07 Days
Historical South
Day
01.
Friday - Arrive in St. Augustine
Arrive in Jacksonville and transfer independently to the hotel in St. Augustine. Your tour will begin with a an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 7 PM. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 5 PM.
Overnight: St. Augustine
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02.
Saturday - Guided Trolley Tour of St. Augustine
Today’s guided trolley tour of St. Augustine winds through the many contrasting sections of this city. Spend the rest of your day at leisure using your included trolley pass to see some of the major sights. Perhaps, visit the spring that Ponce de Leon deemed the Fountain of Youth. Experience early St. Augustine as you tour old St. Augustine Village. Other stops could include the Old Jail, History Museum, Potter's Wax Museum, San Sebastian Winery and Flagler College. Tonight, celebrate your arrival to St. Augustine with dinner.
Overnight: St. Augustine | Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day
03.
Sunday - Jekyll Island, Continue to Savannah
Depart St. Augustine and travel north along the unspoiled Georgia coast to Jekyll Island, situated in the midst of Georgia's fabled “Golden Isles”. The island is famous for its Jekyll Island Club, where some of America's elite families vacationed. Take a narrated tram tour of Jekyll Island’s Historic District and hear more about the stories of the island's beginnings and development of the late 1800s. Continue to Savannah for an evening at leisure, or join the optional Savannah Evening Cruise*
*Cruise operates departures Apr through Oct.
Optional: Savannah Evening Cruise (PM) | Overnight: Savannah | Meals: Breakfast
Day
04.
Monday - Guided Trolley Tour of Savannah
A full day to enjoy the beauty of Savannah, often called the “Belle of the South”. Experience the city’s storied past on the guided trolley tour that takes you through the historic district, featuring a myriad of architecturally significant buildings. Highlights include such landmarks as Forsyth Park, River Street, the Waving Girl statue, the Cotton Exchange and Colonial Park. Walk along the cobblestone streets and see the manicured gardens and oak-shaded parks draped with Spanish moss.
Overnight: Savannah | Meals: Breakfast
Day
05.
Tuesday - Beaufort Carriage Ride, Continue to Charleston
Today, depart Savannah and travel to Beaufort. After lunch on your own, take a guided tour of the city by horse-drawn carriage. Pass the beautifully restored historic mansions built by the wealthy plantation owners before the Civil War. Beaufort was one of the Southern towns chosen to be occupied by Union troops, rather than destroyed. Depart for Charleston, known for its warm Southern hospitality. Arrive at your hotel for an evening at leisure.
Overnight: Charleston | Meals: Breakfast
Day
06.
Wednesday - Charleston City Tour
Today’s discovery of Charleston begins with a city tour taking place along the quaint centuries-old cobblestone streets, past stately multi colored homes, representing a range of architectural styles from the Revolutionary War period to antebellum mansions. The rest of the day is at leisure. Don’t miss the optional tour to a working plantation, Boone Hall, where you’ll hear about the day-to-day life of those who ran the plantation as well as their history. At this evening’s dinner*, share wonderful memories of your journey.
*Apr 5th departure will have dinner on the evening of Day 5.
Optional: Boone Hall Plantation Tour (PM) | Overnight: Charleston | Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day
07.
Thursday - Return Home
Transfer independently to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
