Myrtle Beach & Charleston 26

Day 1

Welcome Aboard! Travel in comfort aboard our deluxe motor coach to one of America's most popular resort towns, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. This delightful coastal community is home to glorious beaches, fantastic shows, and unbeatable shopping! Before checking into our oceanfront accommodations at the Grande Shores Ocean Resort, for the next four nights, we are treated to a delicious dinner at a restaurant.

Day 2

After breakfast we meet our step-on guide and depart for a tour of Myrtle Beach where we will discover the history and tales of Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand. Hear the stories of the early settlers to the earliest beach goers. Along the way, we will make some photo-stops and conclude our tour at Broadway at the Beach for lunch on your own and souvenir shopping. With over one hundred specialty shops that sell everything from T-shirts and sunglasses to fine jewelry and high-end shoes, Broadway at the Beach is the perfect place to make magical memories of your own. Additionally, there are more than twenty restaurants that feature all kinds of food, from hamburgers to great local specialties. Broadway at the Beach also contains a 23-acre lake surrounded by boardwalk, making it a great place to stroll on a sunny day. Later, we return to our hotel where you will have time to sit, relax and freshen up before going out for dinner and a show. We begin with a delectable dinner at Yamato Steak House, followed by an evening of entertainment at The Carolina Opry. For nearly 40 years, jamboree style music has delighted guests. The Carolina Opry features a blend of high-energy music, dance, special effects, sound, lighting, and comedy fun for the whole family!

Day 3

After breakfast we depart for Charleston, South Carolina. A friendly port city founded in 1670, Charleston delivers small-town charm in spades, from its cobblestone streets, horse-drawn carriages, to its shady courtyards and pastel antebellum houses, particularly in the elegant French Quarter and Battery districts. Upon our arrival we will meet our conductor and climb aboard the Old Town Trolley for a narrated tour of the city. This tour highlights the city's most iconic landmarks, including the historic Battery, the colorful homes of Rainbow Row, and the vibrant Charleston City Market. Along the way, our conductor will entertain us with a lively mix of trivia, fascinating anecdotes, and humorous stories that bring the city's rich history to life. After our tour, we will visit the Old City Market. One of the nation's oldest public markets, established in the 1790s, the Old City Market stretches for four city blocks and features an eclectic mix of three hundred plus vendors, selling everything from local foods to exceptional regional artisan crafts. Visitors are guaranteed to find that there is something amazing to see, do, and taste at the Market, and while there be sure to pick up a special Charleston souvenir! After our visit, we head back to Myrtle Beach for a mouthwatering dinner at the Original Benjamin's Calabash Seafood. A local landmark on the Grand Strand, Benjamin's buffet offers fresh, local seafood prepared daily in the signature Calabash style - lightly battered and deep-fried. After enjoying the meal, we return to our hotel for a restful night's sleep.

Day 4

After breakfast you are free to relax and pamper yourself by taking advantage of our oceanfront hotel's facilities that include indoor and outdoor swimming pools, indoor and outdoor hot tubs, outdoor lazy rivers, a fitness center, and direct access to one of Myrtle Beach's best beaches! After spending a relaxing day at the beach, we meet up with our fellow travelers and depart for a delicious dinner at Joe's Bar & Grill. Following dinner, we take our reserved seats for an evening of entertainment at the Alabama Theatre. Enjoy a live variety show filled with exciting music, toe-stomping beats, breath-taking acrobatics, and hilarious comedy.

Day 5

After breakfast we depart for home taking with us sunny memories of our relaxing and rejuvenating fun-in-the-sun Myrtle Beach get-away filled with sunrises over the Atlantic Ocean, golden-sand beaches, delicious coastal cuisine, great live-entertainment, superb shopping, Charleston's southern hospitality, and treasured moments experienced on new adventures!

B=Breakfast, D =Dinner