Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival in Atlanta → Birmingham: The Birthplace of a Movement

Fly to Atlanta, Georgia, the birthplace of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., where your Civil Rights journey begins. Visit the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park, exploring Dr. King's childhood home, the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, and his final resting place beside the Eternal Flame. At The King Center, discover interactive exhibits highlighting Dr. King's philosophy of nonviolence, equality, and social justice, while gaining a deeper understanding of the movement he helped lead.

This afternoon, travel west to Birmingham, Alabama, a city that became one of the defining battlegrounds of the Civil Rights Movement. As you arrive, begin to understand why Birmingham played such a critical role in changing the course of American history. Gather this evening for a welcome dinner as you prepare for the days ahead.

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

Begin the day at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, where immersive exhibits tell the powerful story of the courageous individuals who challenged segregation through peaceful protest. Next, visit the historic 16th Street Baptist Church, where the tragic 1963 bombing claimed the lives of four young girls and became a turning point in the movement.

Continue to Selma, where you'll enjoy lunch before walking across the iconic Edmund Pettus Bridge. Retrace the footsteps of the brave marchers who participated in the 1965 Voting Rights March and learn how the events of "Bloody Sunday" helped lead to the passage of the Voting Rights Act.

Later this afternoon, arrive in Montgomery, Alabama's capital and the birthplace of the Montgomery Bus Boycott. This evening, unwind with dinner while enjoying a Montgomery Biscuits baseball game—a fun opportunity to experience the city's local culture.

Day 3 – Montgomery: Courage, Justice & Change

Today explores Montgomery's central role in both the Civil Rights Movement and the ongoing pursuit of justice.

Begin at The Legacy Museum, where powerful exhibits trace the history of racial injustice in America from slavery through segregation and into the present day. Continue to the moving National Memorial for Peace and Justice, the nation's first memorial dedicated to victims of racial terror lynching, offering a meaningful opportunity for reflection and discussion.

After lunch at Plant Bae, continue your journey through Montgomery's historic landmarks. Visit the Rosa Parks Museum, where you'll learn how one woman's quiet act of courage sparked a nationwide movement. Then tour Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church and the nearby parsonage where Dr. King and his family lived while leading the Montgomery Bus Boycott, gaining insight into the strategy, sacrifice, and leadership that helped transform America.

This evening, enjoy a relaxing walk along Montgomery's scenic Riverwalk, overlooking the Alabama River.

Day 4 – Montgomery → Mississippi Delta → Memphis: Remembering the Past

Depart Montgomery and travel through the heart of the Deep South toward the Mississippi Delta, a region deeply connected to America's Civil Rights story.

Following lunch, visit the Emmett Till Interpretive Center in Sumner, Mississippi, where you'll learn about the life of 14-year-old Emmett Till and the events surrounding his 1955 murder—an injustice that helped ignite the modern Civil Rights Movement. Visit the historic courthouse where the trial took place and engage with local educators working to preserve Till's legacy through education, reconciliation, and community healing.

Continue to Memphis, Tennessee, where the evening comes alive on legendary Beale Street. Enjoy dinner and live blues music at B.B. King's Blues Club, experiencing the sounds and culture that have made Memphis one of America's great music cities.

Day 5 – Memphis: A Lasting Legacy

Conclude your journey at the National Civil Rights Museum, located at the historic Lorraine Motel, where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968. Through powerful multimedia exhibits, original artifacts, and preserved historic spaces, trace the history of the Civil Rights Movement while reflecting on its lasting influence and the continued pursuit of equality today.

Before departing Memphis, visit the legendary Sun Studio, often called the birthplace of rock 'n' roll. Discover how artists such as Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, B.B. King, and Jerry Lee Lewis forever changed American music, creating a fitting conclusion that highlights another powerful chapter of Southern history and culture.

Transfer to the airport for your return flight home, bringing with you a deeper understanding of the people, places, and events that shaped one of the most important movements in American history.