Amelia Island and St. Augustine: Coastal Treasures in Florida

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Discover what makes Amelia Island and St. Augustine such cultural and historic gems, learning about Native American history, Civil War strategy, grand architecture and renowned cuisine.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Encounter rare birds, watch for manatees and learn about the shrimping industry as you boat the backwaters of Amelia Island
    • Join an expert in period dress to learn about Minnorcan settlers of St
    • Augustine, who arrived here after nine years of enslavement at a nearby indigo plantation
    • On a field trip to Flagler’s College, learn about Henry Flagler’s contributions to the development of Florida’s Atlantic Coast and hear stories about the Flagler family

What's this trip about?

    Discover what makes Amelia Island and St. Augustine such cultural and historic gems, learning about Native American history, Civil War strategy, grand architecture and renowned cuisine.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityFernandina Beach
End CitySt. Augustine

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • 50 Plus
  • Education / Learning
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • History
  • Nature
  • Ruins & Archaeology

Trip includes

    • 5 nights of accommodations
    • 12 meals (5B, 3L, 4D)
    • 4 expert-led lectures
    • 7 expert-led field trips
    • An experienced Group Leader
    • Customary gratuities throughout the program
    • Road Scholar Assurance Plan
    • Taxes

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1

Check-In, Registration, Orientation, Welcome Dinner
Location: Fernandina Beach, Florida Meal: D Hotel: Hampton Inn & Suites Amelia Island-Historic Harbor Front Activity note: Hotel check-in from 4:00 p.m. Afternoon: Program Registration. 5:00 p.m. After you have your room assignment, come to the Road Scholar desk ...
Day 2

Amelia Island & Fernandina, Fort Clinch, Coastal Ecology
Location: Fernandina Beach, Florida Meal: B,L,D Hotel: Hampton Inn & Suites Amelia Island-Historic Harbor Front Activity note: Getting on/off trolley. Minimal walking/standing at Fort Clinch on uneven terrain. Walking 2 blocks from hotel to dinner. Breakfast: At ...
Day 3

Amelia Island River Cruise, Free Time
Location: Fernandina Beach, Florida Meal: B,D Hotel: Hampton Inn & Suites Amelia Island-Historic Harbor Front Activity note: Getting on/off pontoon boat for cruise including ramp with grade and elevation dependent on tide. Minimal walking. Walk 2 blocks to dinner. ...
Day 4

Cathedral Basilica, Historic St. Augustine, Lightner Museum
Location: St. Augustine, FL Meal: B,L,D Hotel: DoubleTree by Hilton St. Augustine Historic District Activity note: Getting on/off motorcoach. Travel by motorcoach approximately 1.5 hour/77 miles. Minimal walking in historic district. Breakfast: Hotel buffet. Morni...
Day 5

Flagler, Memorial Presbyterian, Castillo de San Marcos
Location: St. Augustine, FL Meal: B,L,D Hotel: DoubleTree by Hilton St. Augustine Historic District Activity note: Getting on/off trolley. Breakfast: Hotel buffet. Morning: We will be treated to an expert-led field trip to Flagler College, once the Ponce de Leon, ...
Day 6

Departure St. Augustine to Jacksonville Airport/Fernandina
Location: St. Augustine, FL Meal: B Activity note: Hotel check-out by 12:00 Noon. Transfer shuttle departs hotel at 9:00 a.m. For participants who arrived by plane, transfer to Jacksonville Airport will be by 10:00 a.m. For participants who drove, transfer to Fernandina...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,299
Price per day$217
Last Updated: 1/3/2022

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Meals Included
  • 13 Meals
  • 5 Breakfasts
  • 3 Lunches
  • 5 Dinners
  • The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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