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On the Road: Atlanta, Asheville, Charleston and Savannah

Program No. 23348RJ
See these four historically significant cities of the South from diverse perspectives as you visit museums and historic districts.
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On the RoadSmall GroupCity Discoveries
Length
10 days
Rating (5)
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LODGING & MEALS
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Showing Lodging & Meals For:
Oct 05, 2025 - Oct 14, 2025
Sep 21, 2025 - Sep 30, 2025
Oct 05, 2025 - Oct 14, 2025
Apr 12, 2026 - Apr 21, 2026
Oct 04, 2026 - Oct 13, 2026
Lodging and meal options may differ by date. Select a date to see the information specific to that date.
What You'll Eat
9 Breakfasts
7 Lunches
7 Dinners
Total: 23 Meals
The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Gluten Free
Where You'll Stay
Hyatt Place Buckhead Atlanta
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Atlanta
The Hyatt Place is an exciting and innovative new select service hotel offering more of what is important to today's travelers. Our guests enjoy a spacious guestroom with a 42" high-definition flat panel television, our signature Hyatt Grand Bed, a plush Cozy Corner oversized sofa sleeper that is separated from the sleeping area, and complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi internet access throughout the hotel. The innovation extends beyond the guestroom. The Gallery is a warm and open area that features a self-registration kiosk, an intimate coffee and wine café, a TV den and an e-room with free access to a public computer and printer. Guests at Hyatt Place will also enjoy a continental breakfast each morning and can purchase freshly prepared menu items 24 hours a day. Premium espresso drinks, beer and wine are also available at the Gallery Café. Hyatt Place does not accept pets. Service animals are always welcome.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Haywood Park Hotel
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Asheville
At the Haywood Park Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection you will be steps away from Downtown Asheville restaurants, retail shops, art galleries, music venues, bars and breweries, and coffee shops. Our hotel's close proximity to local attractions and our clean, comfortable suites, with a courteous and friendly staff, makes us the top choice to stay in Asheville, NC. Enjoy fabulous food, art, theater, breweries, live music, and nightlife all within walkable distance from our historic hotel right in the heart of the Downtown Asheville.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Francis Marion Hotel
Visit Site
3 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.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Embassy Suites by Hilton Savannah
Visit Site
2 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.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Hyatt Place Buckhead Atlanta
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Atlanta
The Hyatt Place is an exciting and innovative new select service hotel offering more of what is important to today's travelers. Our guests enjoy a spacious guestroom with a 42" high-definition flat panel television, our signature Hyatt Grand Bed, a plush Cozy Corner oversized sofa sleeper that is separated from the sleeping area, and complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi internet access throughout the hotel. The innovation extends beyond the guestroom. The Gallery is a warm and open area that features a self-registration kiosk, an intimate coffee and wine café, a TV den and an e-room with free access to a public computer and printer. Guests at Hyatt Place will also enjoy a continental breakfast each morning and can purchase freshly prepared menu items 24 hours a day. Premium espresso drinks, beer and wine are also available at the Gallery Café. Hyatt Place does not accept pets. Service animals are always welcome.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Cambria Hotel Downtown Asheville
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Asheville
The Cambria Hotel Downtown Asheville is a modern, stylish hotel in downtown Asheville. From its vibrant arts scene to the breathtaking beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains, you can explore the area’s top attractions while staying at the Cambria Hotel Downtown Asheville. This upscale hotel in Downtown Asheville is in the heart of all the action, within walking distance to dozens of restaurants, breweries, art galleries and unique shops.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Francis Marion Hotel
Visit Site
3 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.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Embassy Suites by Hilton Savannah
Visit Site
2 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.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Hyatt Place Buckhead Atlanta
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Atlanta
The Hyatt Place is an exciting and innovative new select service hotel offering more of what is important to today's travelers. Our guests enjoy a spacious guestroom with a 42" high-definition flat panel television, our signature Hyatt Grand Bed, a plush Cozy Corner oversized sofa sleeper that is separated from the sleeping area, and complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi internet access throughout the hotel. The innovation extends beyond the guestroom. The Gallery is a warm and open area that features a self-registration kiosk, an intimate coffee and wine café, a TV den and an e-room with free access to a public computer and printer. Guests at Hyatt Place will also enjoy a continental breakfast each morning and can purchase freshly prepared menu items 24 hours a day. Premium espresso drinks, beer and wine are also available at the Gallery Café. Hyatt Place does not accept pets. Service animals are always welcome.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Haywood Park Hotel
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Asheville
At the Haywood Park Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection you will be steps away from Downtown Asheville restaurants, retail shops, art galleries, music venues, bars and breweries, and coffee shops. Our hotel's close proximity to local attractions and our clean, comfortable suites, with a courteous and friendly staff, makes us the top choice to stay in Asheville, NC. Enjoy fabulous food, art, theater, breweries, live music, and nightlife all within walkable distance from our historic hotel right in the heart of the Downtown Asheville.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Francis Marion Hotel
Visit Site
3 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.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Desoto Savannah
Visit Site
2 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.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Hyatt Place Buckhead Atlanta
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Atlanta
The Hyatt Place is an exciting and innovative new select service hotel offering more of what is important to today's travelers. Our guests enjoy a spacious guestroom with a 42" high-definition flat panel television, our signature Hyatt Grand Bed, a plush Cozy Corner oversized sofa sleeper that is separated from the sleeping area, and complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi internet access throughout the hotel. The innovation extends beyond the guestroom. The Gallery is a warm and open area that features a self-registration kiosk, an intimate coffee and wine café, a TV den and an e-room with free access to a public computer and printer. Guests at Hyatt Place will also enjoy a continental breakfast each morning and can purchase freshly prepared menu items 24 hours a day. Premium espresso drinks, beer and wine are also available at the Gallery Café. Hyatt Place does not accept pets. Service animals are always welcome.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Haywood Park Hotel
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Asheville
At the Haywood Park Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection you will be steps away from Downtown Asheville restaurants, retail shops, art galleries, music venues, bars and breweries, and coffee shops. Our hotel's close proximity to local attractions and our clean, comfortable suites, with a courteous and friendly staff, makes us the top choice to stay in Asheville, NC. Enjoy fabulous food, art, theater, breweries, live music, and nightlife all within walkable distance from our historic hotel right in the heart of the Downtown Asheville.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Francis Marion Hotel
Visit Site
3 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.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Desoto Savannah
Visit Site
2 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.
TripAdvisor Reviews





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