Charleston,
South Carolina
The Holy City — Three Days & Two Nights
Some cities you visit.
Charleston gets under your skin.
Imagine stepping off the coach into one of America's most beautifully preserved cities — where every street corner tells a story that's centuries old. Your expert tour director already knows which carriage company has the best guides, which restaurant on King Street is worth the wait, and exactly when the light hits Rainbow Row just right.
Charleston is the kind of city that overwhelms first-time visitors in the best possible way — antebellum mansions, cobblestone streets, acclaimed restaurants, sweeping plantations, and a waterfront that stops you in your tracks. Figuring out where to start on your own can be genuinely daunting.
On this tour, we handle every detail. Your hotel sits in the heart of the historic district — walking distance from nearly everything. Your meals are arranged. Your guide knows Charleston the way only someone who loves it deeply can. All you have to do is show up Friday morning and let the Holy City work its magic.
Rainbow Row & The Battery
13 pastel Georgian townhouses and a sweeping waterfront promenade — the most photographed streetscape in the American South.
Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour
The quintessential Charleston experience — a narrated journey through the historic district's antebellum streets and hidden gardens.
Boone Hall Plantation
One of America's oldest working plantations — the famous Avenue of Oaks alone is worth the trip, immortalized in Gone With the Wind.
King Street Dining
Charleston has quietly become one of America's great food cities — James Beard nominated kitchens sit alongside beloved Lowcountry institutions.
Three Days in the Holy City
Here's what awaits you — though Charleston has a way of surprising even the most seasoned traveler.
Charleston Visitor Center & Downtown Orientation
Drop bags at the hotel and head to lunch in the historic downtown core. The City Market area and Broad Street offer casual dining within walking distance. Your tour host provides a brief orientation to set the scene for the weekend ahead.
Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour
The quintessential Charleston arrival experience. Old South Carriage Company and Palmetto Carriage Works offer friendly narrated tours through antebellum streets, past Rainbow Row, the French Quarter, and the grand church steeples that give Charleston its nickname — the Holy City.
Rainbow Row & The Battery
A self-guided stroll along two of Charleston's most iconic stretches. Rainbow Row's 13 pastel Georgian townhouses are among the most photographed buildings in the country. Follow the promenade to The Battery — a historic seawall lined with antebellum mansions — for sweeping views of Fort Sumter in the distance. Waterfront Park's famous Pineapple Fountain is steps away.
City Market & Dinner on Your Own
The historic City Market has operated since the early 1800s — ideal for browsing Lowcountry crafts and sweetgrass baskets. Dozens of acclaimed restaurants line the surrounding streets, from classic shrimp & grits to modern Southern cuisine.
Ghosts of Charleston Lantern Tour
Charleston is consistently listed as one of the most haunted cities in America. Ghost tour lanterns drift through Colonial Park Cemetery and the dark alleyways of the historic district — immensely popular with groups. Building Tours and Ghosts of Charleston both offer lantern-lit evening walks.
Hotel TBD — Historic District, Charleston
Everything You Need,
Already Taken Care Of.
This is the part where most travel gets stressful. Not here. Here's exactly what's waiting for you — and what's yours to enjoy on your own.
What's Included
- ✓Round-trip motorcoach transportation from Knoxville
- ✓2 nights hotel accommodation — Historic District
- ✓2 breakfasts (hotel)
- ✓1 lunch
- ✓Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour
- ✓Boone Hall Plantation Admission
- ✓Magnolia Plantation Admission
- ✓Expert tour director for the full trip
- ✓Luggage handling at hotel
Not Included
- ✗Personal shopping and souvenirs
- ✗Dinners (free choice — your city, your taste)
- ✗Optional Ghost Lantern Tour
- ✗Alcoholic beverages
- ✗Gratuities for tour director and driver
- ✗Travel insurance (available — ask us)
- ✗Items of a personal nature
ℹ️ Tour Disclosures
(1) Itinerary subject to change: All stops, schedules, and inclusions listed are planned itinerary details and are subject to change without notice due to weather, traffic, attraction availability, or other circumstances beyond our control. Elite Coach & Tours reserves the right to modify or substitute any portion of this itinerary to ensure guest safety and experience quality.
(2) Minimum travelers required: This tour requires a minimum number of enrolled travelers to operate. If minimum enrollment is not met, the departure may be cancelled or rescheduled. Guests will be notified as early as possible and offered a full refund or transfer to an alternative departure date.
(3) Pricing: All pricing is per person based on double occupancy unless otherwise stated. Single, triple, and quad occupancy rates are available — contact us for current pricing. A 3.15% card convenience processing fee applies to all card transactions.
(4) Travel protection: We strongly recommend all guests purchase travel protection insurance at the time of booking. Elite Coach & Tours is not responsible for costs incurred due to trip cancellation, interruption, medical emergencies, or lost or damaged luggage.
Not just a trip.
A story you'll be telling for years.
The clip-clop of horse hooves on cobblestone streets. The scent of magnolias and sea breeze off the Battery. Standing beneath the ancient Avenue of Oaks. These aren't just attractions — they're the kind of moments that become your favorite travel stories.
See What's Waiting For You
"The Charleston tour was absolutely breathtaking. Our guide knew every hidden gem, every story behind every building. This is how the South should be explored. I didn't have to think about a single thing except soaking it all in."
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