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Historic Savannah & Charleston
There will be city tours of Savannah & Charleston to showcase the Southern charm these cities have to offer. You will visit two Antebellum Mansions: Edmondston-Alston House & Mercer Williams House. Enjoy a charming Carriage Ride through the town of Beaufort. While on Jekyll Island you will take a guided trolly tour through the quaint town.
There will be city tours of Savannah & Charleston to showcase the Southern charm these cities have to offer. You will visit two Antebellum Mansions: Edmondston-Alston House & Mercer Williams House. Enjoy a charming Carriage Ride through the town of Beaufort. While on Jekyll Island you will take a guided trolly tour through the quaint town.
HISTORIC SAVANNAH - CHARLESTON - JEKYLL ISLAND
Savannah, Georgia is separated from South Carolina by the Savannah River. It is known for manicured parks, horse drawn carriage and antebellum architecture. Its historic district is filled with cobblestoned squares & parks shaded by oak trees covered with Spanish moss. At the center of the district is the landmark, Gothic-Revival Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist.
Charleston, South Carolina is a port city defined by its cobblestone streets & pastel antebellum houses, especially the French Quarter & Battery districts. The Battery promenade & Waterfront Park both overlook the Charleston Harbor, while Fort Sumter, a federal stronghold where the first shots of the Civil War rang out, lies across the water.
Jekyll Island, Georgia is one of the Golden Isles of Georgia barrier islands. The island is a former hunting reserve for America’s top millionaires. Goodyear, Pulitzer, and Rockefeller all built elaborate “cottages” here.
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Round trip airfare from Phoenix is included
Single Supplement Price $5,225.00
Day One
ARRIVE CHARLESTON - Arrive in Charleston, meet your Tour Director and transfer to your hotel for the next two nights. Enjoy an evening on your own to relax. Originally founded as Charles Towne in 1670, this cultured and refined city is a beautifully preserved treasure. Steeped in history and quintessentially Southern, the city’s past is evident in its genteel charm.
Day Two
EDMONDSTON-ALSTON HOUSE - CHARLESTON SIGHTSEEING - This morning visit the Edmondston-Alston House. Despite the ravages of the Civil War, the Earthquake of 1886 and numerous hurricanes, the Alston family pieces remain in place much as they have for over 150 years. Notable in the collection is an original print of the Ordinance of Secession, portraits, dining room table, gas lights, mirrors, and exquisite interior woodwork. This afternoon enjoy a Charleston City Tour. Built on a peninsula, Charleston has remained a beautiful port city for over 300 years. Both preservation and southern gentility are a way of life here. See the Historic District, Citadel, and Battery Park. Tonight enjoy a Welcome Dinner with your fellow travelers at a popular local restaurant in Charleston.
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CHARLESTON - BEAUFORT -SAVANNAH - Today visit Middleton Place, home to America’s oldest landscaped garden & a National Historic Landmark. It began in 1741 and took 10 years to complete the terraces, lakes and camellia alleys. Tour the home and stable yard with its craft displays. Then depart for the historic port city of Beaufort, a quaint 1711 town with narrow tree-lined streets and historic homes. Enjoy a charming Carriage Ride through town. Then travel to the fascinating city of Savannah, America’s first planned city, whose entire restored center - more than 1,000 buildings - is a National Historic Landmark, and check in for a two-night stay. Enjoy free time this evening to enjoy a local restaurant or shopping on your own.
FBDay Four
SAVANNAH SIGHTSEEING - This morning tour the restored MercerWilliams House Museum designed by New York architect John S. Norris for General Hugh W. Mercer. Construction began in 1860 and was subsequently interrupted by the Civil War and eventually completed in 1868. Next enjoy a Savannah City Tour. See the 20 original squares, all landscaped with oaks, azaleas, fountains, and statues. Drive by the Old Cotton Exchange, River Street, and Madison Square of General Sherman’s ‘March to the Sea’ fame. Later enjoy time on your own this afternoon to see the sights of John Berendt’s Midnight in the Garden of Good & Evil and stroll the historic cobblestone streets. Tonight join your fellow travelers to enjoy southern cuisine at a fine local restaurant in Savannah.
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SAVANNAH - ST. SIMONS ISLAND - JEKYLL ISLAND - Today travel south to the Golden Isles of Georgia. Visit St. Simons Island, known for its salt marshes and sandy beaches. View famous Christ Church and the St. Simons Lighthouse which was destroyed during the Civil War & rebuilt in 1872. This afternoon, arrive on Jekyll Island, a former hunting reserve for America’s top millionaires. Goodyear, Pulitzer, and Rockefeller all built elaborate “cottages” here. Stay 2 nights at the 1886 Jekyll Island Club, a Victorian-style hotel originally an exclusive retreat for the wealthy.
FBDay Six
JEKYLL ISLAND - This morning enjoy a guided Jekyll Island Trolley Tour of the historic district which includes the Indian Mound Cottage, the Mosaic Gallery, and Faith Chapel. Your afternoon is at leisure to walk the beach and enjoy the resort. Tonight’s Farewell Dinner is in the Jekyll Island Club’s Grand Dining Room, a venue of both social and historical significance which has welcomed titans of industry, stars of the stage, and resort guests for over a century.
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JEKYLL ISLAND - JACKSONVILLE - HOME - Today depart Jekyll Island and head to Jacksonville for your flight home filled with wonderful memories of your Historic Savannah & Charleston Tour.
FBFB=Full Breakfast, D=Dinner
Suggested Packing
-Comfortable walking shoes
-Hat and Sunscreen
-Cash and Credit Cards (Only those needed)
-Medicine and spare prescriptions
-Extra glasses and/or contacts
-Book, Word Search and/or Crossword Puzzle
-Binoculars
-Seat Cushions and/or Blanket (If attending a parade or show)
-Ear plugs and sleep mask
-Mini-Sewing Kit
-Toiletries and Tissues
-Chargers for devices (Cell phones, Tablets, etc.)
-Extra Memory Cards (Digital Cameras) or Extra Film
Activity Level 3
This travel experience is perfect for those who want to see everything their destination has to offer. With the ability to navigate hills and uneven ground (1-2 hours with little difficulty), as well as climb into various modes of transportation, you'll be able to explore every corner of your destination without missing a thing. Plus, with some longer days balanced with free time to recharge or set out on your own adventure, you'll have the perfect harmony of flexibility and exploration.
Tour Highlights
2 Nights Charleston, SC
2 Nights Savannah, GA
2 Nights Jekyll Island Club
Charleston City Tour
Savannah City Tour
Middleton Place
2 Antebellum Mansions: Edmondston-Alston Beaufort Carriage Ride
Dinner in the Jekyll Island Club’s Grand Dining Room
St. Simons Island
Inclusions
Roundtrip Airfare - PHX
9 Meals: 6 -Breakfasts & 3 -Dinners
Professional Tour Director
Motorcoach Transportation
Admissions per Itinerary Sightseeing per Itinerary
Baggage Handling at Hotels
Exclusion
Premier's Travel Protection Plan (TPP) $375 per person
(must purchase with Initial Deposit)
Accommodations
2 Nights - Courtyard Historic District or Homewood Suites Historic District, Charleston
2 Nights - Courtyard Historic District, Savannah
2 Nights - Jekyll Island Club, Jekyll Island
On some dates alternative hotels may be used
