Beaches & Bygone Days
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    Beaches & Bygone Days Fly Drive Holiday

    Duration

    12 Nights

    Nights

    12 Nights

    Type

    Self-Drive

    Breakfasts

    Daily Breakfast

    Price on Request

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    About This Itinerary

    Combine Florida's sun-kissed coastline with charming Southern towns on this relaxed self-drive holiday. From white-sand beaches and art-deco architecture to historic plantation houses and local seafood shacks, this route showcases the best of the American South.

    Sun, Sand, and Southern Charm – From DC to Florida's Golden Shores! Get ready for a journey that combines the best of America's coastal beauty and rich history. From Washington DC to Jacksonville Beach.

    What's Included

    • Return flights from the UK
    • Fully inclusive car hire to suit your party size
    • 12 nights hotel accommodation
    • Daily Breakfast
    • Tried-and-tested itinerary with recommendations

    Hotel Stops

    Washington DC (3 nights)
    Norfolk VA (1 night)
    Raleigh NC (1 night)
    Myrtle Beach (2 nights)
    Charleston (2 nights)
    Jacksonville (3 nights)
    Wilmington NC (0 nights)
    Savannah GA (0 nights)
    St Augustine FL (0 nights)

    Day-by-Day Itinerary

    Welcome to Washington DC and the Beaches and Bygone Days Tour! After check-in join us for drinks at the hotel bar so you can get acquainted with your driver, guide and fellow travellers.

    Today we will take you to Virginia and the Arlington National Cemetery just across the Potomac River from Washington DC, in whose 624 acres the dead of the nation's conflicts have been buried since the days of the Civil War. An eternal flame guards the final resting place of President John F Kennedy and Volunteers from the 3rd Infantry Regiment guard the tomb of the unknown soldier. Later, when we return to DC, you will have free time to explore its imposing monuments and buildings.

    On our final day in Washington you will have more time to explore this wonderful city. This evening feel free to join us on a trip to Georgetown for a final night's dinner. Georgetown is a charming area with Federal-style Architecture and cobblestone Streets.

    Our destination today is Norfolk Virginia, which is home to the world's largest Naval base, miles of sandy beaches and an historic downtown district. After a day's sightseeing sit back and relax as the sun sets over beautiful Chesapeake Bay.

    After breakfast we are on our way to Raleigh - which is both the capital city and the music capital of North Carolina. With more than 80 Live Music Venues, Raleigh plays host to such a wide variety of music.

    Our next stop is Wilmington, North Carolina. This pretty port city is known as a gateway to Cape Fear Coast Beaches. Then it is on to the popular seaside resort of Myrtle Beach.

    During our stay in the popular resort of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina you will have free time to enjoy and explore everything on offer here. It's known for its celebrity-designed golf courses, beachfront boardwalk and the old-fashioned Family Kingdom amusement park.

    Today we will travel to Charleston South Carolina. This port city was founded in 1670 and is defined by its cobblestone streets, horse-drawn carriages and pastel antebellum houses.

    Why not spend a relaxing day in the French Quarter or take a horse drawn carriage ride through the beautiful tree lined streets. This evening we will travel to the downtown area for dinner and enjoy some local entertainment.

    This morning we will travel to Savannah, a coastal city in Georgia. We will have lunch in one of the many riverside restaurants before continuing on to our final destination - Jacksonville Beach.

    We will make the short journey to St. Augustine today, a city on the northeast coast of Florida which lays claim to being the oldest city in the U.S.

    On our last full day on the Beaches and Bygone Days Tour, the choice is yours. Spend a final day relaxing by the pool or at the beach. A group dinner and drinks this evening will complete our time in the USA.

    After enjoying a leisurely breakfast, our Beaches and Bygone Days Tour comes to an end. We will escort you to Orlando International Airport for your return flight or onward journey.

    Highlights

    • Arlington Cemetery
    • Visit Georgetown
    • Tour Washington DC
    • Tour Charleston SC
    • Visit America's Oldest City
    • Live music on the Beach

    Ready to hit the road?

    Choose dates to suit you. We'll put together a personalised quote with flights and car hire included.

    Prices are per person based on two sharing and include flights & car hire. Subject to availability. Dates are flexible — travel when it suits you.