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Experience the history and charm of Georgia and South Carolina. In Charleston, see where the first shots of the Civil War were fired. Visit Boone Hall, a large cotton plantation. In Savannah, savor southern cuisine at one of the city's favorite restaurants and tour the first national headquarters of the Girl Scouts. Stay 2-nights on the isle of Jekyll Island. Visit its historic district and the grand Gilded Age "cottages." Tour St. Simons Island and see its famous lighthouse. Spend time in St. Augustine, the oldest city if the US. |
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JACKSONVILLE Wyndam Jacksonville
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Jekyll Island, Georgia 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 Island - Jekyll Island This morning you are treated to a tram tour of the Jekyll Island Historic Landmark District - one of the nation’s largest restoration projects. Here you will explore the 240-acre river edge and see the grand “cottages” once belonging to such notables as the Rockefellers, Vanderbilts and J.P. Morgan, beautifully decorated for the season. Next, visit the famed and fabled Golden Isles of St. Simons Island and take some time to view the 106'' tall St. Simons Lighthouse and the Museum of Coastal History. 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 United States. This afternoon you’ll 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. Here you will 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’s dinner features authentic southern cuisine at Mrs. Wilkes’ Dining Room. Once a popular boardinghouse, this Savannah institution has served hearty Southern fare - family-style, for over 60 years. Day 4 Savannah - Beaufort, South Carolina - Charleston Travel north along South Carolina’s scenic coastal route and visit the charming town of Beaufort, the "Queen of the Carolina Sea Islands." You may opt to tour this seaside town in a horse-drawn carriage or take your time to stroll around the streets at your own pace. 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 – see where it all began! Following your tour, go beyond the moss draped oaks and step back in time to experience southern plantation living during the holiday season at stately Boone Hall. This is one of America’s oldest working plantations and you will be able to view the remarkably preserved original slave cabins, unusual in their brick construction. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner at a fine local restaurant. 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. Day 1 Jekyll Island, Georgia 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 Island - Jekyll Island This morning you are treated to a tram tour of the Jekyll Island Historic Landmark District - one of the nation’s largest restoration projects. Here you will explore the 240-acre river edge and see the grand “cottages” once belonging to such notables as the Rockefellers, Vanderbilts and J.P. Morgan, beautifully decorated for the season. Next, visit the famed and fabled Golden Isles of St. Simons Island and take some time to view the 106'' tall St. Simons Lighthouse and the Museum of Coastal History. 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 United States. This afternoon you’ll 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. Here you will 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’s dinner features authentic southern cuisine at Mrs. Wilkes’ Dining Room. Once a popular boardinghouse, this Savannah institution has served hearty Southern fare - family-style, for over 60 years. Day 4 Savannah - Beaufort, South Carolina - Charleston Travel north along South Carolina’s scenic coastal route and visit the charming town of Beaufort, the "Queen of the Carolina Sea Islands." You may opt to tour this seaside town in a horse-drawn carriage or take your time to stroll around the streets at your own pace. 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 – see where it all began! Following your tour, go beyond the moss draped oaks and step back in time to experience southern plantation living during the holiday season at stately Boone Hall. This is one of America’s oldest working plantations and you will be able to view the remarkably preserved original slave cabins, unusual in their brick construction. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner at a fine local restaurant. 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. Day 1 Jekyll Island, Georgia 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 Island - Jekyll Island This morning you are treated to a tram tour of the Jekyll Island Historic Landmark District - one of the nation’s largest restoration projects. Here you will explore the 240-acre river edge and see the grand “cottages” once belonging to such notables as the Rockefellers, Vanderbilts and J.P. Morgan, beautifully decorated for the season. Next, visit the famed and fabled Golden Isles of St. Simons Island and take some time to view the 106'' tall St. Simons Lighthouse and the Museum of Coastal History. 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 United States. This afternoon you’ll 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. Here you will 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’s dinner features authentic southern cuisine at Mrs. Wilkes’ Dining Room. Once a popular boardinghouse, this Savannah institution has served hearty Southern fare - family-style, for over 60 years. Day 4 Savannah - Beaufort, South Carolina - Charleston Travel north along South Carolina’s scenic coastal route and visit the charming town of Beaufort, the "Queen of the Carolina Sea Islands." You may opt to tour this seaside town in a horse-drawn carriage or take your time to stroll around the streets at your own pace. 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 – see where it all began! Following your tour, go beyond the moss draped oaks and step back in time to experience southern plantation living during the holiday season at stately Boone Hall. This is one of America’s oldest working plantations and you will be able to view the remarkably preserved original slave cabins, unusual in their brick construction. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner at a fine local restaurant. 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. Day 1 Jacksonville, FL - Tour Begins Experience the finest Southern hospitality in Georgia and South Carolina as you turn back the pages of time. Explore the meaningful history and scenic charm of America’s South. Day 2 Jacksonville - St. Augustine - Jekyll Island, GA This morning, travel north to the United States’ oldest city, St. Augustine. Nicknamed the “Ancient City,” it was first settled in 1565. Enjoy time on your own to explore and learn about the city’s rich heritage. You may choose to visit one of the many museums, the Old Spanish Quarter, historic Bayfront, or “Old Town,” which dates to 1572, or the Plaza de la Consitucion with its shops and restaurants. This afternoon you arrive in the region of the Golden Isles and find yourself at the exclusive Jekyll Island Club Hotel, grandly situated in the midst of the fabled Historic District. Day 3 Jekyll Island - St. Simons Island - Jekyll Island Jekyll Island was the winter retreat of prominent gilded age families. Their grand “cottages” still stand. A tram brings you on a tour of the Jekyll Island Historic Landmark District - one of the nation’s largest restoration projects. The Rockefellers, Vanderbilts and J.P. Morgan once summered here along the 240-acre river edge. Visit another of the fabled Golden Isles, quaint St. Simons Island. See its striking 106'' tall lighthouse and visit the Museum of Coastal History. Later, enjoy leisure time to explore the quaint shops and restaurants in the village. Day 4 Jekyll Island - Savannah Traveling north along the unspoiled Georgia coast, vast marshlands, winding rivers and beautiful beaches stretch before you. Continue to historic, riverside Savannah, home of the largest National Historic Landmark district in the United States. This afternoon you’ll enjoy a guided tour of Savannah''s sprawling Historic District. Stroll along the cobblestone-paved Factors Walk and River Street, where old cotton warehouses have been converted into trendy shops, taverns and restaurants. Visit the Andrew Low Home and Gardens and learn about the driving force behind 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’s dinner features authentic southern cuisine at Mrs. Wilkes’ Dining Room. Once a popular boardinghouse, this Savannah institution has served hearty Southern fare - family-style, for over 60 years. Day 5 Savannah - Beaufort, SC - Charleston Depart Savannah and travel north to visit the “Queen of the Carolina Sea Islands,” Beaufort. Perhaps you’ll opt to explore Beaufort’s charms in a horse-drawn buggy or stroll around the streets at your own pace. Travel north along the coast through South Carolina’s Low Country, rich in scenic beauty. Later, arrive in Charleston where magnificent formal gardens grace much of the historic district, adding to the beauty of the Colonial, Antebellum and Victorian architecture. This evening you may choose to purchase an optional tour including dinner at one of Charleston’s finest restaurants and then slip back into the elegant past on a twilight horse-drawn carriage tour! Day 6 Charleston Charleston has survived the Civil War, major fires, an earthquake and hurricanes – and still exudes elegance, charm and grace. The cobblestone streets are lined with more than 600 buildings dating back to before 1840 – many with origins prior to the Revolution! Enjoy a guided tour of the city highlighting the many historic homes and restored buildings. Stop at the battery overlooking Fort Sumter where, on April 12, 1861, the first shots of the Civil War were fired. Following your tour, go beyond the moss draped oaks and step back in time during a visit to Boone Hall plantation. Experience southern plantation living as you explore one of America''s oldest working plantations. View the remarkably preserved original slave cabins, unusual in their brick construction. This evening, you will join your fellow passengers for a farewell dinner. Day 7 Charleston - Tour Ends Your days spent experiencing true southern charm and gracious hospitality are sure to stay dear to your heart for years to come.
Know Before You Go... Return flights on the last day should not be booked prior to 9am. On selected dates, this tour beings in Jacksonville and ends in Charleston. Passport & Visa Information Electricity
An adaptor (which changes the physical plug) and/or converter (which changes the electric current) are necessary if you plan to use an appliance with voltage different from the standard within the country you are visiting. Please note, if your appliance has dual voltage you may still need an adaptor for the plug. Voltage for US, Canada, and Mexico is 110. Elevation All sites are at or near sea level. |
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