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FLY DRIVES
Carolinas & Country
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Days 13 & 14 Jekyll Island
Stop at the small beach town of Tybee Island,
boasting an 18th century lighthouse, as you
continue journeying south to the pretty destination
of Jekyll Island. Your hotel for the next two nights,
Jekyll Island Club Hotel, was a 19th century retreat
for the wealthy industrialists. Top up your tan on
the beach or if the great outdoors is your passion,
try the exceptional golf, wildlife watching or
horseback riding.
Hotel: Jekyll Island Club Hotel
Day 15 Savannah
Arrive in romantic Savannah and explore the
revitalised waterfront, wander the shops and visit
the iconic white steeple church as seen in Forrest
Gump. Many of the old mansions and churches
have been restored and are open for touring.
Hotel: Andaz Savannah
Day 16 Journey Home
Drive along the Antebellum Trail through Macon,
famous for its plantation-style homes, as you make
your way back to Atlanta, where you will return
your rental car and check-in for your flight back
to the UK.
Day 1 Arrive Atlanta
Depart the UK on your chosen scheduled flight to
Atlanta. Upon arrival, collect your rental car and
proceed to your hotel. If time allows, enjoy visits
to some of Atlanta’s fabulous attractions; including
the Coca Cola Museum, Atlanta History Center
and Martin Luther King Jr. Historical Site.
Hotel: Grand Hyatt Atlanta
Day 2 Chattanooga
Travel north today into the Appalachian Mountains
and on to Chattanooga, a diverse city with a variety
of cultural activities. Don’t miss the Tennessee
Aquarium, Ruby Falls and, of course, the infamous
Chattanooga Choo Choo.
Hotel: The Chattanoogan
Days 3 & 4 Memphis
Today’s journey takes you along the southern
state line of Tennessee from east to west, and to
Memphis, the home of the Blues. Beale Street,
W. C. Handy and Elvis Presley are all very much a
part of Memphis, as is Mud Island, a 52 acre park
showcasing the mighty Mississippi River.
Hotel: The Peabody
Days 5 & 6 Nashville
From the southwest corner of Tennessee, today you
head northeast to Nashville, the home of country
music. Visit the homes and museums of the country
music giants, the Country Music Hall of Fame,
Ryman Auditorium and, of course, Grand Ole Opry.
Hotel: Gaylord Opryland Hotel
Days 7 & 8 Great Smoky Mountains
Travel from Tennessee to North Carolina, and the
magnificent Great Smoky Mountains. In Chimney
Rock Park, reach the top of legendary Chimney
Rock for a spectacular view and explore the nature
trails, waterfalls and caves. Then head onwards
to Asheville, where you will spend the next two
evenings.
Hotel: Grand Bohemian Hotel Asheville
Days 9 & 10 Charleston
Today’s drive takes you into the rural surroundings
of South Carolina. Visit the small-town city of
Newberry and the State Museum in Columbia en
route to historic Charleston, one of the South’s
best preserved cities. Stroll through Magnolia
Plantations and Gardens, one of many plantations
in the area and view the historic buildings and
cobbled stone streets. There’s no shortage of
restaurants to keep you busy into the evening.
Hotel: Belmond Charleston Place
Days 11 & 12 Hilton Head Island
Enjoy a coastal drive today as you head south
along South Carolina’s Atlantic Coastline, perhaps
taking a stop at historic Beaufort to experience
the Civil War history and fine antebellum homes.
Hilton Head Island offers over 12 miles of beautiful
beaches, providing an ideal opportunity to relax
and enjoy the sunshine. We suggest a boat tour of
the area for the best orientation, and visits to the
fresh fish restaurants and boutique shops.
Hotel: Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort
16 Days/15 Nights
• Begins and ends in Atlanta
• Departures year round
Your fly drive includes:
• Round trip scheduled flights
• Intermediate 4 door car hire, including
insurances and satellite navigation
• Accommodations as stated
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