presents . . .
Historic Savannah, GA
November 14, 15, 16- 2014
Overview
Georgia is the last of the original 13 Colonies and named after King George II in 1732. Savannah stands as one of America’s favorite cities. Embodied by the major themes of Enlightenment, Savannah is true to its founding.
“The famous Oglethorpe plan for Savannah … made a unique use of the square in the design, nothing like it having appeared in a town plan before or since. Here, in Savannah, the square by frequent repetition becomes an integral part of the street pattern and creates a series of rhythmically placed openings which give a wonderful sense of space in a solidly built townscape.” –Paul Zucker[6]
“… a plan so exalted that it remains as one of the finest diagrams for city organization and growth in existence.” –Edmund Bacon
John Muir, Sierra Club Founder states:
"…the rippling of living water, the song of birds, the joyous confidence of flowers, the calm undisturbed grandeur of the oaks, mark this place of graves as one of the Lord's most favored abodes of life and light."
Once the first State Capitol of Georgia, Savannah a strategic port city in the American Revolution and during the Civil War, is home to many people, places and events of our past. With its Spanish moss-covered live oaks and magnolias, more than 1,600 historic buildings and enchanting gardens, this port city is the picture of the old south blended with modern conveniences, famous eateries and trendy shops.The purpose of FUN, is to have some, come join US!
Friday, November 14, 2014: Depart Raleigh for Savannah (early, in time to enjoy Mrs. Wilkes for Lunch)
Light breakfast provided on the ride to Savannah.
Lunch:Mrs. Wilkes.
A Savannah institution since 1943. We will spend the time together getting to know each other over a delicious lunch, as well aslearn some tidbits about “The Hostess City of the South”.
After lunch at Mrs. Wilkes, we’ll jump right into the charm and history of the citywith a step-on guide overview tour. Hotel check-in about 5:00PM.
Dinner: 7:30PM
TRT has set up a “classic dine around” experience. Groups of six will enjoy a spectacular evening at a top restaurant. This “Dutch” outing will be the talk of the following day for sure. We escort each group to your selected dining establishment and ensure your transportation back to the hotel or you may enjoy a leisure stroll around the Historic District or go to a favorite pub/bar afterwards.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Saturday, November 15th, 2014
Let’s jump right into our day with breakfast at leisure at our hotel.
Go explore! 22 squares, fried green tomatoes and everything Savannah. This morning is on your own. TRT will provide you with a list of cool options of things to do and see! Riverfront, Historic District, free shuttle and our bus for transportation.
Lunch: gourmet catered picnic; Forsyth Park
A trip to Savannah would not be complete without a stroll throughForsyth Park, designed by the father of American landscape architecture, Fredrick Law Olmstead, is a 30 acre park nestled in the heart of Savannah’s Landmark Historic District. Created in the 1840’s, the park is home to lush walking paths, a café, memorials dedicated to the Confederacy and the Spanish-American War, playgrounds, the iconicForsyth Fountain, aFragrant Garden for the Blind, and most importantly is by far the best place in Savannah to have a picnic.
Continue on to the Andrew Lowe Museum (Girl Scouts) for a guided tour. Beautiful Southern home with lots and lots of history!
Return to the hotel to relax & freshen up. TRT hosts a “hospitality room” prior to the evening’s dinner. Come enjoy a glass of red/white or cold beer with some tasty appetizers prior to heading out for dinner.
Dinner:Jazz’d Tapas Bar (live jazz)
Located in Savannah’s Historic District, on the fringe of Ellis Square, Savannah’s “newest” old square you’ll discover Jazz’d Tapas Bar. A sultry underground hot spot unique to anything else in Savannah. Described as swank, sexy & sophisticated. This chic restaurant offers more than just your typical dining or drinking experience. Great meal, great Jazz, great evening for ALL. Three course dinner including paired wine!
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Sunday, November 16, 2014:
Sleep in, walk, work out, enjoy a leisurely breakfast on property. 10AM departure for Bonaventure Cemetery guided tour.Yes, this is the “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil” (20th Anniversary) part of Savannah you don’t want to miss. Listen to the stories of people, places & events that have defined Savannah’s rich culture and historyby visiting the long, lost departed!
Lunch:The Pirates’ House
Since 1753, The Pirates’ House has been welcoming visitors to Savannah with a bounty of delicious food and drink and rousing good times. Situated a scant block from the Savannah River, The Pirates’ House first opened as an inn for seafarers, and fast became a rendezvous for blood-thirsty pirates and sailors from the Seven Seas.Here seamen drank their grog and discoursed, sailor fashion, on their exotic high seas adventures from Singapore to Bombay and from London to Port Said.
After a delicious and FUN filled early afternoon with our pirates, we depart back to Raleigh with some adventure of our own!
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Inclusive Tour Cost: $559.00 per person (double occupancy). Includes transportation to and from Savannah, two nights’ hotel accommodation at the Hampton Inn Hotel and Suites, all meals stated above and all entrance/museum/tour fees.
Non-refundable depositof $179 is due August 19th, 2014 and balance of $380 is due October 1st, 2014.
Single room supplement is $149. Any single room requests, you may add on your supplement to your final payment.
We need a minimum of 26 people signed up for this trip to go!
Please feel free to invite your family and friends – married or single guests welcome!
*If the trip is canceled due to not having the 26 people required for it to go, all deposits will be returned.
If you would like a double room and do not have a roommate, please let Laura Kay know. There may be others who would like to share a room, but do not have a roommate.
***Early Booking Discount- First Come, First Serve! ***
First 15 people to pay the deposit by July 20, 2014- subtract $40 off your deposit. ($139)
Next 10 people after that to pay deposit by July 20, 2014- subtract $20 off your deposit ($159)
We will have a safe and easy to access location for you to park and leave your cars. This is where the motor coach will pick up the group and return the group from the trip. You may also have someone drop you off and pick you up at this location. Information and directions to be provided.
Weather in November is lovely- temperatures in the 60’s and low 70’s.
All payments by personal check can be sent to the Silver Connections business address,but PLEASE make out checks to “TOBACCO ROAD TOURS.”
14460 Falls of Neuse Rd.
Suite # 149-320
Raleigh, NC 27614
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Pay on the PAYMENT page (left sidebar) on the Silver Connections website with any major credit or debit card or with PayPal. (There is a 3% fee charged to pay this way by the credit card companies/PayPal to use this service)
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Pay at any event with a personal check. Please have your check in an envelope with your name and “Savannah Deposit” or “Savannah Final Payment” written on the outside. Again, checks should be made out to Tobacco Road Tours.
Tobacco Road Tours provided our weekend trips to Charleston, SC and the Outer Banks, NC in the past, as well as many local and day trips. They do a wonderful job and offer a very unique and fun-filled weekend! We hope you can join us on this trip to Savannah!
Please let Laura Kay Know if you have any questions.