Southern Charm

DAY 1: NW GEORGIA D

DAY 2: SAVANNAH, GA

In Savannah, join our local guide for a walking tour of the hauntingly beautiful Bonaventure Cemetery, featured in the movie Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. Enjoy downhome southern cooking during dinner at River House Seafood before checking in for a 2-night stay at Hampton Inn Savannah Historic District. B, D

DAY 3: HISTORIC SAVANNAH

Board an open-air trolley for a narrated sightseeing tour along the cobblestone paved streets of Savannah, the country’s largest National Urban Historic Landmarked District. The rest of the day is yours to leisurely explore Savannah’s Historic District! Stroll the revitalized historic River Street filled with unique shops, boutiques, and or explore the area’s unique museums (additional expense). B, D

DAY 4: CHARLESTON, SC

On picturesque Wadmalaw Island in the heart of South Carolina’s low country, visit Charleston Tea Garden, owned by the Bigelow Tea Company family, and enjoy a trolley tour of the grounds. In Charleston, depart on a narrated boat cruise to historic Fort Sumter. Learn about the fort’s pivotal role in the American Civil War during a ranger-led tour. Unpack for a two-night stay in Charleston's Historic District. B, L

DAY 5: HISTORIC CHARLESTON

Embrace the history of Charleston at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, founded in 1676 and voted one of “America’s Most Beautiful Gardens” by Travel + Leisure Magazine. Join naturalist guides for an action-packed tram tour of the plantation’s 600 acres of wetlands, forests, and marshes – watch for alligators, great blue herons and more! Step back in time with a guided tour of the family home with a glimpse of life in the 19th century. After free time to explore Charleston’s historic City Market area, join our local expert for a guided tour of this city steeped in Colonial and Civil War history. Enjoy a delicious dinner at a local favorite. B, D

DAY 6: ASHEVILLE, NC

Journey through the Blue Ridge Mountains to discover America’s largest majestic home, the magnificent Biltmore Estate, completed by George Vanderbilt in 1895. After a gourmet lunch in the estate’s Stable Cafe, spend the day exploring the Vanderbilts' home and its surrounding century-old gardens filled with thousands of daffodils, tulips, azaleas and more. Continue to Knoxville, TN, for an overnight stay. B, L

DAY 7: RETURN HOME B

ACCOMMODATIONS:
Night 1: Hampton Inn, Cartersville, GA (or similar)
Nights 2-3: Hampton Inn, Savannah Historic District, GA
Nights 4-5: Hampton Inn, Charleston Historic District, SC
Night 6: Fairfield Inn & Suites, Knoxville, TN

Dates:

• Departure: April 6, 2025
• Return: April 12, 2025

OR

• Departure: April 27, 2025
• Return: May 3, 2025

OR

• Departure: December 7, 2025
• Return: December 13, 2025

Pricing:

• Double: $2,139
• Triple/Quad: $1,899
• Single: $2,779

*Price per person

Helpful Hints
Looking for a sweet treat? On Day 3, while exploring Savannah during your leisure time, stop by Leopold’s Ice Cream. A local institution since 1919, Leopold’s serves classic ice cream flavors in a charming retro setting. Don’t miss their famous tutti-frutti flavor!

Traveling from Wadmalaw Island to Charleston waterfront, see one of the oldest living trees in the U.S., the Angel Oak Tree, estimated to be 400-500 years old. The Angel Oak’s massive, sprawling limbs make it a peaceful and awe-inspiring sight to see.

While exploring Fort Sumter National Historic Park, you will have an hour to stand on the grounds where America’s deadliest war began while hearing stories such as the Sergeant Peter Hart who raised a shell-torn flag during bombardment. Before leaving, be sure to visit the Museum store for souvenirs.

Spring is one of the best times to visit Biltmore when Biltmore Blooms takes place. The gardens come alive with tulips, azaleas, and rhododendrons, making it a photographer’s dream. After the house tour, exit the front door, turn right (south) and walk to the amazing garden experience.

Weather
Temperatures can fluctuate in this region, so we recommend bringing a light jacket with you when out in the morning or evening.

Time Zone
Eastern

Hotel Amenities
Each hotel has a hair dryer, iron/ironing boards, and a coffee maker. All hotels also offer a refrigerator, Wi-Fi, fitness room and a swimming pool.

Walking Distance
Moderate walking is required to fully enjoy this tour. Some walking will also be on uneven paths. While walking canes are allowed, we are unable to accommodate travelers using other mobility devices, including walkers and wheelchairs.

Other General Information
We will send 3 key communications for your tour; “Get Ready” is your email confirmation and initial tour information sent upon registration, “Get Set” email will be sent about two months before departure, “Go” trip documentation mailing is sent via USPS 3-4 weeks before departure and will include your daily itinerary, luggage tags and final departure information.

Travel Protection is optional and highly recommended and can be purchased until the day before departure. We offer Travel Guard from AIG, which costs 8.5% of your tour, information about which will be sent with your Get Ready email.

Unless otherwise noted, your Sunrise Tour includes: Professional Sunrise Tour Director, meals as indicated, local step on guides including gratuity (international tour guide gratuity inclusion vary by tour), deluxe motorcoach transportation w/rest room, admission to activities and events as indicated, airfare from designated airports, transportation to/from designated airports from our convenient local pickup points*, luggage handling at hotels when available

We believe tipping is a personal and discretionary interaction between our guests and our staff. A typical gratuity for your Sunrise Tour Director and motorcoach driver may be $5-$7per person, per day on tour. Sunrise Shuttle drivers appreciate gratuities (suggest $5 per person) for excellent service as well. Our staff will not solicit gratuities or pass out envelopes.

We are happy to offer refreshments on most motorcoach travel days on tour. We recommend you bring a refillable water bottle to maintain healthy hydration.

If less than 4 people request a pickup point, we may ask that you choose another pickup point from which to join your Sunrise Tour.

If you would like to join a tour from a city not listed as a departure point, we would love to have you along! Please discuss arrangements with our friendly reservation team. From a departure city not listed, typical airfare will be +$100 higher than our published fare for domestic tours, and +$200 for international tours.

If you have a TSA precheck or Airline Rewards numbers, you MUST give those numbers to our reservations team at least 60 days before departure, otherwise they may not be applied.

Preferred seating may not be available on group air. In some cases, seats are not assigned until the airport. Your tour fare includes an economy seat on the flight; it does not include seat selection. Seat upgrades may be available at an additional cost.

To help make our tours the most comfortable in the business, we limit Sunrise Tours motorcoaches to 80% capacity, or 44 passengers on a coach built for 55. We reserve the right to amend this practice.

Your Tour Director will rotate seats on the motorcoach each day of your tour. A single fare does not guarantee two seats on the coach; you may be seated next to another friendly Sunrise Tours guest.

Terms and Conditions
Please refer to our policies HERE for more information on our terms and conditions.