Trip Highlights

Civil Rights Tour: Key Highlights

Step into history on a Civil Rights journey across the South. From Memphis to Atlanta, explore the cities and sites that tell the story of the fight for freedom, equality, and lasting change.
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National Civil Rights Museum

Where the story of the movement comes alive, from the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to pivotal events in the fight for equality, history is preserved at every turn.

Birmingham Civil Rights Institute & Kelly Ingram Park

Birmingham Civil Rights Institute & Kelly Ingram Park

This powerful museum highlights the struggle for justice in the South. Exhibits showcase the courage and resilience of those who fought for civil rights.

Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site

Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site

Explore the historic Tuskegee University campus, a landmark of African American education, innovation, and cultural heritage.

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Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site

Explore the life and legacy of the iconic civil rights leader. Walk through historic sites, including his birthplace and Ebenezer Baptist Church.

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Civil Rights Tour: Day-by-Day Itinerary

Arrive in Memphis, TN

Arrive in Memphis, TN

Stop 1: Arrive in Memphis, TN

Stop 2: Slave Haven Underground Railroad Museum

Uncover the hidden stories of those who sought freedom in Memphis.

Stop 3: National Civil Rights Museum

Where the story of the movement comes alive, from the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to pivotal events in the fight for equality, history is preserved at every turn.

Stop 4: Depart for Birmingham, AL

Stop 5: Overnight in Birmingham, AL

16th Street Baptist Church Lowndes Interpretive Center Depart for Atlanta, GA Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site

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Transparent pricing and inclusive planning mean accommodations, meals, activities, and safety are all taken care of.

Included:

  • Transportation
  • Lodging
  • Meals
  • Tour Guide
  • Insurance
  • Overnight Security
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