The Tupelo Day Trip - Mississippi Birthplace of Elvis Presley

The luxury coach ride to Tupelo will be a big part of the experience. Graceland tour guides take guests on a fun musical journey, celebrating the music that influenced Elvis Presley, the greatest entertainer of all time. Trace Elvis Presley’s musical roots, including the influences that inspired Elvis and other artists to begin mixing blues, country, gospel and R&B to create an entirely new sound – dubbed rock ‘n’ roll – which was brought to life in Memphis over 60 years ago.

Although Elvis Presley rose to become the most iconic figure in the history of music, amassing global acclaim and wealth, his origins in the modest Northeast Mississippi town of Tupelo remained humble. Visitors will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the rural landscape that shaped Elvis during his formative years, witnessing the very place where it all commenced – the two-room dwelling where the King of Rock 'n' Roll was born on January 8, 1935. Additionally, they can explore the church he frequented in his youth and view artifacts that tell the story of his modest beginnings.

Included in the The Tupelo Day Trip (subject to change without notice)

Elvis’ Birthplace: Designated as an historic landmark by the State of Mississippi, Elvis’ birthplace, a house built by his father for $180, draws visitors from all over the world and is part of the 15-acre Elvis Presley Park. In addition to the Birthplace, you’ll also tour the Elvis Presley Museum, Elvis’ childhood church, the “Walk of Life” trail tracing Elvis’ career and personal life and see the “Elvis at 13” statue, the Elvis Story Wall and Fountain of Life, representing the 13 years that Elvis lived in Tupelo before moving to Memphis with his family.

Tupelo Hardware Company: Stop by the hardware store where Elvis’ mother, Gladys, purchased his first guitar and put music in the hands of the boy who grew to become a musical legend.

Driving Tour of Tupelo: Drive past some significant landmarks including The Tupelo Fairgrounds, the Elvis Homecoming Statue and schools that Elvis attended.

Lunch: New for 2024 is that a lunch stop will be included into the tour at the Fairpark Grill in Tupelo, MS. The cost of the lunch is $17 plus gratuity of 20% and is payable locally.

Lunch Menu : Your choice of

Love Me Tenders - hand breaded tenders/fried/honey mustard

Mama Glady's Meatloaf - peanut butter/banana/bacon/potato chips

Elvis's Favourite SAndwich - veggie burger/grilled pineapple/soy caramel glaze

and desert of - Coconut Cake Cookie