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Charming Ports of the South

Discover the southern charm and hospitality of three coastal states filled with rich history and beauty.

Duration:

8 Days/7 Nights

Meals Included:

4 Continental Breakfasts, 3 Full Breakfasts, 3 Dinners

Rates From:*
$1,149.95 per person / double room
$1,449.95 per person / single room
$1,069.95 per person / triple room
$1,009.95 per person / quad room
Blackbeard's Restaurant
Enjoy a casual dinner at a full service restaurant & lounge located directly on the Atlantic Ocean.



Jekyll Island Tram tour
Enjoy a tram tour of the Jekyll Island Club Historic District where from 1886 to 1942, this area served as the winter retreat for America's wealthiest families-Rockefeller, Crane, Goodyear and Morgan. Thirty-three of the original buildings still stand with many mansion-sized "cottages" on the tour. We will tour two of these historical buildings. After the tour, you will have an opportunity to visit the Museum exhibits and view a video presentation that reveals the fascinating story of Jekyll Island-from its earliest inhabitants, across its fabled Club Era, to its wondrous restoration programs today.



Guided sightseeing tour of St. Simon's Island
This 2-hour tour of St. Simon's Island includes a view of Fort Frederica, built by James Edward Oglethorpe in 1736. Also, a trip to the island would not be complete without a stop at Christ Church where John & Charles Wesley held church services here under the oak trees for the early settlers. Eugenia Price has captured the spirit of these islands in her historical novels about the Golden Isles. She made her home here & is buried in Christ Church yard. See the fabulous "Avenue of Oaks" on former Retreat Plantation, now Sea Island Golf Club. During your free time at the Village, you will be able to visit the St. Simon's Island Lighthouse at your leisure.

Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation
This beautiful plantation represents the history and culture of Georgia's rice coast. In the early 1800s, William Brailsford of Charleston carved a rice plantation from marshes along the Altamaha River. The plantation and its inhabitants were part of the genteel low country society that developed during the antebellum period.

A museum features silver from the family collection and a model of Hofwyl-Broadfield during its heyday. A brief film on the plantation's history is shown before visitors walk a short trail to the antebellum home. A guided tour allows visitors to see the home as Ophelia kept it with family heirlooms, 18th and 19th century furniture and Cantonese china.


The Lives and Wives of Henry Flagler Dinner Show at A1A Ale Works
This enjoyable dinner and performance is sure to give us insight into the man that brought commerce and visitors alike to St. Augustine. During dessert, you will meet Henry Flagler and his three wives during a theatrical production of "The Lives and Wives of Henry Flagler."

Menu choices:
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Guided sightseeing tour of St. Augustine
This guided tour of the Nation's Oldest City takes place aboard the comfort our motorcoach. Over 430 years of history are highlighted as we travel through ancient streets to view buildings dating to the 1700's. We'll also stop to enjoy a guided tour inside the Flagler Memorial Presbyterian Church.




Legacy tour of Flagler College
Legacy Tours of Flagler College highlight the architectural heritage of the former Hotel Ponce de Leon, listed as a National Historic Landmark. Built by Henry Flagler in 1887, the Ponce was one of the most exclusive resorts of its day. See the Rotunda and visit the Dining Hall, where 79 Louis Comfort Tiffany's stained glass windows are displayed. Then onto the Flagler Room, originally the hotel's Grand Parlor, to view Tiffany Austrian crystal chandeliers, a massive onyx Thomas Edison clock, and a historical photo gallery of the Flagler family.



Lightner Museum
Once the grand "Good Time" Hotel Alcazar, this museum houses one of the finest collections of turn of the century art and collectibles. Otto C. Lightner, founder of hobbies magazine, had a unique hobby; he collected other people's collections. You will find them on display spread over three floors throughout this former hotel.






San Sebastian Winery
A visit to the San Sebastian Winery will take you on the interesting journey of the wine making process. After an audio-visual presentation, tour the 18,000 square foot wine production facility. Pass over the bottling line and the Sparkling Wine production area. Learn the important details of the 5,000 gallon stainless steel tanks where wine is fermented and stored prior to bottling. At the wine tasting, taste, savor and enjoy a selection of San Sebastian Premium Table Wines. The Wine Shop offers a variety of unique wine accessories and gift items.



Trolley tour of Savannah
Experience a 1 1/2 hour narrated trolley tour through 2.5 miles of Savannah's historic district including River Street Walk, Bay Street, and all the historic squares. After the trolley tour, we visit one of the historic museum houses.





Dinner at Jekyll Island Club
Step back in time as you enjoy a three-course dinner in a historic setting. The Jekyll Island Club, once a winter retreat for America's wealthiest families, is in the heart of the Jekyll Island Historic District which includes 240 acres & over 20 historic structures.