Southern Charms: St. Augustine, Savannah & Charleston 2025

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Evoking long-ago days of gracious Southern living, this Tauck journey explores National Historic Landmark Districts in Savannah, Charleston and Beaufort; Low Country folkways; the legacy of the Mighty 8th Air Force and more. Enjoy private dinners... a private Charleston harbor cruise... visits to plantations, gardens and a Civil War fort... and time in histor...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • An unforgettable trip through coastal South Carolina
    • Georgia and Florida
    • places reminiscent of long-ago days of gracious Southern living... a rarefied world of 19th-century mansions
    • magnolias and live oaks hung with Spanish moss... Explore National Historic Landmark Districts in Savannah
    • Charleston and Beaufort... a hands-on culinary demonstration focusing on dishes representing the unique cuisine of the coastal Low Country region... tour the islands off Beaufort
    • South Carolina... take a private cruise in Charleston Harbor... celebrate 300 years of history in Beaufort... and more. Tauck's Southern Charmsjourney is as refreshing as a cool glass of sweet tea!

What's this trip about?

    Evoking long-ago days of gracious Southern living, this Tauck journey explores National Historic Landmark Districts in Savannah, Charleston and Beaufort; Low Country folkways; the legacy of the Mighty 8th Air Force and more. Enjoy private dinners... a private Charleston harbor cruise... visits to plantations, gardens and a Civil War fort... and time in historic St. Augustine.

Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start City St. Augustine, Florida
End CityCharleston

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

Attractions

  • Beaufort
  • Charleston
  • St. Augustine

Activities

  • Culture

Trip includes

    • TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – Exclusive to Tauck, filmed narratives by documentary filmmaker Ken Burns provides insights onthe Civil War TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – Tour the Sea Islands off Beaufort, South Carolina Hands-on culinary demonstration and lunch featuring Low Country cuisine Enjoy a private harbor cruise in Charleston, enriched by insightful commentary and seaside views of its maritime treasures Two-night stay at the Casa Monica Resort & Spa in St. Augustine, one of the first seven Autograph Collection hotels with Marriott

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Welcome to St. Augustine

Journey begins: 5:30 PM

,
Casa Monica Resort & Spa.

Day 2 The Oldest City in the United States - St. Augustine

Founded in 1565 by Spanish admiral, Pedro Menendez de Aviles, St. Augustine is the oldest continously-inhabitated city in the United States. Today, much of that historic charm and spanish-influenced style remains, and will become ap...

Day 3 Jekyll Island Tour & Onward to Savannah

Wave goodbye to St. Augustine as you head off to your next destination - Savannah, Georgia. En route, stop on Jekyll Island, one of Georgia's barrier islands for a tour through its historic district including entry into one of its c...

Day 4 Savannah Sightseeing and Low Country Culinary Delights

Start a day of exploration with a morning sightseeing trip of Savannah with a local guide, admiring the city's elegant architecture and geometric city design, featuring 24 park squares highlighted by live oaks draped with Spanish mo...

Day 5 Museum of the Mighty 8th and After-Hours at the SCAD Museum of Art

This morning, visit the city's National Museum of the Mighty 8th Air Force for a private tour of its exhibits chronicling the famed US Eighth Bomber Command's contributions to the Allied victory in World War II and beyond. ...

Day 6 Pin Point Heritage Museum & Back in time in Beaufort

Today you'll embark on a guided excursion through the Low Country region along the Georgia coast. Begin with an opportunity to experience firsthand the unique Gullah / Geechee culture that developed in the wetlands approach...

Day 7 Guided Sightseeing, Harbor Cruise and Farewell

Join our local guide for a walking tour of the city this morning, including an interior visit of the Heyward Washington house, before embarking on a cruise along the harbor, viewing Fort Sumter, Fort Moultrie, the lighthouses, the B...

Day 8 Homeward bound

Tour

ends:
Charleston.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $4,990
Price per day$624
Last Updated: 3/7/2025
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Availability
26 Mar 2025
03 Apr 2025
$4,990
$6,357
02 Apr 2025
10 Apr 2025
$6,290
$7,848
04 Apr 2025
12 Apr 2025
$6,290
$7,848
09 Apr 2025
17 Apr 2025
$5,490
$6,859
11 Apr 2025
19 Apr 2025
$6,290
$7,848
18 Apr 2025
26 Apr 2025
$6,290
$7,848
25 Apr 2025
03 May 2025
$6,290
$7,848
02 May 2025
10 May 2025
$6,290
$7,848
07 May 2025
15 May 2025
$4,990
$6,357
12 Sep 2025
20 Sep 2025
$5,690
$7,181

All prices are per person in U.S. dollars.

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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