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Enjoy with us Rich history of relaxed resort towns.This will truly be a trip of enjoying the warmth and hospitality of true southern friendship. CHARLESTON, JACKSONVILLE, ST. AUGUSTINE, ST SIMONS, JEKYLL ISLAND and SAVANNAH are just a few of the many sites on your tour.
ITINERARY - 01 - 17 March:
DAY I
THIS MORNING FROM SAINT JOHN YOU’LL TRAVEL WEST HARTFORD, OVERNIGHT IN LOCAL HOTEL.
DAY II
AFTER BREAKFAST FROM WEST HARTFORD YOU’LL TRAVEL TO PETERSBURG,VA
CHECKING IN HOTEL
DAY III
ARRIVE CHARLESTON
OVERVIEW RIDING TOUR LATE AFTERNOON
DINNER IN THE MARKET AT A.W. SHUCKS, A LOCAL TRADITON
OVERNIGHT AT PATRIOTS POINT CHARLESTON
DAY IV
DEPART CITY MARKET FOR A QUAINT CARRIAGE RIDE OF THE DISTRICT, THIS IS TRULY THE ONLY WAY TO SEE CHARLESTON
SHOPPING AND LUNCH ON YOUR OWN IN CHARLESTON’S UNIQUE MARKET DISTRICT AS WELL AS THE FAMED KING STREET
BOAT RIDE OVER TO FORT SUMTER, TO SEE WHERE THE FIRST SHOTS OF THE CIVIL WAR BEGAN
AFTERNOON REFRESHEMENTS IN A PRIVATE HOME ON THE BATTERY.
RETURN TO HOTEL TO REST AND RELAX BEFORE DINNER TO NIGHT AT A LOCAL FAVORITE-STICKY FINGERS, “ITS AS GOOD AS IT SOUNDS!
DAY V
MORNING TOUR OF MAGNOLIA PLANTATION
BOX LUNCH AT MAGNOLIA PLANTATION
AFTERNOON TOUR OF MIDDLETON PLANTATION OR DRAYTON HALL
DINNER AT SHEM CREEK FOR LOCAL SEAFOOD
DAY VI
LUNCH ON YOUR OWN AT SAN MARCO SQUARE, JACKSONVILE- You will find dozens of unique apparel, art, home decor and jewelry stores and restaurants in 1920’s Mediterranean Revival-Style buildings. We will depart for ST.AUGUSTINE aprox. 3:00
WE WILL CONTINUE ON TO ST. AUGUSTINE, UPON ARRIVAL-CHECK IN TO OUR HOTEL FOLLOWING TIME TO REFRESH AND RELAX- WE DEPART FOR DINNER.
DINNER AT HARRY’S SEAFOOD
DAY VII
ST.AUGUSTINE
Begin with a Narrated Step-On Tour of St. Augustine, the Nation’s Oldest City, aboard the comfort your motor coach. Over 430 years of history are highlighted as you travel through ancient streets to view buildings dating to the 1700’s. Discover the roots of the Timucuan Indians that were native to North Florida’s coast and their contributions to the Spanish settlers. Learn of several failed attempts to take over the colony and how the colonists struggled against fire, disease and threats from neighboring colonies. See the vast British influence on architecture. During their short 20 year control of the area, their impact is still visible today. Enjoy the Flagler Era. Henry Flagler, the Father of Florida Tourism, made St. Augustine a winter destination for wealthy Northerners in the late 1800’s. You will see two of his grand hotels and the Flagler Memorial Presbyterian Church, built in memory of Flagler’s daughter, Jenny Louise.
No visit to St. Augustine is complete without a visit to the world famous Fountain of Youth. Everyone gets to take a drink from the fabled fountain that Ponce de Leon was searching for. The planetarium show will exhibit how the Conquistadors used the stars to navigate their way to the new world.
LUNCH AND FREETIME ON ST. GEORGE STREET
DINNER AT A1A AlEWORKS -During dessert, you will meet Henry Flagler and his three wives during a theatrical production of “The Lives and Wives of Henry Flagler.” These monologues are sure to give you an insight into the man that brought commerce and visitors alike to St. Augustine.
RETURN TO HOTEL
DAY VIII
MORNING ON YOUR OWN TO REVISIT AREAS OF ST. AUGUSTINE
ARRIVE LATE AFTERNOON ST SIMONS ISLAND
CHECK-IN TO EPWORTH BY THE SEA
DINNER AT EPWORTH CONFERENCE CENTERS DINNING AREA
DAY IX
BREAKFAST AT EPWORTH
MORNING TOUR OF MILLIONAIRES VILLAGE JEKYLL ISLAND
BOX LUNCH AT THE PIER ST. SIMONS
FREE TIME TO SHOP THE VILLAGE AT THE PIER
TOUR OF ST. SIMONS ISLAND/ HIGHLIGHT NG FORT FREDERICA, CHRIST CHURCH, AND THE BATTLE OF BLOODY MARSH, AND ST. SIMONS FAMOUS LIGHTHOUSE
DINNER TO NIGHT AT EPWORTH CONFERENCE CENTERS DINNING AREA
DAY X
BREAKFAST AT EPWORTH
DEPART FOR SAVANNAH
HISTORIC DISTRICT TOUR WITH THE “HAT LADIES” OF TALES OF THE SOUTH
LUNCH ON OWN IN THE MARKET AREA OR OUR FAMOUS RIVER STREET
CHECK-IN TO YOUR HOTEL
EARLY AFTERNOON DEPART FOR BULL RIVER FOR A NARRATED BOAT CRUISE OF THE INLETS AND BACK RIVER TO TYBEE ISLAND. LIGHT REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED ABOARD. IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING OUR CRUISE WE DEPART FOR TYBREZZIA , A 1918 RAISED COTTAGE FOR A NATIVE TREAT, THE LOW COUNTRY BOIL. THIS WILL TRULY BE A MEMORABLE EVENING.
RETURN TO YOUR HOTEL
DAY XI
BREAKFAST AT YOUR HOTEL
DEPART EARLY MORNING FOR BEAUFORT SOUTH CARLOLINA. THE SECOND OLDEST CITY IN SOUTH CAROLINA. BEAUFORT IS THE BACKDROP FOR FILMS LIKE FORREST GUMP, THE GREAT SANTINI, THE BIG CHILL, THE PRINCE OF TIDES AND MUCH MUCH MORE. COME SEE WHY THE SLEEPY SOUTHERN BELLE HAS CAPTURED SO MANY HEARTS.
TOUR OF THE QUAINT DOWN TOWN
ENTERTAINMENT BY THE SPIRIT OF OLE BEAUFORT
LUNCH
SHOPPING AND ANTIQUING ON MAIN STREET
RETURN TO SAVANNAH
TIME AT THE HOTEL TO REST AND RELAX
DINNER TONIGHT AT THE PIRATES HOUSE-THE INPIRATION FOR TREASURE ISLAND
DAY XII
TOUR OF BONAVENTURE CEMETERY, THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL
AS WELL AS A VISIT TO WORMSLOW PLANTATION AND THE HOME OF BYRD COOKIE.
LUNCH ON YOUR OWN IN CITY MARKET
FAREWELL DINNER AT THE METTS MCNEAL MANSION-INCLUDING MINT JULEPS ON THE VERANDA, ENTERTAINMENT BY A CHARACTER FROM MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL, CATERED MEAL BY MRS. WILKES BOARDING HOUSE OR LADY AND SONS, TROLLEY TRANSPORTATION TO SEE THE HIDDEN SQUARES NOT AVAILABLE BY MOTORCOACH.
RETURN TO HOTEL
DAY XIII
TIME TO REVISIT CITY MARKET OR RIVER STREET
WALKING TOUR FOR THOSE EARLY RISERS AND ENERGETIC GUESTS
DEPART FROM SAVANNAH TO PETERSBURG,VA.
DAY XIV
THIS MORNING AFRER BREAKFAST YOU’LL TRAVEL FROM PETERSBURG TO WEST HARTFORD.
CHECKING IN HOTEL
DAY XV
THIS MORNING AFRER BREAKFAST YOU’LL TRAVEL FROM WEST HARTFORD TO FREEPORT/PORTLAND, SHOPPING, OVERNIGHT.
DAY XVI
THIS MORNING AFRER BREAKFAST YOU’LL TRAVEL FROM PORTLAND TO SAINT JOHN WITH FOND MEMORIES OF YOUR STAY IN THE SOUTH.
INCLUDED:
`MOTOR COACH TRANSPORTATION
`TOUR DIRECTOR FROM FREEDOM TOURS & TRAVEL
`15 NIGHTS ACCOMODATION
`MEALS:
15 BREAKFASTS AND 10 DINNERS, 2 BOX LUNCHES, REFRESHMENTS FOR BOAT CRUISE, MINT JULEP SERVICE,
`BAGGAGE HANDLING
`DAY PROGRAMS:
3 DAYS CHARLESTONS
½ DAY JACKSONVILLE
1 ½ DAYS ST. AUGUSTINE
2 DAYS ST SIMONS/JEKYLL ISLAND
3 ½ DAYS SAVANNAH
`LICENSED PROFESSIONAL LOCAL GUIDES FOR EACH CITY
`ALL TAXES FEES AND PERMITS
