
Self-guided tour of Presley Motors Automobile Museum
Self-guided tour of Elvis: The Entertainer Career Museum
Self-guided tours of Elvis Discovery Exhibits
Self-guided tour of Elvis’ Custom Jets
Self-guided tour of Exclusive VIP Exhibit
Keepsake Backstage Pass
Duration: Allow at least 3 hours to visit all the exhibits. The mansion tour lasts around 90 minutes
Contact us for the operating schedule and pricing.
13 Miles / 21 Kilometres
After breakfast, check out of the Central Station Memphis Hotel and enjoy your final moments in Memphis before making your own way to Memphis International Airport for your included scheduled flight back to the UK.
As you leave Memphis, reflect on an unforgettable journey through the home of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. From discovering the city’s musical heritage on the Memphis Mojo Bus Tour and walking legendary Beale Street, to experiencing the excitement of Elvis Week and visiting Graceland on the 50th anniversary of Elvis’s passing, this has been a truly special trip.
Being in Memphis on 16 August 2027, exactly 50 years after Elvis’s passing, offers a unique opportunity to be part of a landmark moment in music history. Alongside thousands of Elvis fans from around the world, you’ll have shared in the celebrations, remembered his extraordinary legacy and experienced the city that played such an important part in his life and career.
With incredible music, unforgettable places and the atmosphere of a once-in-a-lifetime anniversary, you’ll return home with lasting memories of Memphis and your Elvis 50th anniversary holiday.
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Based on two adults, travelling from London Heathrow and departing 12th August 2027. Alternative departure airports are available upon request. Price includes all mandatory taxes and fees.