Compare Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous in the Hamptons by Seniortours vs Sunsets & Southern Charms by Tours of Distinction
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5 | Excellent
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5 | Excellent
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| Duration | 4 days | 5 days |
| Price From | $ 649 | $ 1,579 |
| Price Per Day | $ 162 | $ 316 |
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| Trip Style | Group tour | Group tour |
| Lodging Level | Luxury | Premium |
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| Cities and Attractions | N/A |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Airfare included |
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3 Breakfasts and 3 Dinners |
4 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners |
| Description |
A fabulous 4-day get-away to Long Island, featuring Riverhead, the Hamptons & Montauk, plus a "mini-cruise" across Long Island Sound to Connecticut |
Experience the charms of the South by horse and carriage, tour the only tea plantation in North America, see pristine Antebellum Mansions up close, shop in markets that date to 1700s… and dine on unforgettable Low Country cuisine…these are all the ingredients for an unforgettable trip! |
Day 1:
Meals: Dinner
Were off, with your friendly Seniortours escort on board to make the ride a most pleasant one! En route, complimentary snacks, soft-drinks and cocktails are yours to enjoy as we ride merrily into Long Island, NY. We’ll pause for a lunch stop en route, stop at an award-winning Winery, and then continue our drive into Eastern Long Island and arrive in Riverhead, and our hotel for the next 2 nights. Your hotel, the Hyatt Place or Hilton Garden Inn (or comparable) boasts indoor & outdoor pools, lounge, and wonderful views. Dinner is served! Afterward, why not stroll through the marina and take in some bracing ocean air.
Day 2:
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Rise and shine to a deluxe continental breakfast at the hotel. Later, we'll take a short ride to Montauk Point, home of the Montauk Lighthouse, commissioned by George Washington. We will tour the lighthouse and the lighthouse museum with its wonderful collections of memorabilia. If anyone is brave, they can venture to the top for a fabulous 3-state view. Afterward, we'll head over to experience the “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous” as we ride into the Hamptons. Don't be surprised if you spot a celebrity walking around town, as this is where they live and play. We will have time in the Hamptons to window shop and enjoy lunch on our own in one of the wonderful cafes before we enjoy a motorcoach tour of Sag Harbor, one of the most important whaling villages of the 1600's. Time to freshen up and relax before we leave for another delicious dinner, served again at another wonderful local restaurant.
Day 3 :
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Breakfast is served while your bags are being loaded onto the coach. After, we’ll take a short ride to the Orient Point Ferry to New London Ct. Enjoy your “mini-cruise”! Upon disembarking in New London, visit the USA’s' first nuclear powered submarine, the uss Nautilus, before continuing to Foxwoods Casino. We'll enjoy dinner at the casino (and if you wish, you can stay after dinner to tempt “Lady Luck”, or take the free shuttle back to your nearby hotel).
Day 4:
Meals: Breakfast
A final hearty breakfast then more fun ‘n games on the deluxe motorcoach today as we head toward “home-sweet-home”. We’ll make lunch and rest stops en route, with our esti mated arrival in the late afternoon.
Day 1 - Arrive Charleston, SC
Today, depart on a journey south to enjoy a taste of southern hospitality. See the beautiful architecture and history that Charleston and Savannah are known for, and take in some beautiful southern sunsets! Transfer to the airport for your flight to Columbia Metropolitan Airport. Upon arrival in Charleston, we check into our hotel for the next two nights, the Hotel Indigo Mount Pleasant. Tonight, dinner is included at Hyman’s Seafood Restaurant. (D)
Day 2 - Charleston
Today, after breakfast at the hotel, we embark on a guided tour of Charleston, one of the most beautiful and historic cities in the south. Admire the beautiful architecture of the historic buildings and colorful houses throughout the city. The tour will conclude at the Charleston City Market to enjoy some free time and lunch on own. This afternoon, we will travel to Wadmalaw Island, where we enjoy a guided tour at the beautiful Charleston Tea Plantation, then we make a stop at the Deep Water Vineyard. While here, we enjoy a wine tasting of 9 different wines. After, it’s back to Charleston, where we will board The Spirit of Carolina for a dinner cruise! (B, D)
Day 3 - Savannah, GA
After breakfast, we’re off and out again, making our way to Beaufort, SC! Historic Beaufort, was founded in 1711, and stands strong as a living landmark, handcrafted from the storied history of the south. We will enjoy a horse drawn carriage tour of Beaufort, have time for lunch and to do some shopping before resuming our journey south to Savannah, GA. We check into the Hotel Indigo Savannah Historic District, before dinner at Belford’s Seafood & Steak. (B, D)
Day 4 - Savannah
This morning, we meet our guide following breakfast for a full day of touring. Our travels include a visit to the Andrew Low House, former home of Juliette Magill Gordon Low, the founder of the Girl Scouts of America, and Andrew Low himself. This afternoon, we stop at the Savannah City Market for lunch, on own, before our tour to the Atlantic Low Country and Tybee Island. This evening’s dinner is included at the Crab Shack on Tybee Island, followed by a relaxing sunset dolphin cruise. What a way to complete this wonderful tour!
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Day 5 - Depart Savannah
Breakfast is included this morning, before we start making our way home and say our farewells to Georgia & South Carolina. We will be dropped off by our motor-coach at the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport for the flight home. (B)
