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Historic Cities and Coasts of the South

  • Atlanta
  • Charleston
  • Savannah
  • Jekyll Island
  • Cape Canaveral
  • Miami
  • 12 nights from
  • £3,060 per person
  • Trip Code: SD-1275

Holiday Overview

Historic Cities and Coasts of the South - a great USA fly drive holiday.

 

A self drive through some of the most historic cities and beautiful beaches of South East USA. This road trip offers Charleston & Savannah, two famous colonial and civil war towns. Next is beautiful Jekyll Island, with its haunting driftwood beach and the iconic Jekyll Island Club, once a private retreat for America's wealthy elite, now a boutique hotel.  Continue Southwards via the Florida Coastline and the Space Center of Cape Canveral to Miami with it's vibrant art deco southbeach area. If this isn't enough, we can offer an extension through to the Florida Keys....

Historic Cities and Coasts of the South includes:

  • International Flights
  • 12 nights Accommodation
  • Car Hire
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Day 1 - Atlanta

Arrive in this gateway to the South. Collect your rental car and check into your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Featured accommodation

Hilton Atlanta

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Day 2 - Atlanta

Explore the city at your own pace, perhaps visit the World of Coca-Cola, The Atlanta History Centre or the National Centre for Human Rights. Piedmont park in the downtown area is perfect for a stroll, or visit one of Atlanta’s many neighbourhoods for some great southern cuisine and hospitality.

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Hilton Atlanta

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Day 3 - Charleston

Take the drive from Atlanta to neighbouring Charleston, one of the USA’s most historic and beautiful cities.

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Francis Marion Hotel

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Day 4 - Charleston

Spend the day discovering Charleston, with its well-preserved architecture, beautiful gardens and wonderful shopping.

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Francis Marion Hotel

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Day 5 - Savannah

Cross back into Georgia and the Southern Belle of Savannah. This charming riverside city is sure to beguile.

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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Savannah Historic District

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Day 6 - Savannah

The Historic trolley tour is a great way to see the many beautiful areas of this town and Is definitely recommended. Alternatively, you may wish to wander along the riverside or through some of the beautiful squares, strewn with live oaks in the historic quarter.

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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Savannah Historic District

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Day 7 - Jekyll Island

Venture South to the historic state park of Jekyll Island, one of the beautiful “Golden Islands” of the region. En route we suggest stopping off at the Wormsloe Historic Site, with it’s postcard perfect oak Alley and perhaps take lunch in the charming seaside town of St Simmons

Featured accommodation

Jekyll Island Club

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Day 8 - Jekyll Island

Choices abound, visit the eerie sight of driftwood beach, or the turtle centre. History buffs will enjoy Mosaic, the Jekyll Island Museum and the Landmark Trolley tour, offering an insight into the heyday of the Island Club. Alternatively, just relax on one of the many virtually deserted beaches.

Featured accommodation

Jekyll Island Club

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Day 9 - Cape Canaveral / Cocoa Beach

Cross into Florida with todays destination being Cape Canaveral, with its long sandy beaches and close proximity to the famous space center.

Featured accommodation

Best Western Cocoa Beach Hotel and Suites

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Day 10 - Cape Canaveral / Cocoa Beach

Options today include visiting the iconic space centre or relaxing on the beach. If theme parks are more to your liking, Orlando lies just 1 hour inland with its famous parks and malls.

Featured accommodation

Best Western Cocoa Beach Hotel and Suites

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Day 11 - Miami

Cruise down the east coast to Miami, a city that needs very little introduction.

Featured accommodation

Ocean Five Hotel

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Day 12 - Miami

A full day of leisure, enjoy some downtime or visit some of Miami’s exciting neighbourhoods such as Little Cuba

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Ocean Five Hotel

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Day 13 - Miami

Return your rental vehicle at the airport and catch your homeward flight.

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