Georgia History Trail to Nashville

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Departure dates

19-Dec-24

What's included

8 day Intrepid small group tour departing Atlanta - Comfort.
Accommodation: Hotel (7 nights).
Meals: 7 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches & 1 Dinner.
Transport: Private vehicle.
Included activities:.
Savannah - Bonaventure Cemetery tour, Walking Food tour.
Charleston - Black History walking tour with a local guide Asheville - Leader-led walking tour, Biltmore Estate House & Grounds.
Nashville - Leader led walking tour.
Tennessee Whiskey Distillery Visit.
Shelbyville - Uncle Nearest Distillery.
Please Note: Airfares are additional, International flights, arrival and departure transfers, departure and airport taxes, visas, all other meals, all optional tours or activities during free time, transfers outside of the tour program, travel insurance, tips and items of a personal nature are not included.

Itinerary / more information

  • Day 1 Atlanta. Welcome to Georgia Your adventure begins in Atlanta with a welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight. As this trip only spends limited time in Atlanta, we recommend arriving a day or two early to truly experience the city. You might like to check out the 33 acres of historic houses, gardens and award-winning exhibitions at the Atlanta History Center, or visit the Martin Luther King Jr National Historic Site. After your meeting, your leader will be able to recommend some good local restaurants for dinner.
  • Day 2 Savannah. Hit the road bright and early to make the journey to Savannah this morning. In 1946, Lady Astor referred to Savannah as 'a beautiful lady with a dirty face' in reference to the crumbling, faded majesty of the city's 18th and 19th-century mansions. Due to plenty of restoration work, Savannah's face may no longer be dirty, but she's still a city of contradictions with hidden delights. When you arrive, you'll join an expert guide for a tour of Bonaventure Cemetery, widely regarded as one of the world's most beautiful cemeteries. Take in its Southern gothic glory as you learn more about this famous spot that has inspired everyone from poets to nature lovers and filmmakers. After, you might like to check out Savannah's antebellum mansions, towering oak trees and colonial buildings on a stroll around town. In the evening, maybe head out on a ghost tour of old Savannah or seek out spirits of a different kind at one of the city's many lively bars.
  • Day 3 Savannah. Take it easy this morning before meeting up at 11 am for a three-hour walking tour that blends the city's history with some of its best and most delicious eats. This fascinating food tour visits spots like a not-so-ordinary pub, an award-winning honey store and a traditional British pie shop highlighting dishes consumed by some of Savannah's earliest settlers. This afternoon is all yours, so make the most of it
  • Day 4 Charleston. Leave Savannah in the rear-view mirror and drive to Charleston. When you arrive, you might like to grab some lunch before joining a Black History tour with an expert guide. You'll drive around in comfort, hearing stories of the city's complex past and stopping for walks at historic landmarks. The afternoon is yours to explore Charleston at your own pace. Perhaps book a food tour to discover more flavours of the South.
  • Day 5 Charleston To Asheville. This morning is free for you to continue exploring Charleston. You might like to take an early stroll through the city's historic district, or pay a visit to the Fort Sumter National Monument. Then, make the drive through the Blue Ridge Mountains to the charming town of Asheville. Home to the country's best breweries and some of North Carolina's finest barbecue, Asheville also boasts an incredible folk music scene. After arriving you'll join your leader for a guided walking tour of the downtown area, packed with galleries and artist studios. For dinner, your leader will be able to suggest some of the town's boutique brew houses.
  • Day 6 Asheville. Enjoy an easy start to the morning, and then join your group for a visit to Biltmore House and Garden. Tour the opulent Gilded Age mansion famous for being America's largest home, and perhaps stop in for lunch and a glass of wine at the on-site winery. With the afternoon free, you can then choose to keep exploring the extensive property or head back into town. Tonight, there's also the chance to join your group for an optional dinner.
  • Day 7 Nashville?. Depart Asheville this morning, hitting the road headed for Nashville. Along the way, stop in at a local whiskey distillery. Tour the distillery and sample some of the award-winning Tennessee whiskey, named in honour of the first known African American master distiller. After, join your group for lunch at a nearby restaurant, then continue to Nashville - the country music capital of the world. When you arrive, you'll be introduced to this famous toe-tapping town during an orientation walk with your leader. The evening's then free - why not track down a true-blue Nashville hot chicken dinner?
  • Day 8 Nashville. Your trip comes to an end this morning after breakfast. If you'd like to stay in Nashville for longer - which is recommended, as there's so much to do here - just speak to your booking agent.
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