Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival in Atlanta → Birmingham: Foundations of the Movement

Fly from New York to Atlanta, Georgia — the birthplace of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Your journey begins at the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park, where you’ll step inside Dr. King’s childhood home, visit Ebenezer Baptist Church, and stand at his memorial beside the eternal flame. At The King Center, explore exhibits that bring to life Dr. King’s vision of nonviolence and equality.

In the afternoon, travel to Birmingham, Alabama — a city that played a pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement. Settle into your hotel and gather for a welcome dinner!

Day 2 – Birmingham → Selma → Montgomery: Marching Toward Equality

Begin the day exploring Birmingham’s powerful role in the movement with visits to the 16th Street Baptist Church and Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, where immersive exhibits bring the struggle for civil rights to life.

Depart Birmingham and travel to Selma. Enjoy a box lunch before walking across the Edmund Pettus Bridge, retracing the path of the 1965 Voting Rights March and standing where history was made on “Bloody Sunday.”

Continue to Montgomery and settle into your hotel. This evening, attend the Montgomery Biscuits game and have dinner at the park!

Day 3 – Montgomery: The Struggle for Justice

Start the day at The Legacy Museum, a powerful space tracing the history of racial injustice from enslavement to mass incarceration. Continue to the National Memorial for Peace and Justice — often called the Lynching Memorial — a deeply moving place for reflection.

Enjoy lunch at Plant Bae before continuing your exploration of Montgomery’s role in the Civil Rights Movement. Visit the Rosa Parks Museum, then step inside the historic Dexter Avenue Baptist Church and the nearby parsonage where Dr. King and his family lived during the Montgomery Bus Boycott.

In the evening, take a walk along Montgomery’s Riverwalk area, enjoying views of the Alabama River.

Day 4 – Montgomery → Mississippi Delta → Memphis: The Delta Legacy

Depart Montgomery and begin the journey north. Stop for lunch at Bayou Bend Country Club. Continue into Mississippi to visit the Emmett Till Interpretive Center and the courthouse in Sumner, where the trial that shocked the world took place. Engage with local educators and community members working to carry forward Till’s legacy through restorative justice and racial healing.

In the evening, arrive in Memphis and head out to B.B. King’s Blues Club for dinner and live music, experiencing the energy of Beale Street and the rich musical traditions that define the city.

Day 5 – Memphis: Carrying the Legacy Forward

Your journey concludes at the National Civil Rights Museum, located at the Lorraine Motel where Dr. King’s life was tragically cut short — and his message immortalized. Walk through powerful exhibits that trace the movement’s history and its ongoing impact today.

Before departure, enjoy a guided tour of Sun Studio, where the sounds of Elvis Presley, B.B. King, and Johnny Cash helped shape American music. Reflect on all you’ve experienced before transferring to the airport for your return flight to NYC.