About your tour
Revisit the Golden age of America's South, visiting historic houses and true icons of this unique area, as well as experiencing some of its famous Atlantic coast.
Holiday Highlights
Atlanta City sightseeing
Harlem Laurel and Hardy Museum
Augusta City sightseeing
Myrtle Beach
Brookgreen Gardens
Charleston City sightseeing
Magnolia Plantation Visit
Beaufort City sightseeing by carriage
Savannah City sightseeing by tram
Golden Isles St Simmons Island
Jekyll Island Trolley tour
Macon Tour of Hay House and Cannonball House
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Flights: UK - Atlanta - UK
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Accommodation on tour in twin room with private facilities
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Professional tour director on tour and local representative's assistance at other times
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Porterage at hotels during tour (for one suitcase per person)
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Transfers between overseas airports and hotels
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All local and airport taxes/service charges
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Single share option no supplement to pay
Extend Your Holiday
Atlanta
Spend more time in Atlanta and discover why big celebrities such as Elton John and Whitney Houston have made this vibrant city their home. Visit the newly opened Georgia Aquarium or stop at one of the hottest shopping destinations - Lenox Square or Phipps Plaza located in Buckhead.
On day 11 remain at your Atlanta hotel, the Wyndham Garden Hotel Downtown for the next 2 nights. On day 13 included transfer to the airport for your overnight flight home.
St Pete Beach
St Pete Beach, home of pristine white sand beaches, clear Gulf Waters and sunshine is a perfect location for a few days relaxation.
On day 11 included transfer to Atlanta airport for the flight to Tampa, and your hotel, the Sirata Beach for the next 4 nights. On day 15 transfer to the airport for your overnight flight home.
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Your itinerary
Day 1: UK - Atlanta.
Fly to Atlanta, where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel for a two night stay.
Day 2: Atlanta. Included sightseeing.
A thriving and busy city, Atlanta is fast growing yet maintains a quiet elegance. This morning join a sightseeing tour, which features Georgia State Capitol, Peachtree Plaza, Olympic Village and Stadium and the headquarters of CNN. 2008 marks the 40th anniversary of the assassination of Dr Martin Luther King, the leading figure in the fight for civil rights in America, and your tour includes a visit to the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr's Historic Site - featuring his early home and burial place. This visit is followed by another important symbol of the South - Margaret Mitchell House & Museum, the birthplace of 'Gone With the Wind'. The museum is a wonderful tribute to the author and her unforgettable story. The afternoon and evening are free to enjoy the city at leisure.
Day 3: Atlanta - Augusta. Included Laurel and Hardy Museum.
This morning we head to charming Augusta, stopping en-route in Harlem, Georgia to visit the enthralling Laurel and Hardy Museum, celebrating the great comedy team of British born Stan Laurel and his American partner Oliver Hardy. Continue to Augusta, the second oldest city in Georgia, to discover the historic charm and classic South with tree-lined streets and majestic antebellum mansions. During your historic tour, view the elegant downtown homes of Augusta's illustrious families. One of the highlights includes Summerville - the historic district which began as an exclusive summer retreat for wealthy Augustans. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Since Augusta is home to the Masters Golf Tournament, why not enjoy a walk through the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame and the Gardens.
Day 4: Augusta - Myrtle Beach.
We enter South Carolina, the Palmetto State and drive through the Lakes and Blackwater Rivers area, reaching the white sandy shores of Myrtle Beach in the afternoon. Spend the rest of the day exploring this delightful beachside city - a walk along the sandy beaches is a must. In the evening perhaps see the enchanting 'Carolina Opry'. This long-running variety show is one of Myrtle Beaches' proudest traditions, and features music, comedy and dance - anything from pop to bluegrass, with rock and roll and gospel mixed in.
Day 5: Myrtle Beach - Georgetown - Charleston. Included sightseeing.
Our first stop today is the Brookgreen Gardens, formerly an indigo and rice plantation and National Historic Landmark. During your guided tour you will see an amazing array of art, well over 500 items, that are thought to be one of the world's best collections of American figurative sculptures. Your tour also includes a cruise along the rice fields, now home to alligators, waterfowl and ospreys. Afterwards you will pass through historic Georgetown, where the first permanent settlers arrived in the early 1700s. Many of the original buildings are still in use today. In the afternoon we tour captivating Charleston - a symbol of the eminent days of the Old South. This colonial city is world-renowned for its stunning architecture, lush gardens and old-world charm. Why not spend today's evening in style joining our optional dinner cruise aboard the 'Spirit of Carolina'?
Day 6: Charleston. Visit to Magnolia Plantation.
Today we step back into history with a visit to the Magnolia Plantation and Gardens. This stunning house with its extensive pristine gardens, was founded by the Drayton family in 1676; today the plantation still belongs to their descendents. Enjoy a stroll through the gardens, devoted to beautiful flowering plants such as camellias and azaleas. Spend the rest of the afternoon and evening at leisure further exploring the delights of Charleston.
Day 7: Charleston - Beaufort - Savannah. Included sightseeing.
This morning begins with a stop at delightful Beaufort - where the entire downtown area is now classified as a historic district. The architecture includes French, Colonial and Spanish styles. Sit back and enjoy a carriage ride through narrow, oak-lined streets passing the stunning homes built by the cotton growers who first settled in the town. From there we make our way to historic Savannah, America's first planned city. Enjoy a unique tour by tram, including the busy City Market, the Mercer House, Forsyth Park with its lovely fountain, Madison Square - a site significant to the American Civil War, Colonial Park Cemetery and River Street. Your evening is free to spend exploring the many charms of this fascinating city.
Day 8: Savannah.
Today discover Savannah at your own pace. The options are endless - browse the elegant shops on cobbled River Street, or visit some of the 24 squares dotted throughout the historic district and admire beautiful parks, mansions and Spanish Moss that hangs from Savannah's majestic oaks. Learn more about the city's strong ties to the sea at the Sea Maritime Museum, or visit the First African Baptist Church, which played a key role as part of the Underground Railroad - the passage to freedom used by slaves in the 19th century. Make sure to stop at The Pirate House, a famous Savannah restaurant that was actually a tavern frequented by pirates who sailed the Caribbean in 1794. Savannah is also famous for its food. Enjoy low-country classics like creamy she-crab soup, or try old-time soul food like a crispy plate of fried chicken and fresh collard greens.
Day 9: Savannah - Golden Isles - Jekyll Island. Included sightseeing.
Bid farewell to the charms of Savannah and travel down the coast to the Golden Isles - a beautiful group of four barrier islands, privately owned until the 1970s. A highlight is a visit to St Simons Island, home to an authentic working lighthouse. We then take a 'trolley' tour of the historic district of Jekyll's Island, which contains a group of elaborate mansions built by powerful figures in America's past, who at the time controlled one-sixth of the world's wealth. Your tour will include a visit to one of these mansions - the Rockefeller's Indian Mount. Your evening is free to enjoy the Island at leisure.
Day 10: Jekyll Island - Macon - Atlanta.
We cross Georgia and journey to Macon, a former fort and trading post owing to its ideal location on the Ocmulgee River. A jewel of the city that you will visit is Hay House. This 24 room Italian Renaissance revival-style mansion is often referred to as 'The Palace of the South'. This is followed by a visit to the Cannonball House, which earned its name from being hit with a cannonball during the battle of Dunlap's Hill in 1853. From here we return to Atlanta.
Day 11: Atlanta - UK.
Transfer to Atlanta International airport for your overnight flight to the UK.
Day 12: Home landing in the UK.
Maximum elevation on this tour is 230 ft.
Hotels On Tour
Atlanta: Wyndham Garden Hotel Downtown; Augusta: Courtyard by Marriott; Myrtle Beach: Courtyard Barefoot Landing; Charleston: Holiday Inn Historic District; Savannah: Days Inn at Ellis Square; Jekyll Island: Jekyll Island Oceanfront Resort.
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