Gardens of Charleston and Savannah with C. Colston Burrell
Mar 26, 2025 - Apr 2, 2025
Gardens of Charleston and Savannah
Escorted by C. Colston Burrell - Garden Designer, Lecturer, Author and Photographer
The Lowcountry cities of Charleston, SC, Beaufort, SC and Savannah, GA are noted for southern hospitality and a storied gardening tradition dating back centuries. Grand plantations of a bygone era and bucolic scenery featuring trees laden with Spanish moss are familiar through gothic novels and countless films.
Travel with Garden and Nature Tours, the Minnesota State Horticultural Society and Friendship Tours on a 7-night getaway to these storied cities. Explore historic plantations and discover private garden sanctuaries during the height of azalea season.
Enjoy touring gardens, exploring historic mansions and savoring fine Lowcountry cuisine dining with a congenial group of fellow garden and travel enthusiasts.
Cobblestone streets, horse-drawn carriages and pastel antebellum houses define the port cities of Savannah, Beaufort and Charleston. Magnificent plantations framed by live oak trees festooned with Spanish moss recall the Old South. Join C. Colston Burrell and Susan McLeod Epstein for an immersive small-group journey into the gardens, history, culture and cuisine of the storied southern Lowcounty. We explore these unique cities on walking tours, through private garden visits, and guided outings to historic properties.
Destinations include Brookgreen Gardens, Magnolia Plantation, Middleton Place and Bonaventure Cemetery. We plan to visit six private gardens, and walk in the footsteps of history to see parks, historic squares, and markets.
Please join us for an unforgettable journey as we survey the beauty and history of the Lowcountry of South Carolina and Georgia!
TOUR ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS:
• Savor a festive Lowcountry Boil in Susan Epstein's private garden
• Explore the Lowcountry’s history, culture and cuisine
• Delight in two wine receptions
• Partake of three group lunches featuring local cuisine
• Visit six private gardens
• Tour Brookgreen Garden's plant collections and sculptures, as well as
a pontoon boat trip through rice fields to enjoy local wildlife
• Walk in the footsteps of history at Middleton Place and Magnolia
Plantation
• Stroll through the history of Charleston, Beaufort and Savannah
• Enjoy a private guided tour of the history and horticulture of
Savannah’s famous squares
• Discover the secrets of Bonaventure Cemetery, made famous in the
book Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
• Relish a farewell dinner emphasizing locally sourced ingredients
TOUR DURATION: 7 Nights / 8 Days
For Detailed brochure, click here:
Charleston & Savannah Brochure
To Make a Reservation, https://www.friendshiptours.net/group-travel
Select "Group Sign In." Enter the TOUR CODE: 25MAR26CHARLESTON in the box labeled "Make a New Reservation."
Or call Barb at Friendship Tours for more information - 860-243-1630
8 Day(s)
Pricing
DOUBLE - PER PERSON - LAND PRICE FOR MAIN TOUR (DOES NOT INCLUDE AIR) based on 18-20 travelers
$5449
SINGLE- LAND PRICE FOR MAIN TOUR (DOES NOT INCLUDE AIR) based on 18-20 travelers
$6644
Policies
Payment Policy
$1,000. per person with reservation to secure your spot. Final Payment Due By: January 7, 2025.Cancellation Policy
If a passenger cancels after deposit and before January 7, 2025, the fee is $500 pp; no refunds if cancelled after January 7, 2025. If Friendship Tours needs to cancel due to lack of participation, a full refund will be processed.
Trip Protection Policy
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For information: https://www.friendshiptours.net/protection-plan.
The AON/NTA Travel Protection Plan offers 3 levels of insurance: Basic or Enhanced or Enhanced with Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR). The Pre-existing medical condition exclusion can be waived by purchasing the Enhanced Plan within14 days of your deposit or initial payment. The Enhanced Plan with the add-on of CFAR must be purchased within 14 days of initial deposit. CFAR allows you to cancel for any reason up to 48 priors to departure and reimburses up to 75% of your nonrefundable trip cost. To enroll: Register online at https://nta.aontravelprotect.c... - Tour Operator Location #076068. You can also view plan details on this site. Or call Aon 1-800-388-1470. Customer service agents can also answer questions about each plan. Or call Friendship Tours 860-243-1630 or 800-243-1630.
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