Antebellum South by Rail

Tour Information

GrandLuxe Rail Journeys operates America’s premier private train on 7 to 9 night itineraries through the Western United States, National Parks, and Canada. Enjoy fine dining and beautiful vistas in comfortable luxury aboard classic, restored and private railcars. Let the gentle motion of the train rock you to sleep each night, and then wake to a world of new adventures

SOUTHBOUND ITINERARY
From Spanish moss in Savannah, to horse drawn carriages in Charleston, and Civil War sites and the home of Thomas Jefferson, you’ll experience the enchanting culture of the Southeast

Day 1

UK - WASHINGTON, D.C.
After a transatlantic flight from the UK; Welcome aboard. Arrive early and explore D.C.’s monuments and museums on your own. Welcome Aboard Champagne Reception and Dinner • Overnight GrandLuxe Express (D)

Day 2

MONTICELLO, WILLIAMSBURG,
OR FREDERICKSBURG
Explore living history. Choose from the following: • Monticello, Thomas Jefferson’s home in Charlottesville • Colonial Williamsburg, the nation’s largest living history museum • Civil War battlefields at Fredericksburg • Overnight GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)

Day 3

CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
One of America’s most well-preserved cities. Choose from: • Horse-drawn carriage tour • Fort Sumter National Monument, where the first shot of the Civil War was fired • Magnolia Plantation and America’s Oldest Garden • U. S. S. Hunley, a restored Civil War-era submarine • Free time to shop • Overnight GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)

Day 4

SAVANNAH, GEORGIA
The Belle of the South. Historic Trolley tour of grand public squares and oaks draped with Spanish moss • Home and garden tour including home of Dr. Metts, the Savannah resident made infamous in the book “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil” • Fort Pulaski National Monument • Free time at River Street’s historic shopping district • Overnight GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)

Day 5

SAVANNAH, GEORGIA
The Belle of the South. Historic Trolley tour of grand public squares and oaks draped with Spanish moss • Home and garden tour including home of Dr. Metts, the Savannah resident made infamous in the book “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil” • Fort Pulaski National Monument • Free time at River Street’s historic shopping district • Overnight GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)

Day 6

SAVANNAH TO JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI
Rail day. Full day of riding on the train • Entertaining lectures • Afternoon tea featuring pastries made onboard the train • Overnight GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)

Day 7

VICKSBURG OR NATCHEZ, MISSISSIPPI
Civil War history or mansions & plantations. Choose from: • Vicksburg National Military Park and the U.S.S. Cairo, a preserved Union ironclad gunboat • Mansions and plantations of Natchez, one of Mississippi’s oldest cities • Lunch in a historic mansion • City tour • Overnight GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)

Day 8

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
Your GrandLuxe rail journey comes to a close. If time allows, explore New Orleans on your own before departing for home. Individual transfers to the airport today for your transatlantic flight back to the UK (B)

Day 9

ARRIVE UK
Arrive back in the UK in the early afternoon at your chosen UK airport

Northbound itinerary also available on 09Mar + 23Mar + 06Apr. Please call to check for rates and availability