The Sweetest of Southern Charm

Spring is already in full bloom with gardens ablaze in color, grass and trees freshly green and warmth provided by the southern sun. This first class trip features elegant hotels, superb cuisine and variety of quality attractions. The comfortable, well-paced itinerary with periods of free time provides the perfect opportunity to fully appreciate the charm of each community. In addition to these springtime pleasures are the scenes of an historic past: cities of preserved antebellum architecture, parks, plazas, gardens and markets. 

 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

  • Charleston Carriage Tour

  • Fort Sumter Cruise

  • Drayton Hall

  • Magnolia Gardens

  • Beaufort

  • Hilton Head Island

  • Charleston Tea Plantation

  • Jekyll Island

  • Savannah Guided Tour

  • 3-Night Stay at Mills House

  • 2-Night Stay at Hilton Head Island

  • 2-Night Stay in Savannah Historic District

  • Pin Point Gullah Heritage Museum

Day 1

Welcome to Savannah, Georgia. Arrive at lodging for a 2- night stay. Dinner.

Day 2

Breakfast. Savannah guided tour revealing the charm & sultry mystery of this carefully planned city with its wealth of history & architecture beautified by lush city parks, squares and fountains. Visit Pin Point Heritage Museum to learn about the lowcountry and Gullah culture. Free time at Savannah’s Riverfront. Dinner in Savannah.

Day 3

Breakfast. Tram tour of Jekyll Island and lunch at historic Jekyll Island Club Hotel. Journey to Hilton Head Island, South Carolina and arrive at Hilton Head lodging for 2 nights.

Day 4

Breakfast. Hilton Head Island cruise. Free time to stroll the ocean beach and enjoy resort amenities. Dinner.

Day 5

Breakfast. See Beaufort, SC — haven to many preserved antebellum homes. Visit Charleston Tea Plantation. Arrive at The Mills House Wyndham Grand Hotel for 3 nights. Dinner.

Day 6

Breakfast. Cruise through Charleston’s historic harbor to Fort Sumter. Learn about the major events which led to the outbreak of America’s Civil War on this fully narrated tour with time to explore the fort & museum. Sit back as the grace of Charleston comes alive on a carriage tour through one of the best preserved, grandest historic districts of any city in the country. View the southern charm of Charleston in its beautiful homes, historic shrines, old churches, lovely gardens, winding streets, and intricate iron lace gateways.

Day 7

Breakfast. Guided tour of Drayton Hall ca 1738. This Georgian Palladian House is in its original condition surrounded by beautiful live oaks. Box lunch included at Magnolia Gardens ca. 1676 — oldest public gardens in America. Tour the historic plantation home and ride the tram to explore the stunning grounds teeming with beautiful flowers and verdant wetlands. Dinner.

Day 8 

Breakfast. Tour ends.

DATES

2025 DEPARTURES

  • October 15 - 22

2026 DEPARTURES

  • March 4 - 11

  • March 25 - April 1

PRICES

  • $4598 Double Occupancy per Person

  • $5698 Single Occupancy per Person

Prices & itinerary based on 2026 departures.

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN TOUR PACKAGE?

  • 7 Nights Deluxe Hotel Accommodations

  • 14 Meals: 7 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches & 5 Dinners

  • Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation

  • All Attractions, Tours, Admissions

  • Luggage Handling Throughout Tour

  • All Tips & Taxes

  • Premier Local Guides

  • American Classic Tour Director

    *Travel Insurance may be added to your Tour Package at the time of your reservation.

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ACTIVITY LEVEL:

Expect up to 1 hour of required walking or standing at a time on some tour days. This tour may involve navigating flights of stairs and uneven surfaces such as cobblestones, gravel trails, or rough pavement. On average this tour features required walking totaling approximately 2-3 miles per day.

Tour Pacing:

This tour features full days with frequent visits to attractions, along with designated periods of free time. Enjoy multinight hotel stays. Due to the relatively small geographic area covered, this tour generally features shorter travel times, making for a more leisurely paced itinerary.

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