Southern Charm featuring Charleston, Savannah & Jekyll Island
Experience the history, charm and singular hospitality of the Low Country in Georgia and South Carolina. Soak in two nights at the exclusive Jekyll Island Club, once described as "the richest, most exclusive club in the world." Enjoy a down-home style meal at Mrs. Wilkes' Dining Room, a Savannah icon. Explore one of America's oldest plantations, Boone Hall. Visit charming Beaufort. Explore the history of Savannah and Antebellum Charleston. Visit the oldest city in the United States, St. Augustine, Florida.
Taste the authentic southern cuisine at Mrs. Wilkes' Dining Room, a Savannah tradition for over 60 years! Visit gracious Boone Hall, one of America's oldest working plantations that still grows crops as it has for the last 320 years. Enjoy a two night stay at the Jekyll Island Club, once described as "the richest, the most exclusive, the most inaccessible club in the world."
HighlightsHistoric Charleston, Boone Hall Plantation, Beaufort, Savannah, Factors Walk, Jekyll Island, St. Simons Island
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- Tour Operator
- Collette Vacations
- Offer
- Offer valid through 8/31/2010
- Duration
- 7 Days
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Charleston | Charleston, SC - Tour Begins : Experience true Southern hospitality and charm in Georgia and South Carolina. Your tour begins in beautiful Antebellum Charleston, where magnificent formal gardens grace much of the historic district. |
| Day 2 | Charleston | Charleston : Charleston has survived the Civil War, major fires, an earthquake and hurricanes - and still exudes elegance, charm and grace. Enjoy a guided tour of the city highlighting the cobblestones streets, historic homes and restored buildings, some with origins prior to the Revolution. Stop at the battery overlooking Fort Sumter where, on April 12, 1861, the first shots of the Civil War were fired. Following your tour, experience southern plantation living as you explore one of America's oldest working plantations, Boone Hall plantation, set amidst moss draped oaks. View the remarkably preserved original slave cabins, unusual in their brick construction. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. |
| Day 3 | Savannah | Charleston - Beaufort - Savannah, Georgia : Travel south along the coast through South Carolina's Low Country to the charming town of Beaufort, 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 Savannah, home of the largest National Historic Landmark district in the United States. This afternoon, visit Savannah's Candy Kitchen, known for the packaging of the famous Paula Deen products, and enjoy a scrumptious tour of the factory to sample sweet southern delicacies such as pralines and peanut brittle. Wander this enchanting city's tree-filled squares, the City Market or the River Street shops at leisure this afternoon. Tonight's dinner features authentic southern cuisine at Mrs. Wilkes' Dining Room, a Savannah institution that has served hearty Southern fare - family-style - for over 60 years. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. |
| Day 4 | Jekyll Island | 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 beautiful Andrew Low Home and Gardens and learn about the driving force behind the Girl Scouts and its founder, Juliette Low. Travel south along the unspoiled Georgia coast of vast marshlands, winding rivers and beautiful beaches. Arrive at the exclusive Jekyll Island Club Hotel, grandly situated in the midst of the fabled Golden Isles. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. |
| Day 5 | Jekyll Island | 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 | Jacksonville | Jekyll Island - St. Augustine, FL - Jacksonville : Travel south to the United States' oldest city, St. Augustine, Florida, 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 | Tour ends | Jacksonville - Tour Ends : Your days spent experiencing true southern charm and gracious hospitality will stay dear to your heart for years to come. Today breakfast will be included. |
- Dates/Pricing
- Lodging
Renaissance Hotel, Charleston, SC Hilton Garden Inn, Savannah, GA Jekyll Island Club, Jekyll Island, GA Hyatt Hotel & Resort, Jacksonville, FL
- Disclaimer
- Note
Tour prices are Land Only rates based on per person double occupancy. Please call for triple or child occupancy rates. Taxes and fees are additional for tours that feature a cruise; port taxes are not included in the prices shown. Some dates may feature various changes in hotels, sightseeing and inclusions. Please confirm your specific itinerary at the time of booking.
