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CHARLESTON, SC
March 15-19, 2006
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Wednesday, March 15, 2006
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WASHINGTON’S
CHARLESTON WALK
Courtesy of the Charleston Museum |
Stroll with your guide
down lovely streets and lanes and view the marvelous architecture of homes built more than
a century ago. Peak into the lovely private gardens of this quaint old city and breathe
the aroma of tea olive and magnolia. On this tour you will follow in the steps of George
Washington when he came on a state visit to Charleston in 1791. Included in the tour will
be a visit to the Heyward-Washington House, c. 1772 where Washington stayed while he was
in Charleston. This fine museum house contains one of the finest collections of Charleston
made furniture and has one of the few kitchen houses still in its original state left in
the city. To complete your experience a brief stop will be made at St. Michael’s
Church, c.1761 where Washington worshipped. Includes round trip transportation to the Old
City Market and free time for shopping and browsing after the walking tour.
1:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Price: $37.00 Per Person
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A CARRIAGE RIDE
INTO THE PAST
Journey to Charleston's beautiful old historic district by motor coach. Upon arrival in
this lovely old city board your carriage for a journey into the past. This leisurely ride
through narrow streets and alleyways carries you past carefully restored 18th and 19th
century homes and buildings. Your knowledgeable guide relates three hundred years of
history to the accompaniment of horse's hooves clopping along the pavement. The scent of
tea olive from nearby gardens lingers in the air as you snap that special photograph
capturing a bit of Charleston's history. Spend some time shopping and browsing in the Old
City Market and along King Street. Includes round trip transportation to the Old City
Market. This tour is great for those folks who want a brief glimpse of the city but love
to shop.
1:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Price: $39.00 Per Person |
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Friday, March 17, 2006
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A DAY IN HISTORIC CHARLESTON
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Tour Charleston, one of the most beautiful and historic cities in the south. Her stately
homes with their lovely gardens, her magnificent public buildings and her majestic
churches will enchant you. As you tour you will see the College of Charleston, Harleston
Village (one of the early suburbs of the city), the Citadel, the Military College of South
Carolina, and of course our famous Battery with its elegant town houses built by planters
and merchants in the 18th and 19th centuries. Spend some time shopping and browsing in the
Old City Market and have lunch on your own at one of our fine restaurants. (Guided Coach
Tour)
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Price: $30.00 Per Person |
PATRIOTS POINT TOUR
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Tour Patriots Point, the world's largest naval and maritime museum. Visit the
Aircraft Carrier YORKTOWN, the famous fighting lady of World War II; the destroyer LAFFEY,
a participant in the World War II D-Day landings at Normandy; the submarine, CLAMAGORE,
one of the Navy's last diesel powered submarines; and the Coast Guard Cutter, INGHAM,
which was in active service until decommissioned and given to Patriots Point in 1989. Have
lunch on your own at one of Patriots Point's snack bars. Includes round trip transfers to
Duration: 9:00AM-2:00 PM
Price: $37.00 Per Person
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FORT SUMTER TOUR
As you cruise through Charleston's beautiful harbor you will view the beautiful homes
along the Battery, and watch the sea gulls and the dolphins play in the harbor. Upon
arrival at Fort Sumter, where the Civil War began, rangers from the National Park Service
will give you an informative introduction before you tour this famous bastion and its
marvelous museum. Includes round trip transfers to dock.
1:45 PM - 5:15 PM
Price: $35.00 Per Person
Note: Guests wishing to take both the Patriots Point Tour and the Fort Sumter Tour will be
transferred from Patriots Point to the Fort Sumter Dock at 1:45 PM.
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Saturday, March 18, 2006
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BOONE HALL PLANTATION TOUR
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Journey
across the Cooper River to the town of Mt. Pleasant. Here visit historic Boone Hall
Plantation, which was used in the filming of the television mini series, "North And
South" and "Queen" and for background filming in "Gone With the
Wind". Tour the lovely Georgian plantation house, the slave quarters built from brick
made on the plantation in the 1800's and watch the flower ladies making their sweetgrass
baskets. (Guided Coach Tour)
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Price: $38.00 Per Person |
SPIRIT OF CAROLINA DINNER CRUISE
Cruise Charleston's beautiful harbor by moon light aboard the 100' luxury yacht, Spirit of
Carolina. Enjoy the unique and beautiful sights of our harbor at night as well as a
delicious dinner in a romantic atmosphere. Dance to the music of a live band. Entree
choice may be made at the table. Alcoholic beverages and optional dessert menus are on
your own. Includes round trip transfers to Patriots Point.
Dinner Menu - Charleston She Crab Soup, Spirit Signature Salad with assorted home made
dressings, Choice of a Beef, Seafood, Chicken, or Pasta Entree. Chef's selection of
potatoes, rice or pasta, Fresh Seasonal Vegetables, Freshly Baked Breads with Sweet Cream
Butter, House Dessert, Coffee, Tea, or Decaffeinated Coffee
6:15 PM - 10:30 PM
Choice of Four Entrees at the Table
Price: $79.00 Per Person |
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