The Civil Rights Movement: Atlanta, Montgomery, Selma, Birmingham

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Journey through the Deep South to learn the history of the Civil Rights Movement and its defining clashes. Hear powerful stories of struggle and be inspired by resilient heroes.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • I’m comfortable with some walking throughout the day
    • I expect to get on and off of a coach, and I’m ready to stroll through cities and to stand for a few hours when we’re learning in museums

What's this trip about?

    Journey through the Deep South to learn the history of the Civil Rights Movement and its defining clashes. Hear powerful stories of struggle and be inspired by resilient heroes.

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityAtlanta, Georgia
End CityBirmingham, AL

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Culinary & Wine
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Train & Rail Journeys
  • High Adventure

Destinations

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Hiking
  • Nature
  • Trains & Rail

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 10

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 24

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Itinerary

Day 1 Check-in, Registration, Orientation, Welcome Dinner Atlanta, Georgia

Hotel check-in from 4:00 p.m.

Program Registration: At 5:00 p.m. after you have your room assignment, come over to the Road Scholar table in the conference room to register with the program staff and get your welcome packet containing your name-tag, up-to-date s...

Day 2 Lecture, Civil & Human Rights, Carter Center, MLK Memorial Atlanta, Georgia

Walking up to 2 miles throughout the day. Standing for museum viewing and walks in museums. Getting on and off transportation and walking on slight incline at MLK Memorial for a block.

In the conference room, start the morning off with an expert who will set the...

Day 3 Morehouse College, Apex Museum Atlanta, Georgia

Walking up to 1 mile on sidewalks at Morehouse College. Sidewalks and uneven terrain may be encountered.

Travel via motorcoach to Morehouse College in Atlanta. A historically black college, this private, all-male, liberal arts school is the alma mater of many pr...

Day 4 To Montgomery, Rosa Parks Museum, Dexter Church & Parsonage Montgomery, AL

Drive is approximately 160 miles, taking about 2.5 hours. Rest stop along the way.

Check out of the hotel and begin our transfer to Montgomery, Alabama. Upon our arrival in Montgomery, we will stop at the Visitor's Center to pick up maps. Afterwards, we’ll conti...

Day 5 Legacy Peace & Justice, Civil Rights Memorial, Freedom Rider Montgomery, AL

Incline sidewalk leads to the Civil Rights Memorial. Walking and standing in museums.

This morning we will travel by motor coach to the National Memorial for Peace and Justice Memorial. Set on a six-acre site, the memorial uses sculpture, art, and design to cont...

Day 6 To Selma, Edmund Pettus Bridge, Local Civil Rights History Birmingham, AL

Drive approximately 50 miles, taking about 1 hour. Approximately 90 miles from Selma to Birmingham, taking about 2 hours. Walk over the Edmund Pettus Bridge is .2 mile.

Check out of the hotel and depart for our transfer to Selma. Selma is best known for the 1960...

Day 7 Civil Rights Institute, 16th St. Church, Kelly Ingram Park Birmingham, AL

Walking up to 2 miles throughout the day, standing during presentations for up to 30 minutes.

With a local expert, we will visit a variety of sites aboard the motorcoach, learning about the Civil Rights Movement and its events in Birmingham. Take a field trip to...

Day 8 Departure Birmingham to Atlanta Birmingham, AL

Hotel check-out by 11:00 a.m.

Our program concludes following breakfast. Our motor coach will depart by 7:00 am (Central Time) for Atlanta International Airport. It is approximately a 2 hour and 15 minutes, drive depending on traffic. Participants should arrange...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,159
Price per day$270
Last Updated: 8/8/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Meals Included
  • Number of Breakfast: 7
  • Number of Lunch: 5
  • Number of Dinner: 5
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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