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About this trip
One of our Nation’s original thirteen colonies, Georgia’s history is both rich and diverse. On this three day Georgia Studies trip, your student will have the opportunity to experience major time periods in Georgia history including Georgia’s theatrical stage in the Civil War, the role Georgia played in WWII, and the technological boom that makes Georgia thrive today. While traveling with A Plus Tours, your student will be provided with round trip transportation on late model, luxurious motor coaches, will receive two nights of accommodations in Savannah hotels with evening security, eight meals, and admissions to every venue on the itinerary.
What’s included
- TransportationRound Trip transportation will be on late model, luxury motor coaches
- Accommodations2 nights in hotel in Savannah. This year, the school will utilize the Springhill Suites by Marriott and Fairfield Inn by Marriott both at I-95 South in Savannah. Students stay with 4 to a room.
- Food8 meals while traveling will be included, and there is no need to provide extra money for your child, unless they would like a souvenir of their trip.
- SecurityAn off-duty police officer will provide security for the group during both evenings at the hotel.
- AdmissionsAdmissions to all listed sites are included.
- Tips/GratuitiesAll bus driver, trolley driver, tour escort, and hotel staff gratuities are included.
- AndersonvilleWhile in Andersonville, we will take a guided tour of the Prison Grounds, and learn about the role of Andersonville in the Civil War.
- Jimmy Carter's PlainsWhile in Plains, the birthplace of President Carter, we will tour his school house museum and his boyhood farm.
- Village at Indian SpringWhile at the Village at Indian Springs, we will tour the village and spend time learning its history.
- Tybee Dolphin TourWe will enjoy a hour long dolphin tour around Tybee Island.
- Beach TimeYour students will love to spend some time on Tybee Island Beach while they have some down time with friends.
- Tybee Marine CenterAt the Tybee Marine Science Center, we will learn about beach ecology during our tour.
- River Street ShoppingThe students will get a break to relax, and shop at their leisure, while on River Street.
- Fort JacksonAlways a hit with student groups, Fort Jackson's student militia program will teach the students what it is like to live as a soldier during the Civil War.
- Ghost TourOn our evening ghost trolley tour, your student will get to experience Savannah after dark. Known as one of the most haunted cities in the US, this is always a fun tour.
- Okefenokee Swamp ParkWhile at Okefenokee Swamp Park, we will take a train ride, a boat ride, and experience a wildlife show in the amphitheatre.
- Wild AdventuresTo finish the trip, your students will get to spend 3 hours at Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta before returning home. This really is a great way to end a fun, educational, & memorable trip!
What’s not included
- Souvenir MoneyIf your student would like to purchase a souvenir while on River Street, please plan to provide the student with money to purchase.
Available Packages
All students will be housed quad occupancy, unless the numbers require we have a room of 3.
Each chaperone will be housed double occupancy, unless you request and purchase a private room as an addition to your trip.
Available options
Itinerary
Time at the Jimmy Carter Boyhood Farm and Schoolhouse Museum in Plains, GA
Guided tour of Andersonville National Historic Site
Lunch at Georgia Southwestern State University
Guided tour of the Village at Indian Springs
Dinner on the bus en route to Savannah
Check into our hotels - Springhill Suites by Marriott and Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott (Both are I-95 South location)