THE QUEEN, THE KING AND CASH TOUR
USA - Knoxville / Tupelo / Memphis. 6 to 15 October 2025
The Queen, The King & Cash Tour
Knoxville / Tupelo / Memphis
9 Nights - Departing 6 October 2025
This fantastic nine night tour will take in all things Dolly Parton, Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash.
In this year when Elvis would have celebrated his 90th birthday what better way to celebrate than taking in all things Elvis. Check out the full tour outline for this fantastic 9 Night trip which can be viewed below. Secure your place today for a deposit of €400.
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
• Return flights from Dublin
• Private Coach Transfers Throughout
• Hotel Accommodation Throughout
• Daily Breakfast in Knoxville & Memphis
• Attractions and Tours as listed
• Sightseeing Tour Guides
Price per person sharing: €3295
All in price includes:
Return flights from Dublin to Knoxville and Memphis back to Dublin including all airport taxes,
Accommodation on bed and breakfast basis in Knoxville and Memphis and room only basis in Tupelo.
Private coach hire from beginning of tour to the end.
Entrance the following attractions:
-Dollywood
-Dixie Stampede dinner and show
-The Cash and King tribute show
-Elvis Presley Birthplace and Museum
-Graceland Elvis experience tour including Mansion tour, plus explore exhibits showcasing Elvis' career, his automobiles, his wardrobe, his gold records, his custom jets, and much more from the Graceland archives.
-Six hour tour of Memphis taking in all things Elvis
-Sun Studios
-Mississippi Riverboat evening cruise with dinner and show.
-Visit the Johnny Cash home and enjoy lunch in the town hall where Johnny performed.
-Assistance of Killester Travel guide throughout.
Not included are hotel bellman & tour guide gratuities
Also not included is travel insurance and we strongly advise purchase of comprehensive travel insurance. Killester Travel can offer extensive cover - Please contact us for a quote.
TOUR OUTLINE
Monday 06th October 2025 – Flights from Dublin to Knoxville (other airports may be available)
Arrive Knoxville where our coach will be waiting to take us to our hotel in Pigeon Forge.
Check in at the Holiday Inn and Suites, Convention Centre for 3 nights on bed and breakfast basis.
Tuesday 07th October – We start this morning with a half day sightseeing tour of the glorious Smokey Mountains. The afternoon is free to enjoy ‘The Island’ which is next door to the hotel.
This evening, we have tickets to the Dolly Parton Dixie Stampede. A great family show full of entertainment, great music and fun as well as a four-course meal eaten country style!
Wednesday 08th October – This morning we head to Dollywood, the theme park owned by Dolly Parton. It is full of all the normal theme park rides as well as a whole host of shows about Dolly and her life as well as live music entertainment. This evening, we have tickets to attend at the ‘Cash and the King Tribute Show’.
Thursday 09th October – We say goodbye to Pigeon Forge and head south and over the border into Mississippi to the place where Elvis was born and grew up, Tupelo. Check in to our hotel for the next two nights.
Friday 10th October - The group will visit the Elvis Presley Birthplace & Museum, which is a modest, two-room house where the King of Rock & Roll was born on January 8, 1935. From this humble beginning, Elvis Presley began his swift rise to become the world's most popular entertainer. The house, built by his father with $180, draws over 50,000 visitors each year from across the world. As an official Mississippi landmark, the birthplace is part of the 15-acre Elvis Presley Park. It includes a garden walkway system, an expanded gift shop and beautiful landscaping. Inside the park a museum traces his road to fame, beginning with a unique collection of clothing and concluding with such personal items as riding boots and a Las Vegas jumpsuit. The Chapel, built by donations from his fans, offers a time for meditation.
Evening free in your hotel.
Saturday 11th October – This afternoon we leave Tupolo and make the short journey to Memphis.
Over 4 days in Memphis the group will spend a day at Graceland and visit the following iconic sites:
Arcade Restaurant – Elvis Favourite restaurant
Coletta’s Italian restaurant – Elvis loved the pizza here and the place is a shrine to him.
Midtown Memphis Playhouse – The Memphian
During your time in Memphis you will take a trip over the state line into Arkansas to visit the home of the late, great Johnny Cash. You will also visit the schoolhouse where Johnny attended school and the hall where he first got on a stage to sing.
You will enjoy an evening cruise with dinner and show on the Mississippi River
Wednesday 15th October – All good things must come to an end and today you head to Memphis airport for your flight back to Ireland.
Holiday Inn & Suites, Convention Centre Pigeon Forge
Situated in Pigeon Forge, 2.5 km from The Grand Majestic Theater, Holiday Inn & Suites Pigeon Forge Convention Center, an IHG Hotel features accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as an indoor pool and a hot tub. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk and an ATM for guests. Free WiFi is accessible to all guests, while certain rooms are fitted with a balcony. A buffet breakfast is available each morning at the hotel. Guests can make use of the business centre or relax in the snack bar. Country Tonite Theatre is 2.8 km from Holiday Inn & Suites Pigeon Forge Convention Center, an IHG Hotel, while Dolly Parton’s Stampede is 2.8 km from the property.
Hotel Tupelo, a Wyndham Hotel
Hotel Tupelo, a Wyndham Hotel features free bikes, fitness centre, a restaurant and bar in Tupelo. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service for guests.
All units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fridge, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. The units include a private bathroom, a hairdryer and bed linen.
SpringHill Suites Memphis Downtown Hotel
Featuring an outdoor pool and complimentary breakfast, this Memphis, Tennessee hotel provides studios with free WiFi. Beale Street is within walking distance and the hotel is steps from the trolley line at Court Square.
At SpringHill Suites Memphis Downtown, every studio is furnished with a refrigerator and a microwave. Coffee facilities are included along with a flat-screen cable TV and premium movie channels.
A gym and a business centre are available at the hotel. Memphis Downtown SpringHill Suites also offers on-site laundry facilities.
Downtown Memphis SpringHill Suites is within a 10-minute walk from AutoZone Park, home to the Memphis Redbirds baseball team.
Price per person is €3295 and is based on two people sharing a room.
Single occupancy supplement is €870 per person.
Optional Daytrip from Memphis to Nashville: €90pp
A deposit of €400 per person secures your place on this fabulous tour, with balance by 6th August 2025. This great tour will be sold strictly on a first come, first served basis as places are limited.
Book your place online or for more information on this trip call Killester Travel today on 01 9685413 or e-mail Deirdre@killestertravel.com
Travel Insurance: Contact Deirdre for a quote