8 days in Georgia Itinerary

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

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Sun): don't miss a visit to Historic River Street, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Fort Pulaski National Monument, and then see what you can catch with a fishing tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: contemplate the long history of Savannah Historic District, walk around Forsyth Park, take in the spiritual surroundings of Congregation Mickve Israel, see the interesting displays at SCADstory, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, and finally get thoroughly spooked out with a ghost and vampire tour.

To find more things to do, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Savannah trip planner.

Newark to Savannah is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. Expect much warmer weather when traveling from Newark in February: highs in Savannah hover around 66°F, while lows dip to 45°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Mon) early enough to drive to Saint Simons Island.

St. Kick off your visit on the 21st (Tue): step off the mainland to explore St. Simons Island, brush up on your military savvy at World War II Home Front Museum, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Wesley United Methodist Church, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Christ Church, and finally admire the natural beauty at Wesley Memorial & Gardens.

For where to stay, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Saint Simons Island trip planner.

Traveling by car from Savannah to Saint Simons Island takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. In February, daytime highs in Saint Simons Island are 66°F, while nighttime lows are 48°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Tue) so you can drive to Jekyll Island.

A vacation on Jekyll Island allows visitors to discover the lifestyle of American aristocrats from the 19th century.

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Wed): grab your bike and head to Jekyll Island Trail System, enjoy the sand and surf at Driftwood Beach, and then steep yourself in history at Horton House. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: look for all kinds of wild species at Georgia Sea Turtle Center, then get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Faith Chapel.

To find traveler tips, reviews, photos, and tourist information, read our Jekyll Island trip itinerary builder website.

Getting from Saint Simons Island to Jekyll Island by car takes about an hour. In February, daytime highs in Jekyll Island are 66°F, while nighttime lows are 48°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Columbus.

Columbus is a city in the U.S. state of Georgia and the county seat of Muscogee County, with which it is consolidated. Kick off your visit on the 24th (Fri): stroll through Columbus Fall Line Trace, then learn about all things military at National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center, and then test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

For photos, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Columbus trip tool.

Fly from Jekyll Island to Columbus in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Traveling from Jekyll Island in February, expect slightly colder with lows of 42°F in Columbus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Fri) so you can go by car to Atlanta.

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

Start off your visit on the 25th (Sat): explore the world behind art at National Center for Civil and Human Rights, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Georgia Aquarium, and then examine the collection at World of Coca-Cola. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 26th (Sun): test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, then see the sky in a new way at Tellus Science Museum, and then admire the masterpieces at Booth Western Art Museum.

To find maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Atlanta sightseeing planner.

Getting from Columbus to Atlanta by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or fly; or take a bus. While traveling from Columbus, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Atlanta, ranging from highs of 59°F to lows of 40°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sun) so you can catch the flight back home.