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 2010: SOUTHERN JOURNEY W/ATLANTA EXT (8215)
13 days from Atlanta to Atlanta
On this vacation, discover the South at its finest as you travel through Georgia and South Carolina! Begin your trip in Atlanta with a city sightseeing tour and free time to explore on your own. Experience Myrtle Beach's 60-mile-long 'Grand Strand,' and visit the famous Brookgreen Gardens, a National Historic Landmark located on an old rice and indigo plantation. In Georgetown, see where the first permanent settlers arrived in the early 1700s. Tour the historic district of Charleston, one of the last bastions of the Old South, and encounter the preserved pre-Revolutionary character of picturesque Beaufort. Next up: trolley tours of Savannah and Jekyll Island. Visit St. Simons Island, home to one of Georgia's last working lighthouses, and Macon's Hay House, the Palace of the South. Return to Atlanta for three overnights and time to tour the city on your own. Enjoy some of Atlanta's boutiques, cafes, restaurants, and more. What a perfect ending to your Southern adventure vacation.
HOTELS
Atlanta Baymont Inn & Suites (MF); Columbia Clarion Hotel Town House (MF); Myrtle Beach Hilton (F); Charleston Holiday Inn Historic District (MF); Savannah Days Inn at Ellis Square (ST); Jekyll Island Jekyll Oceanfront Resort (MF)
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| Call (800) 365-1445 for more information or to book today! Mention code 8658250 | | Cosmos | | Offer valid through 12/31/2009 | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Atlanta | Welcome to Atlanta! Enjoy time at leisure to relax or to do some independent exploring. Your Tour Director is on hand this evening to answer any questions. | | Day 2 | Atlanta | A morning tour focuses on the downtown area and the elegant and traditional residential neighborhoods. Highlights include the Georgia State Capitol, Peachtree Plaza, Olympic Village and Stadium, and CNN's headquarters. Visit the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr.'s Historic Site, which contains his birth home and burial site. Later, see the MARGARET MITCHELL HOUSE & MUSEUM, the birthplace of Gone With the Wind. The rest of the day is free to explore Atlanta. Discover why celebrities such as Elton John, Whitney Houston, and Jane Fonda have made this vibrant city their home. | | Day 3 | COLUMBIA | Today, head east with a stop in Hammond, Georgia, to visit the LAUREL & HARDY MUSEUM, a tribute to the great comedy team of British-born Stan Laurel and his American partner, Oliver Hardy. Continue to Columbia, South Carolina, a special place of grace and charm. Visit the SOUTH CAROLINA STATE MUSEUM, where the past and present come alive. A turn-of-the-century country store and schoolhouse are just few of the many artifacts found at the museum. Afterward, a visit to the STATE HOUSE will open your eyes to the abundant historical and cultural timeline of Columbia. The remainder of the day is at leisure. | | Day 4 | Myrtle Beach | Our journey continues through the Palmetto State as we drive the Lakes and Blackwater Rivers area. This afternoon, reach the white sandy shores of exciting Myrtle Beach and the 60-mile-long 'Grand Strand.' The rest of the day is at leisure to enjoy this resort. Relax at the pool, shop for souvenirs, or perhaps join our optional outing to the 'Carolina Opry.' This award-winning show blends music, comedy, and dance-from Broadway, country, and classic pop to rock 'n' roll, gospel, and bluegrass. | | Day 5 | Charleston | First stop this morning is famous BROOKGREEN GARDENS, a National Historic Landmark located on an old rice and indigo plantation. Your guided tour features more than 550 pieces of art comprising the world's finest outdoor collection of American figurative sculptures. Your admission includes a guided CRUISE along the rice fields that are now home to alligators, waterfowl, and ospreys. Later, drive through historic Georgetown, where the first permanent settlers arrived in the early 1700s. Many of their buildings are still in use today. This afternoon, a guided tour of Charleston, one of the last bastions of the Old South. The city is world-renowned for its charm, splendid architecture, colorful homes and gardens, shady tree-lined streets, and fresh sea air. | | Day 6 | Charleston | This morning, visit MAGNOLIA PLANTATION & GARDENS, which was founded in 1676 by the Drayton family and is still operated by their heirs today. On the site is a 50-acre garden with more than 900 varieties of camellias, more than 250 types of azaleas, and hundreds of other flowering plants. The remainder of the day and evening are at leisure to explore more of this quaint town on your own. Perhaps stroll through Charleston's Old City Market, which sells everything from local specialties to souvenirs. This evening, join an optional dinner cruise aboard the Spirit of Carolina. | | Day 7 | Savannah | A full day at leisure. Shop on cobblestoned River Street or stroll among the many squares surrounded by elegant homes and majestic gardens. Visit the Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum, where you can learn about Savannah's important role in maritime history and view models of famous ships, or visit the First African Baptist Church, the oldest African-American church in the United States and which played an important part in the Underground Railroad. In addition, join our optional outing to Tybee Island, where you'll visit the oldest lighthouse in Georgia and then enjoy a traditional Southern lunch at a local restaurant. | | Day 8 | Savannah | A full day at leisure. Shop on cobblestoned River Street or stroll among the many squares surrounded by elegant homes and majestic gardens. Visit the Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum, where you can learn about Savannah's important role in maritime history and view models of famous ships, or visit the First African Baptist Church, the oldest African-American church in the United States and which played an important part in the Underground Railroad. In addition, join our optional outing to Tybee Island, where you'll visit the oldest lighthouse in Georgia and then enjoy a traditional Southern lunch at a local restaurant. | | Day 9 | Jekyll Island | This morning, drive down the coast to the Golden Isles and visit St. Simons Island, home to one of only three working lighthouses in Georgia. Afterward, enjoy a TROLLEY TOUR of Jekyll Island's Historic District, a cluster of 19th-century mansions. This 'club' was formed by some of America's most prominent families who at one time controlled one-sixth of the world's wealth. Your tour features a visit to two restored properties, including ROCKEFELLER'S INDIAN MOUND. | | Day 10 | Atlanta | Today, arrive in Macon, the heart of Georgia and the historical crossroads of the South. During your time here, visit the historical HAY HOUSE, the Palace of the South, and the CANNONBALL HOUSE, where you'll learn about the preservation of these significant homes. Return to Atlanta. | | Day 11-12 | Atlanta | Continue your stay at your Atlanta hotel, the Baymont Inn & Suites, for the next two nights and discover the big city with lots of Southern hospitality. With your free time, visit the newly opened Georgia Aquarium, take an insiders tour of CNN Studios, or stroll Atlantic Station with its boutiques, sidewalk cafes, restaurants, and more. | | Day 13 | Atlanta | Your trip ends today with guests departing on individual schedules. Transfers are provided to the Atlanta Airport. |
| | US$ Price Details
Single Room Supplement: $680Triple Room Reduction per person: $158
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Additional Information:
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-2009, 2010 & 2011 vacation itineraries and prices are subject to change.
Guaranteed Air-Inclusive Price:
Air-inclusive prices do not include a September 11th fee up to $10, passenger facility charges of up to $18, Federal domestic flight segment fees of up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure and other government imposed fees of up to $300 depending on your itinerary. Please see the Applicable Airfare Taxes and Fee link above for more information.
Air booked in conjunction with a land vacation is considered an air-inclusive vacation. Air can only be booked by Globus in conjunction with a land package and is only available for passengers traveling from the United States. For vacation departures in 2010, your final air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed when your air schedule had been confirmed and your entire vacation package has been paid in full. For vacation departures in 2009, an additional $250 non-refundable deposit (total $500 non-refundable) is required for air booked in conjunction with any land vacation and your final air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed when your flight information is confirmed and Globus has received your full land and air deposit.
Not Included in the Vacation Price:
Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; airport taxes and fees including the September 11th Security fee up to $10 per person, Passenger facility charges up to $18 per person, Federal domestic flight segment fees up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure, and other government imposed fees up to $300 per person; port taxes; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ships' crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted Globus menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); optional excursions; airport transfers on non-qualifying flights; porterage at airports and train stations; Travel Protection premiums; all airline imposed baggage fees (including internal flights); and all other items of a personal nature. |
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