Day 1: Sunday, October 11, 2009
Charleston, SC - Tour Begins
Experience the finest Southern hospitality in Georgia and South Carolina as you turn back the pages of time. Explore the meaningful history and scenic charm of America’s South. Your tour begins in Charleston, where magnificent formal gardens grace much of the historic district, adding to the beauty of the Colonial, Antebellum and Victorian architecture. Today dinner will be included.
Day 2: Monday, October 12, 2009
Charleston
Charleston has survived the Civil War, major fires, an earthquake and hurricanes – and still exudes elegance, charm and grace. The cobblestone streets are lined with more than 600 buildings dating back to before 1840 – many with origins prior to the Revolution! Enjoy a guided tour of the city highlighting the many historic homes and restored buildings. Stop at the battery overlooking Fort Sumter where, on April 12, 1861, the first shots of the Civil War were fired. Following your tour, go beyond the moss draped oaks and step back in time during a visit to Boone Hall plantation. Experience southern plantation living as you explore one of America's oldest working plantations. View the remarkably preserved original slave cabins, unusual in their brick construction. This evening, you may opt to enjoy one of Charleston’s finest restaurants and experience the city’s elegant past on a twilight horse-drawn carriage tour! Today breakfast will be included.
Day 3: Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Charleston - Beaufort - Savannah, Georgia
Travel south along the coast through South Carolina’s Low Country, rich in scenic beauty. Visit the charming town of Beaufort, known as the “Queen of the Carolina Sea Islands.” Perhaps you’ll opt to explore Beaufort’s charms in a horse-drawn buggy or stroll around the streets at your own pace. Continue south to historic riverside Savannah, home of the largest National Historic Landmark district in the United States. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure in this spirited city that was the setting of the film, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. Wander this enchanting city’s tree-filled squares, the City Market or the River Street shops. Tonight’s dinner features authentic southern cuisine at Mrs. Wilkes’ Dining Room. Once a popular boardinghouse, this Savannah institution has served hearty Southern fare - family-style, for over 60 years. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 4: Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Savannah - Jekyll Island
Begin the day with a guided tour of Savannah's sprawling Historic District. Stroll along the cobblestone-paved Factors Walk and River Street, where old cotton warehouses have been converted into trendy shops, taverns and restaurants. Visit the Andrew Low Home and Gardens and learn about the driving force behind the Girl Scouts and its founder, Juliette Low. Enjoy the home’s beautiful formal gardens and carriage house, the first national headquarters of the Girl Scouts. Traveling further south along the unspoiled Georgia coast, vast marshlands, winding rivers and beautiful beaches stretch before you. Arrive in the region of the Golden Isles and find yourself at the exclusive Jekyll Island Club Hotel, grandly situated in the midst of the fabled Historic District. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 5: Thursday, October 15, 2009
Jekyll Island - St. Simons Island - Jekyll Island
Jekyll Island was the winter retreat of prominent gilded age families. Their grand “cottages” still stand. A tram brings you on a tour of the Jekyll Island Historic Landmark District - one of the nation’s largest restoration projects. The Rockefellers, Vanderbilts and J.P. Morgan once summered here along the 240-acre river edge. Visit another of the fabled Golden Isles, quaint St. Simons Island. See its striking 106' tall lighthouse and visit the Museum of Coastal History. Later, enjoy leisure time to explore the quaint shops and restaurants in the village. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 6: Friday, October 16, 2009
Jekyll Island - St. Augustine, FL - Jacksonville
Travel south to the United States’ oldest city, St. Augustine. Nicknamed the “Ancient City,” it was first settled in 1565. Enjoy time on your own to explore and learn about the city’s rich heritage. You may choose to visit one of the many museums, the Old Spanish Quarter, historic Bayfront, or “Old Town,” which dates to 1572, or the Plaza de la Consitucion with its shops and restaurants. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 7: Saturday, October 17, 2009
Jacksonville - Tour Ends
Your days spent experiencing true southern charm and gracious hospitality are sure to stay dear to your heart for years to come. Today breakfast will be included.
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October 11 - 17, 2009
Highlights...
Historic Charleston
Boone Hall Plantation • Beaufort
Savannah • Factors Walk
Jekyll Island • St. Simons Island
7 Days • 10 Meals:
6 Breakfasts • 4 Dinners
Per Person Rates*
Double $2,199
Single $2,849 • Triple $2,169 |
