Day 1: History and Music
Morning:
Depart early for Memphis, TN.
Arrive at Graceland and meet your Zoni Tour Manager.
Start your tour at the former home of Elvis Presley. Explore the mansion at Graceland and Elvis' car collection at the Elvis Presley Car Museum.
Afternoon:
Enjoy lunch at a local eatery. Try some famous Memphis BBQ!
Head to the Stax Museum to learn about the history of American soul music and its significance in the civil rights movement.
Next, tour Sun Studio, often called the "Birthplace of Rock 'n' Roll," where legendary artists like Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and Jerry Lee Lewis recorded their music.
Evening:
Have dinner together at a Memphis restaurant.
In the evening, visit Beale Street, known for its vibrant nightlife and live music. Take in the atmosphere and perhaps catch a live blues or jazz performance.
Check into your hotel.
Day 2: Civil Rights and Culture
Morning:
Have breakfast at your hotel.
Spend your morning at the National Civil Rights Museum, located at the Lorraine Motel, where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated. Explore the exhibits and artifacts that tell the story of the civil rights struggle in America.
Afternoon:
Have lunch at the industrial-themed Slider Inn.
Visit the Slave Haven Museum, also known as the Burkle Estate, to learn about the Underground Railroad and Memphis's role in the abolitionist movement.
Evening:
Have dinner at a local eatery.
Embark on an evening sunset sightseeing cruise down the Mighty Mississippi river, complete with historical commentary.
Return to your hotel for the night.
Day 3: History of Cotton & Departure
Morning:
Have breakfast at your hotel and check out.
Head to the Cotton Museum to learn about the history of the cotton industry and its impact on Memphis and the South.
Afternoon:
Free time to explore downtown Memphis and shop for last-minute souvenirs before departing for home.
