It's early April and should be a beautiful time to visit Georgetown and Charleston with the abundant azaleas in bloom!
The journey to Charleston begins with a stop in Georgetown where a step-on tour guide hops on our bus and treats us to a one hour tour of what was once a bustling colonial port city and is now filled with legacies and lore as told by our Swamp Fox guide. Swamp Fox has been sharing stories in Georgetown since 1978 and has been featured in Southern Living Magazine.
The Charleston itinerary is packed with a variety of experiences during our two day visit to include a narrated historic trolley tour, a narrated culinary walking tour featuring tastings at restaurants exemplifying more than 300 years of rich culinary traditions and a tour of the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon. Built in 1771 as a commercial exchange and custom house, the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon has been a Charleston landmark for nearly 250 years. Today, costumed interpreters bring the stories of this Charleston "must see" alive despite the rumors of numerous hauntings! Finally, we also spend one morning the Charleston Museum. This is the oldest museum in the United States. It contains a highly regarded collection and features multiple galleries on history as well as natural history. The exhibits on silver and historic textiles and clothing are very unique.
In addition to the scheduled tours, there will be time for your own exploration of this very walkable and picturesque historic district filled with candy colored buildings, lush gardens and fantastic shops, galleries and markets. Our hotel, the Homewood Suites on Meeting Street ,makes the exploration easy!
Be sure to scroll below to learn all about the trip inclusions and itinerary.
This trip includes a walking tour that involves standing and walking a minimum of one mile.
A $300 deposit is required to hold your spot. Final Payment is due on February 21. In the event of a cancellation, a refund is possible if the trip can be resold to another guest.
This is a per person price for two people sharing a room
This is a per person price with two people sharing a room
This price is for a single person in a room
DAY ONE - April 6, 2025
8:30am- Departure from Southport.
Approx. 11:15am- Stop in Georgetown SC for a lunch at a restaurant of your choice followed by a one hour guided tour of the historic district.
3pm - Depart Georgetown and arrive at our hotel in Charleston at approximately 4:30pm. The evening is on your own to enjoy dinner at any of the nearly 300 restaurants within blocks to a couple of miles from the hotel.
DAY TWO- April 7
Enjoy breakfast on your own at the hotel followed by a guided tour of the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon. Following this we embark on a 90 minute Trolley Tour featuring Charleston's 300 years of history. The tour features:
Charleston’s Historic Homes
The Battery Sea Wall
Historic Churches
Old Market Area
The Four Corners of Law
Rainbow Row
You will also have time for lunch, exploring the city on your own and dinner that evening.
DAY THREE - April 8
Breakfast on your own at the hotel, check out and then enjoy a self guided tour of the Charleston Museum. At 11:30am we meet our guides for the "Savor the Flavors of Charleston" walking culinary tour. This is perfect send off by BullDog Tours - voted "Best Tour Company" in Charleston year after year.
Walk, talk and taste your way through Charleston with delicious local specialties from favorite markets, bakeries, restaurants and iconic eateries. This interactive 2 1/2 tour includes multiple stops that reflect the international and regional flavors of our historic port city.
2pm - Departure for Southport with an estimated 6pm arrival