Spoleto Festival USA

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The Spoleto Festival is a performing arts festival set in Charleston, a city chosen for its similarities to Spoleto, Italy. Come see for yourself as you enjoy art, cuisine and culture.
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Overview

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

Highlights

    • Be thrilled by symphonies and operas, exhilarated by jazz and bluegrass, electrified by dance and acrobatics and delighted by theater
    • A horse-drawn carriage ride reveals more than 300 years of history, including antebellum mansions, churches and gardens
    • Enjoy reserved seating for all performances as well as a significant amount of free time for exploring the festival on your own

What's this trip about?

    The Spoleto Festival is a performing arts festival set in Charleston, a city chosen for its similarities to Spoleto, Italy. Come see for yourself as you enjoy art, cuisine and culture.

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Details

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
  • Festivals & Special Events

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Itinerary

Day
1 Check-In, Registration,Orientation, Dinner & Get Acquainted Charleston, South Carolina D The Mills House Wyndham Grand Hotel Activity note: Walking from hotel to Spoleto venues is can be as close as 2 blocks or as far as 6-8 blocks. The city offers free shutt...
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2 Spoleto Talk, Performances Charleston, South Carolina B,L The Mills House Wyndham Grand Hotel Breakfast: A breakfast buffet will be available with hot and cold menu items such as eggs, bacon or sausage, toast, bagels, waffle's, yogurt, fruit, and juices. Other be...
Day
3 Carriage Ride, Spirit Line Sunset Cruise Charleston, South Carolina B,D The Mills House Wyndham Grand Hotel Activity note: Walk to carriage ride is approximately 20 minutes or 1/2 mile. Transportation is provided to the Spirit Line Cruise Breakfast: A breakf...
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4 Spoleto Festivities Charleston, South Carolina B,L The Mills House Wyndham Grand Hotel Breakfast: Enjoy a breakfast buffet at the hotel. Morning: PRESENTATION: "Conversations With" -- Meet someone from the Charleston Historic Preservation Society to learn mo...
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5 Gullah, Gibbs Museum, Nathaniel Russell Home Charleston, South Carolina B,D The Mills House Wyndham Grand Hotel Breakfast: Enjoy a breakfast buffet at the hotel. Morning: Start the morning off by hearing from a local expert about the Gullah culture of Charle...
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6 Program Concludes, Check Out and Departures Charleston, South Carolina B Breakfast: Enjoy a breakfast buffet at the hotel. Morning: We hope you have enjoyed this Road Scholar "Flex" program including presentations, delightful performances, and the opportunit...

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Price per day$333
Last Updated: 6/8/2022

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