Civil Rights & the Soulful South
14 days/13 nights
Fly Drive Holiday
Guide Price €2,549 per person (based on 2 adults sharing)
From Atlanta to New Orleans via Alabama, this journey combines the history and legacy of the Civil Rights Movement with the music, food and passion of the Deep South.
- Explore vibrant Atlanta
- Learn about key events from Civil Rights History
- Enjoy traditional Southern cuisine
- Experience lively and fun New Orleans
Speak to a USA Tours Expert
01 881 4986/hughs/$FILE/hughs.jpg)
TF's Bulletin
Sign up for TF's Special Offers & Travel Articles.
Itinerary
Day 1 Atlanta
Arrive into the ‘Capital of the South’, a city where Southern charm meets modern dynamism. For dinner tuck into some traditional soul food.
Days 2-3 Atlanta
Visit Pemberton Place, home to many of Atlanta’s top attractions including the excellent National Center for Civil & Human Rights. Explore streets lined with colourful murals in Five Points, or spot familiar sights in Castleberry Hills – a long running blockbuster filming location!
Day 4 Atlanta to Birmingham
Pick up your car and drive to Birmingham, heading up to Vulcan Park for views over the city.
Day 5 Birmingham
Uncover the city’s tumultuous past in the Civil Rights District and learn the emotional story of the 16th Street Baptist Church. Later visit the toe-tapping Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame.
Day 6 Birmingham to Montgomery
Take a detour to the town of Selma where Martin Luther King began his historic march to Montgomery.
Day 7 Montgomery
Discover Montgomery’s prominent role in the Civil Rights Movement at the moving Rosa Parks Museum. In the evening, grab a beer in the Alley entertainment district or seek out a tasty barbecue joint.
Day 8 Montgomery to Gulf Shores
Drive down to Gulf Shores where the Gulf of Mexico laps at pristine white sands.
Days 9-10 Gulf Shores
Unwind with a leisurely day of sunbathing or head to nearby Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge and wander through its peaceful nature trail which leads down to the beach.
Day 11 Gulf Shores to New Orleans
Stop off in Mobile to visit the massive USS Alabama Battleship before continuing on to Louisiana. Drop off your car in New Orleans, a city famed for its tantalising mix of jazz, jambalaya and jubilant nightlife.
Days 12-13 New Orleans
Wander the picturesque French Quarter and perhaps visit an above ground cemetery to learn about a Voodoo Queen. Take a tour to Louisiana’s plantation country, an hour’s drive away, and learn about the sobering history of slavery on the area’s sugarcane plantations.
Day 14 New Orleans
Enjoy a final morning in the Big Easy before heading to the airport for your flight home.
Optional Excursions: French Quarter Food Tour
Swamp & Bayou Tour
New Orleans Jazz Tour
Martin Luther King Jr. Walking Tour
Map
Price & Inclusions
- 8 days Alamo Inclusive Compact car hire including 24-hour Roadside Assistance. A one way drop-off fee is payable locally
- 13 nights 3
to 4 accommodation - Whitney Plantation Tour
- International flights
We negotiate new offers daily from discounted flights, tours and vehicle hire to free upgrades, added value and unique inclusions. Please call for our latest offers.
The tour itinerary, inclusions and departures are based on travel from 01/10/2024 to 31/12/2025. Guide prices are based on twn/dbl share, are subject to availability and may vary by departure date. For travel outside of these dates, the itinerary and inclusions may vary to that shown above - please ask for details.Offers are subject to availability and restrictions may apply.
Flights
As we can offer you such a flexible choice of flights, we don't include international airfares with our tour prices. The price you pay will be determined by the time of year you travel, your departure airport, airline and availability.
Your Trailfinders Travel Consultant will be able to find the best flights to suit you and your choice of tour. Contact us for our latest flight offers or take a look at our flights pages for a general idea of prices.
Unmissable Experiences
Don't miss out - secure your place on the world's must do experiences before you
go.
We offer hundreds of unforgettable experiences all round the globe, from city-tours to bridge climbs,
balloon flights to whale watching cruises.
Take a look at the local tours we offer along the way and ask your Trailfinders consultant to add them
to
your itinerary for you.
Work for Trailfinders
homeBook a Travel Centre Appointment
screen_shareBook a Virtual Appointment
Speak to a Travel Expert
We believe booking online is no substitute for one-on-one service. Between them our expert travel consultants have travelled to over 96% of the world's countries. As a result the service and advice they offer is second to none.
Our travel centres are currently closed
Our phone lines are open at the following times:-
Monday to Friday: 8am - 8pm (UK) : 9am-7pm (ROI)
Saturday & Bank Holidays: 9am - 6pm
Sunday: 10am - 6pm
For individual opening times please check your local travel centre
Submit an Enquiry
Request a call back from a Travel Expert at a time that suits you.
Your travel plans on the go
- View your up-to-date travel plans
- Book online & manage your account
- Flight details including baggage & seating
- Update your contact information
- Check visa & travel health requirements
- Access to E-Vouchers
- Trip Hub
Additional Features in the App:
- 365/24/7 emergency contact quick links
- Location related features
- Offline access to your travel plans
Tales from the Trail
Top tips and travel inspiration from the Trailfinders team