southern charmfeaturing Charleston, Savannah & Jekyll Island
November 7 - November 13, 2021
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Savannah St. Simons Island Historic Charleston Choice on Tour Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens Jekyll Island |
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Embrace the leisurely pace and charming allure of America’s southeast as you explore cobblestone streets, historic homes and unspoiled coastline. Discover antebellum Charleston and the history of Savannah with 2-night stays in each city. Visit Charleston’s City Market, one of the oldest public markets in America. Enjoy a trolley tour of Savannah's sprawling Historic District. Spend two nights at the exclusive Jekyll Island Club, once described as “the richest, most exclusive club in the world.” Experience the unique charm and singular hospitality of America’s “Low Country” in South Carolina and Georgia.
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Includes:7 Days, 6 Nights 9 Meals (6 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners) Round Trip Airfare from Detroit Metro Airport Air Taxes & Fees/Surcharges Hotel Transfers Pricing subject to change and based on availability (price does not include cancellation waiver or insurance) |
SOUTHERN CHARM (FEATURING Charleston, Savannah & Jekyll Island) Full Itinerary
Day 1: Sunday, November 7, 2021
Charleston, South Carolina - Tour Begins
Experience warm Southern hospitality in America’s southeast. Come to know its rich history and deep traditions on this tour highlighted by stays in Charleston, Savannah and Jekyll Island. Begin your journey in Charleston, a city that has defied all odds. Charleston has survived the Civil War, major fires, an earthquake, and hurricanes – and still exudes elegance, charm, and grace.
Day 2: Monday, November 8, 2021
Charleston
Decide how to see the city because it’s your choice! Stroll through Charleston’s historic center with a local guide, exploring hidden alleys and quaint areas that are only accessible by foot -OR- take a harbor cruise to Fort Sumter, where the first fired shots of the Civil War were fired, and chat with a ranger before exploring on your own. Later, make your way to bustling City Market, one of the country’s oldest public markets and the central hub for Gullah sweetgrass basketry – an intricate handicraft of African origin. Explore Boone Hall Plantation and Gardens, where you’ll experience Southern living as you come to know one of America's oldest plantations. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3: Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Charleston - Savannah, Georgia
Enjoy a morning at leisure to explore Charleston on your own. Perhaps you will join an optional horse-and-carriage tour with lunch. Then, travel down the coast through South Carolina’s Low Country to historic Savannah. This evening, spend some time exploring Factors Walk and River Street, where old cotton warehouses have been converted into trendy shops, taverns and restaurants.
Breakfast
Day 4: Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Savannah
Take in the ambiance of the “Old South” with a trolley tour highlighting Savannah's sprawling Historic District. Lively, informative commentary brings the city to life as you travel along the cobblestone-paved streets and beneath moss-draped oaks. Allow the stately mansions, beautiful squares and romantic riverfront promenades to capture your heart. The rest of the afternoon is yours to do as you wish. Perhaps you will join an optional walking tour and lunch to get a closer look at some of Savannah’s elegant gates and secret gardens. Tonight, gather at a popular local restaurant on Savannah’s famous River Street for a cooking demonstration and dinner showcasing regional specialties.
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5: Thursday, November 11, 2021
Savannah - St. Simons Island - Jekyll Island
Journey to Georgia’s legendary Gold Coast and visit the quaint St. Simons Island. See its stunning, 106-foot tall lighthouse before stepping into the past at the Museum of Coastal History. Enjoy time to explore the area on your own, meandering along the unique shops and restaurants in the village. Continue on to the exclusive Jekyll Island Club hotel, your home for the next two nights.
Breakfast
Day 6: Friday, November 12, 2021
Jekyll Island
Situated grandly in the middle of the Golden Isles, Jekyll Island was once the beloved vacation spot for prominent families, including the Rockefellers, Vanderbilts and J.P. Morgan. With a morning at leisure, enjoy the old-world atmosphere of this iconic resort. Gather for a tram ride that brings you on a tour of the island and the Jekyll Island Historic Landmark District – one of the nation’s largest restoration projects. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner at the Jekyll Island Club hotel.
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7: Saturday, November 13, 2021
Jekyll Island - Jacksonville, Florida - Tour Ends
As your tour draws to a close, leave for home with memories of a trip well-traveled. Your days spent experiencing true southern charm and gracious hospitality will stay dear to your heart for years to come.
Charleston, South Carolina - Tour Begins
Experience warm Southern hospitality in America’s southeast. Come to know its rich history and deep traditions on this tour highlighted by stays in Charleston, Savannah and Jekyll Island. Begin your journey in Charleston, a city that has defied all odds. Charleston has survived the Civil War, major fires, an earthquake, and hurricanes – and still exudes elegance, charm, and grace.
Day 2: Monday, November 8, 2021
Charleston
Decide how to see the city because it’s your choice! Stroll through Charleston’s historic center with a local guide, exploring hidden alleys and quaint areas that are only accessible by foot -OR- take a harbor cruise to Fort Sumter, where the first fired shots of the Civil War were fired, and chat with a ranger before exploring on your own. Later, make your way to bustling City Market, one of the country’s oldest public markets and the central hub for Gullah sweetgrass basketry – an intricate handicraft of African origin. Explore Boone Hall Plantation and Gardens, where you’ll experience Southern living as you come to know one of America's oldest plantations. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3: Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Charleston - Savannah, Georgia
Enjoy a morning at leisure to explore Charleston on your own. Perhaps you will join an optional horse-and-carriage tour with lunch. Then, travel down the coast through South Carolina’s Low Country to historic Savannah. This evening, spend some time exploring Factors Walk and River Street, where old cotton warehouses have been converted into trendy shops, taverns and restaurants.
Breakfast
Day 4: Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Savannah
Take in the ambiance of the “Old South” with a trolley tour highlighting Savannah's sprawling Historic District. Lively, informative commentary brings the city to life as you travel along the cobblestone-paved streets and beneath moss-draped oaks. Allow the stately mansions, beautiful squares and romantic riverfront promenades to capture your heart. The rest of the afternoon is yours to do as you wish. Perhaps you will join an optional walking tour and lunch to get a closer look at some of Savannah’s elegant gates and secret gardens. Tonight, gather at a popular local restaurant on Savannah’s famous River Street for a cooking demonstration and dinner showcasing regional specialties.
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5: Thursday, November 11, 2021
Savannah - St. Simons Island - Jekyll Island
Journey to Georgia’s legendary Gold Coast and visit the quaint St. Simons Island. See its stunning, 106-foot tall lighthouse before stepping into the past at the Museum of Coastal History. Enjoy time to explore the area on your own, meandering along the unique shops and restaurants in the village. Continue on to the exclusive Jekyll Island Club hotel, your home for the next two nights.
Breakfast
Day 6: Friday, November 12, 2021
Jekyll Island
Situated grandly in the middle of the Golden Isles, Jekyll Island was once the beloved vacation spot for prominent families, including the Rockefellers, Vanderbilts and J.P. Morgan. With a morning at leisure, enjoy the old-world atmosphere of this iconic resort. Gather for a tram ride that brings you on a tour of the island and the Jekyll Island Historic Landmark District – one of the nation’s largest restoration projects. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner at the Jekyll Island Club hotel.
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7: Saturday, November 13, 2021
Jekyll Island - Jacksonville, Florida - Tour Ends
As your tour draws to a close, leave for home with memories of a trip well-traveled. Your days spent experiencing true southern charm and gracious hospitality will stay dear to your heart for years to come.
