Southern Charms: St. Augustine, Savannah & Charleston
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Special Women's Only Departure September 29 – for women considering their first guided trip or simply looking to travel with other women, these departures offer an easy way in: a built-in community of like-minded women, the opportunity to share the experience with fellow female travelers, and the confidence that every detail is taken care of.
TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – Exclusive to Tauck, filmed narratives by documentary filmmaker Ken Burns provides insights on the Civil War
tauck value includes
Hands-on culinary demonstration and lunch featuring Low Country cuisine
Two-night stay at the Casa Monica Resort & Spa in St. Augustine, one of the first seven Autograph Collection hotels with Marriott
Visit to the Pin Point Heritage Museum in the Low Country outside Savannah, preserving the folkways of the Gullah / Geechee culture
Sightseeing in National Historic Landmark Districts in Savannah, Charleston and Beaufort
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Activity
2
On some days, walking extends to 2–3.5 miles (~4,000–7,000 steps), with occasional stairs, hills, or uneven surfaces. Standing periods may last up to 90 minutes, but this level still includes breaks and lower-effort days.
Pace
2
A steady daily tempo with 2–3 guided activities. Most days include early departures balanced with rest periods or scenic downtime. Transitions between cities occur every 2–3 days.
Legendary Journeys and Adventures
An unforgettable trip through coastal South Carolina, Georgia and Florida, places reminiscent of long-ago days of gracious Southern living... a rarefied world of 19th-century mansions, magnolias and live oaks hung with Spanish moss...
Explore the National Historic Landmark Districts of Savannah, Charleston, and St. Augustine – each a living tapestry of cobblestone streets, colonial architecture, and centuries-old stories. Enjoy a hands-on culinary demonstration showcasing the distinct flavors of Low Country cuisine, and tour the Sea Islands off the South Carolina coast. Stroll past antebellum mansions shaded by moss-draped oaks… hear Gullah-Geechee traditions come to life on the Sea Islands… and walk the storied avenues of St. Augustine, America's oldest city, where Spanish heritage and coastal beauty converge. It's a journey steeped in history, layered with flavor, and rich in connections you won't forget – and you'll feel the enduring soul of the South in every flavor, every story, and every sunset.
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Women's Only Departure – September 29, 2027
Every Women's Only Departure operates as a small group itinerary averaging 24 guests and is led by a female Tauck Director, with one upfront price covering airport transfers, accommodations, most meals, exclusive access experiences and expert local guides. For women considering their first guided trip, it offers an easy way in: a built-in community of like-minded women, an expertly designed destination experience and the assurance that everything is taken care of. It's the ease of a fully curated journey and the freedom to be fully present without managing a single logistical detail.
About Booking This Tour
Covid Travel Requirements
The below provides an overview of Tauck's requirements and those of the countries we visit, along with our supplier partners who have implemented their own Covid policies that may go beyond Tauck's requirements. The trip-specific guidelines are for U.S. travelers.
Up-to-date destination entry requirements will be posted 60 days prior to the first seasonal departure for each tour or cruise series. For journeys not yet posted below, please visit our Travel Requirements page. As entry requirement change frequently, please check often.
Tauck 2024 Covid Policy
For 2024 tours and cruises, Tauck has no remaining Covid requirements. There is no vaccination requirement or travel pledge to be signed. This 2024 policy could change if there is a surge in infection rates or other factors that could impact the safety of our guests and employees.
Tauck 2023 Covid Policy
- Vaccination Requirement: All Tauck guests age 12 and older must be fully vaccinated. Additionally, you must have had at least one booster dose and/or have proof of recovery from Covid.
- Requirements for Minors: Though highly recommended, vaccination for minors age 11 and under is not required by Tauck. However, if unvaccinated they must present a negative result from either a PCR or antigen test taken within 3 days of departing for their Tauck trip. If a child age 11 or under is vaccinated but not boosted, they must also present a negative test prior to their Tauck trip.
- Tauck Travel Agreement: Tauck requires all guests to sign our Travel Well Pledge. Your Tauck Director will provide this document for your signature on the first day of your trip, and will check your proof of vaccination and booster/or proof of recovery. Additional information can be found at here.
To ensure the safety of your fellow travelers and the communities we visit, all guests must follow health and safety protocols when necessitated by local health guidance or our supplier partners. Your Tauck Director will keep you informed of these local requirements.
Although not required by Tauck, some countries may require a pre-travel Covid test. It is important that you carefully check the most recent entry requirements (listed below) for your tour or cruise.
Additional Destination Requirements
Your health and safety remain our number one priority while you are traveling with us. The below requirements are mandated by the US National Park Service and are applicable to all Tauck guests without exception:
For entry to National Park Service Facilities:
- There are no specific Covid destination requirements for this tour.
If You Have To Cancel
If you cancel within 10 days of initial deposit
Within the first 10 days after you place your initial deposit, you may cancel your reservation for any reason with no cancellation fees.
If you cancel more than 10 days after initial deposit
Regardless of reason, cancellations result in costly charges from our travel and hotel providers covering penalties and fees incurred by canceling confirmed bookings. These fees vary from tour to tour. Therefore, the following fees apply.
Cancellation Fees with Tauck's Guest Protection Plan:
Loss of Guest Protection fee, per person
Cancellation Fees without Tauck's Guest Protection Plan:
60 days or more before departure = $350 per person
59-8 days before departure = $600 per person
7-1 days before departure = $900 per person
Time of cancellation will be when notice is received in our Wilton Woods, CT office.
In the event of an unforeseen circumstance beyond our control, Tauck reserves the right to amend the cancellation terms outlined herein.
Note: All Guests, regardless of residency, who book a Tauck journey have the option of purchasing the Cancellation Fee Waiver provided by Tauck in the event they need to cancel their trip after making their reservations. Tauck's Guest Protection, which includes both the Cancellation Fee Waiver and the Travel Insurance Benefits and Assistance Services described above, is not available to residents of Puerto Rico.
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Call us, or call your travel advisor, to book your preferred departure date today – and explore our beautiful brochures to find your inspiration for your next journey.
