Carolinas & Georgia Tour
Oct. 18-29 ~ 12 Days ~ $1599 Dbl; $1579 Tpl; $1559 Qd; $2079 Sgl

PRICE INCLUDES
Motorcoach Transportation ~ Hotel Accommodations ~ Fully Escorted ~ Baggage Handling ~ Amana, IA ~ Ox Yoke Inn - Get-Acquainted Meal ~ Indianapolis, IN - Indy 500 Speedway ~ Florence, KY ~ Lexington, KY ~ Kentucky Horse Park ~ Kentucky Artisan Center ~ Asheville, NC ~ Biltmore Mansion ~ Myrtle Beach, SC (2 nights) ~ Barefoot Landing ~ Alabama Theatre One ~ Broadway On the Beach ~ Carolina Opry ~ Charleston, SC ~ Step-On-Guide / City Tour ~ City Market ~ Fort Sumter ~ Magnolia Plantation: Magnolia Plantation House, Audubon Swamp Garden & Nature Train tram ride ~ Hilton Head, SC (2 nights) ~ Savannah, GA ~ Guided City Tour ~ City Market ~ Atlanta, GA ~ Chattanooga, TN ~ Nashville, TN ~ Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theatre - Show & Dinner ~ Rockford, IL

Sat., Oct. 18: Get ready for a tour full of entertainment, fun attractions and beautiful fall scenery covering Myrtle Beach, Nashville, Charleston, and Savannah and much more. Our first days drive will take us to the Amana Colonies in Iowa where we will enjoy an included get-acquainted meal at the Ox Yoke Inn, plus stay in the Amana, IA, area.

Sun., Oct. 19: Our travels take us through the Quad Cities in Iowa and Illinois to Indiana. There will be a stop at the Indy 500 Speedway then continue into Ohio. After crossing the Ohio River we arrive in Kentucky with our lodging in Florence, KY.

Mon., Oct. 20: We will enjoy traveling through the horse country of Lexington, KY, which has over 500 beautiful horse farms. We will tour the Kentucky Horse Park. A stop will be made at the new Kentucky Artisan Center near Berea, KY, which is known as the folk arts and crafts capital of Kentucky. Then continue on through the Appalachian Mountains to Asheville, NC, where we will spend the night.

Tues., Oct. 21: This morning we will visit the Biltmore Mansion, a magnificent 250-room chateau created by George Vanderbilt. Enjoy more scenery as leave Asheville, NC, and travel to Myrtle Beach, SC. Our lodging is located right on the beach of the Atlantic Ocean. We will spend two nights here enjoying shows and other sights. You may want to relax on the beach or enjoy the indoor/outdoor pools. All rooms are ocean-view efficiencies. Tonight enjoy "One" at the Alabama Theatre located at Barefoot Landing.

Wed., Oct. 22: This morning is free to enjoy the beach and the amenities at the hotel. Later well go to the Broadway on the Beach complex before going to the "Carolina Opry" for another great show.

Thurs., Oct. 23: We travel to Charleston, SC, this morning. The Charleston area is rich in history, tradition and Southern culture. A local step-on guide will join us on our motorcoach for a guided tour of this city which has barely changed since it was founded in 1670. You will feel welcome with its charm and beauty. We will have a leisurely lunch stop at City Market. Later we board a boat to historic Fort Sumter. While in Charleston this evening enjoy a South Carolina meal on your own.

Fri., Oct. 24: Our stay in Charleston wouldnt be complete without a stop at the Magnolia Plantation. Step back in time at this magnificent plantation that features the oldest public garden in America. We will tour the Magnolia Plantation House, explore the Audubon Swamp Garden plus enjoy a Nature Train tram ride – taking us thought the Plantations diverse landscape and seeing the variety of floral and animals that are here. Then we depart for Hilton Head Island, SC. Hilton Heads miles of sand dune covered beaches are a true highlight of this tour. Later this afternoon you may choose to take in a show, enjoy a cruise, go dolphin watching, enjoy an art gallery, or enjoy a leisurely stroll along the beach. We will spend 2 nights here in Hilton Head, SC.

Sat., Oct. 25: Continuing along the Atlantic Ocean we make our way to Savannah, GA. Historical landmarks, houses, museums, square and parks abound this beautiful coastal city. Savannah is knows for its wealth of history and architecture that few American cities can match. To experience this we take a guided tour and visit the City Market area. We then return to Hilton Head.

Sun., Oct. 26: As we leave the coast we will travel through Georgia to Atlanta and after some sightseeing here we continue to Chattanooga, TN, for the night.

Mon., Oct. 27: Well arrive in Nashville today "Music City USA." Well spend some time downtown at the Wild Horse Saloon for lunch on your own, plus do some shopping and see some of the places where many country westerns singers got their start. Later well go to our motel on Music Valley Drive. This evening enjoy Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theatre. A great way to end this scenic and entertaining tour.

Tues., Oct. 28: We travel north today making our meal stops and visiting about the fun weve had on our tour. We overnight in Rockford, IL.

Wed., Oct. 29: Return home early evening after a great tour. Thank you for traveling with Utopia Tours!

*Utopia Tours reserves the right to make changes in dates, prices, inclusions, routing, without notice.

~DEPOSIT: $200 PER PERSON is required 5 days after reservations are made to hold reservation.
~FINAL PAYMENT DUE: Sept. 8, 2008
~Make checks payable to Utopia Tours. VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER accepted.
~FINAL INFORMATION: Will be sent approximately 10 days prior including hotel list, baggage tags, time/place of departure.
~Optional trip cancellation/interruption insurance is available. Call for payment deadlines and coverage details.
~PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF locations follow the route of the tour to maintain a flowing schedule. On tours 6 days or longer, shuttling may be available from various locations, with minimum number of passengers. Some shuttles may require an overnight stay. Fees may apply for shuttle service /hotel accommodations.
 

CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS: Receive a 100% refund when canceling, for any reason, up to final payment due date. After final payment due date (listed on individual brochure) and up to 7 business days prior to departure receive 75%, less non-recoverable fees; this is for medical reasons only, need note from doctor. (Travel companions are also covered) Tour cost is non-refundable 7 business days prior to departure. There are no refunds on the air or cruise portion of the tour after 61 days prior to departure. No refund to no shows and for non-covered cancellations. If client cancels reservation, any refund processed by credit card will be less a 3% processing fee. Call us for information on Optional Insurance with Travelex. The purchase of optional trip cancellation or interruption insurance is highly recommended. Optional insurance can be purchased up to 72 hours prior to departure. Certain deadlines apply for waiving pre-existing medical exclusion. Optional Insurance premium is non-refundable. See Coverage Policy Sheet for more details.