GARDENS OF THE OLD SOUTH

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G ARDENS OF THE O LD S OUTH 9 days 9 days You will be surrounded by spectacular blooms, magnificent color, and historic settings on this special You will be surrounded by spectacular blooms, magnificent color, and historic settings on this special You will be surrounded by spectacular blooms, magnificent color, and historic settings on this special You will be surrounded by spectacular blooms, magnificent color, and historic settings on this special You will be surrounded by spectacular blooms, magnificent color, and historic settings on this special You will be surrounded by spectacular blooms, magnificent color, and historic settings on this special tour of American Gardens of the Old South. tour of American Gardens of the Old South. Day 1 Day 1 Day 1 Fly to Atlanta, GA.

Fly to Atlanta, GA. Upon arrival you will be met at the airport by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Upon arrival you will be met at the airport by our representative and transferred to your hotel.

Upon arrival you will be met at the airport by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Day 2 Day 2 Atlanta. Atlanta.

Start your day with an included sightseeing tour of Atlanta, with a visit to ... more. less.

MARTIN LUTHER KING 9S HOME. Also Start your day with an included sightseeing tour of Atlanta, with a visit to MARTIN LUTHER KING 9S HOME. Also Start your day with an included sightseeing tour of Atlanta, with a visit to MARTIN LUTHER KING 9S HOME. Also Start your day with an included sightseeing tour of Atlanta, with a visit to MARTIN LUTHER KING 9S HOME. Also Start your day with an included sightseeing tour of Atlanta, with a visit to MARTIN LUTHER KING 9S HOME. Also visit the SWAN HOUSE built in 1928. The house and its gardens adapted Italian and English classical styles to accommodate twent ieth- visit the SWAN HOUSE built in 1928. The house and its gardens adapted Italian and English classical styles to accommodate twent ieth- visit the SWAN HOUSE built in 1928. The house and its gardens adapted Italian and English classical styles to accommodate twent ieth- visit the SWAN HOUSE built in 1928. The house and its gardens adapted Italian and English classical styles to accommodate twent ieth- visit the SWAN HOUSE built in 1928. The house and its gardens adapted Italian and English classical styles to accommodate twent ieth- century living. The evening is at leisure. Why not join us for an optional visit to Stone Mountain Park, home to the world 9s la rgest relief century living. The evening is at leisure. Why not join us for an optional visit to Stone Mountain Park, home to the world 9s la rgest relief century living. The evening is at leisure. Why not join us for an optional visit to Stone Mountain Park, home to the world 9s la rgest relief century living. The evening is at leisure. Why not join us for an optional visit to Stone Mountain Park, home to the world 9s la rgest relief century living. The evening is at leisure. Why not join us for an optional visit to Stone Mountain Park, home to the world 9s la rgest relief carving and often referred to as cThe Eighth Wonder of the World d? After time to explore the massive park on your own, you will be carving and often referred to as cThe Eighth Wonder of the World d? After time to explore the massive park on your own, you will be carving and often referred to as cThe Eighth Wonder of the World d? After time to explore the massive park on your own, you will be carving and often referred to as cThe Eighth Wonder of the World d? After time to explore the massive park on your own, you will be carving and often referred to as cThe Eighth Wonder of the World d? After time to explore the massive park on your own, you will be treated to a wonderful southern buffet dinner. (B) treated to a wonderful southern buffet dinner. (B) Day 3 Atlanta-Asheville, NC. Atlanta-Asheville, NC. We cross northern Georgia and into North Carolina. This afternoon will be spent touring We cross northern Georgia and into North Carolina. This afternoon will be spent touring We cross northern Georgia and into North Carolina. This afternoon will be spent touring George Vanderbilt 9s world famous BILTMORE ESTATE. Filled with the immense collections of art and furnishings of its original ow ner, the George Vanderbilt 9s world famous BILTMORE ESTATE. Filled with the immense collections of art and furnishings of its original ow ner, the George Vanderbilt 9s world famous BILTMORE ESTATE. Filled with the immense collections of art and furnishings of its original ow ner, the George Vanderbilt 9s world famous BILTMORE ESTATE. Filled with the immense collections of art and furnishings of its original ow ner, the beauty of this 250-room grand home extends out-of-doors to its gardens, winery and managed woodland. There are some 80 varietie s beauty of this 250-room grand home extends out-of-doors to its gardens, winery and managed woodland. There are some 80 varietie s beauty of this 250-room grand home extends out-of-doors to its gardens, winery and managed woodland. There are some 80 varietie s beauty of this 250-room grand home extends out-of-doors to its gardens, winery and managed woodland. There are some 80 varietie s of roses in the Rose Gardens, 50,000 tulip bulbs in the English Walled Garden, 1,000 poinsettias which decorate Biltmore House every of roses in the Rose Gardens, 50,000 tulip bulbs in the English Walled Garden, 1,000 poinsettias which decorate Biltmore House every of roses in the Rose Gardens, 50,000 tulip bulbs in the English Walled Garden, 1,000 poinsettias which decorate Biltmore House every of roses in the Rose Gardens, 50,000 tulip bulbs in the English Walled Garden, 1,000 poinsettias which decorate Biltmore House every Christmas, and the most complete collection of wild azaleas in the United States. Time tonight to explore Asheville; perhaps vi sit the public Christmas, and the most complete collection of wild azaleas in the United States. Time tonight to explore Asheville; perhaps vi sit the public Christmas, and the most complete collection of wild azaleas in the United States. Time tonight to explore Asheville; perhaps vi sit the public Christmas, and the most complete collection of wild azaleas in the United States. Time tonight to explore Asheville; perhaps vi sit the public market with over 60 shops and restaurants. (B) market with over 60 shops and restaurants. (B) Day 4 Asheville-Charleston, SC. Asheville-Charleston, SC. Our first stop this morning is at CHIMNEY ROCK PARK, the film site of cLast of the Our first stop this morning is at CHIMNEY ROCK PARK, the film site of cLast of the Our first stop this morning is at CHIMNEY ROCK PARK, the film site of cLast of the Mohicans d. You will have the chance to ride a 26-story elevator through sheer granite that takes you to breathtaking 75-mile vi ews of the Mohicans d. You will have the chance to ride a 26-story elevator through sheer granite that takes you to breathtaking 75-mile vi ews of the Mohicans d. You will have the chance to ride a 26-story elevator through sheer granite that takes you to breathtaking 75-mile vi ews of the Mohicans d. You will have the chance to ride a 26-story elevator through sheer granite that takes you to breathtaking 75-mile vi ews of the Blue Ridge Mountains. We then continue into South Carolina and on to Charleston, whose building preserve the city 9s 300-year hi story and Blue Ridge Mountains. We then continue into South Carolina and on to Charleston, whose building preserve the city 9s 300-year hi story and Blue Ridge Mountains. We then continue into South Carolina and on to Charleston, whose building preserve the city 9s 300-year hi story and Blue Ridge Mountains. We then continue into South Carolina and on to Charleston, whose building preserve the city 9s 300-year hi story and truly epitomize the glorious era of the South. This evening why not join us on an optional cruise of Charleston Harbor featurin g award- truly epitomize the glorious era of the South. This evening why not join us on an optional cruise of Charleston Harbor featurin g award- truly epitomize the glorious era of the South. This evening why not join us on an optional cruise of Charleston Harbor featurin g award- truly epitomize the glorious era of the South. This evening why not join us on an optional cruise of Charleston Harbor featurin g award- winning cuisine and spectacular views? (B) winning cuisine and spectacular views? (B) winning cuisine and spectacular views? (B) Day 5 Charleston. Charleston. Charleston. This morning tour the beautiful 300-year-old historic district with a local guide. This afternoon, we 9ll explore This morning tour the beautiful 300-year-old historic district with a local guide. This afternoon, we 9ll explore This morning tour the beautiful 300-year-old historic district with a local guide. This afternoon, we 9ll explore This morning tour the beautiful 300-year-old historic district with a local guide. This afternoon, we 9ll explore some of the south 9s best known plantations. First MAGNOLIA PLANTATION AND GARDENS, regarded as cThe South 9s Complete some of the south 9s best known plantations. First MAGNOLIA PLANTATION AND GARDENS, regarded as cThe South 9s Complete some of the south 9s best known plantations. First MAGNOLIA PLANTATION AND GARDENS, regarded as cThe South 9s Complete some of the south 9s best known plantations. First MAGNOLIA PLANTATION AND GARDENS, regarded as cThe South 9s Complete some of the south 9s best known plantations. First MAGNOLIA PLANTATION AND GARDENS, regarded as cThe South 9s Complete Plantation Experience. d Stroll along the garden paths and marvel at the spectacle of colorful azaleas, camellias, roses, fragra nt Carolina Plantation Experience. d Stroll along the garden paths and marvel at the spectacle of colorful azaleas, camellias, roses, fragra nt Carolina Plantation Experience. d Stroll along the garden paths and marvel at the spectacle of colorful azaleas, camellias, roses, fragra nt Carolina Plantation Experience. d Stroll along the garden paths and marvel at the spectacle of colorful azaleas, camellias, roses, fragra nt Carolina jasmines, and climbing wisteria. Then it 9s on to MIDDLETON PLACE PLANTATION, a carefully preserved 18th century rice plantation that jasmines, and climbing wisteria. Then it 9s on to MIDDLETON PLACE PLANTATION, a carefully preserved 18th century rice plantation that jasmines, and climbing wisteria. Then it 9s on to MIDDLETON PLACE PLANTATION, a carefully preserved 18th century rice plantation that jasmines, and climbing wisteria. Then it 9s on to MIDDLETON PLACE PLANTATION, a carefully preserved 18th century rice plantation that encompasses 65-acres of America 9s oldest landscaped gardens. The remainder of today is yours to enjoy more of this charming cit y. Shop the encompasses 65-acres of America 9s oldest landscaped gardens. The remainder of today is yours to enjoy more of this charming cit y. Shop the encompasses 65-acres of America 9s oldest landscaped gardens. The remainder of today is yours to enjoy more of this charming cit y. Shop the encompasses 65-acres of America 9s oldest landscaped gardens. The remainder of today is yours to enjoy more of this charming cit y. Shop the unique stands at the city market or hunt for antiques on King Street. History buffs may enjoy a visit to Ft. Sumter, the scene of the first unique stands at the city market or hunt for antiques on King Street. History buffs may enjoy a visit to Ft. Sumter, the scene of the first unique stands at the city market or hunt for antiques on King Street. History buffs may enjoy a visit to Ft. Sumter, the scene of the first unique stands at the city market or hunt for antiques on King Street. History buffs may enjoy a visit to Ft. Sumter, the scene of the first shots of the Civil War. (B) shots of the Civil War. (B) Day 6 Charleston-Beaufort-Savannah. Charleston-Beaufort-Savannah. This morning we depart enchanting Charleston and head south along the Carolina This morning we depart enchanting Charleston and head south along the Carolina This morning we depart enchanting Charleston and head south along the Carolina coast. We continue to follow the coastal road to picturesque Beaufort, a town that has conserved much of its pre-Revolutionary character. coast. We continue to follow the coastal road to picturesque Beaufort, a town that has conserved much of its pre-Revolutionary character. coast. We continue to follow the coastal road to picturesque Beaufort, a town that has conserved much of its pre-Revolutionary character. coast. We continue to follow the coastal road to picturesque Beaufort, a town that has conserved much of its pre-Revolutionary character. Many scenes of the movie cForrest Gump d where shot here. Enjoy a CARRIAGE RIDE through narrow, oak-lined streets past the forme r Many scenes of the movie cForrest Gump d where shot here. Enjoy a CARRIAGE RIDE through narrow, oak-lined streets past the forme r Many scenes of the movie cForrest Gump d where shot here. Enjoy a CARRIAGE RIDE through narrow, oak-lined streets past the forme r Many scenes of the movie cForrest Gump d where shot here. Enjoy a CARRIAGE RIDE through narrow, oak-lined streets past the forme r homes of wealthy cotton growers. We then head to historic Savannah. Upon arrival our TROLLEY TOUR of the city will visit Madiso n homes of wealthy cotton growers. We then head to historic Savannah. Upon arrival our TROLLEY TOUR of the city will visit Madiso n homes of wealthy cotton growers. We then head to historic Savannah. Upon arrival our TROLLEY TOUR of the city will visit Madiso n homes of wealthy cotton growers. We then head to historic Savannah. Upon arrival our TROLLEY TOUR of the city will visit Madiso n Square, where General Sherman concluded his cMarch to the Sea d, Colonial Park Cemetery, River Street, Factors Walk with its cob blestone Square, where General Sherman concluded his cMarch to the Sea d, Colonial Park Cemetery, River Street, Factors Walk with its cob blestone Square, where General Sherman concluded his cMarch to the Sea d, Colonial Park Cemetery, River Street, Factors Walk with its cob blestone Square, where General Sherman concluded his cMarch to the Sea d, Colonial Park Cemetery, River Street, Factors Walk with its cob blestone streets and iron bridges and beautiful Forsythe Park with its magnificent fountain. Tonight sample some of Savannah 9s variety o f nightlife streets and iron bridges and beautiful Forsythe Park with its magnificent fountain. Tonight sample some of Savannah 9s variety o f nightlife streets and iron bridges and beautiful Forsythe Park with its magnificent fountain. Tonight sample some of Savannah 9s variety o f nightlife streets and iron bridges and beautiful Forsythe Park with its magnificent fountain. Tonight sample some of Savannah 9s variety o f nightlife featuring cool jazz and blues, cigar bars, Latin salsa clubs and piano bars playing songs by Savannah 9s son, Johnny Mercer. (B) featuring cool jazz and blues, cigar bars, Latin salsa clubs and piano bars playing songs by Savannah 9s son, Johnny Mercer. (B) featuring cool jazz and blues, cigar bars, Latin salsa clubs and piano bars playing songs by Savannah 9s son, Johnny Mercer. (B) featuring cool jazz and blues, cigar bars, Latin salsa clubs and piano bars playing songs by Savannah 9s son, Johnny Mercer. (B) featuring cool jazz and blues, cigar bars, Latin salsa clubs and piano bars playing songs by Savannah 9s son, Johnny Mercer. (B) Day 7 Savannah. Savannah. Savannah. Savannah. Today, a special treat is in store for you as you are invited to step into several PRIVATE HOMES AND GARDENS Today, a special treat is in store for you as you are invited to step into several PRIVATE HOMES AND GARDENS Today, a special treat is in store for you as you are invited to step into several PRIVATE HOMES AND GARDENS Today, a special treat is in store for you as you are invited to step into several PRIVATE HOMES AND GARDENS Today, a special treat is in store for you as you are invited to step into several PRIVATE HOMES AND GARDENS and enjoy the charming garden of each fine home. Your guide will discuss the diverse landscape plans, historical interest and b eauty of each and enjoy the charming garden of each fine home. Your guide will discuss the diverse landscape plans, historical interest and b eauty of each and enjoy the charming garden of each fine home. Your guide will discuss the diverse landscape plans, historical interest and b eauty of each and enjoy the charming garden of each fine home. Your guide will discuss the diverse landscape plans, historical interest and b eauty of each and enjoy the charming garden of each fine home. Your guide will discuss the diverse landscape plans, historical interest and b eauty of each garden. Notice how the light filters through the live oak branches, the craftsmanship of the hand-made bricks and wrought iron from the garden. Notice how the light filters through the live oak branches, the craftsmanship of the hand-made bricks and wrought iron from the garden. Notice how the light filters through the live oak branches, the craftsmanship of the hand-made bricks and wrought iron from the garden. Notice how the light filters through the live oak branches, the craftsmanship of the hand-made bricks and wrought iron from the 1800 9s, and enjoy the sweet smells in the air. Linger and spend some time enjoying these lovely gardens. The remainder of the d ay is free to 1800 9s, and enjoy the sweet smells in the air. Linger and spend some time enjoying these lovely gardens. The remainder of the d ay is free to 1800 9s, and enjoy the sweet smells in the air. Linger and spend some time enjoying these lovely gardens. The remainder of the d ay is free to 1800 9s, and enjoy the sweet smells in the air. Linger and spend some time enjoying these lovely gardens. The remainder of the d ay is free to stroll and explore more of Savannah 9s famous squares. (B) stroll and explore more of Savannah 9s famous squares. (B) Day 8 Savannah at Leisure. Savannah at Leisure. There are a variety of things to keep you busy in Savannah. If you 9d like to see more of this vibrant There are a variety of things to keep you busy in Savannah. If you 9d like to see more of this vibrant There are a variety of things to keep you busy in Savannah. If you 9d like to see more of this vibrant city how about taking a tour that focuses on the book cMidnight in the Garden of Good and Evil d, an African-American Heritage t our, city how about taking a tour that focuses on the book cMidnight in the Garden of Good and Evil d, an African-American Heritage t our, city how about taking a tour that focuses on the book cMidnight in the Garden of Good and Evil d, an African-American Heritage t our, city how about taking a tour that focuses on the book cMidnight in the Garden of Good and Evil d, an African-American Heritage t our, ghost haunting tour, or a Civil War tour. There are also river cruises and dolphin watch tours to add to the mix. For those wan ting to see ghost haunting tour, or a Civil War tour. There are also river cruises and dolphin watch tours to add to the mix. For those wan ting to see ghost haunting tour, or a Civil War tour. There are also river cruises and dolphin watch tours to add to the mix. For those wan ting to see ghost haunting tour, or a Civil War tour. There are also river cruises and dolphin watch tours to add to the mix. For those wan ting to see more of the coast, join us for an optional excursion to Tybee Island. Located 18 miles east of Savannah, this small historic is land boasts a more of the coast, join us for an optional excursion to Tybee Island. Located 18 miles east of Savannah, this small historic is land boasts a more of the coast, join us for an optional excursion to Tybee Island. Located 18 miles east of Savannah, this small historic is land boasts a more of the coast, join us for an optional excursion to Tybee Island. Located 18 miles east of Savannah, this small historic is land boasts a three-mile long beach with sand dunes along the Atlantic Ocean. Visit the oldest lighthouse in Georgia where you can explore th e museum three-mile long beach with sand dunes along the Atlantic Ocean. Visit the oldest lighthouse in Georgia where you can explore th e museum three-mile long beach with sand dunes along the Atlantic Ocean. Visit the oldest lighthouse in Georgia where you can explore th e museum three-mile long beach with sand dunes along the Atlantic Ocean. Visit the oldest lighthouse in Georgia where you can explore th e museum and keeper 9s cottage, as well as make the climb to the top for a spectacular view. Then enjoy a traditional Low Country seafood dinner at and keeper 9s cottage, as well as make the climb to the top for a spectacular view. Then enjoy a traditional Low Country seafood dinner at and keeper 9s cottage, as well as make the climb to the top for a spectacular view. Then enjoy a traditional Low Country seafood dinner at and keeper 9s cottage, as well as make the climb to the top for a spectacular view. Then enjoy a traditional Low Country seafood dinner at The Crab Shack, cwhere the elite eat in their bare feet. d The perfect way to end your southern holiday. (B,D) The Crab Shack, cwhere the elite eat in their bare feet. d The perfect way to end your southern holiday. (B,D) The Crab Shack, cwhere the elite eat in their bare feet. d The perfect way to end your southern holiday. (B,D) The Crab Shack, cwhere the elite eat in their bare feet. d The perfect way to end your southern holiday. (B,D) Day 9 Day 9 Homebound Flight from Savannah or Atlanta. Homebound Flight from Savannah or Atlanta. Homebound Flight from Savannah or Atlanta. Homebound Flight from Savannah or Atlanta. Homebound Flight from Savannah or Atlanta. Your tour ends after breakfast this morning with a group Your tour ends after breakfast this morning with a group Your tour ends after breakfast this morning with a group Your tour ends after breakfast this morning with a group transfer to either the Savannah or Atlanta airport. (B) transfer to either the Savannah or Atlanta airport. (B) transfer to either the Savannah or Atlanta airport. (B) Meals: B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner Special Events: Special Events: cFestival of Flowers d at Biltmore Estate (April) cFestival of Flowers d at Biltmore Estate (April) cFestival of Flowers d at Biltmore Estate (April) cHarvest Home Celebration d at Biltmore Estate (mid September - mid October) cHarvest Home Celebration d at Biltmore Estate (mid September - mid October) cHarvest Home Celebration d at Biltmore Estate (mid September - mid October) cHarvest Home Celebration d at Biltmore Estate (mid September - mid October) cDaffodil Days d at Magnolia Plantation (mid to late February) cDaffodil Days d at Magnolia Plantation (mid to late February) cDaffodil Days d at Magnolia Plantation (mid to late February) cSpring Bloom d at Magnolia Plantation. (mid-March to early April) cSpring Bloom d at Magnolia Plantation. (mid-March to early April) cSpring Bloom d at Magnolia Plantation. (mid-March to early April) cCamellia Christmas d at Magnolia Plantation (mid-late December) cCamellia Christmas d at Magnolia Plantation (mid-late December) cCamellia Christmas d at Magnolia Plantation (mid-late December) cCamellia Walks d at Middleton Place (mid Feb-mid March) cCamellia Walks d at Middleton Place (mid Feb-mid March) cCamellia Walks d at Middleton Place (mid Feb-mid March) cFestival of Houses & Gardens d in Charleston (mid March-mid April) cFestival of Houses & Gardens d in Charleston (mid March-mid April) cFestival of Houses & Gardens d in Charleston (mid March-mid April) cCharleston Garden Festival d (October) cCharleston Garden Festival d (October) cCharleston Garden Festival d (October) cTour of Homes & Gardens d in Savannah (March) cTour of Homes & Gardens d in Savannah (March) cTour of Homes & Gardens d in Savannah (March) cSavannah NOG Tour of Hidden Gardens d (April) cSavannah NOG Tour of Hidden Gardens d (April) cSavannah NOG Tour of Hidden Gardens d (April) cSavannah NOG Tour of Hidden Gardens d (April)

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