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.
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
Explore the National Civil Rights Museum, a rich repository of American civil rights history.
