Itinerary

Day 1:

Start your Savannah to Charleston bicycling tour at what Condé Nast Traveler rated as one of the “Top Hotels in the South.” Explore Savannah on an afternoon guided walking tour and revel in Savannah’s fascinating mysteries and Victorian gems. A welcome dinner will be held at the hotel’s own Pacci restaurant, renowned for its Southern fare and Italian classics.
Meals: Dinner Savannah Old City Walking Tour Lodging: The Kimpton Brice

Day 2:

A tranquil ride takes you through Bonaventure Cemetery and the captivating Wormsloe historic site, also known as Wormsloe Plantation. Cycle along a pristine avenue draped with an incredibly photogenic canopy of live Oaks and Spanish moss. Wormsloe offers a precious glimpse into the lives of Georgia’s earliest European settlers.
Distance: 14, 26 miles Meals Breakfast, Lunch Lodging: The Kimpton Brice

Day 3:

Paddle down the sleepy rivers and tributaries in South Carolina and Georgia (depending on seasonal tides). In the afternoon, we head to spectacular Beaufort, South Carolina, with its aristocratic antebellum architecture and palatial estates. Located in the heart of Beaufort’s landmark historic district is the elegant Beaufort Inn, a property that boasts quintessential Victorian architecture. Dinner this evening is at one of Beaufort’s premier restaurants.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Kayaking. Lodging: The Beaufort Inn

Day 4:

This morning, we shuttle to the St. Helena Island, where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. wrote his timeless “I Have a Dream” speech. Enjoy a beautiful picnic lunch on the beach. Visit the Penn Center, one of the country’s first schools for formerly enslaved individuals. Today, it’s home to the Gullah Geechee, a community that descended from enslaved African Americans of various ethnic groups. We also stop at Chapel of Ease, an Episcopal church made entirely of oyster shells, known as “tabby.” Tonight, guests are treated to the highlight of this trip at a plantation: an extravagant low country boil Gullah Geechee dinner.
Distance: 21, 28, 35, 53 miles. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner: Gullah- Geechhee Experience. Lodging: The Beaufort Inn

Day 5:

Go for a final ride around antebellum Beaufort along the Spanish Moss Trail before traveling to beautiful Charleston, South Carolina, a city whose southern charm is epitomized by cobblestone streets and horse-drawn carriages. Accommodation for the next two nights is at extraordinarily elegant French Quarter Inn.
Distance: 10, 15, 21 miles Meals: Breakfast. Lodging: The French Quarter

Day 6:

Continue your historical and cultural journey through the south with a bike ride to Fort Moultrie, on Sullivan’s Island over the Arthur Ravenal bridge. Along the way, visit the USS Yorktown as well as the Cold War Submarine Memorial.
Distance: 17, 29 miles Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Lodging: The French Quarter

Day 7:

Embark on a short ferry ride to Fort Sumter National Monument, famously known as the starting point of the American Civil War, at the end of which you will be transported back to the French Quarter Inn.
Meals: Breakfast

* This is a general itinerary. Tour itineraries are subject to change based on the group, available accommodations and other unforeseen circumstances such as the weather, local conditions, government intervention, that may affect the quality of the trip and/or safety of the participants. Please view this itinerary as an outline as to what to expect on this tour.

Routes: Although most of the riding is on trails and bike paths we do sometimes share the road with traffic. In the cities, it can get busy.
Level of Riding: This is rated as an easy trip with barely any elevation. The longest distance you can ride is 53 miles in a single day but once again you can choose to opt for less mileage.

Lodging

Included:

• 6 nights in luxurious charming southern hotels
• All breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners
• All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
• Bikes: Cannondale Synapse Carbon 105, Customized Fuji Absolute 2.0,
• Limited number of E-bike are available.
• Baggage transfers and porterage
• Guided walking tour of historic sites in Savannah
• Kayaking the Ebenezer Creek or Little Tybee Island in October
• Cultural activities, including an authentic Gullah Geechee dinner
• Daily route directions, maps, and a downloadable GPS
• Full van support, baggage transfers and porterage

Not included:

• Flights to and from the tour
• Night before and after the tour
• Gratuity guides

Pricing / Tour dates

Tour price 2024: $ 4225,- pp. single fee $ 1075.-
You can avoid a single supplement by sharing a room with another rider.
Start & End: We meet you in Savannah at the Kimpton Brice Hotel at 1:30 PM. The tour ends at the French Quarter Inn in Charleston at 12:30 PM.
Tour dates 2024:
11 May – 17 May
02 Nov – 08 Nov
09 Nov – 15 Nov

Conditions

Deposit $500.- pp
The deposit payment for a tour must be paid within two weeks after the booking is confirmed.
The remaining payment is due 90 days before the start of the tour.
For tours that are booked within 90 days before the start of the tour you will pay 100% of the tour price

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What other activities than biking?

Explore Savannah on a guided walking tour | Visit St. Helena Island, where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. wrote his “I Have a Dream” speech, and tour the Penn Center, one of the country’s first schools for formerly enslaved individuals. That evening, enjoy a traditional, low-country Gullah Geechee dinner | Kayak the Ebenezer Creek

A Typical Day
While each day of a vacation is unique, there are similar elements to every day. Your tour leaders will share the selection of options with you and guide you through the day. Choose to do it all or customize the options to your personal preference.

THE COOL OF THE MORNING
Rise in time for breakfast with your fellow travelers and tour leaders who will provide an overview of the day. They will share with you the highlights and mix in a bit of local lore.After breakfast you’ll have time to return to your room before you head off on your ride or to another activity. Of course, if you choose, you can lounge by the pool, arrange for a massage, or a host of other things that suit your fancy.A morning ride might take you through a historic covered bridge, past a series of cascading waterfalls, or through a spectacular stand of cacti. Stop to snap some photos, walk along the falls, or perhaps visit an old-time general store. Everyone is encouraged to ride and explore at their own pace.

LET THE SUN SHINE
Leaders will host a gourmet picnic lunch along the ride or you will have opportunity to eat at one of several venues in a small town along the way. Naturally, everyone’s favorite lunch is a spread put on by the tour leaders. It’s always fun to see what they’ve conjured up and enjoy some laughs with your fellow travelers over lunch.You might visit a local museum or winery, or crank out a few extra miles if you choose. Devouring a good book in a lounge chair overlooking the pool or the sea is also a favored afternoon activity. From a short hike to a waterfall to a visit to small family farm, our bike tours offer much more than simply riding down the road.

AS THE MOON RISES
Join your fellow travelers for a delicious dinner either at the inn or a nearby restaurant. Evening meals seem to incite conversation and laughter over the day’s events. You’ll hear stories of spontaneous encounters and great feats such as milking a cow for the first time – you do what?Meals are sumptuous three to five-course affairs and include options for vegetarians. Folks often go for a little evening walk or retire to the front porch of the inn before drifting off to their rooms. Enjoyable hours in the out of doors are the perfect prescription for a good night’s sleep