Take a step back in time and witness the beauty of Savannah GA. The city will take you on an adventure that will leave you wanting to come back for more.
First stop: The Savannah Visitor Information Center and Savannah History Museum showcase the city’s history from its founding in 1733 to the present day. Inside, you can see exhibits about the Revolutionary War Battle of Savannah, rare dugout canoes from the 1800s and a changing exhibit of women’s fashions from the 19th and 20th centuries. The museum is also home to Forrest Gump’s bench, one of Johnny Mercer’s Oscar Awards and a carriage owned by the family of Girl Scouts founder Juliette Gordon Low. Other exhibits include weapons and military uniforms, as well as items from Savannah’s railway history. Visitors may also enjoy our plush theatre and film presentation, "Savannah the Survivor."
Take a Tour: Get to know Savannah by experiencing a city tour, either on a period-style trolley or with one of our highly trained step-on-guides. Tours last about two hours and will help your group get better acquainted with our genteel Southern beauty. It will also give them a sample of the attractions they may want to explore later on their own.
Lunch: Savannah has several dining establishments to tempt your group’s taste buds. Catch the beautiful views from River Street, enjoy the quirky charm of the City Market or choose one of the many restaurants nestled along the quiet streets of the city’s Historic District.
Eco-Exploration: Now that the group has seen Savannah by land, your group will be thrilled to explore our waterways. They’ll travel through marshlands to barrier islands off the Georgia coast, where narration will include history, ecology and relationship of various parts of the Coastal Georgia ecosystem. Or, they can visit with some of our area’s most famous residents, our dolphins! Choose from one of several Savannah dolphin cruises to see these beautiful mammals.
Dinner: If your group enjoys dining with a bit of a twist, they will certainly look forward to tonight’s dinner. Among the choices are a “Mess and Muster” at a local fort, where they’ll enjoy a delicious meal along with friendly soldiers of long ago, complete with a cannon firing! Or try a local café or restaurant - Tybee offers many options for a memorable dining experience.
Hit the Links: Savannah has several great golf courses to choose from, offering beautiful and challenging courses for both novice and expert. Not everyone in the group is a golfer? Then relax in one of Savannah’s many spas! It’s the perfect way to start the day refreshed and ready to take in more of the city’s wonderful sites and activities.
Early Afternoon Lunch and Shopping: Leave this free time for your group to explore the many downtown boutiques, galleries and wonderful lunch spots that abound in Savannah.
Let’s Go Shrimpin’: Head south to Brunswick, GA, where the group will be welcomed aboard the Lady Jane - a 49-passenger, United States Coast Guard certified, steel vessel recently retired after years of loyal service to the shrimp industry. She has been painstakingly refurbished for cruising pleasure. If your group likes, they can help the crew sort the shrimp from her catch. Then sit back and enjoy boiled shrimp the crew will prepare for you!
Dine & Wine: Start by experiencing the sensational Southern cuisine that’s so unique to our area! Join our famous Foody Tour, where your guests will sample dishes from seven of Savannah’s best restaurants.
Then take a winery excursion to one of Savannah’s wineries perfect for touring and tasting. Your group will be nicely surprised by the variety of our award-winning wines! Starting with the Butterducks, a small farm winery located in nearby Effingham County. What may have started as a hobby has now turned into the love of wine and winemaking. The winery’s goal is to make fine wines from the fruits of Georgia. They offer deluxe tastings to visiting groups with the options of a tank tour and wine and cheese reception.
Exquisite wine, breathtaking sunsets and good company are all specialties at Meinhardt Vineyards & Winery. Whether your group is sitting out under the pergola, taking a tour of the grounds or browsing the tasting room, they guarantee a pleasurable experience.
Dinner: If you’re still hungry after your wine adventure, enjoy some fine dining at one of Savannah’s many romantic restaurants. The Old Pink House and Il Pasticcio are two favorites on a long list of fine dining places.
It’s Showtime: Your group’s final night in Savannah is sure to be a memorable one as they experience one of the city’s theatre presentations. From spectacular live musicals to local theatre and special performances, your group will be amazed by the abundance of talent that prevails in our small city.
