Elvis' Blue Christmas: Memphis and Nashville, TN

Elvis' Blue Christmas: Memphis & Nashville, TN

Trip Duration: 7 Days

 

 

Trip Inclusions:

• Meals: 6 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 3 Dinners

• Tour Director

• Overnight accommodations

• Deluxe motorcoach transportation

• Baggage handling and related gratuities

• Taxes

 

 

Trip Highlights:

 

Grand Ole Opry Backstage Tour

Take country music's greatest legends, mix in today's biggest superstars, add the hottest new voices on the charts and you have the world-famous Grand Ole Opry. Known as the undisputed home of country music, the Opry is an attraction for hundreds of thousands of fans & visitors every year. Enjoy a Behind-the-scenes, exclusive backstage tour of iconic theater!

 

Delta Riverboat Cruise

The Delta Riverboat travels down a scenic river winding through a 4.5 acre indoor garden. Take in the natural beauty while a guide shares facts about the Delta's plants and fish and answers questions about this sprawling Nashville resort and its many activities.

 

Belle Meade Historic Site

Our visit to Belle Meade Historic Site will include a tour led by a trained and costumed guide through the site's beautiful Greek-Revival mansion. Throughout the guided tour of the mansion, a century of Belle Meade's history is told through the eyes of the Harding & Jackson Family and the skilled enslaved laborers who collectively worked to make Belle Mead America's premier Thoroughbred Horse Farm. After the guided tour, guests will enjoy a wine tasting at the Winery and visit the Museum Gift Shop.

 

Blue Christmas Holiday Show

Enjoy the feature event, the Elvis Blue Christmas Holiday Show with a live band, back-up singers, full stage lighting and sound, as well as one of America's best known tribute artists. Sing along to "Merry Christmas Baby," "White Christmas," "I'll Be Home for Christmas," and many other traditional holiday songs all performed in the classic Elvis-style including the title song "Blue Christmas." Plus, you can be sure a few of his greatest hits will be featured as well.

 

Merry Merry MoJo Sightseeing Tour of Memphis

Merry, Merry MoJo Tour features Memphis MoJo with a musician tour guide highlighting the sights of the city while history sings.

 

Sun Studio

Sun Studio, "The Birthplace of Rock 'N Roll!" Sun Studio is where Elvis Presley, B.B. King, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Howlin'Wolf, Roy Orbison and many more created the music that changed the world!

 

Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum

The Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum and the Smithsonian Institution have joined together to create a century long retrospective on the history of Blues, Soul & Rock 'n' Roll. Hear personal stories of famous artists such as, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and B.B. King. You will experience how music migrated from the cotton fields to rural Memphis and experience the social and economic changes that were taking place in this region from the 1930's to the 1970's.

 

Evening Tour of Graceland

An exclusive (closed to the public) evening tour of Graceland will be the highlight of your evening. Holiday decorations just aren't the same in the daylight as they are at night. You will see traditional lights and decorations including hundreds of blue lights along the driveway, a life-size Nativity Scene and Santa on his sleigh. The interior is decked out in Christmas decor and includes Elvis' traditional red velvet drapes and the Presley Family Christmas artifacts, just as they were displayed by Elvis.

 

Our private tour will also include Elvis Presley Automobile museum where you are surrounded by an awesome collection of hot cars, motorcycles, and toys. Spend time in the Elvis Entertainer Museum with photo, gold record, and costume artifacts.

 

Country Music Hall of Fame

Step into the world of country music and discover the stories behind the songs. See over 3,000 stage costumes, original song manuscripts, instruments, and personal items on display. Museum exhibits include "Marty Stuart Presents: The Treasures of Hank Williams"; Elvis' Solid Gold Cadillac; George Strait's hat, jacket & signed script from the movie, "Pure Country," and many more treasures from country's legends and hottest new stars.

 

Nashville Nightlife Theatre

"The Best of Country Music Show" Voted Nashville's #1 Dinner & Show

Come and experience a celebration of Country Music from both past and present. Hear songs from many of the great artists in country music history and today's hottest superstars. Enjoy the music of everyone from Hank Williams Sr. and Patsy Cline, to the superstars of today like Sara Evans and Toby Keith!

 

 

Meal Information:

 

Lunch on Day 3 is included at Belle Mead Historic Site

Group will enjoy a three course meal, starting with a market salad of Field Greens, Cherry Tomato, English Cucumber, Shredded Carrots, Blackberry Viniagrette, followed by an entree featuring Pecan Crusted Chicken Breast, with Mixed Vegetables, Red Potato Au Gratin, Parmesan Cream sauce, & A Yeast Roll. The meal comes to close with a seasonal cobbler topped with whipped cream.

 

The Gluten Free/Vegan/Vegetarian option is a BBQ Smoked Portobella Mushroom with Roasted Potatoes and Mixed Vegetables.

 

Dinner on Day 3 is a Memphis Barbecue Dinner included at Graceland

Dinner will be served buffet style and features Pulled Pork, Beef Brisket, Coleslaw, Baked Beans, Whole Kernel Corn, Mac & Cheese, brownie for dessert along with Iced Tea (sweet and unsweet), Water and Coffee(decaf)

 

Dinner on Day 4 is a Southern dinner included at the Elvis Show

Choices are:

- Meatloaf

- Marinated Chicken Breast

Dinner is served with Salad, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Cheesecake for dessert, along with Tea, Water, and Coffee

 

Dinner on Day 5 is at the Nashville Nightlife Theatre

Dinner Buffet features 3 Entrees, Salad Bar, Baked Potato, Rolls, Vegetables, Dessert & Beverage.

 

Lunch on Day 6 is included at Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant

Passengers will order when seated (no menu selections needed prior to arrival). Choices of entree includes:

Southern Fried Chicken, Sugar Cured Ham, Homemade Meatloaf, Apple Julep Grilled Chicken, Chicken & Dumplings, Pecan Chicken Salad croissant, Sides include: Applewood julep, apple fitters Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans & Buttermilk Biscuit

Also included is Apple Cobbler for dessert, as well as Coffee, Tea or Soft Drinks.

 

 

Need to Know:

 

 

Accessibility:

 

Guests with walking disabilities may find it difficult to maneuver Graceland due to the large size of the complex.

 

Starr has a select quantity of wheelchair accessible motorcoaches available; therefore, we suggest you contact a Travel Advisor to discuss any needs you may have before reserving your trip.

 

 

 

Accommodations Days 1 & 6: Country Inn & Suites Wytheville, VA

The Country Inn & Suites Wytheville, VA hotel is located at the crossroads of America, where I-77 and I-81 intersect in beautiful Southwest Virginia. The hotel features a Fitness Center, Indoor Pool and Whirlpool. The Country Inn serves a Continental Breakfast each morning. Guestrooms include coffee maker, hairdryer, iron/board, microwave, and refrigerator.

 

Accommodations Days 2 & 5: Hyatt Place Opryland, Nashville, TN

The hotel features an outdoor pool & fitness center. Breakfast is served daily. The hotel also features a bar area serving bar bites and your favorite beverages. The Marketplace offers prepackaged sandwiches, salads, desserts & non-alcoholic beverages for sale. Guestrooms feature coffee maker, ironing board, hairdryer, refrigerator and in-room safe.

 

Accommodations Days 3 & 4: The Guest House at Graceland, Memphis, TN

Introducing an unprecedented resort experience inspired by Elvis Presley. The Guest House at Graceland is just steps away from the music world's most important and beloved landmark - welcoming music fans, Graceland guests and Memphis visitors. When you visit The Guest House, you'll enjoy all the luxurious amenities that would make Elvis proud.

 

Inspired by the "make-yourself-at-home" warmth that Elvis always showed his guests, The Guest House at Graceland reflects Elvis' style and the charm of Graceland. Hotel features two full-service restaurants with indoor and outdoor seating, Lobby Lounge, seasonal outdoor pool and hot tub, fitness room, shuttles to downtown Memphis/Beale Street and Graceland and internet access. Guestrooms feature hairdryer and nature-inspired custom toiletries contained in a collection of Elvis-inspired bottles, refrigerator, a Keurig Coffee Brewing System with condiment station, safe, and iron/board.