Charleston / Savannah 2017

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Gracious southern living is memorable as Tauck's South Carolina and Georgia tours feature "Stories by Ken Burns," a private Charleston harbor cruise, and private evenings celebrating Savannah's Madeira traditions and historic storytelling; visits to plantations, gardens, and a Civil War fort; and beachfront stays at an island tycoon retreat and a popular an i...

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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • Private evening in Savannah featuring Madeira traditions
    • private Charleston Harbor cruise
    • special evening of Gullah folktales
    • guided plantation tour with historic interpreter
    • dine-around in Charleston

What's this trip about?

    Gracious southern living is memorable as Tauck's South Carolina and Georgia tours feature "Stories by Ken Burns," a private Charleston harbor cruise, and private evenings celebrating Savannah's Madeira traditions and historic storytelling; visits to plantations, gardens, and a Civil War fort; and beachfront stays at an island tycoon retreat and a popular an island resort.

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityJacksonville, Florida
End CityCharleston, SC

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

  • North America
  • United States

Attractions

  • Charleston

Activities

  • Culture

Trip includes

    • An exclusive private evening featuring a taste of Savannah's beloved Madeira traditions at the Federal-style Davenport House Museum, followed by a charming dinner at 45 Bistro in Savannah's oldest hotel, The Marshall House Special presentation in Hilton Head by Aunt Pearlie Sue, master storyteller of Gullah-flavored folktales; she'll take you on a journey from the roots of Gullah history in West Africa to coastal Carolina A private cruise in Charleston Harbor, where Charleston's rich maritime heritage comes alive, from the Revolutionary War to pirates to nature; visit places that bigger boats can't reach A guided tour with expert interpreters that delves into three centuries of history at Drayton Hall, Charleston's only surviving 18th-century plantation house open to the public A walk through America's oldest landscaped gardens, lunch and a house tour during a guided visit to Middleton Place Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as detailed 15 meals (7 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 5 dinners); service charges, gratuities to local guides, admission fees, taxes and porterage

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Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Jacksonville and transfer to Jekyll Island

Tour begins: 6:00 PM, Jekyll Island Club Hotel. A transfer is included from Jacksonville International Airport to the Jekyll Island Club Hotel in the heart of the island's National Historic Landmark District. Join us for a welcome cocktail reception Enjoy a welcome co...

Day 2 St. Simons Island and historic Savannah

Tour Jekyll Island's 240-acre historic district, including Faith Chapel and Rockefeller's Indian Mound, and travel to nearby St. Simons Island, hosting expansive marshlands, oaks draped with Spanish moss and glorious beaches. Travel to Savannah for a two-night stay at...

Day 3 Explore landmark sites in historic Savannah

Begin your day with a visit to the Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum, interpreting the great Atlantic sea trade of centuries past. A local expert provides an insider's view of Savannah's park squares and notable buildings, part of one of the first planned cities in Ame...

Day 4 Fort Pulaski National Monument and on to Hilton Head Island

Bid Savannah farewell and head off to a key site of the Civil War, Fort Pulaski National Monument, an impressive brick fortress captured by Union forces in 1862. It was here that military history was forever changed during a Civil War battle that saw the introduction ...

Day 5 Step back in time in Beaufort en route to Charleston

Take time for an early morning walk on Hilton Head's pristine beaches if you wish before journeying north along the coast. Arrive in Beaufort, "Queen of the Carolina Sea Islands," where you'll view the timeless architecture of its National Historic Landmark District. ...

Day 6 Charleston past and present - four centuries of architectural treasures

A local guide takes you on a tour of Charleston to see centuries-old cobblestone streets and well-preserved homes representing a range of architectural styles from the Revolutionary War period to Antebellum mansions - classic Georgia, Federal, Adamesque, Greek Revival...

Day 7 Grand plantations and gardens of centuries past in Charleston

A morning trip takes you first to Drayton Hall, a Georgian Palladian mansion built in 1738 that is preserved in original condition, without electricity or plumbing. A privately guided tour takes in Charleston's only surviving 18th-century plantation house that is open...

Day 8 Journey home

Tour ends: Charleston. Fly home anytime. A transfer from The Mills House Wyndham Grand Hotel to Charleston International Airport is included. Allow two hours for flight check-in.

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PORTOFCALL : Charleston, SC

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,190
Price per day$399
Last Updated: 2/22/2018

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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It's easy to see the world's sights. To stand in long lines, push through the crowds, and generally have the same standard-issue vacation as everyone else. But that's not good enough for us, and it's not good enough for you. We believe that travel should be easy. It should be fun. It should be worth your time and the price you paid. It should re-energize and transform. And above all else, it should be beyond the ordinary. Because how you see the world matters.

In 1882, Herman Tauck arrived in New York City from Germany in search of the American dream. His determination and values were passed on to his son, Arthur Tauck, who would realize that dream. With ingenuity and an innovative spirit, Arthur started Tauck Motor Tours, a travel company that would give birth to a new industry. The first tour, through the back roads of New England, was created by this 27-year-old in 1925. It embodied the same successful formula used by Tauck today: do the right thing. Craft a life-enriching travel experience; provide it at a single all-inclusive price; ensure there is great value for money; and rely on recommendations of satisfied customers to build a following and grow the business.

Two elements that did change over the next 90+ years – and three generations of Taucks – were the scope of destinations served and the variety of modes of travel used. Today Tauck delivers life-enriching travel experiences to every corner of the globe, incorporating small cruise ships, premium riverboats, trains, helicopters and more. What started as a New England motor coach tour company has truly evolved into an extraordinary global travel company. The fourth generation of Taucks is now involved in the company. While remarkable in any business, this seamless continuity across generations speaks to shared vision and values.

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