Collette > Southern Charm

Southern Charm
8 Days starting from $1,099

Countries Visited:
United States

 

Length: 8 Days
Type: First Class Tour
Category: USA Tour
Operator: Collette
Tour Code: 3325
   
 
About This Tour


Revel in the history and charm of America's South featuring the best of Georgia and South Carolina. From modern Atlanta to historic Charleston, Savannah, and Jekyll Island, you'll find graceful landscapes and warm, welcoming southern hospitality. During a two-night stay in Atlanta, itinerary highlights include a visit to the world-renowned CNN Studios, Peachtree Street and chic Buckhead with the option to explore the home of "Gone with the Wind" author Margaret Mitchell. In Charleston, tour the city's collection of colonial, antebellum and Victorian homes and building graced with lovely formal gardens. See where the first shots of the Civil War were heard at the battery overlooking Fort Sumter and Boone Hall, one of the low country's largest cotton plantations. Learn about the life and training of a marine cadet as described by an active-duty Marine when a journey long South Carolina's scenic coastal route takes you to an U.S. military base. Savor real southern cuisine at one of Savannah's long-time favorite restaurants and see how city's old cotton warehouses have been transformed into shops, taverns and restaurants while strolling along the cobblestone-paved Factors Walk and River Street. During your final 2-night stay on the beautiful historic isle of Jekyll Island enjoy a visit to its historic district and the chance to ogle the grand Gilded Age "cottages" once belonging to the wealthiest 19th century Americans like the Rockefellers and Vanderbilts. On St. Simons Island, highlights include the Museum of Coastal History and the Lighthouse with leisure time to check out the village's shops and restaurants.

 
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Enjoy the services of a professional tour manager who accompanies you throughout your trip.

Meals
7 Breakfast(s), 5 Dinner(s)

Hotel Accommodations:
Listed below or equivalent. Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips, and service charges

CHARLESTONRenaissance Hotel or Mills
SAVANNAHHilton Garden Inn (Historic Disctrict),The Garden Hotel
JEKYLL ISLANDJekyll Island Club
On some dates alternate hotels may be used.

Complimentary hotel-to-hotel baggage handling.
Sightseeing
Private transportation via a deluxe, climate-controlled motorcoach
Day 1
Arrive Charleston, South Carolina - Tour Begins
Revel in the hospitality and rich history of America''s South on this scenic holiday tour featuring the best of Georgia and South Carolina. Take some time today to explore the charming City Market, a must for holiday shoppers and the curious alike.

Day 2
Charleston
See for yourself why Charleston has been deemed the "charm spot of the south." Embark on a guided tour of the city highlighting the many historic homes and restored buildings decorated with outstanding 18th-century Christmas decorations. Stop at the battery overlooking Fort Sumter where, on April 12, 1861, the first shots of the Civil War were fired. Following your tour, experience southern plantation living during the holiday season at stately Boone Hall, one of low country''s largest cotton plantations. This evening, experience James Island County Park, where over 500,000 lights provide you with an enchanting 3-mile driving tour. You may choose to board a train to view the lights in a different fashion or just roast a marshmallow by an open fire. This evening, experience gracious hospitality when you dine at a fine local restaurant.

Day 3
Charleston - Beaufort - Savannah, Georgia
This morning you travel south along South Carolina’s scenic coastal route and visit the charming town of Beaufort, where you may choose to tour the historic district in a horse-drawn carriage. At Christmas time, the many faces of Claus, antique doll collections, and special Christmas decorations make this lovely town sparkle. Next, arrive in the historic riverside city of Savannah, the largest National Historic Landmark area in the U.S. The afternoon is at leisure to relax and enjoy this enchanting city. Tonight, enjoy a dinner featuring authentic southern cuisine.

Day 4
Savannah - Jekyll Island
Begin the day with a guided tour of Savannah''s historic district. Experience southern charm first-hand with a stroll along the cobblestone-paved Factors Walk and River Street, where old cotton warehouses have been converted into shops, taverns and restaurants, all decorated in holiday themes. Your local tour concludes with a visit to the Andrew Low Home and Gardens. Learn the history of the start of the Girl Scouts and its founder, Juliette Low. Enjoy the home''s beautiful formal gardens and Carriage House, the first national headquarters of the Girl Scouts. Next, travel south along the coast of Georgia, home of the Golden Isles, where you see vast marshlands, winding rivers and beautiful beaches. This afternoon, you arrive at Jekyll Island, your home for the remainder of your tour.

Day 5
Jekyll Island - St. Simons Island - Jekyll Island
This morning you are treated to a tour of the Jekyll Island Historic Landmark District - one of the nation’s largest restoration projects. Here you will have a chance to explore the 240-acre river edge and see grand “cottages” once belonging to such notables as the Rockefellers, Vanderbilts and J.P. Morgan, beautifully decorated for the season. Next, a tour of quaint St. Simons Island highlights the Museum of Coastal History and St. Simons Lighthouse. Enjoy leisure time to explore the quaint shops. This evening, experience the Jekyll Island Club by candlelight with a guided tour of this historic hotel, beautifully decorated for the season. Later join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner at the Jekyll Island Club.

Day 6
Jekyll Island - Tour Ends
Your experience of true southern hospitality and holiday cheer is sure to stay dear to your heart for years to come.

Day 1
Jekyll Island, Georgia - Tour Begins
Revel in the hospitality and rich history of America’s South on this scenic holiday tour featuring the best of Georgia and South Carolina.

Day 2
Jekyll Island - St. Simons Islands - Jekyll Island
This morning you are treated to a tour of the Jekyll Island Historic Landmark District - one of the nation''s largest restoration projects. Here you will have a chance to explore the 240-acre river edge and see grand "cottages" once belonging to such notables as the Rockefellers, Vanderbilts and J.P. Morgan, beautifully decorated for the season. Next, a tour of quaint St. Simons Island highlights the Museum of Coastal History and St. Simons Lighthouse. Enjoy leisure time to explore the quaint shops. This evening, experience the Jekyll Island Club by candlelight with a guided tour of this historic hotel, beautifully decorated for the season. Later, join your fellow travelers for a dinner at the Jekyll Island Club.

Day 3
Jekyll Island - Savannah
This morning you travel north along the coast of Georgia, home of the Golden Isles, where you see vast marshlands, winding rivers and beautiful beaches. Later, arrive in the historic riverside city of Savannah, the largest National Historic Landmark area in the U.S. This afternoon enjoy a guided tour of Savannah''s historic district. Experience southern charm first-hand with a stroll along the cobblestone-paved Factors Walk and River Street, where old cotton warehouses have been converted into shops, taverns and restaurants, all decorated in holiday themes. Your local tour concludes with a visit to the Andrew Low Home and Gardens. Learn the history of the start of the Girl Scouts and its founder, Juliette Low. Enjoy the home’s beautiful formal gardens and Carriage House, the first national headquarters of the Girl Scouts. Tonight, enjoy a dinner featuring authentic southern cuisine.

Day 4
Savannah - Beaufort, South Carolina - Charleston
The morning is at leisure to relax and enjoy this enchanting city. This afternoon travel north along South Carolina’s scenic coastal route and visit the charming town of Beaufort where you may choose to tour the historic district in a horse-drawn carriage. At Christmas time, the many faces of Claus, antique doll collections, and special Christmas decorations make this lovely town sparkle. Later, arrive in Charleston, your home for the remainder of the tour. Tonight, experience James Island County Park where over 500,000 lights provide you with an enchanting 3-mile driving tour. You may choose to board a train to view the lights in a different fashion or just roast a marshmallow by an open fire.

Day 5
Charleston
See for yourself why Charleston has been deemed the “charm spot of the south.” Embark on a guided tour of the city highlighting the many historic homes and restored buildings decorated with outstanding 18th-century Christmas decorations. Stop at the battery overlooking Fort Sumter where, on April 12, 1861, the first shots of the Civil War were fired. Following your tour, experience southern plantation living during the holiday season at stately Boone Hall, one of low country’s largest cotton plantations. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner.

Day 6
Charleston - Tour Ends
Your experience of true southern hospitality and holiday cheer is sure to stay dear to your heart for years to come.


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TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

         
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Package Notes: Flights on Day 1 should arrive prior to 5:00 PM.
Return flights on the last day should not be booked prior to 9:00 AM.
Air passengers who bought air from the tour operator will depart from the Jacksonville, FL airport. All transfers from the tour operator will depart from Jekyll Island for the Jacksonville airport.
Notes:DUE TO AIR CHALLENGES THIS TOUR DATE HAS FLIGHTS IN AND OUT OF ATLANTA
This vacation includes Atlanta, Charleston, Beaufort, Savannah, Jekyll Island and more.

Visit Boone Hall, one of the low country’s largest cotton plantations.

Taste the authentic southern cuisine at Mrs. Wilkes’ Dining Room, a Savannah tradition for over 60 years!

Enjoy a two night stay at the Jekyll Island Club.

Visit Boone Hall, one of the low country's largest cotton plantations.

Taste the authentic southern cuisine at Mrs. Wilkes' Dining Room, a Savannah tradition for over 60 years!

Enjoy a two night stay at the Jekyll Island Club.

Visit Boone Hall, one of the low country's largest cotton plantations.

Taste the authentic southern cuisine at Mrs. Wilkes' Dining Room, a Savannah tradition for over 60 years!

Enjoy a two night stay at the Jekyll Island Club.
Package Notes: Flights on Day 1 should arrive prior to 5:00 PM.
Return flights on the last day should not be booked prior to 9:00 AM.
Air passengers who bought air from the tour operator will depart from the Jacksonville, FL airport. All transfers from the tour operator will depart from Jekyll Island for the Jacksonville airport.
Notes:DUE TO AIR CHALLENGES THIS TOUR DATE HAS FLIGHTS IN AND OUT OF ATLANTA
   
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