Charleston’s Plantations and Stately Homes

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Immerse yourself in the uniquely American story of Charleston as you learn about plantation life, traditional cuisine, historic architecture and the Civil War.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Compare the Aiken-Rhett House in its unrestored state with the beautifully restored 19th-century Nathanial Russell House
    • Enjoy a look into — and tasty sampling of — modern plantation life at Charleston Tea Plantation, containing America’s only tea garden, and enjoy a visit to other historic Plantations in the area
    • Enjoy an exploration of Charleston’s Historic Battery, viewing the exteriors of stately homes built before, during and after the Civil War

What's this trip about?

    Immerse yourself in the uniquely American story of Charleston as you learn about plantation life, traditional cuisine, historic architecture and the Civil War.

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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 Plus
  • Education / Learning

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Itinerary

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1 4 p.m. Check-in, Registration, Welcome Dinner, Orientation Isle of Palms, Charleston County, SC D Coastal Retreat Center Activity note: Fresh sheets and towels will be in your room. Make up your beds and relax in your home away from home for the week! Hopefully t...
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2 Historic Charleston Bus Tour, Plantation, Architecture Intro Isle of Palms, Charleston County, SC B,L,D Coastal Retreat Center Activity note: Today's schedule takes us via bus on an overview of the historic Charleston Peninsula, a comprehensive tour of Magnolia P...
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3 Historic downtown homes, Walking Tour, Gullah Program Isle of Palms, Charleston County, SC B,L,D Coastal Retreat Center Activity note: Walking Tour will last about 2 hours over uneven cobblestone streets and sidewalks of Historic Charleston, and house tours have ...
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4 Angel Oak, Tea Plantation, Private Reception, Free Evening Isle of Palms, Charleston County, SC B,L,D Coastal Retreat Center Activity note: We will venture to the Angel Oak Tree plus the Charleston Tea Plantation. Not much walking , and instead enjoy the beautifu...
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5 Boone Hall Plantation, Charles Pinkney Home, Social Isle of Palms, Charleston County, SC B,L,D Coastal Retreat Center Activity note: Boone Hall will feature a tractor tour of the plantation, Gullah Theater, Authentic Slave Cabins, plus a beautiful plantation home...
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6 Turtle Team Volunteer Presentation, 11 a.m. Check Out Isle of Palms, Charleston County, SC B Activity note: As we bid farewell today, take with you the memories of the week together, new friendships, and the plight of the loggerhead turtles who utilize the coasta...

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Price From $999
Price per day$167
Last Updated: 1/7/2022

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Meals Included
  • 14 Meals
  • 5 Breakfasts
  • 4 Lunches
  • 5 Dinners
  • The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
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