Name: Charleston South Carolina
Start: 2023-11-01T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2023-11-03T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Charleston, SC, USA

Patty

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382 reviews

Nov 1 - 3, 2023

Group size: 30 - 45

Charleston South Carolina

Charleston, SC, USA

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Patty

Email address verified

382 reviews

Nov 1 - 3, 2023

Group size: 30 - 45

This trip is sold out! Please consider adding yourself to the Wait List in case there is a cancellation. Thank you!

Charleston's new ad campaign is "History Loves Company" so let's pack our bags in early November and find out why! It might have something to do with the very walkable and picturesque downtown filled with candy colored buildings, lush gardens, fantastic shops, boutiques and a vibrant culinary scene. The culture and history is rich and diverse with essentially two stories, one of the aristocratic south and the other of the culture of the Gullah people that represent the enslaved labor enabling Charleston's prosperity and prominence. This 3 day/2 night trip will have tours and experiences that allow us to see both sides of this history as well as extra time for exploring on your own. Scroll to the end to view the full itinerary and tour descriptions.

This trip includes a walking tour that involves standing and walking a minimum of one mile.

A $200 deposit is required to hold a spot on this popular trip. Final Payment is due 60 days prior to the departure date or September 1st. Cancellation with a full refund is available up until that date. After that time, a refund is only possible if the client or trip organizer can resell the trip. Trip insurance is also possible through this website or can be purchased on your own if you have a relationship with a travel insurance company.

Dinner
On your own with plenty of wonderful options. Dining suggestions and guides provided in advance
Gratuities
Tips for bus driver and tour guides not included and based upon your own enjoyment of the experiences
Lunch on Day Two
Lunch is not included on Day Two. It is included on Day One at Boone Hall and on Day Three when the Culinary Tour offers plenty of tastings for lunch.
Alcoholic Beverate
If you wish to add an alcoholic beverage to your tastings during the Culinary Tour, that is at your own expense.

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Trip Itinerary
DAY ONE - NOVEMBER 1

7:30am - Depart Leland from Villages of Brunswick Forest Shopping Center

Approx. 11:30am - Arrive Boone Hall Plantation where we spend the afternoon because there is so much to experience! We start with a Southern Style Farm-to-Table Luncheon followed by “Exploring The Gullah Culture” presentation. Boone Hall is the only plantation in the Charleston area to present a live presentation of this unique culture adapted by African slaves.

True descendants of the Gullah people present the history of this culture through storytelling, song, and dance that is at times educational, at times entertaining, and at times…very moving and emotional. To complete the Boone Hall experience, the afternoon also includes a guided tour of the Plantation House, Ground and Cabins.

4pm - Depart Boone Hall and make the 30 minute drive into Charleston's Historic District for hotel check-in.

The evening is on your own to enjoy dinner at any number of wonderful restaurants, many within walking distance.

DAY TWO- NOVEMBER 2

Enjoy breakfast on your own at the hotel followed by a visit to the Charleston Museum. This is the oldest museum in the United States. It contains a highly regarded collection and features multiple galleries on history as well as natural history. The exhibits on silver and historic textiles and clothing are very unique.

There will be time for lunch on your own before a 1pm 90 minute narrated City Tour.

The tour takes us on a journey through Charleston’s 300 years of history. Experience the Old Market area and the historic homes and churches where generations of Charlestonians worked, lived, and worshiped. Trip Highlights include:

Charleston’s Historic Homes

The Battery Sea Wall

Historic Churches

Old Market Area

The Four Corners of Law

Rainbow Row

After this tour, you have the remainder of the afternoon and evening for exploring Charleston on your own.

DAY THREE - NOVEMBER 3

Breakfast on your own at the hotel and then you have a little time in the morning for one last "wander" on your own. Perhaps, a stroll down some of the beautiful hidden alleyways before our 11:30am "Savor the Flavors of Charleston" guided walking culinary tour. This is perfect send off by BullDog Tours - voted "Best Tour Company" in Charleston year after year.

Walk, talk and taste your way through Charleston with delicious local specialties from favorite markets, bakeries, restaurants and iconic eateries. This interactive 2 1/2 tour includes multiple stops that reflect the international and regional flavors of our historic port city.

2pm - Departure for Leland with an anticipated return time of 6pm

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Explore Charleston

Trip Itinerary

DAY ONE - NOVEMBER 1

7:30am - Depart Leland from Villages of Brunswick Forest Shopping Center

Approx. 11:30am - Arrive Boone Hall Plantation where we spend the afternoon because there is so much to experience! We start with a Southern Style Farm-to-Table Luncheon followed by “Exploring The Gullah Culture” presentation. Boone Hall is the only plantation in the Charleston area to present a live presentation of this unique culture adapted by African slaves.

True descendants of the Gullah people present the history of this culture through storytelling, song, and dance that is at times educational, at times entertaining, and at times…very moving and emotional. To complete the Boone Hall experience, the afternoon also includes a guided tour of the Plantation House, Ground and Cabins.

4pm - Depart Boone Hall and make the 30 minute drive into Charleston's Historic District for hotel check-in.

The evening is on your own to enjoy dinner at any number of wonderful restaurants, many within walking distance.

DAY TWO- NOVEMBER 2

Enjoy breakfast on your own at the hotel followed by a visit to the Charleston Museum. This is the oldest museum in the United States. It contains a highly regarded collection and features multiple galleries on history as well as natural history. The exhibits on silver and historic textiles and clothing are very unique.

There will be time for lunch on your own before a 1pm 90 minute narrated City Tour.

The tour takes us on a journey through Charleston’s 300 years of history. Experience the Old Market area and the historic homes and churches where generations of Charlestonians worked, lived, and worshiped. Trip Highlights include:

Charleston’s Historic Homes

The Battery Sea Wall

Historic Churches

Old Market Area

The Four Corners of Law

Rainbow Row

After this tour, you have the remainder of the afternoon and evening for exploring Charleston on your own.

DAY THREE - NOVEMBER 3

Breakfast on your own at the hotel and then you have a little time in the morning for one last "wander" on your own. Perhaps, a stroll down some of the beautiful hidden alleyways before our 11:30am "Savor the Flavors of Charleston" guided walking culinary tour. This is perfect send off by BullDog Tours - voted "Best Tour Company" in Charleston year after year.

Walk, talk and taste your way through Charleston with delicious local specialties from favorite markets, bakeries, restaurants and iconic eateries. This interactive 2 1/2 tour includes multiple stops that reflect the international and regional flavors of our historic port city.

2pm - Departure for Leland with an anticipated return time of 6pm

382 reviews

I love to travel so in my partially retired life I decided to adapt my passion for travel along with 25 years of experience in Travel & Tourism to create Trips by Patty. I received a BA in American History from UNC-Chapel Hill. Not knowing what I was going to do with that degree, I started working as a desk clerk at a hotel in Raleigh. I enjoyed the hotel business and the career path began. Hotel operations and sales, Convention Center operations and marketing, destination marketing with a Convention Visitors Bureau and even a stint as a tour guide. What happened to the history degree? Well, many times when I am escorting my trips I share the history of the destinations we visit. It's a great feeling to take your career skills and adapt them to your own small business. I love what I do and hope you'll join me on a trip one day!

It was great! Everyone and everything was just perfect. I look forward to future trips!

By Priscilla B for Night of A Thousand Candles on Dec 23, 2024

Another great trip with Patty!

By Edith W for Christmas at Biltmore on Dec 19, 2024

We had a great day trip!

By Edith W for South's Grandest Christmas Show on Dec 19, 2024

I enjoyed the trip. The Biltmore was in its Christmas splendor, the tour of the grounds was informative, the food at the Grove Park Inn was delicious, the shopping was great, and the accommodations comfortable. I’m glad the trip wasn’t cancelled. The people of Asheville were very appreciative of our patronage.

By Barbara H for Christmas at Biltmore on Dec 19, 2024

The trip was very well organized, enjoyable with various interesting stops along the route, such as Farmers Markets and Folk-Art Museum! We truly enjoyed the main attraction, Christmas at Biltmore, with it's breath taking beauty and charm! Comfortable accommodations, in particular the new smooth riding bus, and the company of friendly people made this trip and all around pleasant experience! Thank you, very well done Patty!