Georgia, Carolina Touring Holidays | Southern States Tours by Coach.

Travel 55 in association with Collette Worldwide Holidays and Tours
To book, call Collette direct on 0800 804 8700 and quote Ref:Y318 for the Travel 55 discounted price.

Southern Charm

Georgia & South Carolina
9 Day Holidays Including Door To Door Transfer - 7% Discount

Colonial House Georgia

South Carolina has much more to offer than great beaches: It has America's oldest formal landscaped garden, America's first golf course. 200 battlefields from the War of Independence and the site where America's Civil War both began and ended. Georgia is a place experience. Take in the breathtaking scenery and charming culture of the Georgia Mountains. It's the pure lakes, roaring rivers, stunning mountain vistas, music and friendly people that will welcome you were ever you go.

Holiday Highlights
Historic Charleston • Boone Hall Plantation • Beaufort • Savannah • Factors Walk • Jekyll Island

• St. Simons Island • Amelia River Cruise • St. Augustine

Collette Experiences

• Visit gracious Boone Hall, one of America's oldest working plantations that still grows crops as it has for the last 320 years.

• Enjoy a two night stay at the Jekyll Island Club, once described as "the richest, the most exclusive, the most inaccessible club in the world."

• Take an exciting scenic cruise alongside Amelia Island and Cumberland Island, for a chance to see the region's wildlife up-close!

Holiday Itinerary
DAY 1: ARRIVE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA Experience true Southern hospitality and charm in Georgia and South Carolina. Your tour begins in beautiful antebellum Charleston, where magnifi cent formal gardens grace much of the historic district. DAY 2: CHARLESTON Charleston has survived the Civil War, major fi res, an earthquake, and hurricanes - and still exudes elegance, charm and grace. Enjoy a guided tour of the city highlighting the cobblestoned streets, historic homes and restored buildings, some with origins prior to the Revolution. Stop at the battery overlooking Fort Sumter where, on 12 April, 1861, the fi rst shots of the Civil War were fi red. Following your tour, experience southern plantation living as you explore one of America's oldest working plantations, Boone Hall, set amidst moss draped oaks. View the remarkably preserved original slave cabins, unusual in their brick construction. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. DAY 3: CHARLESTON - BEAUFORT - SAVANNAH, GEORGIA Travel south along the coast through South Carolina's Low Country to the charming town of Beaufort, the "Queen of the Carolina Sea Islands." Perhaps you'll opt to explore Beaufort's charms in a horse-drawn buggy or stroll around the streets at your own pace. Continue south to historic Savannah, home of the largest National Historic Landmark district in the United States. This afternoon, visit Savannah's Candy Kitchen and enjoy a scrumptious tour of the factory to sample sweet southern delicacies such as pralines and peanut brittle. Wander this enchanting city's treefi lled squares, the City Market or the River Street shops at leisure this afternoon. Today breakfast will be included. DAY 4: SAVANNAH - JEKYLL ISLAND Begin the day with a guided tour of Savannah's sprawling Historic District. Stroll along the cobblestone-paved Factors Walk and River Street, where old cotton warehouses have been converted into trendy shops, taverns and restaurants. Visit the beautiful Andrew Low Home and Gardens and learn about the driving force behind the Girl Scouts and its founder, Juliette Low. Travel south along the unspoiled Georgia coast of vast marshlands, winding rivers and beautiful beaches. Arrive at the exclusive Jekyll Island Club Hotel, grandly situated in the midst of the fabled Golden Isles. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
DAY 5: JEKYLL ISLAND - ST. SIMONS ISLAND - JEKYLL ISLAND Jekyll Island was the winter retreat of prominent gilded age families. Their grand "cottages" still stand. A tram-car brings you on a tour of the Jekyll Island Historic Landmark District - one of the nation's largest restoration projects. The Rockefellers, Vanderbilts and J.P. Morgan once holidayed here along the 240-acre river edge. Visit another of the fabled Golden Isles, quaint St. Simons Island. See its striking 106' (32.3m) tall lighthouse and visit the Museum of Coastal History. Later, enjoy leisure time to explore the quaint shops and restaurants in the village. Today breakfast will be included. DAY 6: JEKYLL ISLAND - AMELIA ISLAND, FL - JACKSONVILLE Travel south to beautiful Amelia Island. Embark on a narrated sightseeing cruise along Amelia Island and Cumberland Island. Learn about the history of this region and soak in the varied scenery including shrimp boats, Fort Clinch and abundant wildlife. See the wild horses that roam Cumberland Island and keep watch for dolphins, manatees and the many bird species of the region. Today breakfast and dinner will be included DAY 7: JACKSONVILLE - ST. AUGUSTINE - JACKSONVILLE TTravel south to the United States' oldest city, St. Augustine, fi rst settled in 1565. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided trolley tour, highlighting the Old Spanish Quarter, historic Bayfront, "Old Town," which dates to 1572, and the Plaza de la Constitution with its shops and restaurants. Spend time at leisure this afternoon to explore more of the city's many cultural attractions. This evening, return to Jacksonville and join your fellow travellers for a farewell dinner. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
DAY 8: JACKSONVILLE - DEPART FOR HOME Your days spent experiencing true southern charm and gracious hospitality will stay dear to your heart for years to come. Today breakfast will be included DAY 9: ARRIVE UK

Southern Charm - 2012/13 Departures 7% Discount Travel 55 Ref: Y318 - To Book Call 0800 840 8700
Prices are in £’s per person and are based on 2 adults sharing a twin/double room departing from London Heathrow with Continental via Newark.
Collette Price in Black Travel 55 Discount Price in Red Quote Travel 55 Ref: Y318
Departure Date	Twin Room	Single Occup	Departure Date	Twin Room	Single Occup
4, 11 Mar 2012	£1749 £1627	£300 £280	7, 14 Oct 2012	£2049 £1906	£400 £373
18, 25 Mar 2012	£1749 £1627	£300 £280	4 Nov 2012	£1949 £1813	£400 £373
15, 22 Apr 2012	£1799 £1674	£300 £280	3, 10 Mar 2013	£1949 £1813	£400 £373
6, 13, 20 May 2012	£2049 £1906	£400 £373	17 Mar 2013	£1949 £1813	£400 £373
3 June 2012	£2049 £1906	£400 £373	7, 14 Apr 2013	£2049 £1906	£400 £373
9 September 2012	£2049 £1906	£400 £373	28 Apr 2013	£2049 £1906	£400 £373

Regional Flight Departures

For regional departures, please add the following supplements.
Belfast (with Continental via Newark) ..... from £120
Birmingham (with Continental via Newark) ..... from £70
Edinburgh with Continental via Newark) ..... from £70
Glasgow (with Delta/KLM via Amsterdam/Detroit) ...... from £20
Manchester with Continental via Newark) ..... from £70
Newcastle (with Delta/KLM via Amsterdam/Detroit) ...... from £50

Also available from Cardiff, Bristol, Norwich, Humberside, Leeds/Bradford, Liverpool, Durham Tees Valley and Aberdeen. Please call for more details.

Important Information
• For departures between 1 March - 30 April 2012, the itinerary may vary from the one shown in this brochure. Please call us for details of the itinerary for departure dates during this period.
• On some dates alternate hotels may be used.
• Additional departure dates may be available. Please call for guaranteed departure dates.
• All holidays are subject to availability and prices are correct at time of printing.

A family owned and operated company, Collette Worldwide Holidays has been dedicated to creating and delivering high quality escorted tours since 1918 and are proud that Collette Worldwide has become synonymous with integrity, quality and expertise.

To book, call Collette Worldwide direct on 0800 804 8700
Quote Ref Y318 for the Travel 55 discounted price