A Southern Sojourn - Charleston to New Orleans
USA
16 days / 15 nights
Fly Drive Holiday
Guide Price £2,425 per person (based on 2 adults sharing)
Fly Drive Holiday
Duration: 16 days/15 nights
A trail of romantic cities combined with gorgeous beaches and native wildlife takes you on a journey from South Carolina, through northern Florida’s natural habitats and onwards to unique New Orleans.
- Discover beautiful Southern Belle cities
- Admire the natural beauty of Apalachicola National Forest
- Relax along Pensacola Beach
- Experience the infectious atmosphere of New Orleans
from £2,425
per person (based on 2 adults sharing)
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Itinerary
Fly to Charleston, an elegant historic city in South Carolina. Here you’ll find beautifully preserved architecture, grand antebellum homes and a lovely waterfront setting.
Day 3 Charleston to Savannah
Pick up your car and cross into Georgia where charming Savannah awaits.
Day 4 Savannah
Wander the cobblestone streets of the romantic Historic District, take a horse-drawn carriage ride or hop on a guided trolley tour.
Day 5 Savannah to Jekyll Island
Leave the city and travel to Georgia’s glorious Golden Isles, a collection of barrier islands that includes beautiful Jekyll Island.
Day 6 Jekyll Island
Once a holiday retreat for millionaires such as Rockefeller, today this barrier island is more renowned for its natural beaches and wildlife, including sea turtles and over 400 species of birds.
Day 7 Jekyll Island to St Augustine
Continue south into the ‘Sunshine State’. Founded in 1565, St Augustine is the oldest continuously occupied city in North America and boasts Spanish architecture and an impressive fortress.
Day 8 St Augustine to Tallahassee
En route to Florida's state capital, why not stop off at Wakulla Springs State Park, home to the world’s largest freshwater spring and azure waters, flanked by ancient cypress trees.
Day 9 Tallahassee
Tallahassee is often known as 'Trailahassee' for its myriad hiking opportunities! Explore the nearby Apalachicola National Forest, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and naturalists alike. Enjoy hiking or kayaking around the rivers, lakes and forests that make up this natural wilderness.
Day 10 Tallahassee to Pensacola Beach
Next stop is the pristine white sands of Pensacola Beach.
Day 11 Pensacola Beach
Spend the day soaking up the sun on the beach or head to Pensacola town and explore its historic downtown, galleries and museums.
Day 12 Pensacola Beach to New Orleans
Continue west and travel by the sparkling Alabama and Mississippi coastlines. Drop off your car on arrival in vibrant New Orleans.
Days 13-14 New Orleans
The Big Easy delights with its history and mystique. Admire the charming buildings, revel in the bars of Bourbon Street, listen to live jazz and learn about the Voodoo Queen.
Days 15-16 Fly Home
Price & Inclusions
- Flights
- 14 nights 3★ to 4★ hotels
- 10 days Alamo Inclusive Compact car hire incl zero excess insurance, unlimited mileage, 24 hour Roadside Assistance & 1 additional driver. A one way drop-off fee is payable locally.
- 7 meals
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The tour itinerary, inclusions and departures are based on travel from 01/07/2026 to 15/02/2027. For holiday guide price terms and conditions, click here.
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