Charleston, Jekyll Island and Savannah
7 Days · 10 Meals
Travel Type: Air Holiday
Southern charm and hospitality, sandy beaches, moss-draped oaks, antebellum mansions on riverside plantations and playgrounds of the rich and famous will surround us.
Highlights
- 10 Meals (3 dinners, 1 lunch and 6 breakfasts)
- Round trip airport transfers
- Spend 2 nights in the heart of Charleston's Historic District
- Spend 2 nights in the Historic District of Savannah, the "Belle of the South"
- Spend 2 nights at the historic Jekyll Island Club, once the playground of the Rockefeller and Vanderbilt families
- Narrated cruise to Fort Sumter, where the first shot of the Civil War was fired 150 years ago
- Touring at Middleton Place Plantation including a traditional Low Country lunch
- Guided tour of Charleston, regarded as one of the most beautiful cities in America
- Narrated tram tour of Jekyll Island, a Golden Isle rich with majestic oak trees, Spanish moss and palmetto
- Guided trolley tour of Savannah, a city deemed "too beautiful to burn" by General Sherman during the Civil War
- Farewell dinner at the Pirate's House, steeped in Savannah history
- $35 in Mayflower Money
Itinerary
1
- Arrive in Charleston, South Carolina
Welcome to Charleston, widely regarded as one of the most beautiful and historic cities in America; a place where delightful southern breezes and cobblestone streets pave the way to gracious living and warm hospitality. Your Tour Manager will be available this evening at 6:00 p.m. to provide further details on the program and to offer dining suggestions.
2
- Charleston and Middleton Place
We begin the day with a narrated cruise across Charleston Harbor to historic Fort Sumter, site of the first shot of the American Civil War. Continue to Middleton Place Plantation, home of Henry Middleton, President of the First Continental Congress. This National Historic Landmark features a richly decorated home and 65 acres of meticulously designed gardens. Enjoy a taste of the Old South with a traditional Low Country Plantation lunch before a guided tour of Charleston, considered by many to be one of the most beautiful cities in America. Breakfast and lunch
3
- Charleston to Jekyll Island, Georgia
This morning depart for one of "Georgia's Golden Isles," Jekyll Island with the beautiful oak trees, Spanish moss and palmetto. On the way, we visit Beaufort, known for its southern hospitality, and enjoy the scenic waterfront charm, quaint shops and historic homes. Late this afternoon we arrive at the romantic Victorian-style Jekyll Island Club Hotel, our home for the next two nights. The Jekyll Island Club was originally built as an exclusive island getaway for the Rockefeller and Vanderbilt families. Breakfast and dinner
4
- Jekyll Island Touring
The day begins with a narrated tram tour of Jekyll Island's National Landmark Historic District. You will hear the fascinating stories of the island's beginnings and development by the "rich and famous" of the late 1800s. The balance of the day is yours to explore on your own or to simply relax and enjoy the natural beauty. Breakfast
5
- Savannah
We travel to Savannah, the "Belle of the South" and discover why General Sherman found this city much too beautiful to burn during the Civil War. A local guide tells us the tales and secrets of the stately mansions as we drive through the Historic District. We pass the 1820 birthplace of Juliette Gordon Low, founder of the Girl Scouts, the squares and streets where movies such as Forrest Gump and Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil were filmed. Breakfast and dinner
6
- Free Day in Savannah or Visit Hilton Head Island
Today is free to explore the enchanting city of Savannah at your leisure. Discover the many shops along River Street and enjoy the beauty of the quaint squares perfect for relaxing. For those who wish, a trip to Hilton Head Island is available. Learn of the island's early history, its role in the Civil War and its development into one of the world's premier resort communities. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner at one of Savannah's favorite restaurants, The Pirate's House, with its' own fascinating history. Breakfast and dinner
7
- Savannah and Home
Bid farewell to Savannah with wonderful memories of the South's most beautiful cities. Your Tour Manager will arrange a transfer to Savannah airport for flights anytime today. Breakfast
Accommodations
Days One and Two
Embassy Suites Historic District, Charleston, South Carolina
Days Three and Four
Jekyll Island Club Hotel, Jekyll Island, Georgia
Days Five and Six
Hilton DeSoto Historic District, Savannah, Georgia
Dates & Rates
| 2012 Departure Dates | Per Person Twin | Single Room Add | Triple Room Deduct |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 28 | $1,699 | add $779 | deduct $12 |
| October 6 | $1,699 | add $779 | deduct $12 |
Call for air rates and schedules from your city to Charleston and from Savannah.
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