History & Charm of Savannah, Charleston & Beaufort

DAY 1

Join Wolf's for a south bound journey to include bountiful southern charm and hospitality, entertaining and intriguing history and beautiful scenery in Savannah, GA, Charleston & Beaufort, SC and more. Your tour begins with appropriate meal and rest stops when needed as you travel to Lumberton, NC for an overnight stay at the Hampton Inn Lumberton (910-738-3332). The hotel features an indoor pool, fitness center, business center and complimentary Wi-Fi. Guest room amenities include a mini refrigerator, microwave, coffeemaker and hairdryer. Dinner is included at a local restaurant with the remainder of the evening to enjoy the hotel amenities.

DAY 2

Wake to breakfast included at the hotel before you check out and departure for Charleston, South Carolina. Upon arrival in Charleston, sit back and enjoy a narrated horse-drawn carriage ride through historic Charleston. Rich in history, Charleston is one of the most beautifully preserved historic and architectural treasures in the nation. Significant and lovely structures, beautiful gardens and centuries-old homes grace the narrow streets. Following your tour, you have free time for lunch on your own and to browse the Historic Charleston City Market and nearby shops. One of the nation's oldest public markets and the cultural heart of Charleston, today City Market is home to more than 300 entrepreneurs offering something for everyone to see, taste and take home as a souvenir. Mid-afternoon, embark on a narrated Charleston Harbor Cruise. Enjoy an intriguing journey by water through the storied past of the Holy City, passing over 75 landmarks, and keep an eye open for local wildlife. Upon return to the dock, you depart on the motorcoach for check in at the Hampton Inn & Suites Charleston/Mt. Pleasant-Isle of Palms (843-856-3900) for a one-night stay. The hotel offers guests an outdoor (seasonal) pool, fitness center, business center and complimentary Wi-Fi. Hotel rooms feature a coffeemaker, complimentary high-speed internet and HDTV. Dinner this evening is included at an area restaurant and followed by return to the hotel for the night.

DAY 3

Enjoy breakfast included at the hotel before you begin your day with a visit to the Mcleod Plantation Historic Site, an important 37-acre Gullah/Geechee heritage site that has been carefully preserved in recognition of its cultural and historical significance. McLeod was built by the riches of sea island cotton, and on the backs of enslaved people whose work and culture are embedded in the Lowcountry's very foundation. It is a living tribute to the men and women and their descendants that persevered in their efforts to achieve freedom, equality and justice. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes to take a guided walking tour of the historic site. Next, you are off to the Charleston Tea Garden located on picturesque Wadmalaw Island in the heart of the Lowcountry. Over 100 years ago, tea planters brought their finest tea bushes from China to Wadmalaw Island. Now the direct descendants of the original tea plants have been lovingly restored. Thanks to William Barclay Hall and the Bigelow Family, this true working tea farm presents a learning experience unlike any other in the country. Relax and enjoy a boxed lunch before you depart for an interesting experience at Lady's Island Oyster. Single Lady oysters are grown in the crisp waters of the Coosaw River in the South Carolina lowcountry. They take great pride in nurturing their oysters from hatchery through to harvest and their estuaries are filled with pure saltwater flowing directly from the Atlantic, it's what gives Single Lady oysters a smooth briny start with a sweet clean finish. Learn about their process that benefits their coastal waters and removes pressure from the wild oyster resources and enjoy a sampling of their product. After your visit, you check in to your hotel for the next two nights, the Best Western Sea Island Inn (843-522-2090). Located in the Beaufort Historic District, the hotel offers guests an outdoor pool (seasonal), business center, complimentary Wi-Fi and 24-hour complimentary cookies and coffee in the lobby. Guestroom amenities include a microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, hairdryer, flat screen with premium channels and iron/ironing board. Dinner is included at an area restaurant with the remainder of the night to relax and unwind.

DAY 4

Start your day with breakfast included at the hotel before you embark on an "edu-taining" Trolley Tour of Savannah. The trolley conductor provides educational and entertaining narrative about Savannah's fascinating history and identifies its magnificent architecture as you ride through the streets and view the natural beauty of Georgia's first city. Next, visit the Davenport House and get a glimpse into the 1820s domestic life in this urban seaport with a visit to his stately Federal-style home, built by master carpenter Isaiah Davenport for his household. In 1955, the saving of the Davenport House from demolition was the first effort of Historic Savannah Foundation, which has gone on to national prominence as a preservation leader as well as ushering in the preservation renaissance of the coastal city. Afterwards, you have some free time to stroll along the Riverwalk and have lunch on your own and at your expense. Next, admission is included to the American Prohibition Museum and an included drink while visiting. The museum highlights an era of gangsters, rum runners, and flappers, it brings to life the Roaring Twenties with over 20 intoxicating exhibits and authentic speakeasy. 21st century technology and immersive displays take you on a journey through the past to the early 1900s when anti-alcohol rallies swept the nation and America's struggle with alcohol was brought to light. Your day concludes with dinner included at a local restaurant. You then board your motorcoach for return to the hotel for the night.

DAY 5

Breakfast is included at the hotel before you take a short stroll to the Beaufort Marina and board your vessel for a dolphin and history boat cruise. Your captain will share with you a deeper understanding of Beaufort's layered history and local tales, as you cruise the waters where you may see playful bottlenose dolphins, nesting bald eagles and ospreys on the hunt (sightings are not guaranteed). Upon return to land, you will climb aboard a horse-drawn carriage for a fascinating and delightful narrated tour of Beaufort. Experience Beaufort's rich history and unique charm as your horse-drawn carriage meanders under the moss-covered Live Oaks, past breathtaking Antebellum homes, historic churches, movie sites and more. Lunch is on your own and at your expense while in Beaufort. Next, prepare for a unique stop at the Kazoo Factory Museum. The Kazoo Museum houses one of the largest collections of kazoos and related items and you will learn about how this musical instrument was invented and made from start to finish. You are never too old to learn how to play one or remember marching in your own parade as a child playing your kazoo. Following your visit, you have dinner included at a local restaurant and then board the motorcoach and travel to check in at the Hampton Inn Lumberton (910-738-3332) for an overnight stay (this is the same hotel from the first night of your trip.

DAY 6

Breakfast is included at the hotel before you check out and board the motorcoach for return home with meal and rest stops at your expense along the way.

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ALL WOLF'S TOURS - TIMES AND ITINERARY SUBJECT TO CHANGE**

B=Breakfast, BL=Boxed Lunch, D=Dinner