Day 1 Arrive in Charleston
Welcome to Charleston! At 6 pm, meet your traveling companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure.

Day 2 Charleston
This morning, see where the Old South lives on in Charleston—in the stately homes, well-mannered hospitality, and gentle dignity, in the words of Gone with the Wind’s Rhett Butler. Enjoy a guided tour by a Local Guide of Charleston’s beautiful, 300-year-old historic district. This afternoon visit MAGNOLIA PLANTATION. This evening, perhaps join an optional dinner cruise aboard the Spirit of Carolina through spectacular Charleston Harbor and past Fort Sumter. (Breakfast)

Day 3 Charleston–Beaufort–Savannah
Depart Charleston for picturesque Beaufort, a town that has conserved much of its pre-revolutionary character. Enjoy a guided tour of the town by CARRIAGE through narrow, oak-lined streets past the former homes of wealthy cotton growers. Later this afternoon, make your way to romantic Savannah, America’s first planned city and a place filled with numerous historic landmarks. This evening, a special treat is in store for you when you experience Southern hospitality and down-home cooking at MRS. WILKES'; DINING ROOM. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 4 Savannah
This morning, a TROLLEY TOUR led by a Local Guide tells you about Savannah’s history as the center of Georgia’s Colonial settlement and as the destination of General Sherman’s infamous 1864 “March to the Sea.” Also tour the home of the founder of Girl Scouts of the USA, the JULIETTE GORDON LOW BIRTHPLACE. Built in 1821, see this Regency-style house with many of the family’s original pieces. The balance of the day is for exploring Savannah and its waterfront on your own. (Breakfast)

Day 5 Savannah–Jekyll Island
Depart Savannah for a guided tour of St. Simons, including the Bloody Marsh Battle Site, where the English fought off the invading Spaniards. Keep an eye out for dolphins on a glorious CRUISE from St. Simons to Jekyll Island, once the playground for the rich and famous at the turn of the 20th century. For dinner tonight, take a stroll down to the historic marina. (Breakfast)

Special Feature:
Your hotel on Jekyll Island is the lovely Jekyll Island Club Hotel, built in 1887 as the winter home for the Vanderbilt, Rockefeller, and Morgan families. Known for its elegance and beautiful setting, the Club is the focal point of Jekyll Island, providing a relaxing atmosphere, superior service, and many diversions for guests.

Day 6 Jekyll Island
Enjoy a guided TROLLEY TOUR of the Club Historic District, a cluster of 19th-century mansions. This “club” was formed by some of America’s most prominent families who at one time controlled one-sixth of the world’s wealth. Your tour includes a visit to two of the most elaborate winter mansions, like Rockefeller’s Indian Mound. The remainder of your day is at leisure to take advantage of your resort’s many activities like croquet, high tea, a round of golf, or just relaxing poolside. This evening your Tour Director hosts a lavish farewell dinner at the Jekyll Island Club. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 7 Jekyll Island–Amelia Island–Jacksonville
This morning, journey to Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island and visit FORT CLINCH STATE PARK, a restored Civil War-era garrison. Also see the island’s Victorian neighborhood, testament of its “Golden Age.” Next, stop at Jacksonville International Airport for guests with homebound flights (please schedule flights after 3:30 pm). The motorcoach continues to the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville, where the vacation ends. (Breakfast)

INCLUDED FEATURES

Charleston:
Sightseeing tour; Magnolia Plantation

Beaufort:
Sightseeing tour; carriage ride

Savannah:
Sightseeing trolley tour; dinner at Mrs. Wilkes'; Dining Room; visit Julette Gordon Low’s birthplace

St. Simons:
Sightseeing tour by land and water

Jekyll Island:
Guided trolley sightseeing tour; Rockefeller’s Indian Mound; farewell dinner

Amelia Island:
Visit Fort Clinch State Park

Note:
Join us on the Dec. 7 departure and experience these Southern cities during the holiday season!

INSIDE VISITS
Inside visits and special features are shown in the description, including admission charges when applicable.

MEALS
American breakfasts daily; 2 three-course dinners, including a special farewell dinner on Jekyll Island.

SUPERIOR HOTELS - (D) Deluxe (SF) Superior First-Class (F) First-Class
Charleston Holiday Inn Historic (F), Savannah Mulberry (F), Jekyll Island Jekyll Island Club (SF)

Optional Excursions
Important Note: the following list of optional excursions are examples only for this vacation as they are the excursions that are being offered for this cruise in the current travel year. These optional excursions might or might not be offered next year, as well as new optional excursions might be offered. Information about what optional excursions will be offered for your cruise will be available later this year into next year. If no example excursions are listed, please check back a later.

Here's a list of optional excursions you can enjoy during your vacation. Whether it's a special dinner, a local show or a special behind-the-scenes glimpse into an historical site, optional excursions are a wonderful way to enrich your vacation even further. Plus, they give you flexibility. We include the must-see sites and experiences, and we also understand that people take interest in different activities and may want to craft a more personal vacation by hand-picking optional excursions that appeal to them.

Availability is subject to sufficient participation, weather conditions, seasonal suitability, days of operation, group interests, and general feasibility for your vacation. The approximate value listed gives you a good, general idea of what you can expect to pay but may vary once you are on your vacation. Some information provided might be in a foreign currency.

CITY: Charleston

Spiritline Dinner Cruise
The Spirit of Carolina departs from the Patriots Point Maritime Museum in Mt. Pleasant, a five minute drive from downtown Charleston. Boarding begins at 6:30pm. Dinner cruises depart at 7:00pm, returning at 10:00pm. Dress is "nice casual". High heel shoes are not recommended. As you dine on a delicious multi-course meal, the yacht moves slowly about the Charleston Harbor, past Fort Sumter, along The Battery and beneath the new Ravenel Bridge that spans the Cooper River. The cruise also includes dancing and entertainment to make your evening complete. Cruises are subject to availability.
Approximate value: USD $60 per person

CITY: Savannah

Savannah Theatre Shows
The two-hour musicals at the Savannah Theatre will have you smiling, laughing, singing along and tapping your toes. The Theatre will present "Return to the Fifties" , " All You Need is Love ", or "Hooray for Hollywood" over the course of the season. Your Tour Director can provide details regarding each show.
Approximate value: USD $36 per person