9 days tour

Journey Along The Civil Rights Trail (9 Days)

This tour includes:

Guide

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Meals

1 Welcome Reception (WR) 8 Breakfast (B) 3 Lunch (L) 2 Dinner (D)

Transport

Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)

Accommodation

The Central Station Memphis Drury Inn & Suites Jackson Redmont Birmingham Drury Inn & Suites The American Hotel

Hygieneprotocol

All guests travelling with Trafalgar through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. While highly recommended, COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are no longer required for guests traveling with us from January 1, 2023 onward. It is your clientโ€™s responsibly to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destinations visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than the above. No refunds will be given if they are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to failure to comply with these requirements.

Others

Tuskegee: Brunch and southern hospitality is in store for you at the restored antebellum home of Ms. Sandy Taylor, a retired Superintendent of the National Park Service. Memphis: A local specialist will share stories of Memphis' past and present through the lens of African American history and current cultural treasures that Africans Americans have contributed to the city, local businesses, art, food. Clarksdale: Visit the Delta Blues Museum and Dive Into Culture as you learn about the story of the blues. You'll be inspired by the musicians that kicked off the blues genre and the passionate locals keeping it alive today. Birmingham: This evening at dinner you'll begin to learn about the importance of song and music in the African American community from Carlton Reese Choir. Selma: Take a tour and listen to a discussion lead by a local specialist here at Brown Chapel AME Church the starting point for voting rights marches including the events of March 7, 1965 โ€œBloody Sunday.โ€ Tabernacle Baptist Church is the next stop where you are hosted for a tour and presentation about the church whose members were active in the Dallas County Voters League which invited Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to Selma in 1964. : At the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute you'll learn about the struggles of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 1960s. Memphis: The museum is built around the former Lorraine Motel, which was the site of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the most visible spokesman and leader in the American civil rights movement. The museum is devoted to the thousands of people who were a part of the entire American Civil Rights Movement. It is one of the nation's premier heritage and cultural museums. Memphis: Enjoy a special after hours experience as you tour the museum of American Soul. This museum is a part of the Soulsville Foundation which "The Soulsville Foundation perpetuates the soul of Stax Records by preserving its rich cultural legacy, educating youth to be prepared for life success, and inspiring future artists to achieve their dreams. Mississippi: Follow the stories of Emmett Till and so many others, which are illustrated through the eight interactive galleries of the incredible Mississippi Civil Rights Museum. Through personal stories and interactive displays, it provides a sobering look into the systematic oppression of Black Mississippians and their fight for equality between 1945 and 1970. : Explore Memphis, Selma & Birmingham with a Local Specialist, Key stops along the Mississippi Delta : View Mississippi Blues Trail, Mississippi Freedom Trail : Visit National Civil Rights Museum, Stax Museum of American Soul Music, Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, Edmund Pettus Bridge, Clarksdale, Greenwood, Jackson, Legacy Museum in Montgomery, Tuskegee, Atlanta : An expert Travel Director and professional Driver : Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted : All porterage and restaurant gratuities : All hotel tips, charges and local taxes : Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals : Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras : Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing : All transport and transfers shown : Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys) : Optional Experiences and free time An expert Travel Director and professional Driver Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted All porterage and restaurant gratuities All hotel tips, charges and local taxes Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing All transport and transfers shown Optional Experiences and free time

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Others

Other activities and services are not included.

Flights

Flights are not included.

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

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Itinerary of your trip Journey Along The Civil Rights Trail (9 Days)

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrive Memphis
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrive Memphis

      If you've always wanted to explore America and the southern states, Memphis is a great place to start your trip! You can't help falling in love with the city, known for its musical history of rock 'n' roll, soul and the blues. Legendary performers like Albert King, Louis Armstrong, Muddy Waters, B.B. King who influenced all graced these streets, and you'll be instantly swept up in its vibe. Arriving early? Don't miss the chance to explore, just be back in time for our Welcome Reception. It's here you'll meet your Travel Director, fellow travelers and future friends, all eager for the adventure that awaits and the characters you'll meet on this rich history tour.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Memphis Sightseeing Make Travel Matter
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Memphis Sightseeing Make Travel Matter

      Today is all about exploring the city's treasures through a local's lens on our African American History and Culture Tour. With our Local Specialist, you'll embark on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTERยฎ Experience exploring the struggles and triumphs, music and movements, legends and heroes and their tireless fight for human rights both past and present. We'll get our bearings heading past the Memphis Pyramid, the historic Peabody Hotel and Beale Street before arriving at the Lorraine Motel, the place where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was tragically assassinated on April 4, 1968. Today it's home to the National Civil Rights Museum. Take your time exploring this interactive space and its eye-opening exhibits that showcase five centuries of history, leaving you with a better understanding of the mark it's left on the world today. The Slave Haven Underground Railroad Museum housed in an antebellum home is up next. A shocking and moving experience, you'll gain incredible insight into the slave trade, learn about the network of secret routes and safe houses and those who fought to free those enslaved. You can even descend into the very tunnels where people risked their lives to chase freedom. Your Memphis sightseeing continues at The Historic Mason Temple where, the day before his assassination, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous last speech, "I've Been to the Mountaintop". Today ends with an exclusive, private experience at the Stax Museum of American Soul Music, providing after-hours access to learn about the rich cultural legacy of soul and its roots in gospel. Interactive, sensory and fun, you'll hear the stories and, of course, music as you make your way around the museum. You'll feel good knowing your MAKE TRAVEL MATTERยฎ Experience helps support the Soulsville Foundation, educating and inspiring future artists to reach their dreams.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Memphis To Jackson Via The Mississippi Delta Dive Into Culture
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Memphis To Jackson Via The Mississippi Delta Dive Into Culture

      With the sound of soul still firmly in your memory, depart Memphis this morning and travel through the Mississippi Delta, hitting stops along the Mississippi Blues Trail and the Mississippi Freedom Trail. Heading down Highway 61 for the next leg of our Civil Rights Tour, we'll Dive Into Culture in Clarksdale starting at the Delta Blues Museum, leaving you inspired by the musicians that kicked off the blues genre and the passionate locals keeping it alive today. Enjoy an exclusive lunch at Ground Zero Blues Clubยฎ including a performance from a local Blues musician. Further south, we'll make a stop in Greenwood, a hub for Civil Rights activity in the 1950s and 1960s. Arriving in Jackson, you can enjoy an evening at leisure and rest before an eventful day tomorrow.

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Tour leaving from Memphis

Memphis is a city in the state of Tennessee, United States. It is known for its rich musical history, especially in the blues genre. Additionally, Memphis is famous for being the home of Elvis Presley and is home to his famous mansion, Graceland. The city also features the National Civil Rights Museum, which tells the story of the civil rights movement in the United States.

Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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