This unforgettable guided tour through Georgia and South Carolina evokes long-ago days of gracious Southern Living. You’ll explore a world of plantations, 19th-century mansions, low country folkways, madeira traditions and historic districts. Private dinners, a harbour cruise and a beachfront hotel stay are also included.
2025 Departure Dates
April 2nd, 4th, 9th, 11th, 18th & 25th, May 2nd, September 12th, 19th & 26th, October 3rd & 10th
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Depart the UK on your chosen scheduled flight to Jacksonville, Florida. Upon arrival, a transfer is included to the Casa Monica Hotel & Spa in St. Augustine. Join your fellow guests this evening for a welcome reception and dinner at your hotel.
Casa Monica Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection, St Augustine (Dinner included)Founded in 1565 by Spanish admiral Pedro Menendez de Aviles, St. Augustine is the oldest continuously inhabited city in the United States. Its historic charm and Spanish influence are still evident today and will unfold during your explorations. Begin the day with a tour of your historic hotel, Casa Monica Resort & Spa. Built in 1888, the hotel blends vintage Moroccan design with modern amenities and is located in the heart of St. Augustine’s Historic District. A member of Historic Hotels of America since 2001, it holds the distinction of being one of the first seven Collection hotels with Marriott.
Next, enjoy a guided walking tour of St. Augustine, where the rich stories and culture of this historic city come to life. The remainder of the day is yours to explore at your leisure.
Casa Monica Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection, St Augustine (Breakfast included)Wave goodbye to St. Augustine as you head off to your next destination – Savannah, Georgia. En route, stop on Jekyll Island, one of Georgia’s barrier islands for a tour through its historic district including entry into one of its cottages where an interpreter will share tidbits and stories regarding the history of the island. Following lunch at a local venue, continue on to Savannah, where you’ll check-in late this afternoon at the Perry Lane Hotel, your home for the next three nights.
Perry Lane Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Savannah (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)Start a day of exploration with a morning sightseeing trip of Savannah with a local guide, admiring the city’s elegant architecture and geometric city design, featuring 24 park squares highlighted by live oaks draped with Spanish moss. One of the first planned cities in America, Savannah’s National Historic Landmark District is the largest in the nation, and features more than 1,000 architecturally significant buildings. Next, engage in a hands-on culinary demonstration focusing on dishes representing the unique cuisine of the coastal Low Country region, followed by lunch and some free time in Savannah to explore as you please.
Perry Lane Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Savannah (Breakfast and lunch included)This morning, enjoy a private tour of the National Museum of the Mighty 8th Air Force, where you’ll explore exhibits detailing the US Eighth Bomber Command’s pivotal role in the Allied victory during World War II and beyond. After a free afternoon to explore Savannah at your leisure, you’ll head to the SCAD Museum of Art for an exclusive after-hours tour. Led by a student docent, the tour will highlight contemporary works by emerging and established international artists, as well as the museum’s rich history. End the evening with dinner at a local restaurant overlooking Savannah’s waterfront.
Perry Lane Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Savannah (Breakfast and dinner included)Today, you’ll embark on a guided excursion through the Low Country region along the Georgia coast. Begin at the Pin Point Heritage Museum, where you can experience the unique Gullah/Geechee culture that developed in the wetlands near the Sea Islands of Georgia. Housed in a former oyster and crab processing factory on the banks of the Moon River, the museum offers stunning views of the wetlands and features exhibits and multimedia presentations that highlight the oyster fishing traditions and folkways of the Pin Point community, which has thrived as an isolated, self-sustaining Gullah/Geechee enclave founded by first-generation free people deeply connected to the water.
Next, travel to the historic town of Beaufort, known as the “Queen of the Carolina Sea Islands.” Here, you can choose between a locally guided historic walking tour or a carriage ride. Afterward, enjoy free time for lunch and exploration of the National Historic Landmark District before continuing on to Charleston.
Join q local guide for a walking tour of the city this morning before embarking on a cruise along the harbour, viewing Fort Sumter, Fort Moultrie, the lighthouses, the Battery and the USS Yorktown before enjoying some free time this afternoon to enjoy your final day as you wish.
You might consider visiting the Gibbes Museum of Art, or Fort Sumter National Monument, where the first shot of the Civil War was fired in 1861, and of course, there are many restaurants and cafés at which to enjoy the easy living this city so well known for. Tonight, join your fellow guests for a farewell cocktail reception and dinner at your historic hotel.
Mills House, Curio Collection by Hilton, Charleston (Breakfast and dinner included)After your final breakfast, spend your morning in Charleston, perhaps shopping for souvenirs before heading to the airport for your flight back to the UK.
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