Fly to Savannah where the colors of the Southeast await our arrival. We will continue on to the historic city of Savannah for a two-night stay in the heart of the historic district. Join your fellow travelers for a get-acquainted dinner with riverside views of merchant ships and local vessels on the Savannah River. Meals: D

Wake up in the “Hostess City” and enjoy a narrated tour of the largest urban Historic District in America. We’ll enjoy the stately mansions, moss-draped oaks, churches, and famous squares. Have lunch and browse along Historic River Street where old cotton warehouses have been converted into charming shops and restaurants. Afterwards, the afternoon is free for your exploration. Meals: B

Venture into the South Carolina Low Country. We’ll visit Beaufort, with history dating back to the 1500’s, and find lunch before heading north to the Magnolia Plantation. For over three centuries this has been the home of the Drayton family whose many sons have played important roles in American history. Enjoy a beautiful tram tour of the estate. Afterwards, we will travel to Charleston for a two-night stay. Tonight, we’ll cruise along the Charleston Harbor and enjoy a delicious meal while looking out at the Charleston skyline. Meals: B, D

This morning, we’ll pay a visit to the Charleston Tea Garden, home of American Classic Tea and America’s only tea factory. The highlight of our visit will be a trolley tour to see the many acres of tea bushes and the garden greenhouse. Later, enjoy a one-hour carriage ride through the Historic District. See the 18th and 19th century buildings representative of Colonial America. The remainder of the day is set aside for you to explore on your own. Our hotel is perfectly located for you to wander Charleston’s historic streets and enjoy dinner at your leisure. There are dozens of fabulous restaurants to choose from! Meals: B

Depart Charleston and travel inland to the capital city of Columbia, SC. Visit the historic State House and then have lunch nearby. The afternoon drive will deliver us to the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains and our home for two nights in Asheville. Meals: B, D

We’ll be inspired this morning by the relaxed elegance of George and Edith Vanderbilt’s Biltmore Estate. This French Renaissance château remains America’s largest privately owned home with a Banquet Hall, 65 fireplaces, an indoor pool, and a bowling alley. The Biltmore home is filled with artwork and treasures. Afterwards, stroll acres of formal and informal gardens designed by America’s foremost landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmsted. Then we’ll visit the winery where we’ll have the opportunity to sample wine and explore the shop. This evening, a lavish meal that will delight and satisfy all of our senses awaits us at the Omni Grove Park Inn. Meals: B, D

The time has come to journey back home, and this morning we depart for Charlotte where our return flight awaits us. We head home with the satisfaction of a memorable vacation to the Southeast. Meals: B