Three Days in Savannah

Savannah, GA, USA

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Patty
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369 reviews
May 28 - 31, 2024
Group size: 35 - 47
Three Days in Savannah
Savannah, GA, USA

Patty
  • Email address verified
369 reviews

May 28 - 31, 2024
Group size: 35 - 47

About this trip

"One more day please" is what I usually hear with my two day trips to Savannah so here, it is - three days in Savannah!  
You could spend a lifetime in historic Savannah and still not discover all of its secrets but this trip gives you an opportunity to try through a combination of planned activities and tours as well as "free lance" time.  


 One of the trip highlights is a night of hilarity from the famous and entertaining Savannah Bananas baseball team.   It is impossible to get tickets to this highly popular event but by golly, I got them!  You're guaranteed a good time whether or not you are a Baseball fan.  It's a sporting, cirque style, New Orleans vibe event that is so much fun!  The Bananas have become such a phenomena and have been featured on  ESPN, Fox Sports, CBS Sunday Morning or Access Hollywood to mention a few.  And you won't want to miss the cheerleaders "the Savannah Nana's"!     But if you are more inclined to enjoy a banana for breakfast rather than at a baseball game, the cost of the game will be deducted and the trip organizer will provide you with other evening alternatives.  

Other plans include  a narrated trolley tour of the Historic District and a 2-Day Unlimted trolley shuttle so that you can explore on your own.   After all, there are only 22 historic squares to visit, each unique but home to beautiful southern homes, museums, historic churches and one of my favorites, the Prohibition Museum!  The tour also includes a stop at a Savannah "must see", The Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist 

Our hotel, The Historic River Street Inn, not only provides wonderful riverfront views of the huge lumbering international cargo ships, but is situated in the heart of the Historic District for optimizing your visit.  


By the second day,  you will really have a good idea of what you will want to enjoy before we go to the "sport's greatest show on earth" that evening.  The shuttle is at your disposal and you can get on and off at any of the 10 stops.     Your trip host will be your concierge with suggestions, maps and Visitor Guides.  A stroll down the famous Bull Street, a visit to the City Market, exploration of the Design District, an impressive art collection inside the walls of a southern mansion, the unique Prohibition Museum  or even a riverboat cruise are a few of the options.  You can even begin the day with an optional  two hour walking tour led by a storyteller of the famous Bonaventure Cemetery.    This has been voted one of the top 10 most beautiful cemeteries in the world and the subject of author John Berendt's book "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil". 


Plus food is always a fun part of travel and you will find no shortage of restaurants for all budgets within walking distance of the hotel.  


Night owls take note too - Savannah has vibrant music venues close to the hotel! 


Be sure to scroll down to the itinerary for more details.....



 





Payment Policy

Please note that you have payment options.  1.  Credit card but there is a fee. 2.  ACH bank draft - no fee or 3.  Venmo or 4.  You can send Patty a check.  If you choose to do this, please email me at tripsbypatty@gmail.com or call 404-791-3166.  A $300 deposit is required at time of registration and final payment is due on April 25.

Cancellation Policy

If you need to cancel, a full refund is available up until 30 days prior to departure.  After that time, refunds are dependent on the ability to rebook the reservation.  

What if it rains?

Savannah does experience "pop-up" storms but it is rare that the entire game is cancelled.  The philosophy is that the "show must go on" even if the Banana Ball entertainment is shortened or delayed.  Our "open seating" tickets offer seating under cover. 

What’s included

  • Transportation
    On a luxury motorcoach
  • Accommodations
    At the Historic River Street Inn
  • Banana Ball ticket
    Ticket includes all you can eat hamburgers, cheese burgers, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, popcorn, chips, cookies, water
  • Trolley Tour
    90 minute narrated trolley tour
  • Reception
    Enjoy a Manager's Reception on the porch of the hotel each night. Great views of the river and people watching!
  • Trip Host
  • Extras
    Bottled water & snacks on the bus
  • 2 Day unlimited shuttle
    Enjoy the ease of touring the historic district via this shuttle with 10 stops

What’s not included

  • Meals
    Our hotel is in the middle of it all for plenty of choices for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Dinner at the ballgame is included!
  • Bus driver gratuity
  • Bonaventure Cemetery
    Optional tour offered in pricing section

Available Packages

Double occupancy - Riverfront King bed

 Per person price for Riverfront king for two guests

$857
Deposit:$300
Double occupancy - Riverfront - 2 queens

 Per person price for Riverfront room with two queen beds for two guests

$857
Deposit:$300
Single occupancy room

One person in a riverfront king or double queen room

$1,015
Deposit:$300

Available options

2 hour walking tour Bonaventure Cemetery
$30


Itinerary

3 Days in Savannah
Savannah trip

Day One - May 28

8:45am - Bus available for boarding from the Brunswick Forest Fitness Center with a 9am departure

9:15am - Second passenger pick up at Compass Pointe

9:30am - Departure.  Lunch break and rest stop breaks en route and a special stop for a little sightseeing at the Old Sheldon Church Ruins.  

Approx. 5pm Arrive in Savannah - check-in, enjoy the Mangers Reception and Dinner on own 

Day Two - May 29

Following breakfast on your own, we get our introduction to Savannah with a 90 minute narrated tour, visit to the Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist.   Afterwards, the trolley will make drop offs at requested locations throughout the historic district so you an explore on your own.

Dinner on own

Day Three - May 30

This day offers additional time for guests to design their own experiences in the historic district by using our private shuttle with 10 stops.   Plenty of ideas will be offered!  An optional walking tour of Bonaventure Cemetery is not to miss!  

Save time in the afternoon to freshen up before our departure at 4:30pm for the pre-show activities prior to "the greatest show in sports"!  

Day Four - May 31

9:30am - Depart Savannah

4/4:30PM Approximate arrival in Leland including lunch stop and rest stop en route.  


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Patty
369 reviews
I love to travel so in my partially retired life I decided to adapt my passion for travel along with 25 years of experience in Travel & Tourism to create Trips by Patty. I received a BA in American History from UNC-Chapel Hill. Not knowing what I was going to do with that degree, I started working as a desk clerk at a hotel in Raleigh. I enjoyed the hotel business and the career path began. Hotel operations and sales, Convention Center operations and marketing, destination marketing with a Convention Visitors Bureau and even a stint as a tour guide. What happened to the history degree? Well, many times when I am escorting my trips I share the history of the destinations we visit. It's a great feeling to take your career skills and adapt them to your own small business. I love what I do and hope you'll join me on a trip one day!

Reviews

This trip was flawless from beginning to end. Patty was very thorough in planning this delightful trip to Greenville SC. I can’t wait to travel with Trips By Patty again on future getaways! Thanks very much Patty, Kathy & Donnie our amazing bus driver! Sincerely, Maria Kowalski
By Maria K for The Foothills of South Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains on Nov 01, 2024
We had a great time. The bus ride was comfortable, the dinner was good and the show was fun. I made a couple new friends along the way. What an easy way to navigate an evening! Thank you so much.
By Holly H for Iconic - A Brand New Show! on Oct 30, 2024
We had a great time! Patty had very detail down pat and made sure everything was correct. We have been on other trips with her and have consistently enjoyed them all. Greenville was very special from start to finish. Highly recommend.
By Janet R for The Foothills of South Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains on Oct 29, 2024
Great trip! Lovely little city. Winery & museum were highlights. Progressive dinner was a big disappointment: the appetizer was really just chips & dip, the pork chop was cold. Would be best to have substantial but smaller portions for each meal, as we had on the Charleston trip (fabulous food). I know the dates chosen were the only available , but for future trips, avoiding Mondays would be best (more museums open). The trip was just the right amount of time. Looking forward to returning in February for Hamilton!
By Barbara H for The Foothills of South Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains on Oct 26, 2024
We had a wonderful time, comfortable bus ride and very nice accommodations. Patty & Kathy was very well organized and available for any questions. John Nolan our local tour guys gets 5 thumbs up as well. Looking for the the trip. Bob& Margaret Huber
By Robert H for The Foothills of South Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains on Oct 26, 2024
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