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Southern Coastal Journey
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Discover southern hospitality at its best on this seven-day vacation. Begin in Jacksonville and head north to visit Amelia Island and Fort Clinch State Park. On to Jekyll Island to stay at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel. Enjoy a trolley tour of the Club Historic District including Rockefeller"s Indian Mound, and then board a private cruise to glorious St. Simons for a guided tour. On to romantic Savannah, America"s first planned city for sightseeing, free time, and dinner at Paula Deen"s famous restaurant, The Lady and Sons. Then it"s off to picturesque Beaufort for a carriage ride through the quaint streets. In Charleston, enjoy sightseeing in this beautiful, historic town, and round out your vacation with a special farewell dinner celebration aboard the Spirit of Carolina.
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| Call for more information or to book today! Mention code 6544044 | | Globus | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Charleston | (Wed.) Welcome to Charleston! This evening, mix and mingle with your traveling companions at the 6 p.m. WELCOME RECEPTION. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure. (WR) | | Day 2 | Charleston | (Thu.) This morning, see where the Old South lives on in Charleston""in the stately homes, well-mannered hospitality, and gentle dignity, in the words of Gone with the Wind"s Rhett Butler. Enjoy a guided tour of Charleston"s beautiful, 300-year-old historic district. Your afternoon is at leisure. This evening, perhaps join an optional dinner cruise aboard the Spirit of Carolina through spectacular Charleston Harbor and past Fort Sumter. (B) | | Day 3 | Savannah | (Fri.) Depart Charleston for picturesque Beaufort, a town that has conserved much of its pre-revolutionary character. Enjoy a guided tour of the town by CARRIAGE through narrow, oak-lined streets past the former homes of wealthy cotton growers. Later this afternoon, make your way to romantic Savannah, America"s first planned city and a place filled with numerous historic landmarks. This evening, a special treat is in store for you when you experience Southern hospitality and down-home cooking at Paula Deen"s famous restaurant, THE LADY AND SONS. (B,D) | | Day 4 | Savannah | (Sat.) This morning, a TROLLEY TOUR led by a Local Guide tells you about Savannah"s history as the center of Georgia"s Colonial settlement and as the destination of General Sherman"s infamous 1864 "March to the Sea."? Also tour the OWEN-THOMAS HOUSE, considered one of the finest examples of English Regency architecture in the United States. The balance of the day is for exploring Savannah and its waterfront on your own. (B) | | Day 5 | Jekyll Island | (Sun.) Depart Savannah for a guided tour of St. Simons, including the Bloody Marsh where the English fought off the invading Spaniards. Keep an eye out for dolphins on a glorious CR UISE from St. Simons to Jekyll Island, once the playground for the rich and famous at the turn of the 20th century. For dinner tonight, take a stroll down to the historic marina. (B) Special Feature: Your hotel on Jekyll Island is the lovely Jekyll Island Club Hotel, built in 1887 as the winter home for the Vanderbilt, Rockefeller, and Morgan families. Known for its elegance and beautiful setting, the Club is the focal point of Jekyll Island, providing a relaxing atmosphere, superior service, and many diversions for guests. | | Day 6 | Jekyll Island | (Mon.) Enjoy a guided TROLLEY TOUR of the Club Historic District, a cluster of 19th-century mansions. This "club"? was formed by some of America"s most prominent families who at one time controlled one-sixth of the world"s wealth. Your tour includes a visit to two of the most elaborate winter mansions, including ROCKEFELLER "S INDIAN MOUND. The remainder of your day is at leisure to take advantage of your resort"s many activities like croquet, high tea, or just relaxing poolside. This evening your Tour Director hosts a lavish GLOBUS FAREWELL CELEBRATION DINNER at the Jekyll Island Club. (B,D) | | Day 7 | Jacksonville | (Tue.) This morning, journey to Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island and visit FORT CLINCH STATE PARK, a restored Civil War-era garrison. Also see the island"s Victorian neighborhood, testament of its "Golden Age."? Next, stop at Jacksonville International Airport for guests with homebound flights (please schedule flights after 3:30 p.m.). The motorcoach continues to the Jacksonville Hyatt Regency where the vacation ends. (B) |
| | | CHARLESTON Holiday Inn Historic (F) | | SAVANNAH Mulberry (F) | | JEKYLL ISLAND Jekyll Island Club (SF) | |
| | Popular Departure - due to itinerary and time of year, this departure historically sells out quickly. Early booking is encouraged US$ Price Details Applicable air fare taxes and fees Single Room Supplement: $566. Triple Room reduction per person: $115. Extra nights per person in Charleston: in single room $193; in twin room $115; in triple room $97 Extra nights per person in Jacksonville: in single room $190; in twin room $122; in triple room $109
Our volume buying power saves you money! -We may be able to provide you with flight arrangements from your gateway city. -Additional accommodations before or after your tour may be available at our low prices. Departure/arrival taxes and fares from other cities will be advised at the time of booking. Price Guarantee: All vacation prices are based on rates (including foreign exchange rates) expected to be in effect at the time of departure. Prices are subject to increase without notice if such rates change prior to departure. The current price will be confirmed at the time of reservation. However, once Globus has received your deposit for any vacation departing during the current year, that land price is guaranteed, and any subsequent land cost increases are at our expense, not including any government tax increases. Airfares included as part of air-inclusive vacation prices are guaranteed when we receive confirmation of air itinerary and full payment. Vacation prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Single room supplements and triple room reductions may be applicable. Not included in the tour price: Federal Inspection Fees for the U.S. Customs and immigration; International Air Transportation Tax; agricultural tax; any other taxes; security fee; airport taxes and fees; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your tour director; tour host; tour driver; local city guides; gratuities on ferries, trains and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; mini bar; alcohol; beverages and food not on the regular table d'hote menu (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel or restaurant); optional excursions; porterage at airports; travel protection; excess baggage fees; all other items of a personal nature. |
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