Memphis Christmas

Highlights

Two nights at the Graceland Guest House
Elvis Presley's Graceland & Museum
Attending an Elvis Holiday Tribute Show
Musician-guided Tour of Memphis
Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum
Visit the legendary Sun Studios
Johnny Cash Storyteller Museum & Hideaway Farm
Time at the St. Louis Gateway Arch
Economy Museum, Federal Reserve Bank

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 1 - 6	Indiana & Chicago Area Departures December 1 - 5
Double Occupancy	$2,690	$2,550
Single Occupancy	$3,230	$3,090
Triple/Quad Occupancy	$2,595	$2,455

PER PERSON PRICING

Iowa & Minnesota

Departures with Post Night

December 1 - 6

Indiana & Chicago Area

Departures

December 1 - 5

Double Occupancy

$2,690

$2,550

Single Occupancy

$3,230

$3,090

Triple/Quad Occupancy

$2,595

$2,455

Includes

Luxury motorcoach transportation
Lodging as listed on itinerary
Luggage handling for one (1) suitcase per person, if available
Tickets/admissions to listed attractions (Unless listed as "Optional" or "On your own")
Gratuities for local guides
Meals as listed on itinerary
Guidance of a professional tour manager

Activity Level - 3

Good mobility is needed. There will be prolong standing, stairs, and walking distances over varied landscapes.

December 1

* Take advantage of convenient departure options in INDIANA, ILLINOIS, IOWA and MINNESOTA as we make our way to St. Louis, MO.
* We’ll enjoy time at the Saint Louis Gateway Arch.
* After your day of travel, enjoy the Drury Inn’s "Kickback" or take advantage of the numerous restaurants nearby.

December 2

* We'll start our day with a visit to the Economy Museum at the St. Louis Federal Reserve, where we'll explore our currency and the U.S. economy in an interactive way.
* Welcome to Memphis - celebrated worldwide as the "Home of the Blues & Birthplace of Rock ‘n Roll."
* In the heart of Elvis Presley's Graceland, 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 an Elvis Holiday Tribute Show.

B, D

December 3

* 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 showcasing music pioneers.
* To round out our day, we’ll 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 our evening with dinner together

B, D

December 4

* Our first stop today will be at the Johnny Cash Storytellers Hideaway Farm and Museum - the place he called "The center of my universe."
* While enjoying lunch together, we’ll be entertained by Johnny Cash's nephew, Mark Alan Cash, who is also a professional songwriter/musician. He'll share some Cash family stories while performing some of his original songs.
* Prior to our restful overnight at the Hampton Inn & Suites Clarksville, TN, we’ll enjoy dinner together at Ruby Cora with entertainment.

B, L, D

December 5

* 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 to Iowa and Minnesota, enjoy a relaxing overnight at the Doubletree - Alsip, IL.

December 6

* Travelers departing the tour in IOWA and MINNESOTA, welcome back to your departure locations!

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Contact Details	Distance
IA-Coralville (Post)	Coral Ridge Mall - 1451 Coral Ridge Ave 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)	Legacy Travel Office - 1153 Tompkins Dr NE with Post (Base Tour) Night