BAD NAUHEIM AND THE EUROPEAN ELVIS FESTIVAL
WEDNESDAY 13TH - MONDAY 18TH AUGUST 2025
With the success of the Bad Nauheim’s European Elvis Festival and the unveiling of the Elvis Statue there, interest in Elvis’ life in the US Army has grown considerably, and with the Elvis Travel Service oering regular tours each year there has never been a better time to visit. This year we have a tour to the annual European Elvis Festival in August 2025 that includes a comprehensive tour of Bad Nauheim where Elvis lived during his posting in Germany plus visits to nearby Friedberg where he was based, to Bad Homburg to see the first hotel that he stayed at in Germany and to the pretty village of Steinfurth where his unit helped the local community by moving a massive War Memorial.
Our second tour, in October, instead of the Festival, features the rest of the above plus a fabulous day’s
sightseeing tour of the
film location sites of the Elvis movie G I Blues and includes a cable car ride in beautiful Rudesheim situated on the River Rhine.
One of the aspects that the Elvis Travel Service is known for is our detailed research into all-things Elvis and knowing that Elvis
used his furlough long weekends to visit Paris we thought it a good idea to do likewise – tracing Elvis’ very steps as he toured
and enjoyed the French capital. You can now add this Paris extension on to the Bad Nauheim and G I Blues Tour.
What a choice – and what’s not to like?
Day 1. Wednesday 13th August 2025
Flight from London’s Heathrow Airport direct to Frankfurt where the waiting coach will take us to see the plush hotel in Bad Homburg which was the first hotel that Elvis stayed in after arriving into Germany with the US Army. Onward then to Bad Nauheim and our hotel – the Dolce Hotel.
Evening at leisure
Day 2. Thursday 14th August
Morning’s guided walking tour of Bad Nauheim including many of the features of this historic
spa town but majoring on the many Elvis sights here. Afternoon and evening free. Photo opportunities galore!
Day 3, 4 and Day 5. Friday 15th & Sunday 17th August
Three full days to enjoy the concerts, talks, parades, movies, interviews and stalls of this, the largest weekend Elvis Festival in Europe. Time enough too to revisit many of the sights of the walking tour of Bad Nauheim, to visit Friedberg to see Ray Barracks where Elvis’ Army Unit was based and to explore its medieval castle and to shop for souvenirs. Make sure you try the delicious cream cakes and enjoy the friendliness and love of Elvis with the inhabitants of Bad Nauheim and Friedberg.
Day 6. Monday 18th August
Morning visit to the famous ‘rose village’ of Steinfurth where Elvis and his platoon moved a War Memorial on behalf of thevillagers – one that was well documented by the local and international press. Onward then to Frankfurt Airport to join our flight back to the UK, arriving in the late afternoon.
Holiday Prices
All prices are in £’s per adult – child/family room prices on request.
Single Room (5 nights) - £1798
Share Twin/Double (5 nights) - £1248
The tour price is inclusive of:
• Standard/Economy Class Flights as per Itinerary
• Accommodation inc. breakfasts and taxes according to type of room selected.
• Coach transfers as per each itinerary
• Guided Walking Tour of Bad Nauheim
• Return train travel to Friedberg
• Visit to Steinfurth
• A 3 Day Admission Pass to the European Elvis Festival
• Driver gratuities
• The services of an experienced Elvis Travel Service Tour Manager.
What’s not:
Just meals not shown as included, any optional sightseeing opportunities and personal expenses such as laundry etc.
Exchange Rates
The tour price is based on the rate of exchange of £1 Sterling being equal to €1.14 Euros.
Passports and Visas
A passport issued by the UK or a member of the European Union and valid for at least 6 months after the return date of travel for this tour. No Visas (or vaccinations) are required by
British Citizens although it is likely that the European Union will have introduced a Visa Waiver system (similar to that of the USA although probably even easier to obtain) by the time these tours
depart and so we will advise you of any change in requirements in ample time before departure. Holders of other countries Passports should check with the German and French Embassies with regard to
Visa requirements.
Telephone Enquiries and How to Book
To check the availability on these tours or to make a booking please call the Elvis Travel Service on 01473 621 564 or our agents ‘America as you like it’ on 020 8742 8299 (Monday
to Friday 9:15am – 5:00pm).
Payment Schedule
A deposit of £300 per person for the Bad Nauheim only tours and £500 for the Bad Nauheim & Paris tour, is required when you make your booking and the balance needs to be paid a minimum of 12
weeks before departure. Payments can be made by Debit or Credit Card or by bank transfer.
Bonding
The tours in this brochure are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority under America as you like it’s ATOL 2966. America as you like it, 2 Oxford House, 24 Oxford Road North, London W4
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RESPONSIBILITY
The tours in this brochure are the responsibility of ‘America as you like it’. Your Contract is subject to their Reservation Conditions which are available by post by calling 020 8742 8299.
The tours are co-ordinated by the Elvis Travel Service/Strictly Elvis UK, the trading names of David Wade Ltd, an organisation that has led the way in Elvis holidays, tours and events for over 50
years. Davis Wade Ltd is registered with Elvis Presley Enterprises Inc. The names Elvis, Elvis Presley and Graceland are registered to Elvis Presley Enterprises Inc with the USPTO.
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