South Carolina & Georgia: Charleston to Savannah

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Discover the history and culture of the American South.

Down south, every historic house and delicious meals carries with it the stories of the past. It’s not until we face the scars of slavery that we can truly begin to understand and appreciate the beauty of Southern cuisine and culture. Learn about the realities that lie behind the grand pastel facades as you find hope for the future (and fill up on all cornbread you can find).

Your tour package includes
  •  6 nights in handpicked hotels
  •  6 breakfasts
  •  1 lunch
  •  1 dinner with beer or wine
  •  4 sightseeing tours
  •  Expert Tour Director & local guides
  •  Private deluxe motor coach
Included highlights
  •  Charleston’s Rainbow Row
  •  Middleton Place plantation and gardens
  •  Beaufort
  •  Pin Point Heritage Museum
  •  Savannah

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Itinerary

Charleston, South Carolina

Day 1: Arrival in Charleston

Welcome to South Carolina! Transfer to your hotel and get settled in. Then, the rest of the day is free for you to relax or explore the city.

Day 2: Sightseeing tour of Charleston

Included meals: Breakfast, Welcome dinner

Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of the city’s landmarks and surrounding plantations.

  • Pass by the Old Citadel, the College of Charleston, and the Four Corners of Law.
  • View the Battery, Rainbow Row, and the Charleston Museum.
  • Admire the Old Exchange Building and City Market.

This afternoon head outside of Charleston to visit the Middleton Place plantation and gardens.

  • Discover this National Historic Landmark on a guided tour of the House Museum.
  • Walk through the gardens, which sit on a sprawling 65-acres of Lowcountry land.
  • Enter the carefully preserved Eliza House and learn more about the lives of the Middleton slaves.

Gather with your Tour Director and fellow travelers at a welcome dinner this evening.

Day 3: Free day in Charleston

Included meal: Breakfast

Enjoy a free day in Charleston or add an excursion.

Fort Sumter Cruise & Lunch(From $99 per person)

Savannah, Georgia

Day 4: Savannah via Beaufort

Included meal: Breakfast

Travel to the charming city of Beaufort on Port Royal Island.

  • View the scenic waterfront and historic homes of Beaufort.
  • Enjoy free time for lunch in Beaufort’s Historic District, a National Historic Landmark-listed neighborhood.

Then, continue on to Savannah, Georgia and enjoy a free evening in the city, or add an excursion.

Southern Dinner & Music(From $159 per person)

Day 5: Sightseeing tour of Savannah & the Pin Point Heritage

Included meal: Breakfast

Learn about Savannah’s storied past as you follow a local guide on a sightseeing tour.

  • Pass landmarks such as Forsyth Park and River Street.
  • View the Waving Girl statue, the Cotton Exchange, and Colonial Park Cemetery.

Head just outside of Savannah for a visit to the Pin Point Heritage Museum to learn about the Lowcountry Gullah Geechee culture.

  • Immerse yourself in the museum which focuses on celebrating the lives, work, and history of the Gullah Geechee people who live here and highlight their craft and culinary work, such as the storytelling traditions and rice-based cuisine.
  • Learn how the Gullah Geechee people trace their ancestry back to West Africa, before their ancestors were forcibly brought to America and enslaved.
  • See how they developed a native creole language of the same name, as well as distinct music, art, and traditions.

Enjoy free time to explore Savannah on your own this evening.

Day 6: Free day in Savannah

Included meals: Breakfast, Farewell lunch

Spend a free day in Savannah or add an excursion.

Rejoin your group to celebrate your trip at a farewell lunch this afternoon.

Sweet Praline Cooking Demonstration(From $65 per person)

Flight Home

Day 7: Departure

Included meal: Breakfast (excluding early morning departures)

Transfer to the airport for your flight home.

Flights

Round-trip flights are one more thing we handle to make your journey as smooth as possible. Our team of travel experts will find the best flight itinerary for you at a competitive rate, thanks to our partnerships with top airlines.

Add our airfare and you’ll get:

  •  Round-trip flight for your tour
  •  Airport transfers at your destination
  •  A great price locked in today
  •  24/7 support from our dedicated service team
  •  Options for arriving early, staying longer, or requesting an upgrade
  •  Flexible rebooking options if your tour itinerary changes

FAQ

  •  In order to enter the United Kingdom, France, and Italy (plus Spain on the tour extension), U.S. and Canadian citizens need a valid passport with an expiration date extending at least six months beyond the date of reentry.
  •  We recommend having at least one blank passport page for entry stamps.
  •  Beginning in 2025, U.S. and Canadian passport holders must register for an ETIAS travel authorization in order to enter many European countries.
  •  In order to enter the United Kingdom, France, and Italy (plus Spain on the tour extension), U.S. and Canadian citizens need a valid passport with an expiration date extending at least six months beyond the date of reentry.
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  •  Beginning in 2025, U.S. and Canadian passport holders must register for an ETIAS travel authorization in order to enter many European countries.
  •  In order to enter the United Kingdom, France, and Italy (plus Spain on the tour extension), U.S. and Canadian citizens need a valid passport with an expiration date extending at least six months beyond the date of reentry.
  •  We recommend having at least one blank passport page for entry stamps.
  •  Beginning in 2025, U.S. and Canadian passport holders must register for an ETIAS travel authorization in order to enter many European countries.
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