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Savannah & Georgia's Golden Isles

Savannah, Brunswick, Jekyll Island, St. Simons Island

March 12 - 15, 2012

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$889
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 Day 1: SAVANNAH, GA:  This morning we depart for a tour to Savannah, one of America’s most beautiful cities, and to the Golden Isles of Georgia. On this tour you will experience history, architecture, entertainment, good food and Southern hospitality. This evening is free for browsing and dining at either Riverwalk or City Market.  Our accommodations are located in the beautiful historic district of Savannah.

      

Day 2: HISTORIC DISTRICT TOUR / BONAVENTURE CEMETERY / FREE TIME ON RIVER STREET / CATHEDRAL OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST / ANDREW LOW HOUSE / DINNER @ LADY & SONS RESTAURANT / SAVANNAH, GA: On our tour of Savannah’s Historic District you will see a wealth of architectural simplicity, the indescribable charm of its streets and buildings, parks and squares.  Laid out in 1733 by General James Oglethorpe, Savannah is the first master planned community in America. This tour includes a walk through Bonaventure Cemetery.  Enjoy free time on River Street before visiting Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist and Andrew Low House. The architecture of the massive Cathedral is a sight to behold. Then visit the Andrew Low House museum. This Green Revival and Italianate style construction was the home of Juliette Gordon Low. It was on this site that Low founded the Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. in 1912. After an included dinner at Paula Dean’s Lady & Sons Restaurant, you will enjoy a performance at the historic Savannah Theatre. The Theatre gives its best to Broadway as they perform show stopping hit songs from everyone’s favorite musicals. (B, D)

        

Day 3: TRAM TOUR OF JEKYLL ISLAND / LUNCH AT JEKYLL ISLAND CLUB HOUSE / BRUNSWICK, GA / ST. SIMONS ISLAND / FORT FREDERICA NATIONAL MONUMENT / CHRIST CHURCH / ST. SIMONS LIGHTHOUSE / SAVANNAH, GA:  Today we travel south to Georgia’s Golden Isles. On Jekyll Island you will enjoy a tram tour of the barrier island that was the winter retreat for some of America’s most elite families – such as Morgan, Astor, Rockefeller, Vanderbilt, Pulitzer, and others. History will come alive by your knowledgeable guide. Lunch is at the prestigious Jekyll Island Club Hotel’s Grand Dining Room where the members dined a century ago. Then enjoy a driving tour of Brunswick that stretches from Old Town to the waterfront - home to much of the local shrimp boats. Brunswick is rich in both maritime and mainland history. Your tour will continue to the largest of Georgia’s fabled Golden Isles, St. Simons Island. It was here that General James Oglethorpe’s troops established Georgia’s first military outpost, Fort Frederica. You will enjoy a drive-through tour of the Fort. On the north end of the island is Christ Church, built in 1736. On its grounds is the spot where John Wesley, the father of Methodism, first preached. Stop at the St. Simons Lighthouse. This is one of only five surviving light towers in Georgia and the most visited one.  Dinner will be on your own in the St. Simons Village area where there are a number of restaurants. We return to Savannah for the night. (B, L)

                                                     

Day 4: ANNISTON, AL / LUNCH @ CLASSIC ON NOBLE:   We bid farewell to these treasures of the Old South; Lunch at Classic on Noble is included before continuing home. (B, L)

Package Includes: Round-trip deluxe motorcoach transportation,3 nights lodging, all meals and attractions listed in all caps and bold print, tour director, taxes, gratuities on included meals, luggage handling. Tour of St Simons Island, Tour Historic Savannah, drive-through tour of Fort Frederica, Adm. to Cathedral of St. John the Baptist Gratuities, Adm. to Andrew Low House, Entertainment at Savannah Theatre, Tram Tour of Jekyll Island, Driving Tour of Brunswick, Gratuity of Local guide. Not included: Gratuities for tour director and motorcoach driver.                                                                                                                                 

 6 Meals: 3 Breakfast, 2 Lunches, 1 Dinner 

Payments:  The Deposit is $100pp

Trip Cancellation & Interruption Ins.:  $64pp (Last day to cancel without penalties is 2/12/12).