In partnership with New York Times bestselling author Patti Callahan Henry, John Shors Travel presents an unforgettable literary journey through Savannah and Charleston, two of the South’s most enchanting and historic cities.

This immersive, small-group experience traces the landscapes and inspirations behind Patti’s acclaimed novels, recounting events throughout Surviving Savannah. In Savannah, guests will explore the city’s elegant squares, the Mercer Williams House, and a private tour of the Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum — alongside a shipwreck hunter with actual treasure. Guests will then continue to Charleston to stroll its cobblestone streets, waterfront promenades, and pastel-hued homes.

Along the way, travelers will enjoy private guided tours, rich cultural experiences, and intimate conversations with Patti that bring Southern history and storytelling to life. With lovely accommodations, delicious meals, and free time woven throughout, this 4.5-star journey blends literature, charm, and discovery in true Lowcountry style.

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A private driver will meet all guests at the airport and take them to our four-star hotel.

Step into the heart of the South with bestselling author Patti Callahan Henry as she brings Savannah’s charm, history, and mystery to life. From moss-covered squares to storied waterfronts, experience the city that inspires her lyrical tales and unforgettable characters.

Check into your rooms and enjoy the amenities of the hotel. Our hotel will be The Alida, The Desoto, or similar.

Meet at the hotel lobby and walk to a nearby restaurant to enjoy a welcome dinner.

Meet at the hotel lobby and depart for a private tour of the museum, alongside a shipwreck hunter.

See the ship mentioned in Surviving Savannah, with its treasures, along with The Wanderer ship. After our tour, we will head to the garden to enjoy a talk with Patti about her book and learn about what the hunter has found in their dives — including actual treasure from the wreckage.

Enjoy lunch at a nearby restaurant.

After lunch, we will walk through Christ Episcopal Church. This was the first church founded when Georgia was a new colony, and the place where mourners gathered to honor the lives lost in the Pulaski.

After our visit, we will walk to The Paris Market to enjoy a coffee or tea. After you’ve enjoyed your drinks, you might also want to look at the Brocante portion of the store - something resembling a Parisian flea market.

Relax for the rest of the day, or continue exploring the area independently.

Enjoy dinner at a nearby restaurant.

Depart for a one-mile walk to the oldest bookstore in Savannah. We will meet the co-owners of the shop, Jessica and Melissa.

Enjoy looking around at the cozy store and learn about the many books set in the city of Savannah.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant

After lunch, enjoy a guided tour of the three Telfair Museums: The Jepson Center, Telfair Academy, and the Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters.  This house has been kept in the same style and time period of 1838. It is the kind of home The Lamar family would have owned.  

Relax for the rest of the day, or continue exploring the area independently.

Meet at the hotel lobby and head to a nearby restaurant.

Enjoy a tour of the historical city on a horse-drawn carriage. 

Tour the Mercer Williams House, made famous by book, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, by John Berendt. 

Enjoy lunch at a nearby restaurant.

After lunch, stroll through this 30 acre park where a pivotal scene from Surviving Savannah takes place.

Relax for the rest of the day, or continue exploring the area independently.

Meet at the hotel lobby and head to a local restaurant.

For guests who elect to participate in the optional trip extension to Charleston, at 10 a.m. meet in the lobby, with bags packed, and depart on a private bus. The drive will take about 2 hours.

Where pastel streets meet the sea, history lingers in every cobblestone, and lowcountry warmth greets you at every turn. 

Our four-star hotel will be the Francis Marion Hotel, or similar. We will leave our luggage at the front desk, and head to a nearby restaurant for lunch.

After lunch, we will head to the Buxton Books store and enjoy a talk with the owner, Julian Buxton.

Relax for the rest of the day, or continue exploring the area independently.

Meet at the hotel lobby and head to a nearby restaurant for dinner.

Head to one of America's oldest cultural institutions, and tour their special collections sections — usually only accessible by private members.

Enjoy lunch at a nearby restaurant or at the Charleston Farmers Market.

After lunch, depart to the Aiken-Rhett House to enjoy a tour of this well-preserved 19th century home. Walk through the original finishes and furnishings that have been left untouched since the 1850s.

Head back to the hotel, or enjoy exploring independently. We will be having an early dinner tonight due to our evening tour.

As we will have an evening activity, we will have an early dinner at a nearby restaurant or the hotel. 

This evening, enjoy a walking tour about Charleston's haunted history and literary legacies. We will be led by Julian Buxton.

We’ll gather in the hotel lobby before setting out on our walking tour of The Battery, the historic seawall and promenade that once held British-built artillery installations designed to defend Charleston’s shoreline before the Civil War. Now, it is lined with antebellum mansions. 

Afterwards, we will make our way to Fort Sumter to enjoy a walking tour through the site where the first shots of the American Civil War took place.

We will head to Leon's Oyster Shop for lunch, an award-winning restaurant serving Southern-style seafood and chicken.

Enjoy the rest of the afternoon, and our last day in Charleston, at your own leisure. Explore more of the city, or head back to the hotel to relax.

Meet at the hotel lobby and walk to Magnolias for dinner. Enjoy our farewell dinner at one of the city's top-rated restaurants that specialize in Southern cuisine.

Transportation will be provided to Charleston International Airport.

(*This is an all-inclusive tour with the exception of alcoholic beverages and hotel incidentals such as laundry, room service, etc.)

PRICE OF SAVANNAH TOUR:

• $4,095 USD per person, based on double occupancy

• $5,095 USD per person, based on single occupancy

PRICE OF OPTIONAL CHARLESTON EXTENSION:

• $2,495USD per person, based on double occupancy

• $3,095 USD per person, based on single occupancy

PRICE INCLUDES:

• Accommodations at four-star hotels (average star rating)

• All transportation within Savannah and Charleston

• Meals and non-alcoholic drinks

• Fees (museums, tours, guides, etc.)

• Excursions 

• Tips

PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• Airfare to and from Savannah or Charleston International Airport

• Alcoholic drinks

• Activities that guests arrange on their own 

• Hotel incidentals such as room service, mini bar, Internet and phone charges, laundry, etc.

• This trip includes walks of up to one mile.

• Hotels, based upon availability, may be different than those listed above, but will be in the same class and location.

• Restaurants, depending on availability, may end up being different than those listed above, but will be excellent

• Exact tour details may differ slightly from what is listed above, depending on recommendations from local guides

• To reserve a spot for this tour, a $2,000 deposit is due to John Shors, Inc. by February 28, 2026

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