Departing
April 14, 2012 - 7 Days
Day1
- Fly to
Atlanta
- Courtyard by
Marriott
Today, we'll depart for Atlanta, one of
America's most vibrant cities. Upon arrival, we'll tour to our
beautiful hotel.
Day 2
- Continental
Breakfast, Dinner
- Atlanta City
Tour
- Stone Mountain
Visit
Highlights of our tour, this, morning, will
include Capitol Square, Coca-Cola Headquarters, Dr. Martin Luther
King's birthplace, Peachtree Street, the Governor's Mansion, the
exclusive Buckhead residential area, the CNN Headquarters, plus
much, much more!
Later we'll visit Stone Mountain, the Mt.
Rushmore of the South, with images of Robert E. Lee, Jefferson Davis
and Stonewall Jackson.
Day 3
- Continental
Breakfast, Dinner
- Tour to Warm Springs &
Callaway Gardens
This morning, we'll tour to Warm Springs,
which was one of Franklin D. Roosevelt's favorite spots and where he
died on April 12, 1945. The "Little White House" look much the
same as when he found relaxation and benefit from the nearby
springs.
Then it's on to the world famous Callaway
Gardens for a tour. You'll tour the Horticulture Center,
Butterfly Center, the largest free flight butterfly conservatory in
North America, and reflect quietly at the Callaway Memorial
Chapel. You'll also step back in time at the Pioneer Log Cabin
and see Mr. Cason's Vegetable Garden, the southern location for the
PBS series, the Victory Garden.
Day 4
- Continental
Breakfast, Dinner
- Tour to
Savannah
- Savannah City
Tour
- Wingate by Wyndham
Hotel
We'll travel through the beautiful Georgia
countryside, this morning, enroute to stately
Savannah.
Our afternoon will be spent touring this
intriguing city. We'll discover 18th & 19th century
buildings, which have been beautifully restored. We'll also
meander around garden-like squares and down oak-lined lanes.
Highlights will include the Cotton Exchange, Colonial Park Cemetery,
Factors Walk, River Street, and Forest Gump's bus
bench!
Day 5
- Breakfast,
Dinner
- Tour to Hilton Head
& Charleston
- Charleston City
Tour
We'll travel to stately Charleston, South
Carolina this morning. Along the way, we'll tour world-famous
Hilton Head Island, a lovely blend of deluxe resorts, spectacular
golf courses, and wildlife habitats.
On arrival, w
e'll take a comprehensive tour of Charleston's key sights,
including Charleston Village and the College of Charleston,
established in 1770, the Battery, St. Michael's Church, City Hall,
the Old Powder Magazine, Dock Street Theater, Rainbow Row, and many
other interesting spots. Charleston has withstood occupation in
wartime, earthquakes, fires, storms, and hurricanes, but has
always come back stronger every time.
Day 6
- Breakfast,
Dinner
- Tour to Brunswick,
Jekyll Island & Jacksonville
- Wingate
Inn
We'll tour along the Georgia coast, today,
to historic Jekyll Island, Brunswick and
Jacksonville.
Wait until you see quaint, beautiful Jekyll
Island. You'll want to stay!
Day 7
- Breakfast
- St. Augustine
Tour
- Fly
Home
We'll tour ancient St. Augustine before we
fly home today. St. Augustine is the oldest city in our
country!
