Your holiday summary
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Tours |
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| Country |
United States |
| Travel type |
Fly |
| Price range | From £949 |
| Travel partner | Newmarket Holidays |
| Duration | 7 nights |
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Charleston, Savannah & The Blue Ridge Mountains
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Colonial Southern Grandeur - From Virginia's breathtaking Skyline Drive to Washington's seat of power, from historic Richmond to colourful Myrtle Beach, and with visits to two of America's most likeable cities - Charleston and Savannah - this tour marries colonial grandeur and American history. Resonating with the the sights and sounds of the 'South', this is one holiday you can't afford to miss.
Included
- Return flights
- Seven nights' accommodation in a series of good standard hotels sharing a twin/double room on a room only basis
- A scenic full-day drive including Blue Ridge Mountain, Shenandoah National Park and Charlottesville
- Visits to Washington DC and Charleston
- A full day in historic Savannah
- A touring itinerary as described
- The services of a Newmarket Tour Manager
- Government taxes and service charges
- Single rooms are available for a supplement
Not included
The American arrivals process
Most British Citizens travelling to the USA do not need a visa but must register online with US Immigration at least 72 hours before departure. A charge of $14US applies. We will send you the details, along with your tickets, about two weeks prior to travel. Any persons who have a criminal record or have ever been arrested, even if not charged, cannot use this process and must apply for a visa
Most British Citizens travelling to the USA do not need a visa but must register online with US Immigration at least 72 hours before departure. A charge of $14US applies. We will send you the details, along with your tickets, about two weeks prior to travel. Any persons who have a criminal record or have ever been arrested, even if not charged, cannot use this process and must apply for a visa
Day One
Fly to Washington and transfer to Colonial Heights, Virginia for a four-night stay.
Day Two
We journey on south to Savannah, the most beautiful of 'southern-belles', for a two-night stay.
Day Three
Explore Savannah, the most beautiful of 'southern-belles', with its historic quarter of antebellum mansions, shaded squares and cotton warehouses, and its associations with the slave trade and the Civil War. The optional guided city tour will introduce you to the city's history, after which you can lose yourself amongst the dogwood and azalea-lined streets.
Day Four
Continuing on our journey towards the Grand Ol' South, we'll head past beach towns and plantation houses, to magical Charleston - the epitome of southern elegance. Join the optional city tour and harbour cruise and discover the Waterfront Park and the historic district, before we journey north past beach towns and plantation houses to the colourful seaside town of Myrtle Beach.
Day Five
We continue north to Richmond, Virginia for a three-night stay.
Day Six
Enjoy an unforgettable day on our included tour into the magnificent Blue Ridge Mountains. Catch your breath on the scenic Skyline Drive, explore beautiful Shenandoah National Park - a refuge for deer and other wildlife - and visit historic Charlottesville, one-time home of US Presidents Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe, with its magnolia-lined streets.
Day Seven
Step back in time on today's optional excursion to the living museum that is Colonial Williamsburg, northernmost point of Virginia's 'Historic Triangle'. Actors in period costume faithfully recreate the lives of the early settlers, giving a unique insight into what life was like in the pioneering days of the 18th Century.
Day Eight
Today we cross the Potomac River to Washington DC where the White House, Lincoln Memorial, the Capitol and the government buildings on 'the Hill', are amongst the most memorable sights. The optional guided city tour is a perfect introduction to the US capital. In the afternoon, we return to Washington Airport for the return flight home, at the end of a memorable tour.
Day Nine
Today you arrive back in the UK.
Please note that 2011 departures will fly to Raleigh-Durham, not Washington Airport, and will follow a slightly different itinerary, which can be supplied on request.US arrivals processBritish Citizens travelling to the USA now have to register online with US Immigration at least 72 hours before departure. We will send you the details you will need to complete your online registration, along with your tickets, about two weeks prior to travel.
A charge of $14US per person applies to this process.
Fly to Washington and transfer to Colonial Heights, Virginia for a four-night stay.
Day Two
We journey on south to Savannah, the most beautiful of 'southern-belles', for a two-night stay.
Day Three
Explore Savannah, the most beautiful of 'southern-belles', with its historic quarter of antebellum mansions, shaded squares and cotton warehouses, and its associations with the slave trade and the Civil War. The optional guided city tour will introduce you to the city's history, after which you can lose yourself amongst the dogwood and azalea-lined streets.
Day Four
Continuing on our journey towards the Grand Ol' South, we'll head past beach towns and plantation houses, to magical Charleston - the epitome of southern elegance. Join the optional city tour and harbour cruise and discover the Waterfront Park and the historic district, before we journey north past beach towns and plantation houses to the colourful seaside town of Myrtle Beach.
Day Five
We continue north to Richmond, Virginia for a three-night stay.
Day Six
Enjoy an unforgettable day on our included tour into the magnificent Blue Ridge Mountains. Catch your breath on the scenic Skyline Drive, explore beautiful Shenandoah National Park - a refuge for deer and other wildlife - and visit historic Charlottesville, one-time home of US Presidents Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe, with its magnolia-lined streets.
Day Seven
Step back in time on today's optional excursion to the living museum that is Colonial Williamsburg, northernmost point of Virginia's 'Historic Triangle'. Actors in period costume faithfully recreate the lives of the early settlers, giving a unique insight into what life was like in the pioneering days of the 18th Century.
Day Eight
Today we cross the Potomac River to Washington DC where the White House, Lincoln Memorial, the Capitol and the government buildings on 'the Hill', are amongst the most memorable sights. The optional guided city tour is a perfect introduction to the US capital. In the afternoon, we return to Washington Airport for the return flight home, at the end of a memorable tour.
Day Nine
Today you arrive back in the UK.
Please note that 2011 departures will fly to Raleigh-Durham, not Washington Airport, and will follow a slightly different itinerary, which can be supplied on request.US arrivals processBritish Citizens travelling to the USA now have to register online with US Immigration at least 72 hours before departure. We will send you the details you will need to complete your online registration, along with your tickets, about two weeks prior to travel.
A charge of $14US per person applies to this process.
Charleston, Savannah and the Blue Ridge Mountains Touring Hotels
You will be staying in a series of well-located hotels, all of which will be of a European three-star standard.
| Departure date | Departing point | Price | |||
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| 02-Oct-2012 | Aberdeen | 1189.00 | book | ||
| 02-Oct-2012 | Belfast City Airport | 1189.00 | book | ||
| 02-Oct-2012 | Edinburgh | 1159.00 | book | ||
| 02-Oct-2012 | Glasgow International | 1149.00 | book | ||
| 02-Oct-2012 | London Heathrow | 989.00 | book | ||
| 02-Oct-2012 | Manchester | 1159.00 | book | ||
| 02-Oct-2012 | Newcastle | 1159.00 | book | ||
| 09-Oct-2012 | Aberdeen | 1179.00 | book | ||
| 09-Oct-2012 | Belfast City Airport | 1179.00 | book | ||
| 09-Oct-2012 | Edinburgh | 1149.00 | book | ||
| 09-Oct-2012 | Glasgow International | 1149.00 | book | ||
| 09-Oct-2012 | London Heathrow | 979.00 | book | ||
| 09-Oct-2012 | Manchester | 1149.00 | book | ||
| 09-Oct-2012 | Newcastle | 1149.00 | book | ||
| 16-Oct-2012 | Aberdeen | 1179.00 | book | ||
| 16-Oct-2012 | Belfast City Airport | 1179.00 | book | ||
| 16-Oct-2012 | Edinburgh | 1149.00 | book | ||
| 16-Oct-2012 | Glasgow International | 1149.00 | book | ||
| 16-Oct-2012 | London Heathrow | 979.00 | book | ||
| 16-Oct-2012 | Manchester | 1149.00 | book |
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