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Highlights:
- Walking tour of Charleston
- College of Charleston Center for Southern Jewry
- Walking tour of Savannah, including a visit to the Owen/Thomas House and Slave Quarters
- Meet-and-greet at Mickve Israel, a distinct Gothic Revival synagogue
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Secrets of the Jewish South - Charleston & Savannah
November 17-22, 2024(Itinerary subject to change)
Day 1 – Sunday, November 17
- Arrival to Charleston
- Meet at Basic Kitchen (82 Wentworth St., 843-789-4568) for a group dinner
Overnight: Charleston
Day 2 – Monday, November 18
- A learning session with scholar Joellyn Zollman.
- Begin your visit with a Walking Tour of Charleston, led by certified city guides who are also local Jewish residents.
- Enjoy lunch at leisure
- Afternoon visit to the College of Charleston Center for Southern Jewish Culture, where curator Dale Rosengarten will lead a learning session featuring documents and objects from the Jewish Heritage Collection.
- Dinner at leisure
Overnight: Charleston
Day 3 – Tuesday, November 19
- A learning session with scholar Joellyn Zollman.
- Walk to Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim and enjoy a guided tour of Charleston’s colonial synagogue.
- Continue to Coming Street Cemetery, the oldest Jewish burial ground in the American South.
- Lunch and afternoon at leisure to explore museums or go shopping. Meet back at the Charleston Holocaust Memorial in the late afternoon for an analysis of the memorial.
- Enjoy dinner at the Muse Restaurant & Bar located at 82 Society St. (843-577-1102)
Overnight: Charleston
Day 4 – Wednesday, November 20
- A learning session with scholar Joellyn Zollman.
- Transfer to Savannah by bus. (approx. 2 hours).
- Trolley tour of Savannah.
- Visit the Owens/Thomas House and Slave Quarters, an original slave quarters designed to house the enslaved men, women and children who maintained it. The tour includes an exploration of the lives and complicated relationships of the most and least powerful people in 19th century Savannah—such as the wealthy Owens family who owned the property for 121 years and the many enslaved people who labored to support and maintain the household.
- Dinner at leisure
Overnight: Savannah
Day 5 – Thursday, November 21
- A learning session with scholar Joellyn Zollman.
- Walk to Mickve Israel and enjoy a private guided tour of the congregation and the museum, followed by coffee and conversation with members of the community.
- Enjoy the afternoon on your own for lunch and shopping.
- Choice of The Girl Scouts of America’s First Headquarters or a tour of the campus of SCAD, Savannah College of Art and Design.
- Closing dinner at 45 Bistro located at 123 E Broughton Street (912-234-3111
Overnight: Savannah
Day 6 – Friday, November 22
Check out of hotel and transfer at leisure to airport.
The "Secrets of the Jewish South: Charleston & Savannah" tour will be led by scholar and editor Dr. Joellyn Zollman. Melton travel is open to adults of all ages.
While Melton oversees the educational aspects of our tours, it's important to note that we are not a travel agency. For the logistics of this trip, our travel partners in Charleston and Savannah will be responsible.
Please note that Melton is not liable for any financial loss due to reasons beyond our control, such as health-related cancellations. We highly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance covering trip cancellation and health-related issues, including COVID, within a few weeks of paying your nonrefundable deposit.
Thank you for your interest in travelling with Melton. We eagerly await the opportunity to learn and explore together with you,
The Melton Travel Team
Includes
- Three pre-trip online learning sessions taught by Dr. Joellyn Zollman
- Motor coach transportation between Charleston and Savannah
- All site entrance fees, program fees, and daily learning sessions
- 3 group dinners (as per itinerary)
Not Included:
- Hotel Accommodation
- Flights and personal insurance
- Personal expenses, including meals or drinks not mentioned in the itinerary, unless specified.
Suggested Hotels*:
In Charleston, please book 3 nights, November 17-19, 2024:
In Savannah, please book 2 nights, November 20-21, 2024:
- Perry Lane Hotel, A Luxury Collection Hotel
* Other hotels or air B&Bs in the vicinity will also work
Need to Know
A nonrefundable deposit of $500 is due upon registration. If the seminar is cancelled, the registration fee will be refunded.
The final balance will be due by September 1, 2024. All cancellations must be submitted in writing. After September 1, 2024, there will be no refunds, nor will there be refunds for unused services. Please purchase travel insurance within 21 days (about 3 weeks) of making this deposit.
Meals are included as indicated in the itinerary.
A Melton educator will be with the group throughout the tour.
All gratuities are included.
Baggage: Melton shall not be held responsible for any damage to or loss of luggage/personal items. All damage/loss must be reported at time of incident and documented in writing by local authorities for submission to the insurance company. Regarding airline baggage allowance, different carriers have different regulations for business and coach, please check with your individual carrier about permitted number of pieces, weights, and dimensions. Melton is not responsible for fees levied by any air carrier for the transport of personal belongings of any kind.
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Please Note: To be eligible for the waiver of pre-existing medical condition exclusion, the protection plan must be purchased within 21 days (about 3 weeks) from the time you make your initial trip deposit, the entire non-refundable amount of the trip must be insured, and you must be medically able to travel at the time the premium is paid. However, the travel protection plan itself can be purchased any time prior to departure.
Additional Information
Airline Security Measures: Your name must match the name on your tour reservation and airline ticket, or you may be denied boarding. If you are traveling from an airport outside the jurisdiction of the U.S., you will need to determine what travel documentation and identification are required for that airport.
Due to heightened security regulations, certain items such as a metal nail file, pocketknife, cigarette lighter or tweezers, and some liquid, gel, or aerosol items may not be permitted in your carry-on luggage. Please call your airline prior to departure to obtain current information on non-permissible carry-on items and recommended airport check-in times. You may also wish to visit the Transportation Security Administration website at www.tsa.gov to obtain more information on acceptable identity documentation and prohibited luggage items.
Holidays and Museum Closures: Museum visits and personal shopping time may be disrupted due to unforeseen circumstances or state and local holidays observed in the destinations being visited.
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