The Civil Rights Movement was built not only by well-known leaders, but by ordinary people who organized, marched, voted, educated, worshipped, and refused to accept injustice.
Paths to Justice follows their story across the American South—from the churches of Atlanta and Montgomery to the streets of Birmingham, the bridge at Selma, and the Lorraine Motel in Memphis.
Along the way, you'll experience nationally significant museums, historic neighborhoods, sacred spaces, and powerful memorials while gaining a deeper understanding of the people and communities whose courage transformed the nation.
More than a history tour, this journey invites reflection on resilience, citizenship, and the continuing pursuit of justice.
DATES & PRICES
Journey from Atlanta to Memphis, following the footsteps of ordinary people whose courage, perseverance, and collective action reshaped a nation. Experience the places where history was made and discover the enduring legacy of the Civil Rights Movement through the communities that brought it to life.
Every experience intentionally supports Black-owned businesses and cultural institutions.
Walk through meaningful places, hear powerful stories, and connect with the communities that keep this history alive.
Meet the historians, educators, local guides, and community leaders dedicated to preserving the stories and legacy of the Civil Rights Movement.
Experience the places where Black Americans organized, protested, and reshaped the nation's history.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr National Historic Park
Legacy Museum
National Memorial for Peace and Justice
Rosa Parks Museum
Locally guided experiences by local historians and participants in the Civil Rights Movement
Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site
Selma & Edmund Pettus Bridge
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
National Civil Rights Museum
Curated Black History city tours
DURATION: 9 Days | 8 Nights
GROUP SIZE: Maximum 20 travelers
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderate (2-3 hours of walking per day)
AIRPORTS: Arrival - Atlanta (ATL)
Departure: Memphis (MEM)
Transfers are not included
TRANSPORTATION: Comfortable, Air-Conditioned Mini-Coach
INTIMATE GROUPS. AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCES. LASTING IMPACT.
14 INCLUDED MEALS: 8 Breakfast, 4 Lunches, 2 Dinners
2027 DEPARTURES
May 17, 2027
October 18, 2027
INTRODUCTORY
PRICE
From $5,699 $5,199 per traveler*
Deposit: $350 per traveler
HOTELS: 3-4 Star accommodations in each city
*Per-person pricing is based on double occupancy. Single occupancy: add $200. A $350 deposit is due at booking. Introductory pricing ends October 1, 2026.
ABOUT THIS JOURNEY
Important Journey Information
Paths to Freedom: Following the Civil Rights Movement
Submitting your reservation and required deposit confirms that you have read, understood, and accepted Remember the Time Cultural Journeys’ Terms and Conditions and Passenger Agreement.
Traveler Conduct & Our Shared Experience
Remember the Time Cultural Journeys is committed to providing a welcoming, respectful, and thoughtfully coordinated experience for every traveler. Throughout the journey, travelers are expected to treat one another—as well as RTT representatives, historians, guides, drivers, hotel staff, cultural partners, and members of the local communities we visit—with courtesy and respect.
Behavior that is disruptive, threatening, discriminatory, unsafe, or otherwise inappropriate may result in removal from an activity or from the remainder of the journey without refund. RTT reserves the right to take reasonable action when necessary to protect the safety, comfort, dignity, and overall experience of the group.
Paths to Freedom brings us into communities and sacred spaces shaped by sacrifice, resistance, courage, and collective action. Honoring these places, respecting the people who welcome us, and caring for the shared group experience are essential parts of the journey.
Photography & Media Acknowledgment
Meaningful moments naturally unfold during group travel, and photographs or video may be captured during scheduled activities, cultural experiences, celebrations, and other shared moments. By participating in this journey, travelers acknowledge that photographs or video in which they appear may be used by Remember the Time Cultural Journeys in website content, social media, advertising, and other promotional materials. All content will be selected and shared thoughtfully, respectfully, and in keeping with RTT’s values and brand.
Travelers who prefer not to be photographed or featured publicly should notify RTT in writing before departure. We will make every reasonable effort to honor that preference; however, travelers may appear incidentally in group photographs or background footage taken in shared spaces.
Why Travel with Remember the Time Cultural Journeys?
Remember the Time Cultural Journeys creates intimate cultural experiences for travelers who want to move beyond sightseeing and connect with the people, places, and stories that have shaped our history.
With no more than 20 travelers, each journey is intentionally designed to offer meaningful access, genuine connection, and room to experience each destination without getting lost in a crowd.
From accommodations and transportation to historians, cultural partners, immersive activities, and signature moments, every detail is thoughtfully coordinated so you can remain present in the experience.
Paths to Freedom is more than a tour of Civil Rights landmarks. It is an invitation to follow the movement through the churches, campuses, neighborhoods, gathering places, and communities where ordinary people challenged injustice and changed the course of American history.
We don’t simply visit history. We walk with it.
We don’t simply visit history. We walk with it.
Arrival flight to Atlanta (ATL) and departure flight from Memphis (MEM)
Airport Transfers
Travel Insurance
Journey Host, Local Guide, and Driver Gratuities
Meals, except where noted under "Journey at a Glance" (detailed further in the day-to-day journey itinerary)
Any excursions outside of the day-to-day journey itinerary
