Memphis Wonders Day Tours - "Masters of Florence"

The Glory & Genius at the Court of the Medici (Apr 23 - Oct 03, 2004)

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Tour 1-C "The Galileo Tour" - A Value 6 & 1/2 hour tour

• Admission to Wonders Exhibition, "Masters of Florence"
• Lunch at Alfred's on Beale Street
• Visit A. Schwab's 125 year old variety store (closed Sun's)
• Memphis Highlight Tour with a stop at Danny Thomas Pavilion at St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital (or) Peabody Hotel for the "Duck March".

Detailed Itinerary:

A Sweet Magnolia tour guide will meet your group in the lobby of their hotel to embark on a day of fun and adventure that will begin with our Memphis City Highlight Tour. This tour combines Memphis’ most historic sites with what’s new in the Bluff City. Drive-by sites include the Mississippi Riverfront, Mud Island, the Pyramid, Cotton Row, the South Main Historic District, Harbor Town, Beale Street, National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel, Sun Studio, and Victorian Village. Two special stops will be made on this tour, first at the Danny Thomas Pavilion at St Jude’s Children’s Hospital, then at the Peabody, the South’s Grand Hotel, to view the “March of the Peabody Ducks.

The next stop on your Memphis Highlight Tour will be on “World Famous Beale St.” for a fun and unique visit to A. Schwab’s 126 year old variety store. If you are in the market for a top hat, a love potion or just some great souvenirs at reasonable prices, then
Schwab’s is for you! Following your visit to Schwab’s your will continue down Beale St. to Alfred’s restaurant for a fine southern lunch.

The remainder of the afternoon will be devoted to the highlight of your trip to Memphis, the Wonders International Cultural Series exhibition, “Masters of Florence; Glory and Genius at the Court of the Medici.” The exhibition tells the story of the passion and creativity of the greatest artists in the world, including works by Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, and Botticelli. It is the saga of the rise and fall of Medici, the wealthiest family of their time, although great patrons and collectors of priceless art, their family was surrounded my mystery and intrigue. This is by far the most important and the most interesting exhibition in the Wonders International Cultural Series to date.

Inclusions:
City Tour & Services of a Sweet Magnolia professional tour guide
Admission to Wonders Exhibit
Lunch at Alfred’s on Beale St. - Please select three of the four entrees to offer your group.

Lunch Selections:
1. Best Bar-B-Q in Town - Beale St. BBQ sandwich piled high on the bun with our own special Cole Slaw and Baked Beans.
2. New Orleans Red Beans and Rice with salad
3. Rajun Cajun Gumbo Filled with chicken and sausage and Salad
4. Free Bird Chicken Sandwich - Marinated chicken breasts, grilled and topped with mozzarella cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles and side of fries.

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Terms & Conditions: A deposit of $100.00 will be due 30 days in advance. The balance is due two weeks in advance. After this time all monies are non-refundable. If you have questions or you wish to book your tour date please call.