Savannah, Georgia

Begin the day with a Walking Tour of Savannah with Savannah Dan, named the best tour guide in Savannah for 6 years in a row. “Stroll through  picturesque squares framed in Live Oaks, dripping with "Spanish moss". See stately antebellum mansions and churches and hear the secrets they still keep today. View Savannah's unique architectural styles which will transport you back in time, to the days of yesteryear. Let Savannah Dan regale you with his factual but whimsical and entertaining history of Savannah. From before the settling of Savannah in 1733, right up to the movies being filmed in and around Savannah today, he will confirm legends and dispel myths, all in his avant-garde style about the backstories you were NEVER taught in American history class!”

Following this fantastic introduction into the history and mystery of Savannah, get a real taste of the city through an “off the beaten path” Food Tour. It’s no secret that the South is known for great food, and Savannah is no exception. Teeming with a variety of southern, ethnic, gourmet, fusion, and local gems, a food tour is a great way to gain a little bit of insight into this city’s bustling food scene.

Enjoy the afternoon at leisure. Re-group in the evening for drinks and small plates at the hotel’s Bösendorfer Lounge before attending a theatre performance at Savannah’s iconic Lucas Theatre For The Arts.

Meals Included: Lunch, Drinks + Small Plates

Begin the day with a bit of shopping on Broughton Street, which has quickly become a hub for shopping in Savannah. Visit the Savannah Bee Company to learn about the company’s mission to inform others of the importance of bees and sample their specialty bee products like honey, bee pollen, beauty products, candles and more.

Afterward, head to The Paris Market, a charming, 18th-century Victorian boutique filled to the brim with fantastic treasures from around the world giving one the feel of a well curated Parisian flea market. Enjoy perusing the shop before having lunch at the adjacent Paris Market Cafe, recently named “The Most Beautiful Coffee Shop in Georgia” by Architectural Digest.

Spend the rest of the afternoon shopping and art gallery hopping at Savannah City Market, a large open-air market full of unique shops, restaurants, and art galleries. Watch artists at work as you sip on a refreshing beverage and drink in the sights of this happening place.

Enjoy dinner at Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant before “hunting for ghosts” in some of Savannah’s most haunted places on a Savannah Ghost Tour. After all, Savannah is allegedly the most haunted city in the United States!

Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner

In the morning, a guide will pick you up at the hotel and escort you to the historic seaside town of Beaufort, South Carolina. Famed for its historic Antebellum homes and gorgeous, centuries-old live oak trees draped with Spanish moss, Beaufort is a charming city full of history. Upon arriving, your guide will regale exciting stories about the Civil War, the Reconstruction Era, and the local Gullah Geeche culture, pointing out significant sites along the way including Sam’s Plantation on Dataw Island, the National Cemetery used for both Confederate and Union soldiers during the Civil War, and film sites featured in movies like Forrest Gump and Big Chill. Afterward, enjoy free time in the waterfront district to explore downtown Beaufort, take a riverboat ride, visit a museum, or do a bit of shopping.

Return to Savannah in the evening and enjoy dinner and live entertainment at the Casmir Lounge in the Mansion on Forsyth Park.

Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy the morning at leisure or join an optional Architectural Tour of Savannah to learn about the city’s architectural metamorphosis from pre-colonial times to today and how each style contributes to Savannah’s distinctive character.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing the journey on a tour of the sites and landmarks featured in the movie based on John Berendt’s best-selling novel, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.

In the evening, conclude the trip with a Farewell Dinner at The Olde Pink House, a historic Savannah icon. Built by a wealthy planter in 1771, this iconic mansion is rumored to have been the site of many secret meetings which helped to secure the colonies’ independence in the American Revolution. Eventually, the house was turned into the first bank in Georgia and later became the headquarters for General York during the Civil War. For decades after, the home changed hands until in 1992 it was restored to its former glory and it became The Olde Pink House Restaurant. As you dine within these storied walls, exchange stories with newfound friends and reflect on your time in beautiful Savannah.

Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner