Savannah and the Golden Isles

Embark on a southern charms adventure to gracious cities along the Atlantic coast. Join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner. Meal: D

Arriving in Georgia a stop is made at the Booth Western Art Museum, featuring Civil War art, western movie posters and the remarkable Presidential Gallery. Meal: B

The journey continues in the legendary land of Gone with the Wind. Look back at an era made famous by Margaret Mitchell’s novel at the Road to Tara Museum with its original props, reproduction costumes and photo gallery from the writing of the book and making of the movie. Arriving in Savannah, take a narrated trolley to see this elegant and refined yet secretive and seductive city. The Historic District of Savannah will captivate you with her natural beauty, eccentric charm and traditional Southern hospitality. Tonight, experience part of Savannah’s history at The Pirate’s House Restaurant. First opened in 1753, it was originally an inn for sailors and seafarers providing food, drinks and a rousing good time. Meals: B, D

This morning it’s off to Tybee Island to visit the lighthouse that has been the guardian of the Savannah River since 1736. Visit the museum that features exhibits of early life on the island, and if you are feeling adventurous, take the exhilarating walk up the 154-foot-tall lighthouse. Later, the streets of Savannah are waiting to be discovered at your own leisurely pace. Your Tour Manager will make suggestions for things to do in this city of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil and Forrest Gump fame. Tonight, the evening is also free for you to uncover some of Savannah’s secrets on your own. Meal: B

Today, travel down the coast to the southernmost island of Georgia’s Golden Isles, Jekyll Island. Once an exclusive winter retreat for America’s wealthiest families, Jekyll Island welcomes you. Enjoy a tram tour of the Historic District that reveals the fascinating story of the island. Your visit is topped off with a Southern lunch at the exclusive Jekyll Island Club Hotel. There will be free time to stroll Jekyll Island’s Historic District. Tonight, be treated to a Broadway-style production at the Historic Savannah Theatre, the nation’s oldest continually operating theatre. Hum the night away as we enjoy the high-energy live production features music, dance and comedy. Meals: B, L

This morning, travel to one of the most beautiful and historic cities in America, Charleston, South Carolina. History will come alive as you travel along the quaint streets lined with antebellum homes and glorious gardens that peek out from behind 300-year-old iron gates.
A guided tour will take you to the famous “Battery at the Harbor,” which overlooks Fort Sumter, where the Civil War erupted. Enjoy the Old Market and Exchange with some free time on your own. Meal: B

In Kentucky, arrive at Berea, the state’s folk arts and crafts capital. Visit the Kentucky Artisan Center where you can shop for local products, experience their hospitality and explore Kentucky crafts. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner at historic Boone Tavern. Built in 1909, Boone Tavern was meant to accommodate visitors to Berea College. Meals: B, D

Continue home today with wonderful memories of Savannah and Charleston. Meal: B