Georgia, South Carolina and Florida: Appalachians in the Gulf of Mexico


Trip description

This itinerary will allow you to explore the Appalachians by the Great Smoky Mountains and beautiful tourist routes (Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive), before joining the coast of Georgia, to Florida. After visiting Cape Canaveral and Miami, you will reach the Keys for a little relaxation, and then go to explore the Everglades National park. You will end your journey by two days on the Orlando's amusement parks. 

Day 1: Arrival in Atlanta

Day 2: Departure to the Great Smoky Mountains

Day 3: Hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains

Day 4: Hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains

Day 5: Heading to the coast

Day 6: Charleston - Savannah

Day 7: Discovery of Savannah

Day 8: Jacksonville

Day 9: Daytona Beach and Orlando

Day 10: Cape Canaveral and Miami

Day 11: Miami Beach

Day 12: Everglades National Park

Day 13: The Keys Road

Day 14: Key West

Day 15: Return to Miami

Day 1 : Arrival in Atlanta

Day1 : Arrival in Atlanta ©Atlanta History Center


You will probably arrive late in }the day in Atlanta. Rest at the hotel and make the latest preparations for the day after.




Day 2 : Departure to the Great Smoky Mountains

Day2 : Departure to the Great Smoky Mountains ©Atlanta History Center


Leave Atlanta in the morning for a 3h-drive to the north and the Appalachian mountains. You will take the I-74, Blue Ridge Parkway, which leads to the heart of the park. Arrival during the day at Visitor Center. Preparations for the next day's hikes. Night in campsites or in a lodge.




Day 3 : Hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains



Here you are in the most visited national park in the United States. Depending on your level, several trails have to be discovered over one or two days. Night in the park.




Day 4 : Hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains



Continue exploring the park. Night in the park.




Day 5 : Heading to the coast

Day5 : Heading to the coast ©lauradyoung - iStockphoto.com


Leave the park in the morning, passing through Asheville, and then start to cross the South Carolina. After a good half day, you reach the charming coastal town of Charleston. Walks in Downtown and dinner in town.




Day 6 : Charleston - Savannah

Day6 : Charleston - Savannah ©Marje - iStockphoto.com


Go down the beautiful Savannah, exploring the many beaches that border the road. Arrival in Savannah in the evening.




Day 7 : Discovery of Savannah

Day7 : Discovery of Savannah ©jcarillet - iStockphoto.com


Take the time to walk through the streets of Savannah, bordered by colonial houses. Late in the afternoon, reach Brunswick and stay on the island of Jekyll in the south of the city.




Day 8 : Jacksonville

Day8 : Jacksonville ©iStockphoto.com/wizreist


Go to the largest city of Florida, known for its beautiful beaches, such as Mythology Beach and Atlantic Beach. A relaxation day is a must.




Day 9 : Daytona Beach and Orlando

Day9 : Daytona Beach and Orlando ©cristianl - iStockphoto.com


Take a dip in Daytona Beach in the morning (1 hour drive), then visit Universal Studios or Magic Kingdom in Orlando. Night in one of the parks.




Day 10 : Cape Canaveral and Miami

Day10 : Cape Canaveral and Miami ©paulwoodson - iStockphoto.com


From Orlando, go back to the coast and visit Cape Canaveral. Late in the day, go to Miami and the South Beach area to enjoy a cocktail on the beach.




Day 11 : Miami Beach

Day11 : Miami Beach ©Siegfried Stoltzfuss - Iconotec


Enjoy Miami Beach and the seaside atmosphere of the city.




Day 12 : Everglades National Park

Day12 : Everglades National Park ©François JANNE DOTHEE


Departure at dawn to see the sun rise on the Everglades. Exploration of the park with a guide on a hovercraft. Night at Key Largo.




Day 13 : The Keys Road

Day13 : The Keys Road ©Agence de Promotion de Madère


Take the Keys Road, by making stops whenever you feel, until you arrive at Key West late in the day.




Day 14 : Key West

Day14 : Key West ©Tom Pepeira- Iconotec


Profit from the water and Seaside activities of Key West. Night in Key West.




Day 15 : Return to Miami

Day15 : Return to Miami ©Siegfried Stoltzfuss - Iconotec


Return to Miami to take your flight late in the day.




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