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ROCK ‘N’ ROLL – ROCKETS & ELVIS

Essentials Duration: 13 days, 12 nights Must see : • Explore the many attractions in Birmingham including Vulcan Park & Museum • Walk in the footsteps of Elvis on a tour of Graceland and visit his childhood home in Tupelo • Delve into legendary music history at the Grand Ole Opry and Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum in Nashville • Enter the doors of music legends at the famous FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals • Immerse yourself in the lively night scene of Nashville’s Bourbon Street and Printer’s Alley • Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the famous Jack Daniels distillery in Lynchburg • Be an astronaut for the day at the U.S Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville Includes: • 2 night hotel stay in Birmingham, AL • 2 night hotel stay in Memphis, TN • 2 night hotel stay in Muscle Shoals, AL • 2 night hotel stay in Nashville, TN • 2 night stay in Huntsville, AB • 2 night stay in Atlanta, GA • Alamo car hire for the full duration featuring Skip the Counter • Return International Flights

Atlanta | Birmingham | Memphis | Tupelo | Muscle Shoals | Nashville | Lynchburg | Huntsville | Atlanta Uncover the magic of the Southern States and immerse yourself in globally renowned music, fascinating history and space mission technology. Awaken your senses as you delve into the rich culture and take a journey through the vibrant metropolises of Atlanta, Nashville and Memphis, the birthplaces of rock ’n’ roll, blues and country music, and the bustling ‘Rocket City’. Dinner table of the South Collect your car in Atlanta and travel to Birmingham. From America’s best barbecues to Southern-inspired dishes from award-winning chefs, this city’s dining scene is one to relish. Explore the main entertainment districts; Uptown, Five Points South, Avondale and Pepper Place, all abundant with restaurants, bars and music halls. The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll Discover the birthplace of the blues, Memphis, and pay tribute to the legends that have ties to the city. No visit to this iconic destination would be complete without walking in the footsteps of the ‘King’ at Graceland, the home of Elvis Presley. Delve deeper by taking in a performance in one of the entertaining Beale Street bars. Visit the Rock & Soul Museum, the Gibson Guitar Factory, or Sun Studios where musicians such as B.B. King, Elvis Presley and Jerry Lee Lewis recorded some of their world-renowned hits.

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Spend a day in Tupelo, Mississippi – the birthplace of Elvis Presley. The most significant landmark is a modest, two-room house where the ‘King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’ was born. This humble home is the centrepiece of the park which also includes, among many other exhibits, the popular photo-op ‘Elvis at 13’ statue and Elvis’s childhood church. Music for the soul Muscle Shoals is a magical place in an area known as the ‘Hit Recording Capital of the World’ where many legendary artists, such as Aretha Franklin and The Rolling Stones, came to record. Tour the famous sound studios, explore the Alabama Music Hall of Fame and visit Ivy Green, the birthplace of renowned author, Helen Keller. Soak up the sounds of country music in Nashville – known as ‘Music City’. In the evening, visit some of the lively clubs, including The Listening Room Cafe and the famous Bluebird Cafe. En route to Huntsville, stop in Lynchburg for a tour of the legendary Jack Daniel’s distillery. Rocket City & Atlanta Explore Huntsville, the city nicknamed ‘Rocket City’ for its role in U.S. space missions. This vibrant city is a one-of-a-kind place that prides itself on its past and looks ahead to the future. Catch live music under the stars or at a bar – there’s no shortage of musical talent here. Explore the craft breweries, visit the largest space museum in the world and immerse yourself in the local love for space exploration at the planetarium. Complete your adventure in Atlanta, a city that started as a railroad junction in the 1830s and quickly became the transport hub of the South. Visit the many attractions that share an insight into the city’s rich history, including the African American Panoramic Experience, Grant Park and the Atlanta History Center.

This itinerary can be enjoyed as a self-drive or motorhome journey. Speak to your Travel Specialist about creating your bespoke holiday.

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