Peaches, Beaches & Waterfalls

Day 1  Atlanta              
Arrive in vibrant Atlanta, an engaging blend of culture, cuisine and hospitality. Head out for a decadent southern meal and savour your first peach cobbler.              

Days 2-3  Atlanta    
Explore the many sights of ‘the Capital of the South’. Visit important landmarks from the Civil Rights Movement, walking in the footsteps of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, or perhaps head to the excellent National Center for Civil & Human Rights.          

Days 4-5  Jekyll Island    
Pick up your car and head for the tranquil shores of Jekyll Island. Stroll down Driftwood Beach, where the sand-blasted ghosts of a maritime forest make striking silhouettes against the ocean.        

Days 6-7  Savannah    
Next stop is Savannah, a ravishing riverside city with cobbled streets lined with trees veiled in Spanish moss. Take in the stunning river views and see the iconic fountain in Forsyth Park.            

Days 8-9  Hilton Head    
Hop across the state line into South Carolina and up to Hilton Head Island. Meander along 60 miles of cycling trails, enjoy a round of golf or perhaps head out on a dolphin watching cruise.            

Days 10-11  Charleston          
Romantic Charleston is one of the best preserved cities in the USA. Meander through antebellum mansions draped with wisteria and jasmine, then feast on  more southern delicacies, such as shrimp  and grits or she-crab soup, washed down  with a sweet peach tea.              

Day 12  Charleston to Asheville
Journey inland to eclectic Asheville, a creative city with a distinctly bohemian feel. Be sure to visit to the Biltmore, the largest privately owned house in America.      

Day 13  Great Smoky Mountains NP
Discover America’s most loved national park, The Great Smoky Mountains. Trek along wildflower dotted tracks to find waterfalls hidden amongst towering trees and clearings that reveal jaw-dropping panoramic vistas.          

Day 14  Asheville to Blue Ridge  
Today head off to the beautiful mountain town of Blue Ridge. En route why not visit the small town of Franklin and try your hand at gem mining or walk behind the frothing cascade of the 23m Dry Falls.              

Days 15-16  Blue Ridge        
You are spoilt for choice in Blue Ridge. Enjoy its vibrant arts scene, restaurants and boutique shops, or head to Chattahoochee National Forest and explore its many trails. If you want to continue chasing waterfalls visit nearby Helen, or venture to Dahlonega to sample award-winning local wine.              

Day 17  Blue Ridge to Atlanta            
Pay a visit to Atlanta’s extraordinary multi-sensory Illuminarium before dropping off your car at the airport.