Land Journey

Southern Charms: St. Augustine, Savannah & Charleston

Ken Burns American Journeys
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Year, Departure Type

Select small group departures (averaging 24 Tauck guests), or classic departures, and the year you would like to travel.

Days
8
From (per Person)
$8,590 AUD
Journey Type
Land
Time of Year
Apr - May, Sep - Oct
Cities & Landmarks
St. Augustine, Savannah, Charleston, Coastal Low Country, Beaufort
Forsyth Park
Savannah, Georgia

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Overview

Experience with tauck

 

TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – Exclusive to Tauck, filmed narratives by documentary filmmaker Ken Burns provides insights on the Civil War 

 

tauck value includes

 

Hands-on culinary demonstration and lunch featuring Low Country cuisine

 

Two-night stay at the Casa Monica Resort & Spa in St. Augustine, one of the first seven Autograph Collection hotels with Marriott

 

Visit to the Pin Point Heritage Museum in the Low Country outside Savannah, preserving the folkways of the Gullah / Geechee culture

 

Sightseeing in National Historic Landmark Districts in Savannah, Charleston and Beaufort 

 

SEE WHAT YOUR JOURNEY INCLUDES

Activity

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On some days, walking extends to 2–3.5 miles (~4,000–7,000 steps), with occasional stairs, hills, or uneven surfaces. Standing periods may last up to 90 minutes, but this level still includes breaks and lower-effort days.

Pace

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A steady daily tempo with 2–3 guided activities. Most days include early departures balanced with rest periods or scenic downtime. Transitions between cities occur every 2–3 days.

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Legendary Journeys and Adventures

An unforgettable trip through coastal South Carolina, Georgia and Florida, places reminiscent of long-ago days of gracious Southern living... a rarefied world of 19th-century mansions, magnolias and live oaks hung with Spanish moss...

Explore the National Historic Landmark Districts of Savannah, Charleston, and St. Augustine – each a living tapestry of cobblestone streets, colonial architecture, and centuries-old stories. Enjoy a hands-on culinary demonstration showcasing the distinct flavors of Low Country cuisine, and tour the Sea Islands off the South Carolina coast. Stroll past antebellum mansions shaded by moss-draped oaks… hear Gullah-Geechee traditions come to life on the Sea Islands… and walk the storied avenues of St. Augustine, America's oldest city, where Spanish heritage and coastal beauty converge. It's a journey steeped in history, layered with flavor, and rich in connections you won't forget – and you'll feel the enduring soul of the South in every flavor, every story, and every sunset.

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Life in the Sea Islands

A guided tour gives you insights into life on the islands

Amidst the scenic marshes, islands and inlets of the Sea Islands region, communities have sustained themselves for centuries through fishing traditions and the catching of oysters, crabs and shrimp. You'll join a local guide who offers an in-depth look at this unique cultural heritage on a tour of the islands off historic Beaufort, South Carolina.

Savannah's culinary traditions

Sample the rich flavors of Lowcountry cuisine in Savannah

From gumbo and she-crab soup to Country Captain, Frogmore Stew, chicken bog, Kedgeree and Hoppin' John, the Lowcountry cuisine of the Georgia and Carolina coasts tempts with rich concoctions featuring seafood, rice, spices and tons of flavor. In Savannah, enjoy a hands-on culinary demonstration and lunch featuring Low Country cuisine.

In Charleston, past meets present along cobblestone paths...

History still echoes on the streets of Charleston...

As one of America's oldest towns, Charleston is a history-lover's dream… with many stories, secrets and mysteries within the cobblestone streets that lead to its historic harbor… centuries-old homes, walled gardens, the Citadel military academy and the Battery promenade whisper tales of soldiers, sailors, statesmen and pirates. Charleston's charm runs deep – felt in the shade of moss-draped oaks, heard in the toll of church bells, and seen in architecture that reflects generations of craftsmanship. From its genteel piazzas to its storied waterfront, this Lowcountry gem invites you to uncover the layers of its rich, enduring legacy.

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Your Journey

Pricing & Availability

About Booking This Tour

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Deposit & Booking Information

See your travel advisor, or call Tauck at 1800-962-043 to make a reservation.

Deposit Information:

The deposit and the fees for the optional Protection Plan are due at time of booking. Your deposit is AUD $450.

Terms and Conditions:

For additional information pertaining to our Tauck Journeys, including Cancellation Information and Booking Conditions, click here to learn more.

At the time of booking, please have the following information ready:

  • Tour Name and Departure Date Desired
  • Traveler Name(s):  Please have first and last names as they appear on the passport or driver's license.
  • Traveler's Address(es)
  • Traveler's Phone Number(s)
  • Emergency Contact Information: This would be a relative or friend whom we could contact during the tour in the event of an emergency. Please provide their name and phone number(s).
  • Interest in purchasing a travel protection product (US and Canada)
  • Interest in extending your trip by staying in a Tauck recommended hotel before your trip begins or after it ends
  • Interest in our specially negotiated airfares.

Regarding your final payment:

Final Payment is due in the Tauck Australia office as specified on the invoice. Bookings without full payment at this time may be subject to cancellation without notice. 

 

Protect Your Travel Investment

Cancellation Fee Waiver - Should you have to cancel your trip for any reason, Tauck's Cancellation Fee Waiver reduces the regular cancellation fees outlined herein, provided we are notified of cancellation before your trip departs. Certain terms and restrictions apply.

If You Have To Cancel

If you cancel within 10 days of initial deposit

Within the first 10 days after you place your initial deposit, you may cancel your reservation for any reason with no cancellation fees.

 

If you cancel more than 10 days after initial deposit

Regardless of reason, cancellations of confirmed bookings result in costly penalties and fees from hotels, ship operators and other travel providers. Therefore, the per person fees listed below will apply:

 

Land Tours

 

Cancellation penalties for land tours apply as follows:

60 days or more before departure

Loss of Deposit.

 

8 days before departure

25% total cost of tour

 

7 days or less before departure

50% of total cost of tour

 

Cruises & Train Tours

 

120 days or more before departure

Loss of Deposit.

 

60 days before departure

Loss of 50% of tour cost, not including air (if applicable)

 

59-1 day before departure

Loss of 100% of tour cost, not including air (if applicable)

 

Please note -  Airfares included on On-Tour Flights required with any of Tauck tours may be subject to different cancellation fees not outlined above.

* For services included in your booking that are not provided by Tauck, additional cancellation fees may be incurred

* Travel Professionals may impose their own cancellation fees.

 

Time of cancellation is when notice is received in Tauck's Wilton, CT office.

 

In the event of an unforeseen circumstance beyond our control, Tauck reserves the right to amend the cancellation terms outlined herein.

 

Tour Interruption Fees: If you have to interrupt your tour en route, you may be entitled to a refund for the unused land portion if it exceeds 24 hours; certain restrictions apply. Such refunds are based upon the number of overnights missed less a fee of AUD $50 per person per day for unused transportation and other fixed expenses.

Partial Room Cancellation: A person who cancels or leaves a tour while a roommate remains constitutes a cancellation of one type of accommodation and rebooking of another type of accommodation. The price charged to the remaining person is the new, higher price for the new accommodation.

 

Travel Terms and Conditions

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Trip Prep & Essentials

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Call us, or call your travel advisor, to book your preferred departure date today – and explore our beautiful brochures to find your inspiration for your next journey.

Book Today... And Travel Dreams Begin

Discover The World

Call us, or call your travel advisor, to book your preferred departure date today – and explore our beautiful brochures to find your inspiration for your next journey.

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