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11 Nights - £2,435pp

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  • International Flights from UK
  • 11 nights Accommodation
  • Meals as Specified
  • Car Rental
  • ATOL Protection
  • Travel Trust Protection
  • Based on 2021 - 22 Prices

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Charm, Culture & Cobblestones

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Charm, Culture & Cobblestones

Discover the best of Georgia and South Carolina on this self drive journey.

Arrive in Savannah and spend the next two days exploring all that Savannah has to offer.

This charming Southern escape is home to ample art and architecture, restaurants, boutiques and bars, all set under a picturesque veil of Spanish moss.

Take to the highway and head north, crossing from Georgia to South Carolina for the next part of your southern adventure.

After a short drive you will arrive in Bluffton for a 3 night stay at Montage Palmetto Bluff.

Spend the days enjoying a host of activities, such as cycling, clay pigeon shooting, fishing, kayaking or playing tennis and golf.

Continue your journey north to the exclusive Kiawah Island Golf Resort and spend your next 2 nights at the exquisitely designed oceanfront hotel, The Sanctuary.

Depart from Kiawah Island and continue the drive to your final destination.

Arrive in the city of Charleston where you will spend the next 3 nights at the Belmond Charleston Place.

This USA self drive holiday can be tailored to suit your exact requirements, so just let us know your ideal trip.

Everything can be adjusted to suit your needs and create your perfect USA holiday.

Inclusions

  • International flights from UK
  • 11 nights Accommodation
  • Daily Breakfast
  • Car Rental Airport to Airport
  • ATOL Protection
  • Travel Trust Protection

Accommodation

  • 3 nights Savannah
  • 3 nights Bluffton
  • 2 nights Kiawah Island
  • 3 nights Charleston

Day 1: UK - Savannah

Fly from the UK to Savannah where you will collect your rental car and drive to your hotel in Savannah.

Overnight Savannah.

Day 2: Savannah

Enjoy the day at leisure.

Spend the next two days exploring all that Savannah has to offer.

This charming Southern escape is home to ample art and architecture, restaurants, boutiques and bars, all set under a picturesque veil of Spanish moss.Overnight Savannah.

Day 3: Savannah

Enjoy the day at leisure.
 
The majority of Savannah’s attractions are concentrated within the Historic District, or within a few miles of Downtown, with enough variety to suit diverse interests and age groups.

Overnight Savannah.

Day 4: Bluffton

Take to the highway and head north, crossing from Georgia to South Carolina for the next part of your southern adventure.

After a short drive you will arrive in Bluffton for a 3 night stay at Montage Palmetto Bluff.

Spend the days enjoying a host of activities, such as cycling, clay pigeon shooting, fishing, kayaking or playing tennis and golf.

Overnight Bluffton.

Day 5: Bluffton

Enjoy the day at leisure.

Overnight Bluffton.

Day 6: Bluffton

Enjoy the day at leisure.

Overnight Bluffton.

Day 7: Kiawah Island

Continue your journey north to the exclusive Kiawah Island Golf Resort and spend your next 2 nights at the exquisitely designed oceanfront hotel, The Sanctuary.

Overnight Kiawah Island.

Day 8: Kiawah Island

Enjoy the day at leisure.

Offering an abundant array of recreation programmes, eco-adventures, miles of trails, watersports and diverse wildlife, as well as Kamp Kiawah for kids, The Spa at The Sanctuary and no less than five championship golf courses. This impressive, fun-filled resort ensures there is never a shortage of things to do for guests of all ages.

Overnight Kiawah Island.

Day 9: Charleston

Depart from Kiawah Island and continue the drive to your final destination.

Arrive in the city of Charleston where you will spend the next 3 nights at the Belmond Charleston Place.

Overnight Charleston.

Day 10: Charleston

Enjoy the day at leisure.

Set in the centre of the city, here you will have easy access to all kinds of attractions, from a wide range of tours including carriage, culinary, and walking tours, to visiting historic sites, beaches and parks.

Overnight Charleston.

Day 11: Charleston

Enjoy the day at leisure.

Today you could take a trip to Fort Sumter, where the first shots of the Civil War rang out over 150 years ago or enjoy the scenery in Beaufort. Also be sure to stop and try famous local dishes, such as She Crab Soup and Shrimp and Grits..

Overnight Charleston.

Day 12: Charleston – UK

Transfer to Charleston Airport for your overnight flight back to the UK.

Day 13: Arrive UK 

Arrive back in the UK.

Savannah

Located on the northern coast of Georgia, Savannah is an elegant, charming city bursting with architectural sights and character-filled cafes, bars and restaurants.

Begin at Forsyth Park - with its graceful oak trees hanging with Spanish moss - before continuing on to tour Savannah's Historic District, where self-guided audio tours are available from the Visitors’ Centre.

Don’t miss the stunning Gothic-Revival Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist; the Mercer-Williams House, made famous by the book (and film) Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil; cobblestoned River Street, with its Antebellum buildings and public sculptures; and the Bonaventure Cemetery, a deeply atmospheric site with some notable graves.

The Savannah College of Art and Design regularly hosts performances and exhibitions, while the Telfair Museum is a true cultural hub of the city.

Bluffton

Set in the Lowcountry of Beaufort County, South Carolina, the quaint town of Bluffton is set just inland of Hilton Head Island.

This character-filled town has won numerous awards for its collection of heritage homes, historic churches, amazing restaurants and excellent artisan shops.

Explore the Old Town which dots the bluff along the May River, view the magnificent moss-covered oak tree-lined streets, and sample the locally grown hand-shucked oysters.

Other highlights include: the Church of the Cross Anglican, a relic of Southern Gothic Revival architecture that was built in 1854; Heyward House, which plays host to the Bluffton Historical Society; the boutiques lining Calhoun Street, which is the centre of Bluffton’s vibrant shopping district and the weekly Farmers’ Market where visitors can find locally grown produce.

Don’t miss the opportunity to visit Hilton Head, ‘America’s favourite island', home to some of the best beaches in the country.

Kiawah Island

Kiawah Island is a beach and golf resort destination located on a barrier island in South Carolina. It is located about 15 miles south of Charleston and has a population of just over 1,100 residents.

Kiawah Island has grown to become one of the major tourist sites in the state and is home to several golf resorts, beachfront villas, condo rental properties and miles of beaches.

The most famous property on the island is the Kiawah Island Golf Resort, and this has become an attraction in itself.

Whether you’re a golfer, nature lover, or just want to enjoy some time on the white sandy beaches, you’ll find plenty of things to do and enjoy around the beautiful Kiawah Island.

Charleston

Charleston is a seaport city in the state of South Carolina in the United States of America.

Its historic downtown is on a peninsula formed by two rivers, the Ashley and Cooper, flowing into the Atlantic, and protected from the open ocean by surrounding islands.

Charleston is characterised by its cobblestone streets, horse-drawn carriages and pastel antebellum houses, particularly in the elegant French Quarter and historic Battery area.

The Battery promenade and Waterfront Park both overlook Charleston Harbour, while Fort Sumter, a federal stronghold where the first shots of the Civil War rang out, lies across the water.