2025 Spring Trip
Charleston, South Carolina
Immerse Yourself in Charleston's Rich Tapestry on Our Bus Tour!
Our Charleston adventure isn’t just a trip, it’s a journey through time! We’ll delve into the city’s vibrant history and Southern charm with experiences you won’t forget.
This Tour is designed for Solo travelers, Couples, Friends, Families.
“Come as strangers, leave as new travel buddies”
Tanya Gibson Morris ~ Travel Advisor
ITINERARY
APRIL 21 - 25, 2025
Depart from Hoover, AL in a spacious, video and restroom equipped motorcoach as you head for your destination: Charleston, South Carolina! This evening, you will have Dinner and check into your Charleston area hotel for a four night stay. (If you would like to fly or drive in to meet and join us there you are more than welcome)
After a Continental Breakfast, you’ll head to for a visit to the International African American Museum as arranged by your Group Leader. After lunch on your own and free time in Downtown Charleston, you’ll enjoy a scenic HARBOR CRUISE. Enjoy the beauty of the Charleston Harbor and learn the rich history of the “Holy City”. During this scenic and relaxing tour, you will see dozens of landmarks and points of interest as hundreds of years of history is covered. This evening, enjoy Dinner before heading back to your hotel for a good night’s rest.
After a Continental Breakfast, you’ll enjoy a GUIDED TOUR of a BOONE HALL PLANTATION & GARDENS. Later, you’ll enjoy lunch on your own in the “cultural heart of Charleston.” Next, you’ll have some free time to explore The Historic Charleston City Market. Located downtown, this architecturally-significant National Historic Landmark is home to eclectic shops, you won’t find anywhere else. This continuous series of market buildings stretches four city blocks. Next you’ll appreciate a short photo stop at the famed Angel Oak Tree, estimated to be 400 years old! This evening, enjoy Dinner before heading back to your hotel for a good night’s rest.
After a Continental Breakfast, you’ll enjoy a GUIDED TOUR OF CHARLESTON with an emphasis on African American History and Gullah Heritage, including their cultural and culinary influences in this area. Next, you will enjoy a TOUR inside a HISTORIC CHARLESTON HOME. Afterwards, you’ll visit the CHARLESTON TEA GARDEN. At this unique tea garden, your group will take a factory tour and see how tea is made, including tasting samples at the Tea Bar. A highlight of your tour includes a TROLLEY TOUR of the garden. This evening, enjoy Dinner before heading back to your hotel for a good night’s rest.
Today after enjoying a Continental Breakfast, you depart for home… A perfect time to chat with your friends about all the fun things you’ve done, the spectacular sights you’ve seen and where your next group trip will take you!
Packages
Single Occupancy
Double Occupancy
Triple Occupancy
Non-Refundable Deposit: $75 per person (Due before August 7, 2024)
Half of Total Due per person: November 7, 2024
Final Payment Due: February 7, 2025
*** Payment plans are available
*****PLEASE NOTE: NO REFUNDS 60 DAYS BEFORE THE TRIP
Payments
Make checks payable to:
Diamond Tours
Mail payment to:
Tanya Morris
P. O. Box 342
Baker, LA 70710
Memo Booking #2160927
**** Only Checks are accepted****
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♦ Motorcoach transportation
♦ 4 nights lodging in the Charleston area
♦ 8 meals: 4 breakfasts and 4 dinners
♦ Visit to The Historic Charleston City Market
♦ Relaxing Harbor Cruise in Charleston
♦ Guided Tour of Charleston emphasizing African American History and Gullah Heritage
♦ Tour of a Historic Charleston Home
♦ Guided Tour of Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens
* Bus driver & Step on Guide gratuities
- and much more
What’s NOT Included
Tips at restaurants (Suggested tipping listed below)
Meals Not listed on itinerary
Entrance fee to African American History Museum (Optional)
Personal Items
$1 – $2 per person left at your table for the restaurant staff is appreciated
“It’s a blessing to be a blessing to others”