Low Country Charm of Charleston & Savannah

Included Features

• Free parking with roundtrip motorcoach transportation
• Six night hotel accommodations
• Baggage handling (1 bag per person)
• Meals: 6 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 6 Dinners
• All tours and admissions as listed per itinerary
• Local Guide Service
• All taxes and gratuities
• Services of a AAA Discoveries Journey Manager

Highlights

• Guided Tour of the Battleship North Carolina
• Horse Carriage Tour of Historic Charleston
• Dinner Cruise on the Spirit of Carolina
• Charleston tour including the Battery and the Citadel
• Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
• Savannah Old Town Trolley Tour
• Mercer-Williams House Guided Tour
• Savannah Harbor Sightseeing Cruise
• Cooking Class at Chef Darin's Kitchen Table
• Charleston Tea Garden

ITINERARY

Saturday, March 7: Depart for Wilmington, NC

Depart Central, PA by motorcoach and travel to Wilmington, NC with appropriate rest and fast food meal stops en-route.

**Early morning departure- exact timing will be confirmed closer to travel. 

Check into the hotel with time to freshen up before dinner at a local restaurant. Hotel: Hampton Inn Wilmington-Medical Park (Dinner)

Sunday, March 8: Wilmington, NC - Myrtle Beach, SC - Charleston, SC

After breakfast at the hotel, visit the  Battleship North Carolina  for the "City at Sea Guided Tour". See what it was like aboard a floating city where 2,300 sailors and officers lived and worked aboard this floating city at sea. Next, it's off to Myrtle Beach for lunch. Walk through the Market Common where there are lots of dining and shopping options to choose from. After lunch we're off to Charleston, SC. Upon arrival we'll enjoy the  Palmetto Carriage Works Horse Carriage Tour.  During the one-hour tour you will experience 25 parks. Learn about buildings, history, architecture, flora & the people that make up the "Holy City". Check into the hotel with time to freshen up before departing for Patriot's Point and a dinner cruise on the  Spirit of Carolina. Hotel: Hampton Inn Charleston Historic District. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Monday, March 9: Charleston, SC

After breakfast head out for a guided sightseeing  tour of Charleston  including the Battery and the Citadel. Lunch today will be on your own at Charleston City Market. After lunch visit the  Magnolia Plantation and Gardens. Founded in 1676 by the Drayton family, Magnolia Plantation has survived the centuries and witnessed the history of our nation unfold before it from the American Revolution through the Civil War. It's the oldest public tourist site in the Low country, and the oldest public gardens in America. Dinner tonight will be at Hyman's Seafood. (Breakfast, Dinner) 

Tuesday, March 10: Savannah, GA

After breakfast depart for Savannah to board the  Old Savannah Trolley  for an overview tour of the Historic District. Have lunch on your own and keep on exploring the area with Hop/On Off Trolley tickets.  Tonight's dinner will be at Pirate's House. After dinner enjoy a private Leopold's ice cream social cart at the hotel. Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn Savannah Historic District (Breakfast, Dinner)

Wednesday, March 11: Savannah, GA

Following breakfast we'll gather for a guided tour of the  Mercer-Williams House, an Italianate Villa-style mansion built in the 1860s.  Lunch will be on your own on River Street. Following lunch enjoy a narrated  Savannah Harbor Sightseeing Cruise. Hear the captain tell intriguing tales and historic facts about the modern port and the ships that visit from all over the world. Tonight experience a  cooking class and dinner  at Chef Darin's Kitchen Table. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Thursday, March 12: Savannah, GA - Wadmalaw Island, SC - Florence, SC

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and depart for Wadmalaw Island for a visit at the  Charleston Tea Garden. Here we'll learn about tea and enjoy a boxed lunch. On our way to Florence, SC we'll stop in John's Island at the  Angel Oak for a photo opportunity.  Upon arrival in Florence, there will be time to check into the hotel and freshen up before dinner at a local restaurant. Hotel: Home2 Suites by Hilton, Florence, SC. (Breakfast, Boxed Lunch, Dinner)

Friday, March 13: Travel Home to Central Pennsylvania

After breakfast depart for Central Pennsylvania with appropriate rest and fast food meal stops en-route. (Breakfast)

Hotels and itinerary are subject to change at any time without notification and/or compensation.

Tour Activity Level: 3
Moderate- Good mobility is required for this trip. Climbing stairs and standing for 2-3 hours at a time, as well as walking on uneven terrain may be necessary. Portions of the itinerary may include higher altitudes. The itinerary may involve longer days up to 12-14 hours in length. This activity level is not recommended for travelers with significant mobility concerns.

General Information

Travel Documents

A government-issued photo I.D (such as a driver’s license) is required for this tour.

As travel policies are rapidly changing, final requirements will be communicated prior to departure. Please see your Travel Advisor for additional information. 

Payment

A deposit of $300 per person is due at the time of booking to confirm your reservation. Final payment is due to AAA  by   December 22, 2026.
 

Cancellation/Penalties

After December 22, 2025-          100% non-refundable

Insurance

For your protection AAA recommends travel insurance. Pre-existing medical conditions may be waived with proper coverage if travel insurance is purchased within 14 days of initial deposit only. Other conditions may apply; ask your travel agent. AAA recommends Allianz.

Clothing/Climate

Temperatures for South Carolina and Georgia in March average in the high 60's to low 70s with cooler mornings and evenings. Casual clothes and comfortable walking shoes are recommended; be prepared for potential inclement weather.

Travel Assistance

For personal comfort, group participants who need assistance are required to have a traveling companion who is capable of and totally responsible for providing the needed assistance.

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