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Honouring Elvis: 50 Years On

  • Memphis
6 Days / 5 Nights
August
5 Nights from
£2,399pp

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

    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

    Unmissable Experiences

    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

    Unmissable Experiences

    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

    Unmissable Experiences

    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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