Savannah, GA & Charleston, SC: Southern Charm

Savannah, GA & Charleston, SC: Southern Charm

Trip Duration: 6 Days

 

 

Trip Highlights:

• Meals: 5 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

• Tour Director

• Overnight accommodations

• Deluxe motorcoach accommodations

• Baggage handling and related gratuities

• Taxes

 

 

Trip Highlights:

 

Parris Island Marine Base

Its rich history dates back to the mid 1500s when Spanish and French explorers clashed on the island's shores as they sought a strategic foothold in the New World. Today it is one of the main recruit training stations for the United States Marine Corp. Under the watchful eyes of the Drill Instructors, some 20,000 men and 2,000 women complete their training at Parris Island each year.

 

Highlights of our visit will be the Iwo Jima Monument, Parade Field, and the Parris Island Museum.

 

Savannah, GA Trolley Tour

Old Town Trolley Tours is the best way to see the city of Savannah. It's the extraordinary architecture, lush botanicals, and captivating stories of this historic, coastal city that make for an unforgettable vacation experience. Your friendly conductor will narrate the tour with a fascinating and fun mix of trivia and humorous stories.

 

Tour includes On & Off Boarding Privileges at all designated stops.

 

Massie Heritage Center

The Massie Heritage Center is an excellent place to learn about the history of Savannah, its beautiful city plan and architecture, and the people who have lived here for centuries.

 

Massie School opened in 1856 as Savannah's first free public school, operating continuously except for its use as a Union hospital during the Civil War Federal occupation of the city and as a Freedmen's school during Reconstruction. Closed as a regular school in 1974, Massie reopened in 1977 as a teaching museum for history and architecture with programs attracting visitors of all ages. A local school system property, the site hosts exhibitions and programs throughout the year.

 

Savannah Theatre

The Historic Savannah Theatre, built in December of 1818, is America's oldest continually operating theatre. Enjoy a performance. Shows will vary throughout the season.

 

Charleston, SC Sightseeing tour

Your step on guided tour of Charleston, SC includes sights of the old historic city of Charleston, The Battery, Rainbow Row, Four Corners of Law, The College of Charleston, and a drive through the Citadel (when available).

 

Charleston City Market

Explore Charleston City Market, the cultural heart of the city. As one of the nation's oldest public markets, the historic Charleston City Market plays a leading role in the preservation of time-treasured customs and vibrant American history. Throughout the year, the local community and visitors alike gather for authentic experiences and interaction with more than 300 vibrant entrepreneurs.

 

Spirit of Carolina Dinner Cruise

The Spirit of Carolina is the largest and most elegant dining yacht to ply the waters of Charleston Harbor. She features climate-controlled dining salons and open observation decks from which guests can experience the beauty and history of this area. As you dine on a delicious multi-course plated dinner, the Spirit of Carolina will cruise through the beautiful Charleston Harbor, past Fort Sumter, along the Battery and beneath the Ravenel Bridge.

 

A Cash Bar is available. Note: September/October departures usually happen at dusk or later. Views may be limited.

 

Charleston Tea Garden

Located on picturesque Wadmalaw Island in the heart of Lowcountry, the Charleston Tea Garden is home to Charleston Tea Garden Tea. Experience the beauty and charm...view acres and acres of breathtaking tea plants as far as the eye can see, learn how tea is made during an informative Factory Tour, take an enjoyable Trolley tour through the tea fields, stop by the green house to learn how tea is grown, and help yourself to all the iced or hot tea you can drink!

 

 

Meal Information:

 

A Boxed Lunch is included at Charleston Tea Garden. Menu choices are as follows:

• Turkey & Swiss on Honey Wheat Bread (oven-roasted turkey breast with Swiss cheese & lettuce)

• Ham & Havarti on Sourdough bread (cured ham & Havarti cheese with green leaf lettuce)

• Vegetarian on 13 Grain Bread (mushrooms, cucumbers, tomatoes, sprouts, roasted red peppers, and avocados on lettuce with cheddar cheese & pesto mayo)

• Chicken Caesar Wrap (chicken breast, Caesar dressing, romaine lettuce, and parmesan cheese)

• Super Food Salad (a super antioxidant mix of kale, baby spinach, and red cabbage, topped with cried cranberries, raspberries, almonds, and feta cheese with raspberry vinaigrette. Comes with fresh baked bread)

Meals are served with chips, pickle, cookie, and iced tea or water.

 

Menu subject to change.

 

 

Need to Know:

This tour requires a lot of walking.

 

CHarleston Boat Cruise - 5 steps are required for boarding.

 

Parris Island; Valid ID, Driver's License State and Number, Date of Birth and Gender are needed for all guests.

 

 

Accessibility:

 

Savannah Trolley Tour - While the trolley does have an electric lift for guests in the motorized scooters, the lift cannot operate at the Massie Museum or the trolley stops for safety reasons. The lifts operates from the back of the trolley, and only at the hotel are they able to pull completely out of traffic to allow the guest on and off.

 

Starr has a select quantity of wheelchair accessible motorcoaches available; therefore, we suggest you contact a Travel Advisor to discuss any needs you may have before reserving your trip.

Accommodations Day 1 and 5: Country Inn, Fayetteville, NC

Hotel features an outdoor pool and fitness room. Guest rooms include hairdryer, coffee maker, iron/board, and mini refrigerator.

 

Accommodations Day 2 & 3: Holiday Inn, Savannah Historic District

Hotel features a restaurant and cocktail lounge, seasonal outdoor pool and fitness room. Guest rooms feature a coffee maker, mini fridge, iron/board, and hairdryer.

 

**June departure only will be staying at Cambria Hotel Savannah Downtown Historic District

Hotel features a restaurant and bar, spacious lobby, and fitness center. Guest rooms feature a coffee maker, mini fridge, iron/board, microwave and hairdryer.

 

Accommodations Day 4: Springhill Suites Charleston Riverview, SC

The hotel is conveniently located just a short trip over the Ashley River to the downtown historic district. The hotel includes a seasonal outdoor pool, whirlpool, and fitness room. Each spacious suite features separate sleeping, eating and working areas. Spacious living areas are perfect for relaxing or entertaining with mini refrigerator & mini microwave in kitchenette area. Rooms include coffee maker, iron/board, hairdryer, and pull-out sofa.