5 days in Savannah & Atlanta Itinerary

Georgia's oldest city, Savannah displays its colonial history proudly on every corner.

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Tue): get a taste of the local shopping with Savannah Historic District, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, then go on a hair-raising tour with a ghost and vampire tour, and finally don't miss a visit to Historic River Street.

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San Francisco to Savannah is an approximately 9.5-hour combination of flight and taxi. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from San Francisco to Savannah is 3 hours. In February, daily temperatures in Savannah can reach 66°F, while at night they dip to 45°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Wed) early enough to fly to Atlanta.

Georgia’s largest city and capital, Atlanta is a thriving metropolis anchored by its southern roots.

On the 22nd (Wed), contemplate the long history of Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site, then browse the exhibits of National Center for Civil and Human Rights, then test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and finally immerse yourself in nature at Chastain Park. Here are some ideas for day two: take an in-depth tour of William Root House, then see the interesting displays at World of Coca-Cola, then steep yourself in history at Centennial Olympic Park, and finally observe the fascinating underwater world at Georgia Aquarium.

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Traveling by flight from Savannah to Atlanta takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Savannah in February; daily highs in Atlanta reach 59°F and lows reach 40°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight back home.