7 Days

Features | Itinerary | Dates & Rates

Jekyll Island Club Hotel

• 10 Meals (4 dinners and 6 breakfasts)
• Round trip airport transfers
• Local guides for all city touring
• Spend two nights in Charleston with touring, including a dinner cruise
• Tour Magnolia Plantation
• Stop in Beaufort, a pretty antebellum town
• Spend two nights at the historic Jekyll Island Club
• Tour Jekyll Island and St. Simons Island including Christ Church
• Spend two nights in charming Savannah
• Tour Savannah's beautiful squares and the country's largest historic restoration
• View sites from Forrest Gump and Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
• Opportunity to visit Hilton Head Island and the famous Sea Pines Plantation
• Enjoy dinner at one of Savannah's favorite restaurants, The Lady & Sons
• $35 in future travel credits

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Travel Itinerary

Day One – 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. For those arriving early, your Tour Manager will be available to offer sightseeing and dining suggestions.

Day Two – Charleston
The morning begins with a guided tour of Charleston. History comes alive as we walk along quaint cobblestone streets lined with antebellum homes and hear the stories of those who founded Charleston. See the Old Market and Exchange, and visit the famous "Battery at the Harbor," which overlooks Fort Sumter. It was here, in April of 1861, that the first shot of the Civil War was fired. After lunch we visit Magnolia Plantation, a beautifully maintained plantation dating from the 1680s. Here we get a glimpse of 17th-century life on the Ashley River. This evening, your Tour Manager will host a dinner cruise on Charleston harbor. Enjoy a delicious meal as you cruise past the city's many historic landmarks. (Breakfast and dinner)

Day Three – Charleston to Jekyll Island
After breakfast we depart for Jekyll Island, one of Georgia's Golden Isles. Our first stop is Beaufort, a charming southern town boasting numerous antebellum homes. Late this afternoon we arrive at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel, our home for the next two nights. This is where the Rockefellers and Vanderbilts once "held court." (Breakfast and dinner)

Day Four – Jekyll Island Touring and St. Simons
This morning we enjoy a narrated tram tour of the historic district of Jekyll Island to hear the history and folklore of those who have lived here. Then we journey to the largest of the Golden Isles, St. Simons Island. Our tour of the village includes Fort Fredrica National Monument, the 200-year-old lighthouse and the hauntingly beautiful Christ Church. There is also some free time late this afternoon to explore St. Simons on your own. This evening we enjoy dinner in a historic building on St. Simons Island before returning to our hotel. (Breakfast and dinner)

Day Five – Savannah
After breakfast, we travel to Savannah, the Belle of the South. 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. Keep a sharp eye out because we also pass the home of Juliette Gordon Low, founder of the Girl Scouts, the square where scenes from Forrest Gump were filmed and see places made famous in Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. The remainder of the day is free for you to enjoy Savannah at your own pace. (Breakfast)

Day Six – Free Day in Savannah or Visit Hilton Head Island
Today is free to explore the enchanting city of Savannah at your own pace. 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. Regarded as South Carolina's exquisite jewel, Hilton Head has a fascinating early history, from its role in the Civil War to its development into one of the premier resort communities of the world. There is a visit to famous Sea Pines Plantation and Harbour Town, with its many unique shops, restaurants, picturesque harbor and landmark lighthouse. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner at one of Savannah's favorite restaurants, The Lady & Sons. (Breakfast and dinner)

Day Seven – Savannah and Home
We bid a fond farewell to Savannah and our memorable experience in Georgia's "Golden Isles." (Breakfast)

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2009 Departure Dates

2008 Departure Date
October 11

Per Person Rates
Twin $1,499
Single add $739
Triple deduct $12

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