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Georgia & The Carolinas

Georgia & Carlonias - HERO

Self-drive Holidays

This road trip showcases a different side of the American South. It’s a journey of discovery where Appalachian pine forests, beach resorts and graceful colonial cities collide in a whirl of smalltown charm and scenic country settings. Starting in the Georgia state capital of Atlanta, you can explore a slice of big city life before heading north into the western reaches of North Carolina. Making your way from Asheville to Charlotte there’s an opportunity to drive one of the most scenic stretches of the Blue Ridge Mountain Parkway, where nature trails and waterfalls tempt you to pull over and explore. It’s the freedom and flexibility that makes this trip such an exciting prospect. It’s up to you when and where to stop on route to your pre-booked overnight accommodation. Heading to the Atlantic coast you’ll follow the Grand Strand. This succession of seaside resorts, soft sand beaches and nature reserves is some of the most scenic in South Carolina. Completing the tour in Savannah, Georgia, allows ample time to discover the region’s Civil War and Civil Rights history before you return to Atlanta in readiness for your flight home.

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Including

Accommodation

11 nights in hotels

Excursions and visits

  • Experience the vibrant college town of Asheville
  • Drive part of the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway
  • Head to South Carolina’s Grand Strand
  • Follow the coast from Myrtle Beach to Hilton Head
  • Sample the Southern charms of Savannah and Charleston
  • Heritage lighthouses and antebellum mansions
  • American Civil War sites and historic districts

Not included

  • International flights
  • Visas (if required)
  • Activities, sightseeing and attraction entrance fees
  • National Parks Pass (or entry fees)
  • Resort Fees (if required by any of your chosen hotels)

Plus

Economy car rental (12 days) with unlimited mileage, third party insurance and CDW – please ask for vehicle upgrades and full terms & conditions

Personalised digital destination guide & driving instructions (accessed via online/mobile app, and printable at home)

Overview

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  • 11 nights . 01 Feb 2025

  • North America . USA . Georgia . Atlanta . North Carolina . Asheville . Charlotte . South Carolina . Charleston . Myrtle Beach

  • International flights not included

From £1,478 per person

Mon - Fri: 9am - 8pm

Saturday: 9am - 6pm

Sunday: 10am - 4pm

Itinerary

Duration: 12 days

Day 1/12

Arrive in Atlanta

Day 2/12

Atlanta

Day 3/12

Atlanta – Asheville (317 kms/197 miles)

Day 4/12

Asheville

Day 5/12

Asheville – Blowing Rock – Charlotte (304 kms/189 miles)

Day 6/12

Charlotte – Myrtle Beach (281 kms/175 miles)

Days 7-8/12

Myrtle Beach - Charleston (157 kms/98 miles)

Days 9-10/12

Charleston – Hilton Head (156 kms/97 miles)

Day 11/12

Hilton Head – Savannah (32 kms/20 miles)

Day 12/12

Savannah – Atlanta (399 kms/248 miles)

Atlanta Downtown, Centennial Olympic Park Skyline at Sunset

Day 1 - Arrive in Atlanta

Arrive at Atlanta’s international airport, pick up your rental car and transfer to your hotel for the next two nights. Get settled in before heading out to explore.

Standard: Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta Midtown (or similar) Superior: Canopy by Hilton Atlanta Midtown (or similar)

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