Charms of the Southeast USA

What's Included

• An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

  The tour includes the services of an expert Travel Director and a professional Driver.

• Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted

  Accommodation is provided in carefully selected hotels that are tried and trusted.

• All porterage and restaurant gratuities

  Porterage and gratuities at restaurants are included in the tour package.

• All hotel tips, charges and local taxes

  Hotel tips, charges, and local taxes are covered in the tour.

• Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals

  Daily breakfast and up to half of the evening meals are included.

• Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras

  The tour includes must-see sightseeing opportunities and surprise extras.

• Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing

  Audio headsets are provided for flexible sightseeing experiences.

• All transport and transfers shown

  All transport and transfers as shown in the itinerary are included.

• Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi

  Travel in a luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation such as rail journeys.

• Optional Experiences and free time

  The tour offers optional experiences and free time for personal exploration.

• On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.

  If necessary, hotels of similar standard and location may be used.

What's Not Included

• Flights

  Flights to and from the tour start and end locations are not included.

• Travel Insurance

  Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.

• Personal Expenses

  Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.

• Optional Activities

  Optional activities not listed in the itinerary are not included.

Dining Summary

• 2 Dinner (D)
• 6 Breakfast (B)
• 1 Lunch (L)

Mode of Transport

Travel in comfort with luxury air-conditioned coaches equipped with Wi-Fi, ensuring a seamless journey through the Southeast USA, with all transport and transfers included as per the itinerary.

Accommodation

Experience the charm of the Southeast USA with stays at the Hyatt Place Charleston Historic District, Indigo Savannah Historic District, and Holiday Inn Resort Jekyll Island, offering modern amenities and a touch of local history.

Dive into Culture

• Visit the Mosaic Museum for an in-depth look into Black history on Jekyll Island
• Jekyll Island: Visit the Mosaic Museum for an in-depth look into Black history on Jekyll Island through the lens of music. You’ll learn about Gullah ring shouts, a call and response dance passed down through the descendants of the enslaved people of the low country. Enjoy cake walk performances by the Black employees of the Jekyll Island Club. Lastly, explore ragtime and the Club era, and Maurice Ruddick and the Dolphin Club - where legendary performers such as BB King, Percy Sledge and Otis Redding entertained guests like you.

Iconic Experience

• Charleston: Discover America’s Lowcountry history at McLeod Plantation. Established in 1851, McLeod Plantation Historic Site is a 37-acre Gullah/Geechee heritage site preserved in recognition of its cultural and historical significance. You’ll learn about the cultivation of sea island cotton and follow the emergence of Gullah Culture in the Low Country. Get a feel for the past strolling the grounds including a riverside outdoor pavilion, a sweeping oak allée and the McLeod Oak which is thought to be more than 600 years old. Treasure this opportunity to learn about the people who shaped Charleston’s complex past and the nation’s future.
• Charleston: Charleston brings new sights, sounds and experiences around every turn. Join an experienced Local Specialist for a coach tour through historic Charleston. You’ll have the chance to smell fragrant jasmine, peer through wrought iron gates and see names from the past etched in stone as you stroll past historic sites. Unlock the best of the city from those who know it best. Your host invests back into the properties you tour, ensuring that Charleston’s most historically significant landmarks, structures, sites and stories endure for generations to come.
• Charleston: Explore local and national history at the grounds and visitor centre of Fort Sumter National Monument. Take in the scenery cruising to the Fort on an island off the coast. Arriving at Fort Sumter National Historical Park, you will stand where America’s deadliest war began at the mouth of Charleston Harbor. You’ll learn about the events leading to the Civil War from knowledgeable National Park Rangers and explore well-preserved fort ruins.
• Savannah: Embark on an orientation tour with your Tour Director beginning at Forsyth Park, one of Savannah's most picturesque spots. You’ll admire the famous Forsyth Fountain and the greenery before driving down Jones Street, often referred to as one of the most beautiful streets in America, with historic homes, tree-lined sidewalks and a charming atmosphere. Explore the Savannah Historic District, passing landmarks such as the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, the Mercer-Williams House and the Owens-Thomas House. Finish along River Street, Savannah's bustling waterfront area.
• Tybee Island: Visit the must-see Tybee Island Lighthouse, the oldest and tallest lighthouse in Georgia. Unlock its history dating back to 1732, and you’ll learn how it’s one of the most intact, historic lighthouses remaining in America. The lighthouse has been rebuilt several times. It was first constructed with stone and wood, and in 1773, with bricks and wooden stairs. View the 1916 historic marker and climb 178 stairs to snap a photo overlooking Tybee Island.
• St. Simons Island: Discover the local secrets of St. Simons Island, the largest barrier island in Georgia’s Golden Isles. Stroll along the historic St. Simons Pier and watch the local fishermen and fisherwomen. Another must-see awaits at charming Pier Village where you can browse boutique shops, art galleries, and explore the local seafood restaurants.
• Jekyll Island: Unlock the history of Jekyll Island on the interpretive Wanderer Memory Trail. You’ll learn the history of the Wanderer, a slave ship that arrived on the Jekyll River 160 years ago. Through individual exhibits, you’ll hear the stories of the 500 enslaved Africans including Umwalla, a young African boy brought to America on the ship. You’ll also explore Driftwood Beach, a former maritime forest that has been eroded to sculpture-like piles of sun-bleached driftwood.
• Jekyll Island: Get ready for a one-of-a-kind experience on your Landmarks Tram Tour of Jekyll Island. You’ll learn how the Island was the exclusive site of the renowned Jekyll Island Club - the winter retreat for some of America's wealthiest families including the Rockefellers, Vanderbilts and Morgans. Unlock the elegance and opulence of the early 20th century at Indian Mount Cottage, the Rockefeller’s winter home, where you’ll step inside to see how the family, nannies and servants lived.