I am interested in this tour for a walking group of about 20 -24 people. In reading the itinerary, it looks like several trolley rides, horse drawn carriage rides and other transport means. Would you have a guide that could do this with us and provide at least 4 - 5 miles of walking per day? The walks could be in lieu of perhaps the carriage rides or all or part of the trolley rides. To get the trip approved with our excursions leader, it has to have a good amount of walking. We are looking at either Spring or Fall of 2026.

This tour will consist of a mix of walking, trolley rides, and motorcoach accompanied by a tour guide. We would not be able to substitute the carriage and trolley rides for additional walking as the itinerary is constructed for the whole tour group.

Southern Charms (from Atlanta to Savannah)

9 days

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From Atlanta to Savannah

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Staying at the J.W. Marriott in Atlanta and Embassy Suites in Savannah were extraordinary. I enjoyed the freedom of having a good portion of the day to explore on your own.
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Platinum Operator: Globus
City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 24
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Atlanta
Atlanta
Optional Activities
- Walking food tour to sample exclusive local Southern cuisine

Day 2

Atlanta

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner (Southern specialties at a local restaurant)

Included Activities

Sightseeing at Centennial Olympic Park
Visit to the historic Fox Theatre
Tour of Buckhead neighborhood
Visit to Ponce City Market
Visit to Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site
Dinner of Southern specialties at a local restaurant

Optional Activities

Georgia Aquarium
Atlanta Botanical Gardens
World of Coca-Cola
National Center for Civil and Human Rights

Landmarks
Centennial Olympic Park
Fox Theatre
Ponce City Market
Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site
Georgia Aquarium
Atlanta Botanical Gardens
World of Coca-Cola
National Center for Civil and Human Rights

Day 3
Atlanta - Columbia - Charleston
Atlanta - Columbia - Charleston
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Stop and sightseeing in Columbia, South Carolina
- View of the State House in Columbia
Optional Activities
- Stroll through historic district of Charleston
- Evening ghost tour in Charleston
Landmarks
South Carolina State House
Day 4
Charleston
Charleston
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Fresh biscuit from Callie's Hot Little Biscuit shop)
Included Activities
- City tour of Charleston
- Tour of Boone Hall Plantation and Gardens
- Tour of Patriot Points Naval Museum
- Fresh biscuit from Callie's Hot Little Biscuit shop
- Small Group Discovery exclusive Gullah Stories and Spirits Tour
Optional Activities
- Shopping at historic City Market
- Visit to Fort Sumter National Monument
- Scenic cruise of Charleston Harbor
Landmarks
Boone Hall Plantation and Gardens
Patriot Point Naval Museum
Fort Sumter National Monument
City Market
Day 5
Charleston - Beaufort - Hilton Head - Savannah
Charleston - Beaufort - Hilton Head - Savannah
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Horse-drawn carriage tour of Beaufort
- Visit to Palmetto Dunes General Store on Hilton Head Island
Landmarks
Beaufort Historic District
Palmetto Dunes
Day 6
Savannah
Savannah
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Interactive cooking class and dinner with Lowcountry cuisine and Southern specialty flavors)
Included Activities
- Visit to Mercer Williams House Museum
- Trolley tour of Savannah led by local guide
- Interactive cooking class and dinner with Lowcountry cuisine
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Forsyth Park
- Visit to Telfair Museum of Art
- Window shopping on Broughton Street
Landmarks
Mercer Williams House Museum
Forsyth Park
Telfair Museum of Art
Broughton Street
Day 7
Savannah - Jekyll Island
Savannah - Jekyll Island
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided trolley tour of Jekyll Island Historic District
Landmarks
Jekyll Island Historic District
Day 8
Jekyll Island
Jekyll Island
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Elegant farewell dinner at the historic Jekyll Island Club, built in 1887 and former winter home of the Vanderbilt, Rockefeller, and Morgan families)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner at the historic Jekyll Island Club
Optional Activities
- Boat trip to Cumberland Island National Seashore
- Shopping on Jekyll Island
- Kayaking near the sandy coast
Landmarks
Jekyll Island Club
Cumberland Island National Seashore
Day 9
Jekyll Island - Savannah
Jekyll Island - Savannah
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
South Carolina State House

Landmarks
Boone Hall Plantation and Gardens
Patriot Point Naval Museum
Fort Sumter National Monument
City Market

Landmarks
Beaufort Historic District
Palmetto Dunes

Landmarks
Mercer Williams House Museum
Forsyth Park
Telfair Museum of Art
Broughton Street

Landmarks
Jekyll Island Historic District

Landmarks
Jekyll Island Club
Cumberland Island National Seashore

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Overall rating based on 82 Reviews

Itinerary
4.6
Transport
5.0
Guide
4.9
Accommodation
4.9
Food
4.6
Tour Operator
5.0

Phil5.0•September 2023
Well organised with pleasant informative staff
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helene5.0•September 2023
We saw a huge number of places in a short amount of time.
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Maureen5.0•September 2023
Staying at the J.W. Marriott in Atlanta and Embassy Suites in Savannah were extraordinary. I enjoyed the freedom of...
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Karen5.0•September 2023
Very interesting trip. So much history. Great accommodation and hospitality every where.
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Barbara5.0•June 2023
I have never been to this part of the US before and I was impressed with the varied sights and the commentary.
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Anonymous5.0•June 2023
Very well planned. Tour director, Brenda, was extremely knowledgeable.
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carl5.0•May 2023
besides having the best bus driver ever and a tour guide that explains everything from the door knobs on doors to the...
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Arthur5.0•May 2023
Tour guide was well organized and very knowledgeable.
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Sylvie5.0•May 2023
Cultural Vista and free Time
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Mary5.0•May 2023
Fun tripÃ¢â‚¬Â¦would have liked a better hotel location in Charleston.
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Asked on June 15th, 2025
I am interested in this tour for a walking group of about 20 -24 people. In reading the itinerary, it looks like several trolley rides, horse drawn carriage rides and other transport means. Would you have a guide that could do this with us and provide at least 4 - 5 miles of walking per day? The walks could be in lieu of perhaps the carriage rides or all or part of the trolley rides. To get the trip approved with our excursions leader, it has to have a good amount of walking. We are looking at either Spring or Fall of 2026.
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- GlobusOperator•Written June 2025
  This tour will consist of a mix of walking, trolley rides, and motorcoach accompanied by a tour guide. We would not be able to substitute the carriage and trolley rides for additional walking as the itinerary is constructed for the whole tour group.

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