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Charleston to St. Augustine: A Southern Coastal Journey

Program No. 20644RJ
From the charm of Charleston to the cuisine of Savannah, and from the glamour of Jekyll Island to the history of St. Augustine, come learn the story of these Southern cities.

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LODGING & MEALS
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Oct 04, 2026 - Oct 15, 2026 (Charleston, South Carolina to St. Augustine, FL)
Oct 05, 2025 - Oct 16, 2025 (Charleston, South Carolina to St. Augustine, FL)
Nov 30, 2025 - Dec 11, 2025 (Charleston, South Carolina to St. Augustine, FL)
Apr 05, 2026 - Apr 16, 2026 (Charleston, South Carolina to St. Augustine, FL)
May 03, 2026 - May 14, 2026 (Charleston, South Carolina to St. Augustine, FL)
Oct 04, 2026 - Oct 15, 2026 (Charleston, South Carolina to St. Augustine, FL)
Lodging and meal options may differ by date. Select a date to see the information specific to that date.
What You'll Eat
11 Breakfasts
4 Lunches
7 Dinners
Total: 22 Meals
The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Where You'll Stay
4 NIGHTS
Location: Charleston
The Francis Marion Hotel, located in the heart of historic Charleston, South Carolina, was the largest and grandest in the Carolinas when it opened in 1924. Named for General Francis Marion, the "Swamp Fox" of the American Revolution, the Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston re-opened in 1996 after a $12 million National Trust award-winning restoration, and is once again Charleston's Grand Hotel. Guests at the Francis Marion Charleston Hotel can enjoy classic Southern cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner in the Swamp Fox Restaurant and Bar, cocktails and jazz piano music in the Swamp Fox bar, and complete spa services at Spa Adagio. Experience unsurpassed views of the historic harbor at the Francis Marion Hotel, the only high-rise hotel in Charleston's historic district. All 230 guest rooms including 10 Suites and 4 Penthouse Suites are tastefully furnished for today's sophisticated traveler, and provide modern conveniences from wireless Internet access, voicemail and data ports to on-demand movies. In keeping and preserving the historic features of the hotel, the bathrooms are small but serviceable.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Savannah
Excellent central location in the heart of downtown Savannah within walking distance of popular downtown restaurants, museums, shopping, and other attractions; all accommodations are two-room suites featuring a TV in each room, living area with a sofa bed, armchair and work table, wet bar, refrigerator, microwave and coffeemaker. Guests receive a full hot breakfast daily as well as a complimentary evening reception.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Jekyll Island
The Jekyll Island Club Hotel is Jekyll Island's only four star resort and National Historic Landmark. Enjoy casual and fine dining, nine miles of beach, bicycling, 63 holes of golf, tennis, heart of historic district, horseback riding, and much more.
2 NIGHTS
Location: St. Augustine
Enjoy a warm welcome at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St. Augustine Historic District and savor our delicious chocolate chip cookie upon arrival. Ideally located in historic Uptown, our inviting hotel is within walking distance to the Spanish Quarter, providing easy access to many popular attractions, including Castillo de San Marcos, the Fountain of Youth and Flagler College. Spend a day with the family exploring Ripley's Believe It or Not, which is also near our St. Augustine, FL hotel. Unwind in a stylish guest room and enjoy modern conveniences in a historic setting. Each guest room at this DoubleTree hotel in St. Augustine, FL, boasts a well-lit workspace with an ergonomic chair, a 42-inch HDTV with premium HD channels and a sumptuous Sweet Dreams® by DoubleTree bed. Maintain your workout routine in the 24-hour fitness center or simply relax by the outdoor heated pool, surrounded by lush, tropical landscaping. Dine on tasty American classics in the Oak Room Restaurant & Lounge and enjoy your favorite drinks and snacks in a relaxed and informal setting. If you prefer the convenience of dining in your guest room, we offer a daily room service menu and an on-site gift shop and market, open 24 hours.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Charleston
The Francis Marion Hotel, located in the heart of historic Charleston, South Carolina, was the largest and grandest in the Carolinas when it opened in 1924. Named for General Francis Marion, the "Swamp Fox" of the American Revolution, the Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston re-opened in 1996 after a $12 million National Trust award-winning restoration, and is once again Charleston's Grand Hotel. Guests at the Francis Marion Charleston Hotel can enjoy classic Southern cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner in the Swamp Fox Restaurant and Bar, cocktails and jazz piano music in the Swamp Fox bar, and complete spa services at Spa Adagio. Experience unsurpassed views of the historic harbor at the Francis Marion Hotel, the only high-rise hotel in Charleston's historic district. All 230 guest rooms including 10 Suites and 4 Penthouse Suites are tastefully furnished for today's sophisticated traveler, and provide modern conveniences from wireless Internet access, voicemail and data ports to on-demand movies. In keeping and preserving the historic features of the hotel, the bathrooms are small but serviceable.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Savannah
Excellent central location in the heart of downtown Savannah within walking distance of popular downtown restaurants, museums, shopping, and other attractions; all accommodations are two-room suites featuring a TV in each room, living area with a sofa bed, armchair and work table, wet bar, refrigerator, microwave and coffeemaker. Guests receive a full hot breakfast daily as well as a complimentary evening reception.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Jekyll Island
The Jekyll Island Club Hotel is Jekyll Island's only four star resort and National Historic Landmark. Enjoy casual and fine dining, nine miles of beach, bicycling, 63 holes of golf, tennis, heart of historic district, horseback riding, and much more.
2 NIGHTS
Location: St. Augustine
Enjoy a warm welcome at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St. Augustine Historic District and savor our delicious chocolate chip cookie upon arrival. Ideally located in historic Uptown, our inviting hotel is within walking distance to the Spanish Quarter, providing easy access to many popular attractions, including Castillo de San Marcos, the Fountain of Youth and Flagler College. Spend a day with the family exploring Ripley's Believe It or Not, which is also near our St. Augustine, FL hotel. Unwind in a stylish guest room and enjoy modern conveniences in a historic setting. Each guest room at this DoubleTree hotel in St. Augustine, FL, boasts a well-lit workspace with an ergonomic chair, a 42-inch HDTV with premium HD channels and a sumptuous Sweet Dreams® by DoubleTree bed. Maintain your workout routine in the 24-hour fitness center or simply relax by the outdoor heated pool, surrounded by lush, tropical landscaping. Dine on tasty American classics in the Oak Room Restaurant & Lounge and enjoy your favorite drinks and snacks in a relaxed and informal setting. If you prefer the convenience of dining in your guest room, we offer a daily room service menu and an on-site gift shop and market, open 24 hours.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Charleston
The Francis Marion Hotel, located in the heart of historic Charleston, South Carolina, was the largest and grandest in the Carolinas when it opened in 1924. Named for General Francis Marion, the "Swamp Fox" of the American Revolution, the Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston re-opened in 1996 after a $12 million National Trust award-winning restoration, and is once again Charleston's Grand Hotel. Guests at the Francis Marion Charleston Hotel can enjoy classic Southern cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner in the Swamp Fox Restaurant and Bar, cocktails and jazz piano music in the Swamp Fox bar, and complete spa services at Spa Adagio. Experience unsurpassed views of the historic harbor at the Francis Marion Hotel, the only high-rise hotel in Charleston's historic district. All 230 guest rooms including 10 Suites and 4 Penthouse Suites are tastefully furnished for today's sophisticated traveler, and provide modern conveniences from wireless Internet access, voicemail and data ports to on-demand movies. In keeping and preserving the historic features of the hotel, the bathrooms are small but serviceable.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Savannah
Standing 15 stories in Savannah's Historic District, overlooking Madison Square, historic mansions, and oaks draped in Spanish moss, the DeSoto Savannah is a timeless sparkle on the Savannah skyline. The downtown hotel is steps from Savannah's treasured landmarks, museums, theaters, parks, and incredible dining and shopping. Walk to exciting attractions like River Street, City Market, Forsyth Park, Historic Savannah Theater, Savannah Civic Center and Savannah College of Art & Design. Built in 1890 on the site of Oglethorpe's Barracks, the original DeSoto hotel was Savannah's haven of hospitality and gathering place for celebrities, dignitaries, and presidents. Setting the bar for Savannah's tradition of gracious service, DeSoto Savannah continues as one of the Savannah Historic District's landmark hotels, providing an unmatched atmosphere. Enjoy a glimpse of the past in the elegant sitting room dedicated to the history of the DeSoto. Original crystal chandeliers shine brilliantly over the grand lobby of this iconic Savannah hotel.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Jekyll Island
The Jekyll Island Club Hotel is Jekyll Island's only four star resort and National Historic Landmark. Enjoy casual and fine dining, nine miles of beach, bicycling, 63 holes of golf, tennis, heart of historic district, horseback riding, and much more.
2 NIGHTS
Location: St. Augustine
Enjoy a warm welcome at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St. Augustine Historic District and savor our delicious chocolate chip cookie upon arrival. Ideally located in historic Uptown, our inviting hotel is within walking distance to the Spanish Quarter, providing easy access to many popular attractions, including Castillo de San Marcos, the Fountain of Youth and Flagler College. Spend a day with the family exploring Ripley's Believe It or Not, which is also near our St. Augustine, FL hotel. Unwind in a stylish guest room and enjoy modern conveniences in a historic setting. Each guest room at this DoubleTree hotel in St. Augustine, FL, boasts a well-lit workspace with an ergonomic chair, a 42-inch HDTV with premium HD channels and a sumptuous Sweet Dreams® by DoubleTree bed. Maintain your workout routine in the 24-hour fitness center or simply relax by the outdoor heated pool, surrounded by lush, tropical landscaping. Dine on tasty American classics in the Oak Room Restaurant & Lounge and enjoy your favorite drinks and snacks in a relaxed and informal setting. If you prefer the convenience of dining in your guest room, we offer a daily room service menu and an on-site gift shop and market, open 24 hours.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Charleston
The Francis Marion Hotel, located in the heart of historic Charleston, South Carolina, was the largest and grandest in the Carolinas when it opened in 1924. Named for General Francis Marion, the "Swamp Fox" of the American Revolution, the Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston re-opened in 1996 after a $12 million National Trust award-winning restoration, and is once again Charleston's Grand Hotel. Guests at the Francis Marion Charleston Hotel can enjoy classic Southern cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner in the Swamp Fox Restaurant and Bar, cocktails and jazz piano music in the Swamp Fox bar, and complete spa services at Spa Adagio. Experience unsurpassed views of the historic harbor at the Francis Marion Hotel, the only high-rise hotel in Charleston's historic district. All 230 guest rooms including 10 Suites and 4 Penthouse Suites are tastefully furnished for today's sophisticated traveler, and provide modern conveniences from wireless Internet access, voicemail and data ports to on-demand movies. In keeping and preserving the historic features of the hotel, the bathrooms are small but serviceable.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Savannah
Standing 15 stories in Savannah's Historic District, overlooking Madison Square, historic mansions, and oaks draped in Spanish moss, the DeSoto Savannah is a timeless sparkle on the Savannah skyline. The downtown hotel is steps from Savannah's treasured landmarks, museums, theaters, parks, and incredible dining and shopping. Walk to exciting attractions like River Street, City Market, Forsyth Park, Historic Savannah Theater, Savannah Civic Center and Savannah College of Art & Design. Built in 1890 on the site of Oglethorpe's Barracks, the original DeSoto hotel was Savannah's haven of hospitality and gathering place for celebrities, dignitaries, and presidents. Setting the bar for Savannah's tradition of gracious service, DeSoto Savannah continues as one of the Savannah Historic District's landmark hotels, providing an unmatched atmosphere. Enjoy a glimpse of the past in the elegant sitting room dedicated to the history of the DeSoto. Original crystal chandeliers shine brilliantly over the grand lobby of this iconic Savannah hotel.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Jekyll Island
The Jekyll Island Club Hotel is Jekyll Island's only four star resort and National Historic Landmark. Enjoy casual and fine dining, nine miles of beach, bicycling, 63 holes of golf, tennis, heart of historic district, horseback riding, and much more.
2 NIGHTS
Location: St. Augustine
Enjoy a warm welcome at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St. Augustine Historic District and savor our delicious chocolate chip cookie upon arrival. Ideally located in historic Uptown, our inviting hotel is within walking distance to the Spanish Quarter, providing easy access to many popular attractions, including Castillo de San Marcos, the Fountain of Youth and Flagler College. Spend a day with the family exploring Ripley's Believe It or Not, which is also near our St. Augustine, FL hotel. Unwind in a stylish guest room and enjoy modern conveniences in a historic setting. Each guest room at this DoubleTree hotel in St. Augustine, FL, boasts a well-lit workspace with an ergonomic chair, a 42-inch HDTV with premium HD channels and a sumptuous Sweet Dreams® by DoubleTree bed. Maintain your workout routine in the 24-hour fitness center or simply relax by the outdoor heated pool, surrounded by lush, tropical landscaping. Dine on tasty American classics in the Oak Room Restaurant & Lounge and enjoy your favorite drinks and snacks in a relaxed and informal setting. If you prefer the convenience of dining in your guest room, we offer a daily room service menu and an on-site gift shop and market, open 24 hours.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Charleston
The Francis Marion Hotel, located in the heart of historic Charleston, South Carolina, was the largest and grandest in the Carolinas when it opened in 1924. Named for General Francis Marion, the "Swamp Fox" of the American Revolution, the Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston re-opened in 1996 after a $12 million National Trust award-winning restoration, and is once again Charleston's Grand Hotel. Guests at the Francis Marion Charleston Hotel can enjoy classic Southern cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner in the Swamp Fox Restaurant and Bar, cocktails and jazz piano music in the Swamp Fox bar, and complete spa services at Spa Adagio. Experience unsurpassed views of the historic harbor at the Francis Marion Hotel, the only high-rise hotel in Charleston's historic district. All 230 guest rooms including 10 Suites and 4 Penthouse Suites are tastefully furnished for today's sophisticated traveler, and provide modern conveniences from wireless Internet access, voicemail and data ports to on-demand movies. In keeping and preserving the historic features of the hotel, the bathrooms are small but serviceable.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Savannah
Standing 15 stories in Savannah's Historic District, overlooking Madison Square, historic mansions, and oaks draped in Spanish moss, the DeSoto Savannah is a timeless sparkle on the Savannah skyline. The downtown hotel is steps from Savannah's treasured landmarks, museums, theaters, parks, and incredible dining and shopping. Walk to exciting attractions like River Street, City Market, Forsyth Park, Historic Savannah Theater, Savannah Civic Center and Savannah College of Art & Design. Built in 1890 on the site of Oglethorpe's Barracks, the original DeSoto hotel was Savannah's haven of hospitality and gathering place for celebrities, dignitaries, and presidents. Setting the bar for Savannah's tradition of gracious service, DeSoto Savannah continues as one of the Savannah Historic District's landmark hotels, providing an unmatched atmosphere. Enjoy a glimpse of the past in the elegant sitting room dedicated to the history of the DeSoto. Original crystal chandeliers shine brilliantly over the grand lobby of this iconic Savannah hotel.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Jekyll Island
The Jekyll Island Club Hotel is Jekyll Island's only four star resort and National Historic Landmark. Enjoy casual and fine dining, nine miles of beach, bicycling, 63 holes of golf, tennis, heart of historic district, horseback riding, and much more.
2 NIGHTS
Location: St. Augustine
Enjoy a warm welcome at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St. Augustine Historic District and savor our delicious chocolate chip cookie upon arrival. Ideally located in historic Uptown, our inviting hotel is within walking distance to the Spanish Quarter, providing easy access to many popular attractions, including Castillo de San Marcos, the Fountain of Youth and Flagler College. Spend a day with the family exploring Ripley's Believe It or Not, which is also near our St. Augustine, FL hotel. Unwind in a stylish guest room and enjoy modern conveniences in a historic setting. Each guest room at this DoubleTree hotel in St. Augustine, FL, boasts a well-lit workspace with an ergonomic chair, a 42-inch HDTV with premium HD channels and a sumptuous Sweet Dreams® by DoubleTree bed. Maintain your workout routine in the 24-hour fitness center or simply relax by the outdoor heated pool, surrounded by lush, tropical landscaping. Dine on tasty American classics in the Oak Room Restaurant & Lounge and enjoy your favorite drinks and snacks in a relaxed and informal setting. If you prefer the convenience of dining in your guest room, we offer a daily room service menu and an on-site gift shop and market, open 24 hours.





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