21 days in North Carolina, South Carolina & Georgia Coast Itinerary

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Fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Drive to Blowing Rock
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Blowing Rock
— 2 nights
Drive
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Bryson City
— 1 night
Fly
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Hilton Head
— 4 nights
Drive
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Savannah
— 3 nights
Train
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Charleston
— 4 nights
Drive
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Myrtle Beach
— 3 nights
Drive
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Corolla
— 3 nights
Drive to Norfolk International Airport, Fly to Dusseldorf

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Blowing Rock — 2 nights

Blowing Rock is a town in Watauga and Caldwell counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: surround yourself with nature on High Mountain Expeditions, kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, and then ride a horse along Moses H. Cone Memorial Park.

To see where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Blowing Rock travel route planner.

Dusseldorf, Germany to Blowing Rock is an approximately 16.5-hour combination of flight and car. Traveling from Dusseldorf to Blowing Rock, you'll gain 6 hours due to the time zone difference. July in Blowing Rock sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can drive to Bryson City.
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Bryson City — 1 night

The location of an old Cherokee village, Bryson City embraces a quiet side of the Great Smoky Mountains.
Kick off your visit on the 26th (Wed): get outside with Nantahala on the Fly, then head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, and then stop by Tuckaseegee Fly Shop.

For ratings, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Bryson City driving holiday tool.

Traveling by car from Blowing Rock to Bryson City takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and car. July in Bryson City sees daily highs of 33°C and lows of 19°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) so you can fly to Hilton Head.
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Hilton Head — 4 nights

A Hilton Head vacation may be heaven for a golfer, but the area also offers all kinds of other options for sports fans.
Take a break from the city and head to Dolphin & Whale Watching and Hilton Head Island Bike Trails. Get some historical perspective at The Church of the Cross and Hunting Island Lighthouse. There's still lots to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Coligny Beach, tour the pleasant surroundings at Folly Field Beach Park, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, and shop like a local with The Silver Garden Gallery.

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Getting from Bryson City to Hilton Head by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of car, bus, and taxi. Traveling from Bryson City in July, expect Hilton Head to be somewhat warmer, temps between 37°C and 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) early enough to drive to Savannah.
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Savannah — 3 nights

The Hostess City of the South

Georgia's oldest city, Savannah displays its colonial history proudly on every corner.
Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Savannah Historic District and Tybee Island Light Station And Museum. Visiting Dolphin & Whale Watching and Tybee Island Beach will get you outdoors. There's still lots to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, deepen your understanding at SCADstory, get thoroughly spooked out with a ghost and vampire tour, and explore the different monuments and memorials at Bonaventure Cemetery.

To see maps, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Savannah trip itinerary maker website.

Getting from Hilton Head to Savannah by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Savannah are 38°C, while nighttime lows are 27°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Wed) so you can catch the train to Charleston.
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Charleston — 4 nights

Many visitors describe their Charleston holiday as a warm embrace by an old, dear friend--who lived about 200 years ago.
Family-friendly places like Folly Beach Public Beach and Charleston Fossil Adventures will thrill your kids. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Fort Sumter National Monument and Nathaniel Russell House. There's much more to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour, get outside with Addam's Artifacts & Relic Hunting Adventures, and go for a charming ride with a horse-drawn carriage tour.

To find reviews, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, read Charleston journey builder tool.

You can take a train from Savannah to Charleston in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in August, and nighttime lows around 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Myrtle Beach.
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Myrtle Beach — 3 nights

Myrtle Beach is a coastal city on the east coast of the United States in Horry County, South Carolina. We've included these beaches for you: Myrtle Beach and Litchfield Beach. Escape the urban bustle at Nature & Wildlife Tours and Zipline. And it doesn't end there: take a stroll through Broadway at the Beach, observe the fascinating underwater world at Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach, get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and pause for some serene contemplation at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church.

To see photos, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Myrtle Beach trip site.

You can drive from Charleston to Myrtle Beach in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in August, and nighttime lows around 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Wed) so you can drive to Corolla.
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Corolla — 3 nights

A trip to Corolla will add a bit of slow-paced fun to your Outer Banks holiday.
On the 10th (Thu), enjoy the sea views from Currituck Beach Lighthouse and Museum, then play a few rounds at The Grass Course, then see Off-Road Tours, and finally head outdoors with Outdoor Activities. On the 11th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: relax and rejuvenate at Village Yoga, fly like a bird with a parasailing or paragliding tour, then stop by Duck's Cottage, and finally trek along Currituck Banks Reserve.

To see photos, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, use the Corolla holiday maker.

Traveling by car from Myrtle Beach to Corolla takes 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and car; or do a combination of bus and car. In August in Corolla, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 25°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.
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North Carolina travel guide

4.5
The Tar Heel State
A top destination for a holiday in nature, North Carolina provides a seemingly endless variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, mountain climbing, and skiing. While the state's rural regions offer a taste of traditional Appalachian music and culture, its increasingly diverse big cities feature modern skyscrapers, renowned museums, and historical neighborhoods perfect for sightseeing tours. The coastal region, famous for its year-round temperate climate, attracts millions of annual visitors, making North Carolina the sixth most-visited state in the country. Though it's hard to find a quiet time of year in coastal North Carolina, the state's inland areas retain many secluded corners where you can experience the laid-back Old South atmosphere.
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South Carolina travel guide

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The Palmetto State
Composed of five distinct geographic regions with boundaries roughly parallel to the Atlantic coastline, South Carolina embraces rich history, scenic beauty, and outstanding cuisine. Originally established as a slave society dependent on the cultivation of rice and indigo, the state now boasts a diverse economy that includes massive production of textile goods, chemical products, machinery, and automobiles. Widely regarded as the beginning of the Deep South, the state remains a deeply conservative part of the country, fervently clinging to its religious and cultural traditions. South Carolinians are kind and open hosts to those who vacation here, eager to share the wealth of their cultural heritage with curious visitors. With many remarkable places to visit like Charleston and Hilton Head, your itinerary here is sure to be diverse and full of scenic attractions.
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Georgia Coast travel guide

4.5
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