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- Day 1 Welcome to Charleston Get ready for charming neighborhoods, historical sites and delicious food in Charleston, South Carolina. Upon arrival, settle into your hotel or get out and explore. Perhaps make your way to Rainbow Row and you’ll soon see why the 13 candy-colored Georgian homes are a photographer's dream. Discover a bit of history at these structures dating back to 1730 when they were shops on the wharf. Tonight, dinner with your travel companions awaits. Locations Visited: Charleston US.
- Day 2 Charleston Sightseeing Unlock Charleston’s people, places, culture and traditions with a Local Specialist. You’ll love this chance to discover the secrets – from architecture to art – through local eyes. You've surely worked up an appetite and Charleston City Market is just the place to fuel up. This vibrant, open-air market dating back to 1804 is one of the nation's oldest. Browse among more than 300 vendors selling goodies like biscuits, shrimp and grits, lobster hushpuppies and pimento cheese sandwiches. You’ll even find locally made products marked with a 'Certified Authentic Handmade in Charleston' seal. This afternoon, you may choose to take an Optional Experience cruise through Charleston Harbor to Fort Sumter National Monument, where the first shots of the American Civil War were fired. Locations Visited: Charleston US.
- Day 3 Charleston to Savannah via Beaufort Spend the morning at Drayton Hall, a National Historic Landmark that offers a powerful look at life on a Southern estate. Led by a Local Specialist, you’ll explore the preserved interiors of the main house and hear stories of the Drayton family and the people who built and maintained the estate across generations. Then it’s off to Beaufort for lunch and time to explore the historic district and its 19th-century architecture. Continue to Hilton Head Island, known for its white sand beaches and oak-lined streets, before arriving in Savannah. This evening is yours to enjoy at leisure. Locations Visited: Charleston US, Beaufort US, Savannah US.
- Day 4 Savannah Sightseeing Led by a Local Specialist, discover the charm of Savannah on your city tour through oak-lined streets, historic squares and antebellum homes. Take in the historic district and stroll through Forsyth Park before wandering the lanes of River Street beside the Savannah River. Later, enjoy a Be My Guest experience hosted by local food personality Jesse Blanco, who shares stories and his love for Lowcountry flavors over a Southern-inspired lunch. Travel out to Tybee Island Light Station and climb to the top for sweeping coastal views. Perhaps choose an Optional Experience to round off the day on a river cruise with live music along the Savannah River. Locations Visited: Savannah US, Tybee Island US, Savannah US.
- Day 5 Georgia Coast Sightseeing Get ready for more must-see sights of the American Southeast, your next stop is St. Simons Island where moss-draped oaks line the streets filled with shops and museums. After free time for lunch, make your way to Jekyll Island. Settled in 1733 as the Georgia Colony, Jekyll Island retains its historic character. You’ll visit Driftwood Beach to explore the sun-bleached trees worn down by erosion. On the Wanderer Memory Trail, unlock the past and learn the stories of enslaved people brought to the shores of Jekyll Island 160 years ago. This trail has received a UNESCO Slave Route Project “Site of Memory” designation and will leave you reflective of the island’s past. Locations Visited: Savannah US, St. Simons Island US, Jekyll Island US.
- Day 6 Jekyll Island Sightseeing Discover the hidden treasures of Jekyll Island on a Landmarks Tram Tour of the island’s 240-acre historic district. You’ll dive into the world of Jekyll Island Club members who created an exclusive retreat for their family and friends including a stop at Indian Mound Cottage, former home of the Rockefellers. Your next stop is at Mosaic Museum where you will Dive into Culture through “Hearing History: African American Music on Jekyll Island.” You'll learn about Gullah ring shouts, a call and response dance passed down through the descendants of the enslaved people of the low country. Cap off your exploration of the island with a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Georgia Sea Turtle Center. Your final full day concludes with a dinner with your travel companions. Locations Visited: Jekyll Island US.
- Day 7 Depart Jekyll Island Enjoy one last leisurely morning on Jekyll Island before concluding your American Southeast tour. Then say farewell to your fellow travelers as you depart for Jacksonville, Florida International Airport arriving at approximately 10:00 AM. Please be aware when booking your flights. You may also choose to extend your stay in Jacksonville, FL. Locations Visited: Jekyll Island US, Jacksonville US.
Name: Charms of the Southeast USA
Brand: Trafalgar
Quality: First Class
Tour Type: Escorted
Start City: Charleston
End City: Jacksonville
Location Summary: Charleston, US, Beaufort, US, Savannah, US, Tybee Island, US, St. Simons Island, US, Jekyll Island, US, Jacksonville, US
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- Dining Summary - 2 Dinner (D). 6 Breakfast (B). 1 Lunch (L).
- Must-see Highlights - Explore Charleston and Jekyll Island including Indian Mount Cottage with a Local Specialist. Visit Charleston City Market, Beaufort, Hilton Head Island, Tybee Island Lighthouse, St. Simons Island, Wanderer Memory Trail and Driftwood Beach on Jekyll Island. Visit the Mosaic Museum for an in-depth look into Black history on Jekyll Island. Visit Georgia Sea Turtle Center. Explore Jekyll Island's historic district on a private trolley.
- Iconic Experience - Charleston: Charleston brings new sights, sounds and experiences around every turn. Join an experienced Local Specialist for a coach tour through historic Charleston. You’ll have the chance to smell fragrant jasmine, peer through wrought iron gates and see names from the past etched in stone as you stroll past historic sites. Unlock the best of the city from those who know it best. Your host invests back into the properties you tour, ensuring that Charleston’s most historically significant landmarks, structures, sites and stories endure for generations to come.. Charleston: Take a guided tour through one of the best-preserved plantation houses in the US. Explore the main house with a Local Specialist, then visit the gallery and garden exhibits showcasing original artifacts, historic furnishings and stories of the people who lived and worked on the estate. . Savannah: Embark on an orientation tour with your Tour Director beginning at Forsyth Park, one of Savannah's most picturesque spots. You’ll admire the famous Forsyth Fountain and the greenery before driving down Jones Street, often referred to as one of the most beautiful streets in America, with historic homes, tree-lined sidewalks and a charming atmosphere. Explore the Savannah Historic District, passing landmarks such as the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, the Mercer-Williams House and the Owens-Thomas House. Finish along River Street, Savannah's bustling waterfront area.. Tybee Island: Visit the must-see Tybee Island Lighthouse, the oldest and tallest lighthouse in Georgia. Unlock its history dating back to 1732, and you’ll learn how it’s one of the most intact, historic lighthouses remaining in America. The lighthouse has been rebuilt several times. It was first constructed with stone and wood, and in 1773, with bricks and wooden stairs. View the 1916 historic marker and climb 178 stairs to snap a photo overlooking Tybee Island.. St. Simons Island: Discover the local secrets of St. Simons Island, the largest barrier island in Georgia’s Golden Isles. Stroll along the historic St. Simons Pier and watch the local fishermen and fisherwomen. Another must-see awaits at charming Pier Village where you can browse boutique shops, art galleries, and explore the local seafood restaurants.. Jekyll Island: Unlock the history of Jekyll Island on the interpretive Wanderer Memory Trail. You’ll learn the history of the Wanderer, a slave ship that arrived on the Jekyll River 160 years ago. Through individual exhibits, you’ll hear the stories of the 500 enslaved Africans including Umwalla, a young African boy brought to America on the ship. You’ll also explore Driftwood Beach, a former maritime forest that has been eroded to sculpture-like piles of sun-bleached driftwood.. Jekyll Island: Get ready for a one-of-a-kind experience on your Landmarks Tram Tour of Jekyll Island. You’ll learn how the Island was the exclusive site of the renowned Jekyll Island Club - the winter retreat for some of America's wealthiest families including the Rockefellers, Vanderbilts and Morgans. Unlock the elegance and opulence of the early 20th century at Indian Mount Cottage, the Rockefeller’s winter home, where you’ll step inside to see how the family, nannies and servants lived.. Jekyll Island: Visit the Mosaic Museum for an in-depth look into Black history on Jekyll Island through the lens of music. You’ll learn about Gullah ring shouts, a call and response dance passed down through the descendants of the enslaved people of the low country. Enjoy cake walk performances by the Black employees of the Jekyll Island Club. Lastly, explore ragtime and the Club era, and Maurice Ruddick and the Dolphin Club - where legendary performers such as BB King, Percy Sledge and Otis Redding entertained guests like you..
- Trafalgar Difference - Savannah: Known to locals as the "Grand Lady on the Bay", the building was once 19th-century mega-merchant Simon Guckenheimer's dry goods storage house, which was filled with everything the South made best, from tobacco to canned peaches. The 1940's and '50s brought a grocery store with the city's first true coffeehouse. Now, the Grand Lady stands as a charming boutique hotel with modern style in the vibrant Ellis Square that reflects the essence of Savannah's renowned Historic District..
- Be My Guest - Savannah: Meet Emmy-nominated food show host Jesse Blanco at Vic’s on the River, a former cotton warehouse overlooking Savannah’s historic waterfront. Over lunch featuring contemporary Southern cuisine, Jesse shares his passion for the region’s culinary heritage and stories from Eat It and Like It, his celebrated tribute to the South’s vibrant food scene..
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® - Jekyll Island: Support local wildlife on your private tour of the rehabilitation center of the Georgia Sea Turtle Center, Georgia's first sea turtle rehabilitation, research and education facility. You’ll see where injured and sick sea turtles are treated and learn how the Center’s research helps sea turtles in Georgia and around the world. You’ll love exploring the lives of sea turtles and other native animals knowing that your visit supports their rehabilitation. Your visit also directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 14: Life Below Water..
