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In Alabama when an African-American woman named Rosa Parks refused to budge on a bus, the American Civil Rights movement was galvanized. Known for incredible acts of activism, Alabama and the actions that happened here in the 1950s and ’60s led the way for civil rights triumphs throughout the USA. Today you can visit many of the spots where these actions took place through the State of Alabama and in the city of Atlanta.
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- 5 nights accommodation
- Breakfast Daily
- All flights inclusive of tax
- Airport transfer
- Inclusive of required entrance fees as listed in itinerary
- Tour guide from day 2-5
- Free staff place ratio 1:10
- Detailed information pack
- Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
- Itinerary planning service
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Suggested Activities
Sample Itinerary
Example AccommodationThe Martin Luther King Center
Established in 1968 by Coretta Scott King, The King Center is the official, living memorial dedicated to the advancement of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., leader of America’s greatest nonviolent movement for justice, equality and peace.More than one million visitors from all over the world are drawn annually to the King Center to pay homage to Dr. King, view unique exhibits illustratin...
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
The Birmingham Civil Institute documents the history of Birmingham's role in the Civil Rights Movement and creates an awareness of human rights issues worldwide. This facility is dedicated to the countless individuals who dared to confront racial discrimination and bigotry during the 1960s. Through a multimedia presentation, it affords its many visitors an opportunity to experience this courageou...
National Voting Rights Museum
Located in the historic district of Selma, Alabama at the foot of the famous Edmund Pettus Bridge which was the scene of "Bloody Sunday," the Museum is the cornerstone of the contemporary struggle for voting rights and human dignity.The National Voting Rights Museum & Institute, the only facility of its kind in the world, opened its doors in 1993, as a permanent memorial to the struggle to obtain ...
16th Street Baptist Church
Sixteenth Street Baptist Church is a large, predominantly African American Baptist church in Birmingham in the U.S. state of Alabama. In September 1963, it was the target of the racially motivated 16th Street Baptist Church bombing that killed four girls in the midst of the American Civil Rights Movement. The church is still in operation and is a central landmark in the Birmingham Civil Rights Dis...
CNN Atlanta
Ever wondered what the inside of a news studio looks like? Take the Inside CNN Studio Tour in Atlanta and view for yourself. Guests can take a 50-minute CNN studio tour featuring the Control Room Theater, Special Effects studio and Interactive News Desk section. Inside CNN Atlanta is located at the corner of Marietta St. and Centennial Olympic Park Drive in downtown Atlanta.
World of Coca-Cola
The World of Coca-Cola is the only place where you can explore the complete story—past, present, and future—of the world's best-known brand! Taste over 60 different products from around the globe, experience our thrilling 4-D Theater (3D movie with moving seats), be amazed by a fully-functioning bottling line and take home a Free 8-ounce bottle of Coca-ColaAnd so much more...
Georgia Aquarium
The World’s Largest Aquarium! With eight million gallons of fresh and marine water, your groups will experience everything from whale sharks and beluga whales, to an action packed 4D Theater and an enticing food court! Conveniently located in downtown Atlanta, the Georgia Aquarium is within walking distance of downtown hotels and attractions.
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Depart on your flight to Atlanta, transfer to your hotel | Group to explore and eat | |
| Day 2 | Guided sightseeing tour of Atlanta including CNN, Coca Cola and the Martin Luther King Center | Continuation to Birmingham | Group to explore and eat |
| Day 3 | Walk to 16th Street Baptist Church and see the courthouse where Bobby Frank Cherry was tried for murdering four little girls in 1963 | Discover the Birmingham’s Civil Rights District | Group to explore and eat |
| Day 4 | Depart for Selma. On arrival Visit of the National Voting Rights museum | Visit Brown Chapel and Edmund Pettus Bridge the Site of Bloody Sunday | Travel to Montgomery |
| Day 5 | Visit the Rosa Parks Library and Museum and then the King Memorial Baptist Church where Dr Martin Luther King began his leadership in the Civil Rights Movement |
Travel to Tuskegee University amd the Tuskegee Human and Civil Rights multicultural Center |
Return to Atlanta |
| Day 6 | Visit a shopping mall and transfer to the airport | Board your overnight flight home to the UK | |
| Day 7 | Arrival back into the UK | ||
Baymont Inn & Suites Atlanta
With a premier address in the heart of downtown Atlanta, the Baymont Inn and Suites Atlanta Downtown is within walking distance to fine dining, shopping, major attractions and venues the Georgia Aquarium, Georgia Dome, Centennial Olympic Park, Georgia World Congress Center, Georgia State University, World of Coca-Cola and much more.
This seven-storey hotel offers 242 guestrooms with exterior corridors. Complimentary room amenities include wireless Internet access, local phone calls, and weekday newspapers. Additional amenities include cable TV with premium channels, coffeemakers, and video games (surcharge).
This seven-storey hotel offers 242 guestrooms with exterior corridors. Complimentary room amenities include wireless Internet access, local phone calls, and weekday newspapers. Additional amenities include cable TV with premium channels, coffeemakers, and video games (surcharge).
Days Inn Birmingham
The hotel offers complimentary Continental breakfast daily, and a complimentary weekday newspaper. Guests have access to a seasonal outdoor pool and laundry facilities.
This three-storey hotel has 106 guestrooms and six suites. All guestrooms offer cable TV with HBO, coffee/tea makers, hair dryers, and irons with boards. Suites include microwaves, refrigerators, and sofa beds, and have interior corridors. Local calls are free.
This three-storey hotel has 106 guestrooms and six suites. All guestrooms offer cable TV with HBO, coffee/tea makers, hair dryers, and irons with boards. Suites include microwaves, refrigerators, and sofa beds, and have interior corridors. Local calls are free.
Days Inn Montgomery Midtown
Come visit the Days Inn Midtown in Montgomery, and enjoy our outdoor pool with picnic area and BBQ grills. We also have a laundry facility on the premises. Close to local attractions and within walking distance to many restaurants. Drive up rooms or poolside rooms. Our Outdoor Pool is open for the summer.
Microwave and Refrigerator, Hairdryer, Iron and Ironing Board In All Rooms. Satellite TV/ 32 channels with 5 HBOs.
Microwave and Refrigerator, Hairdryer, Iron and Ironing Board In All Rooms. Satellite TV/ 32 channels with 5 HBOs.
