Saturday, October 17
One of the ultimate resort escapes in America, the discovery of the Golden Isles of Georgia dates back to the 1500’s when Spanish explorers came seeking gold. Gold ore was not found, but what they did find was a far different treasure in wide expanses of golden marshes, brilliant golden sun, and a sunset glow they had never before experienced in their travels. Hence the name Golden Isles, an equally descriptive name almost 500 years later. Today we will travel to Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Sunday, October 18
This morning we will continue our journey south arriving in the Golden Isles by late afternoon where we will check into our luxurious lodging at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel. Following a welcome reception and time to enjoy our first sunset, we will enjoy dinner near the resort. CB, D

Monday, October 19
After breakfast we will tour Jekyll Island with her ten miles of sparkling beaches and oak graced beauty. Our visit will include the famous Millionaires Village, which from the 1880’s until WWII was the playground for America’s elite such as the Rockefellers, Vanderbilts, Astors, Goodyears, Morgans and Goulds. Now owned by the State of Georgia, the historic district is one of the largest restorations in the South. Next, we will travel to St. Simons Island and be introduced to a plantation era that flourished here under king cotton from 1800 until the Civil War. St. Simons has been under the rule of five flags - Spanish, French, British, The United States, as well as the Confederate States - and fragments of each culture remain. We will also visit Fort Fredrica, one of the largest and most expensive forts ever built by the British in North America. This evening we will have dinner at a local restaurant on St. Simons, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. B, D

Tuesday, October 20
This morning our step-on guide will introduce us to the plantation way of life at the beautiful Hofwyl Plantation. The home presents a classic example of low country architecture and sweeping views of the Altamaha Delta. After a fascinating tour of the Brunswick’s port facility we will dine back at the Jekyll Island Club for lunch, having the afternoon free to enjoy all the resort’s amenities on our own. This evening we will enjoy a fabulous dinner in the main dining room at the resort. B, L, D

* Jacket recommended for gentlemen; skirt or dress suggested for ladies.

Wednesday, October 21
After another great breakfast we will depart on an exciting adventure into the Land of the Trembling Earth, the Okefenokee Swamp. This swamp is one of America’s most mysterious wilderness areas. Traveling on a boat tour along ancient Indian waterways, we will observe the unparalleled beauty of the swamp and visit a restored pioneer swamp homestead. Tonight’s lodging will be in Savannah located on the riverfront in the heart of the lovely historic district. B, L

Thursday, October 22
This morning we will embark on our Savannah city tour where we will experience the life of the antebellum south with its rich and stately homes, preserved Waterfront District and lovely gardens. Following lunch we will continue northward to our lodging for the evening in Fayetteville, North Carolina. CB, L

Friday, October 23
Today we will travel home full of wonderful memories of the Golden Isles of Georgia. With stops for rest and lunch we will arrive in Pennsburg by early evening. CB

Tour Protection: $50 per person