Southern Coastal Journey 2012

Tours | Globus family of brands | Savannah | Florida | Jacksonville | Georgia | Charleston | South Carolina

Itinerary:

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Day 1	Arrive in Charleston. Welcome to Charleston! At 6 pm, meet your traveling companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure.	View Details +
Day 2	Charleston. This morning, see where the Old South lives on in Charleston—in the stately homes, well-mannered hospitality, and gentle dignity, in the words of Gone with the Wind’s Rhett Butler. Enjoy a guided tour by a Local Guide of Charleston’s beautiful, 300-year-old historic district. This afternoon visit MAGNOLIA PLANTATION and ride the guided Nature Tram, highlighting the plantation’s diverse landscapes and the plantation’s history. This evening, perhaps join an optional dinner cruise aboard the Spirit of Carolina through spectacular Charleston Harbor and past Fort Sumter. (B)	View Details +
Day 3	Charleston–Beaufort–Savannah. Depart Charleston for picturesque Beaufort, a town that has conserved much of its pre-revolutionary character. Enjoy a guided tour of the town by CARRIAGE through narrow, oak-lined streets past the former homes of wealthy cotton growers. Later this afternoon, make your way to romantic Savannah, America’s first planned city and a place filled with numerous historic landmarks. This evening, a special treat is in store for you when you experience Southern hospitality and down-home cooking at MRS. WILKES’ DINING ROOM. (B,D)	View Details +
Day 4	Savannah. This morning, a TROLLEY TOUR led by a Local Guide tells you about Savannah’s history as the center of Georgia’s Colonial settlement and as the destination of General Sherman’s infamous 1864 “March to the Sea.” Also tour the home of the founder of Girl Scouts of the USA, the JULIETTE GORDON LOW BIRTHPLACE. Built in 1821, see this Regency-style house with many of the family’s original pieces. The balance of the day is for exploring Savannah and its waterfront on your own. (B)	View Details +
Day 5	Savannah–St. Simons–Jekyll Island. Depart Savannah for a guided tour of St. Simons, including the Bloody Marsh Battle Site, where the English fought off the invading Spaniards. Keep an eye out for dolphins on a glorious CRUISE from St. Simons to Jekyll Island, once the playground for the rich and famous at the turn of the 20th century. For dinner tonight, take a stroll down to the historic marina. (B)Special Feature: Your hotel on Jekyll Island is the lovely Jekyll Island Club Hotel, built in 1887 as the winter home for the Vanderbilt, Rockefeller, and Morgan families. Known for its elegance and beautiful setting, the Club is the focal point of Jekyll Island, providing a relaxing atmosphere, superior service, and many diversions for guests.	View Details +
Day 6	Jekyll Island. Enjoy a guided TROLLEY TOUR of the Club Historic District, a cluster of 19th-century mansions. This “club” was formed by some of America’s most prominent families who at one time controlled one-sixth of the world’s wealth. Your tour includes a visit to two of the most elaborate winter mansions, like Rockefeller’s Indian Mound. The remainder of your day is at leisure to take advantage of your resort’s many activities like croquet, high tea, a round of golf, or just relaxing poolside. This evening your Tour Director hosts a lavish farewell dinner at the Jekyll Island Club. (B,D)	View Details +
Day 7	Jekyll Island–Amelia Island–Jacksonville. This morning, journey to Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island and visit FORT CLINCH STATE PARK, a restored Civil War-era garrison. Also see the island’s Victorian neighborhood, testament of its “Golden Age.” Your vacation ends at Jacksonville International Airport for guests with homebound flights (please schedule flights after 3:30 pm). (B)	View Details +

Highlights: Charleston Sightseeing tour; Magnolia Plantation Tram TourBeaufort Sightseeing tour; carriage rideSavannah Sightseeing trolley tour; dinner at Mrs. Wilkes’ Dining Room; visit Juliette Gordon Low’s birthplaceSt. Simons Sightseeing tour by land and waterJekyll Island Guided trolley sightseeing tour; Rockefeller’s Indian Mound; farewell dinnerAmelia Island Visit Fort Clinch State ParkNote:Join us on the December 5 departure and experience these Southern cities during the holiday season!Notes: PRICE DETAILS: Prices based on double room occupancy.Single Room Supplement: $650Triple Room Reduction per person: $125Extra Nights per person in Charleston:April-May: in single room $254; in twin room $141; in triple room $100.September-November: in single room $228; in twin room $128; in triple room $91.December: in single room $191; in twin room $109; in triple room $79.Extra Nights per person in Amelia Island:April-June: in single room $253; in twin room $138; in triple room $96.September-December: in single room $229; in twin room $126; in triple room $88.Note:Join us on the December 5 departure and experience these Southern cities during the holiday season!What's Included: MEALS: American breakfasts daily (B), 2 three-course dinners (D) including a special farewell dinner on Jekyll IslandHOTELS: American breakfasts daily (B), 2 three-course dinners (D) including a special farewell dinner on Jekyll Island