Southern Charms: Savannah, Hilton Head & Charleston 2019
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- Taste of Madeira traditions in Savannah
- private dinner & tour at Mighty 8th Air Force museum
- Charleston Harbor cruise
- a look at the Gullah / Geechee culture at Pin Point Museum
- tour of the islands off Beaufort with a Gullah guide
- guided plantation tour with historic interpreter
- dine-around in Charleston
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- Welcome Dinner at 45 Bistro in Savannah's oldest hotel, The Marshall House Sightseeing in National Historic Landmark Districts in Savannah, Charleston and Beaufort Visit to the Pin Point Heritage Museum in the Low Country outside Savannah, preserving the folkways of the Gullah / Geechee culture A taste of Savannah's beloved Madeira traditions at the Federal-style Davenport House Museum, followed by a memorable private after-hours tour and dinner at the National Museum of the Mighty 8th Air Force Visit to Savannah's Massie Heritage Center and a hands-on culinary demonstration and lunch featuring Low Country cuisine A tour of the islands off Beaufort, South Carolina, with a Gullah guide A private cruise in Charleston Harbor, where Charleston's rich maritime heritage comes alive, from the Revolutionary War to pirates to nature 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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Your Southern Charms journey begins at 6:00 PM at The DeSoto. A transfer is included from Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport to The DeSoto, located in Savannah's historic center, just a few blocks from the bustling waterfront. Join us this evening for a welcom...
Surrounded by beautiful landscaped gardens, magnificent homes, and architectural gems, your hotel in the historic heart of Georgia's First City offers a mix of warm Southern charm and modern style. Start a day of exploration in Savannah with a visit to the Massie Heri...
Today you'll embark on a guided excursion through the Low Country region along the Georgia coast. Begin with an opportunity to experience firsthand the unique Gullah / Geechee culture that developed in the wetlands approaching the outlying Sea Islands of Georgia at th...
Visit Fort Pulaski National Monument, site of a key Civil War battle. Although the fort was thought to be invincible, the Union's new artillery breached a wall, leading to an unexpected Confederate surrender. After lunch at a local restaurant, set out for Hilton Head ...
Take time for an early morning walk on Hilton Head's pristine beaches if you wish before setting off for historic Beaufort, where you're joined by a local Gullah resident and guide for an in-depth look at the unique culture and heritage of the Gullah people on a tour ...
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...
Explore Magnolia Plantation and Gardens today aboard an informative nature train, then hop off to stroll through the gardens here, regarded as among the most beautiful in America. A visit to 18th-century Middleton Place follows and reveals one of the grandest of the n...
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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