Tour Description

Travel through the American Southeast to immerse yourself in its history, art, food and wildlife. You’ll unlock the past at Fort Sumter National Monument and Jekyll Island’s Wanderer Memory Trail and Mosaic Museum. Taste the flavours of Charleston at its City Market and dine with a celebrity food writer and TV host in Savannah. From a behind-the-scenes experience at Georgia Sea Turtle Center and learning about Gullah Geechee culture on Jekyll Island to the beauty of Georgia’s lighthouses and coastlines, this is the Southeast at its most charming.

Priced From:

$ 5147pp ^*

From: 2025-05-16

To: 2025-10-17

Start Location: Charleston (SC), United States Of America

End Location: Jacksonville (FL), United States Of America

Trip Type: Regional Explorer

Tour Advisors

Tiffany McCrea-Lennon

Managing Director

Russell Mein

Travel Specialist

Caitlin Lennon

Travel Coordinator

Michelle Baldwin

Travel Specialist

Gaylyn Murdoch

Administration Manager

Holly Skene

Travel Co-ordinator

Kim Thomas

Broker

Itinerary

Welcome to Charleston

Day 1

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Hyatt Place Charleston Historic District

Get ready for charming neighbourhoods, historical sites and delicious food in Charleston, South Carolina. Upon arrival, settle into your hotel or get out and explore. Perhaps make your way to Rainbow Row and you’ll soon see why the 13 candy-coloured Georgian homes are a photographer's dream. Discover a bit of history at these structures dating back to 1730 when they were shops on the wharf. Tonight, dinner with your travel companions awaits.

Charleston Sightseeing

Day 2

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Hyatt Place Charleston Historic District

Unlock Charleston’s people, places, culture and traditions with a Local Specialist. You’ll love this chance to discover the secrets – from architecture to art – from locals. You've surely worked up an appetite and Charleston City Market is just the place to fuel up. This vibrant, open-air market dating back to 1804 is one of the nation's oldest. Browse among more than 300 vendors selling goodies like biscuits, shrimp and grits, lobster hushpuppies and pimento cheese sandwiches. You’ll even find locally made products marked with a 'Certified Authentic Handmade in Charleston' seal. Cap off your day in the Southeast USA with a visit to McLeod Plantation. Unlock the past at this living tribute to the descendants of people who fought for freedom, equality and justice. You’ll tour the homes comparing the McLeod family home with those built for enslaved families.

Charleston to Savannah via Beaufort

Day 3

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Indigo Savannah Historic District

Kick off your day at Fort Sumter National Monument aboard a scenic cruise through Charleston Harbour. Then it’s off to Beaufort for lunch and free time to spend as you choose. Get out and explore the historic district antebellum mansions and 19th-century architecture. Your next stop is Hilton Head Island, rich with white sand beaches and towering oaks, before arriving in Savannah. This evening is yours to explore Savannah at your leisure.

Savannah Sightseeing

Day 4

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Indigo Savannah Historic District

Unlock the icons of Savannah on a city tour. Steeped in history and Southern charm, Savannah’s cobblestone streets, oak trees draped in Spanish moss and antebellum architecture bring you new sights with each step. Enjoy its historic district, boasting well-preserved squares, museums and exquisite examples of 18th and 19th-century architecture. You’ll explore iconic and lush Forsyth Park, finishing your tour along River Steet to admire the cobblestone streets, historic buildings and views of the Savannah River. Celebrate this vibrant city with a Be My Guest experience with local food celebrity and TV host, Jesse Blanco. Finish the afternoon at Tybee Island Light House. Climb to the top to capture a photo of the island and visit the on-site museum.

Georgia Coast Sightseeing

Day 5

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Holiday Inn Resort Jekyll Island

Get ready for more must-see sights of the American Southeast, your next stop is St. Simons Island where moss-draped oaks line the streets filled with shops and museums. After free time for lunch, make your way to Jekyll Island. Settled in 1733 as the Georgia Colony, Jekyll Island retains its historic character. You’ll visit Driftwood Beach to explore the sun-bleached trees worn down by erosion. On the Wanderer Memory Trail, unlock the past and learn the stories of enslaved people brought to the shores of Jekyll Island 160 years ago. This trail has received a UNESCO Slave Route Project “Site of Memory” designation and will leave you reflective of the island’s past.

Jekyll Island Sightseeing

Day 6

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Holiday Inn Resort Jekyll Island

Discover the hidden treasures of Jekyll Island on a Landmarks Tram Tour of the island’s 240-acre historic district. You’ll dive into the world of Jekyll Island Club members who created an exclusive retreat for their family and friends including a stop at Indian Mound Cottage, former home of the Rockefellers. Your next stop is at Mosaic Museum where you will Dive into Culture through “Hearing History: African American Music on Jekyll Island.” 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. Cap off your exploration of the island with a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Georgia Sea Turtle Center. Your final full day concludes with a dinner with your travel companions.

Depart Jekyll Island

Day 7

Duration: 1

Enjoy one last leisurely morning on Jekyll Island before concluding your American Southeast tour. Then say farewell to your fellow travellers as you depart for Jacksonville, Florida International Airport arriving at approximately 10:00 AM. Please be aware when booking your flights. You may also choose to extend your stay in Jacksonville, FL.

Dates & prices

Start Date: 2025-09-12

End Date: 2025-09-18

twin

Child Price: 5085

Adult Price: 5650

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 5650

triple

Child Price: 4582

Adult Price: 5147

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 7157

Start Date: 2025-09-19

End Date: 2025-09-25

twin

Child Price: 5085

Adult Price: 5650

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 5650

triple

Child Price: 4582

Adult Price: 5147

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 7157

Start Date: 2025-09-26

End Date: 2025-10-02

twin

Child Price: 5085

Adult Price: 5650

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 5650

triple

Child Price: 4582

Adult Price: 5147

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 7157

Start Date: 2025-10-03

End Date: 2025-10-09

twin

Child Price: 5287

Adult Price: 5875

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 5875

triple

Child Price: 4731

Adult Price: 5319

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 7543

Start Date: 2025-10-10

End Date: 2025-10-16

twin

Child Price: 5287

Adult Price: 5875

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 5875

triple

Child Price: 4731

Adult Price: 5319

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 7543

Start Date: 2025-10-17

End Date: 2025-10-23

twin

Child Price: 5287

Adult Price: 5875

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 5875

triple

Child Price: 4731

Adult Price: 5319

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 7543

Charms of the Southeast USA

Tour Advisors

Itinerary

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