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Whether you’re strolling through the canopied squares of Savannah or listening to the country music that echoes through the streets of Nashville, you’ll find endless learning opportunities in America’s southern states. From studying Civil Rights in Alabama to exploring lighthouses in St. Augustine, take part in engaging conversations with local experts as you experience the unique culture of the American South.

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A wide canal in Miami, Florida, features docked boats and leafy trees, leading toward a prominent skyline of modern city architecture under a bright sky.

Signature City Miami

6 days
(4.82)
Keep the Pace
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2,049
Florida
Signature Cities
Treat your senses to the wonders of Miami, exploring its historic neighborhoods, world-class cuisine, impressive architecture and beautiful beaches with both friends and local experts.
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A historic red brick building and a black cannon on a carriage sit on a grassy field on sun-dappled Amelia Island.

History by the Sea: Study & Stay on Cumberland & Amelia Islands

6 days
(5)
Keep the Pace
Starting at
2,749
Florida/Georgia
Regional Discoveries
Experience beautiful Cumberland Island as you enjoy an exclusive two-night stay at the 1890 Carnegie compound and delve into 4,000 years of history on sun-dappled Amelia Island.
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The grand building in Georgia's National Historic District on Jekyll Island is festively decorated with glowing Christmas lights at twilight.

Spend Christmas on Historic Jekyll Island

6 days
(4.78)
Easy Going
Starting at
2,449
Georgia
Holidays
Celebrate Christmas on Jekyll Island, where you’ll enjoy world-class cuisine, explore the festively decorated National Historic District and learn the grand story of this “Golden Isle.”
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Participants in colorful costumes and ornate masks perform during a grand Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Mardi Gras in New Orleans

6 days
(4.95)
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4,199
Louisiana
Festivals, Misc.
Learn the story of Mardi Gras in the city that celebrates it best, New Orleans, where you’ll witness grand parades, enjoy expert lectures and revel in this festive tradition.
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Two cyclists ride along a wooden bridge with a large, rusted steel railroad trestle overhead on the Katy Trail in Missouri.

A Cycling Journey: The Katy Trail Across Missouri

8 days
(4.94)
Outdoor: Spirited
Starting at
2,649
Missouri
Bicycling
Bike America’s longest “rails-to-trails” project, the Katy Trail, learning about the MKT Railroad, Lewis and Clark and visiting the region’s historic sites and towns.
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A person walks among large, weathered trees at Driftwood Beach on Jekyll Island, Georgia, during a vibrant sunset.

Best of St. Simons, Sapelo, Jekyll: An Island-Hopping Adventure

6 days
(4.93)
On Your Feet
Starting at
2,799
Georgia
Regional Discoveries
Discover Georgia’s Atlantic Coast islands from different perspectives as you explore a historic fort and grand homes while also learning about island ecology and Gullah Geechee culture.
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A wooden boardwalk winds through the salt marshes of Assateague National Seashore in Virginia during a dramatic sunset.

Chincoteague Service Learning: Preserving Barrier Island Environments

6 days
(4.93)
Keep the Pace
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1,849
Virginia
Service Learning
Help preserve and maintain the town of Chincoteague and Assateague National Seashore as you learn about the island’s unique music, culture and lore.
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Learn about Italian Renaissance in Montreat

The Beautiful and the Powerful of the Italian Renaissance

6 days
(5)
Easy Going
Starting at
999
North Carolina
History
The Medicis, Mona Lisa and St. Peter’s Basilica are Italian icons, but how did they come to be? Explore and discuss the origins, artists and legacy of the Italian Renaissance.
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The ornately decorated Biltmore House library in Asheville features a roaring fireplace and a glowing Christmas tree during a festive Vanderbilt Christmas celebration.

Asheville at Christmastime: The Biltmore and Beyond

6 days
(4.95)
Keep the Pace
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2,349
North Carolina
Holidays
Experience the magic of a Vanderbilt Christmas at the ornately decorated Biltmore House as you learn about turn-of-the-century traditions, and explore the charming city of Asheville.
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A group works with an expert chef during a sea-to-table cooking class on Chincoteague Island, Virginia, preparing fresh produce in a professional kitchen.

A Hands-On, Sea-to-Table Extravaganza on Chincoteague Island

6 days
(4.89)
Keep the Pace
Starting at
2,449
Virginia
Food & Wine
Learn about the aquaculture industry of Chincoteague as you harvest clams, catch crab and work with an expert local chef.
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Aerial view of the Atlanta skyline in Georgia featuring prominent skyscrapers and a complex highway interchange with traffic under a bright blue sky.

On the Road: Atlanta, Asheville, Charleston and Savannah

10 days
(5)
On Your Feet
Starting at
5,749
Georgia/North Carolina/South Carolina
On the Road
Explore four historically significant cities of the Southeast through diverse perspectives, experiencing the museums, historic districts and landscapes that define the region.
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A lit steamboat docked on the Mississippi River with the New Orleans skyline silhouetted against a vibrant orange sunset.

Signature City New Orleans

6 days
(4.98)
On Your Feet
Starting at
2,249
Louisiana
Signature Cities
Get to know the real New Orleans through full days of excursions to historic landmarks, artists’ haunts and jazz venues. Plus, sample cuisine at the New Orleans School of Cooking!
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