The “Queen City of the South” is the birthplace of Memphis blues, popular in vaudeville shows of the early 20th century. With its strong trade in agricultural goods and other natural resources, it grew into one of the South’s largest commercial centers. Memphis famously boasts a wealth of civil rights history, much of it along Beale Street and at the Lorraine Motel, site of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s assassination. It is also the home of Graceland, the mansion where Elvis Presley, “the King of Rock ’n’ Roll,” lived.
Shore Excursions
Shore excursions vary by each itinerary and are subject to change.
Panoramic Memphis
Visit the Memphis Rock ’n’ Soul Museum and witness some of the city’s historic music-related landmarks.
Memphis by Foot
Roam the storied streets of Memphis during a guided tour highlighting the city’s history and musical heritage.
A Taste of Memphis
Savor the flavors of Memphis during a mouthwatering journey to several of the city’s best eateries.
Elvis Presley's Graceland
Make a rock ’n’ roll pilgrimage to Graceland, the legendary, memorabilia-filled home of Elvis Presley.
Musical Heritage of Memphis
Discover the timeless sounds and legendary performers from two seminal genres of American music.
National Civil Rights Museum & Mason Temple
Discover where some of the most seminal moments of 20th-century civil rights history occurred in Memphis.
Lafayette’s Music Room Dinner
Experience a night of live music and Southern-inspired fare at the legendary Lafayette’s Music Room.
Elmwood Cemetery with Willy Bearden
Pay your respects to influential Memphis musicians and enjoy a private blues performance at a historic cemetery.