Small Group Discovery · North America

Southern Charms

The American South at its most refined — where moss-draped oaks arch over cobblestone streets, where Gullah traditions meet plantation history, and where barrier islands still carry the whispered legacy of the Gilded Age. Seven days from Charleston's pastel row houses to Savannah's storied squares to Jekyll Island's sand-swept elegance, with carriage rides, cooking classes, and a stay at the former retreat of the Rockefellers and Vanderbilts.

Duration
7 days
Route
Charleston → Savannah
Group Size
Max 24
Departures
April to October
Meals
6B · 1L · 3D
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
ROUTECharleston, South Carolina
MEALSNone included

Charleston greets you with church steeples piercing a soft Southern sky and the scent of jasmine drifting through narrow lanes. At 6 pm, meet your travel companions for a welcome drink as your Tour Director prepares you for a week of Southern grace.

🏛️ Landmarks & Wonders
→ Battery & Rainbow Row — pastel antebellum mansions, harbour views
→ Fort Sumter — where the Civil War began, 1861
🍽️ Local Delicacies to Try
Shrimp and gritsShe-crab soupBenne wafers
📋 Optional Experiences
Carriage tour of historic district
Horse-drawn through 300+ years of architecture
~1 hr
Ask your advisor to arrange
Gullah Geechee heritage tour
African-American culture, sweetgrass baskets, cuisine
~3 hrs
Ask your advisor to arrange
Aurelle Note

The Frances Marion is a Charleston institution — Art Deco elegance on King Street, steps from the historic district. If you arrive early, walk south to the Battery for sunset views over Charleston Harbor.

🏨
Belmond Charleston Place or similar
Luxury · Historic district, rooftop pool, courtyard garden
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Small group sizes mean limited availability. Your Aurelle concierge can confirm dates, arrange extensions, and handle every detail.