Charleston

Daily Itinerary for this Tour

Day 1

Depart your group's location in a spacious, video and restroom equipped motorcoach as you head for your destination: Charleston, South Carolina! This evening you will stay at an en route hotel.

Day 2

After enjoying a Continental Breakfast, you will experience "The District" in Downtown Columbia, MO, a lively mix of historic architecture, sidewalk cafes, retail shops, and restaurants. Tonight, you'll have Dinner, and then relax in an en route hotel.

Day 3

After enjoying a Continental Breakfast, you will experience the Madame Tussauds Wax Museum in Nashville, TN. Later, you will have Dinner depart and check into your en route hotel for a good night's rest.

Day 4

Enjoy a Continental Breakfast. Today you will continue your journey, then enjoy a leisurely Dinner and check into a Charleston area hotel for a four night stay.

Day 5

After a Continental Breakfast, you'll head to historic MIDDLETON PLACE. This impressive attraction contains 65 acres of America's oldest landscaping. After each member receives their welcome map, you'll experience the garden, animal stables, the Chapel, Rice Mill, and more! After lunch on your own and free time in Downtown Charleston, you'll enjoy a scenic HARBOR CRUISE. Enjoy the beauty of the Charleston Harbor and learn the rich history of the "Holy City". During this scenic and relaxing tour, you will see dozens of landmarks and points of interest as hundreds of years of history is covered. This evening, enjoy Dinner before heading back to your hotel for a good night's rest.

Day 6

After a Continental Breakfast, you'll enjoy a GUIDED TOUR of McLeod Plantation Historic Site. Established in 1851, this important 37-acre Gullah/Geechee heritage site has been carefully preserved in recognition of its cultural and historical significance. Later, you'll enjoy lunch on your own in the “cultural heart of Charleston.” Next, you'll have some free time to explore The Historic Charleston City Market. Located downtown, this architecturally-significant National Historic Landmark is home to eclectic shops, you won't find anywhere else. This continuous series of market buildings stretches four city blocks. Next you'll appreciate a short photo stop at the famed Angel Oak Tree, estimated to be 400 years old! This evening, enjoy Dinner before heading back to your hotel for a good night's rest.

Day 7

After a Continental Breakfast, you'll enjoy both a GUIDED TOUR OF CHARLESTON and an intimate TOUR inside the HISTORIC CHARLESTON HOME: The Joseph Manigault House. The Manigault's descent from French Huguenots who fled religious persecution in Europe in the late 1600s. Afterwards, you'll visit the CHARLESTON TEA GARDEN. At this unique tea garden, your group will take a factory tour and see how tea is made, including tasting samples at the Tea Bar. A highlight of your tour includes a TROLLEY TOUR of the garden. This evening, enjoy Dinner before heading back to your hotel for a good night's rest.

Day 8

Enjoy a Continental Breakfast at your hotel before leaving for a visit to the South Carolina State Museum in Columbia, SC. Tonight, you'll enjoy Dinner and relax in an en route hotel.

Day 9

After enjoying a Continental Breakfast, you will travel to Knoxville, TN for a visit to The Women's Basketball Hall of Fame. In addition to its many exhibits, 171 inductees, basketball courts, and more - this attraction is also home to the world's largest basketball at 30-feet tall and weighs 10 TONS!Tonight, you'll have Dinner, and then relax in an en route hotel.

Day 10

After enjoying a Continental Breakfast, you will travel to the St. Louis Arch - a magnificent Gateway Arch Riverfront and view the world-famous arch which is the symbol of St Louis. Tonight, you'll relax in an en route hotel.

Day 11

Enjoy a Continental Breakfast before departing for home... a perfect time to chat with your friends about all the fun things you've done, the great sights you've seen and where your next group trip will take you!