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Southern Heritage By Rail

Trace History’s Trail on the Rails of the American Southeast

  • Washington D.C.>
  • Williamsburg>
  • Charleston>
  • Savannah>
  • St. Augustine

Reacquaint yourself with America’s roots on a southern rail journey. Get in the spirit at our nation’s capital with an Old Town Trolley tour. Move on to Williamsburg, and step back in time at Colonial Williamsburg and the Jamestown Settlement. Venture next to Charleston, and tour the historic city and Magnolia Plantation. Then, it’s off to Savannah to wander its cobbled squares. Continue south to Jacksonville, and complete your journey via a rental car to St. Augustine, America’s oldest port. See five southeastern cities through history’s lens.

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PACKAGE INCLUDES:

  • Nine nights hotel accomodations
  • One Way Amtrak from Washington, DC to Jacksonville, FL in coach accomodations
  • Washington, DC City Tour
  • Dinner at Finemondo in Washington, DC
  • Admission to Colonial Williamsburg, and Jamestown Settlement
  • Charleston City and Plantation Combo Tour
  • Savannah Tour
  • Dinner at the historic Pirates's House Restaurant in Savannah
  • Two-day Hertz rental car in Jacksonville (For St. Augustine)
  • St. Augustine Tour
  • Travel Portfolio
  • All Taxes
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*Sample price does not include transportation to Washington, DC, to start your rail journey. Price may vary based on availability and time of travel.

SUGGESTED ITINERARY**

DAY 1 Arrive in Washington, DC
Welcome to America's capital. Sightseeing opportunities are endless. Check out the many Smithsonian activities available. Dinner at Finemono is included and can be used either night in Washington, DC. (Overnight in DC) 

DAY 2 Enjoy Washington, DC
Take the whole day to discover Washington, DC's highlights on a step-on/step off tour with Old Town Trolley. (Overnight in DC) 

DAY 3 Washington, DC to Williamsburg
Transfer to Washington, DC's Union Station and board Amtrak for Williamsburg. After arrival, simply transfer to your hotel on your own to start your journey back in American History. (Overnight in Williamsburg) 

DAY 4 Enjoy Williamsburg
Step back more than 220 years to the eve of the American Revolution. Visit Historic Jamestown, which offers a wealth of activities for exploring the first permanent English settlement in North America. (Overnight in Williamsburg) 

DAY 5 Williamsburg to Charleston, SC
No other city more lovingly preserves it's past than Charleston, from it's houses, to churches, and even the cobblestone streets. Charleston has been said to be the quintessential 'Low Country" city. (Overnight in Charleston) 

DAY 6 Explore Charleston
Today you will be treated to a tour of this quaint, historic and beautiful city along with a visit to the famous Magnolia Plantation. (Overnight in Charleston) 

DAY 7 Charleston to Savannah
Transfer on your own and board Amtrak for Savannah, Georgia's first city founded in 1733. Enjoy dinner at the historic Pirate's House. (Overnight in Savannah) 

DAY 8 Enjoy Savannah
Take your tour and learn of Savannah's rich history and historic buildings nestled under giant live oaks hung with Spanish moss. (Overnight in Savannah) 

DAY 9 Savannah to St. Augustine
Transfer to your Amtrak train and begin a short trek to the oldest city in North America, founded in 1565. Upon arrival in Jacksonville, a Hertz rental car is included to complete your journey to St. Augustine. A tour is included during your stay. (Overnight in St. Augustine) 

DAY 10 Vacation ends in St. Augustine
Here are your options for ending your Southern Heritage by Rail: 
• Extend for another night in St. Augustine 
• Drive back to Jacksonville and board Amrtak for another destination 
• Use your rental car and drive to Orlando to continue your journey. 

These options are in addition to the sample price listed.

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Not Included:

*Sample price does not include transportation to Washington, DC, to start your rail journey. Price may vary based on availability and time of travel.

Package Prices Start at:

 

Moderate - $1,529

Deluxe - $1,799

 

*Sample prices are based on our highest demand travel period, per person based on double occupancy, tax included. Amtrak travel is for coach accommodations. Prices are subject to change without notice, and all rates are based upon availability at time of reservation. 

**Unless activity is shown as included, all activities described in this itinerary are for suggestion purposes only. 

***Travel dates and pricing may vary. Pricing is to be used as a reference only.

Map of Southern Heritage By Rail rail vacation Click to Zoom The Map
Not Included:

*Sample price does not include transportation to Washington, DC, to start your rail journey. Price may vary based on availability and time of travel.

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Sleeping & Seating

Sleeping Accommodations

Amtrak trains traveling on long-distance routes typically use either two-level Superliner or one-level Viewliner train car equipment, each of which include bedrooms arranged in various configurations and private and public bathrooms and showers.

Superliner

To learn more about Superliner room amenities and to view room schematics and QuickTime Virtual Tours, click on the links associated with each bedroom type below. Or launch the 3D tour to interactively explore the rooms in greater detail.

 

Superliner 3D Tour

 

Viewliner

To learn more about Viewliner room amenities and to view room schematics and QuickTime Virtual Tours, click on the links associated with each bedroom type below. Or launch the 3D tour to interactively explore the rooms in greater detail.

Viewliner 3D Tour

 

Seating Accommodations

The availability of these options varies depending on your route and the kind of train equipment in use.

Coach Class

Coach class seats are available on all Amtrak trains except Acela Express trains.

On most long-distance trains, we provide extra-spacious Coach Class seating with leg rests designed to enhance your comfort for long or overnight trips.