10 days in Washington DC, Charleston & Savannah Itinerary

The capital of the United States, the District of Columbia contains the lion's share of the country's most treasured monuments, memorials, and public museums.

Washington DC is known for sightseeing, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: examine the collection at National Air and Space Museum, pause for some photo ops at Washington Monument, take an in-depth tour of United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, and contemplate the waterfront views at Tidal Basin.

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Orlando to Washington DC is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. Plan for cooler temperatures traveling from Orlando in March, with highs in Washington DC at 55°F and lows at 37°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Charleston.

Many visitors describe their Charleston holiday as a warm embrace by an old, dear friend--who lived about 200 years ago.

Charleston is known for parks, historic sites, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: go for a charming ride with a horse-drawn carriage tour, hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour, take in nature's colorful creations at Battery & White Point Gardens, and don't miss a visit to Ann Caldwell & the Magnolia Singers.

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Traveling by flight from Washington DC to Charleston takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and car. Traveling from Washington DC in March, expect Charleston to be somewhat warmer, temps between 66°F and 47°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 16th (Thu) to allow time for the train ride to Savannah.

Georgia's oldest city, Savannah displays its colonial history proudly on every corner.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Savannah: Hilton Head (Wheelz of Hilton Head, Dolphin & Whale Watching, &more). And it doesn't end there: take a stroll through Savannah Historic District, learn about all things military at Webb Military Museum, don't miss a visit to Historic River Street, and get engrossed in the history at Pin Point Heritage Museum.

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Take a train from Charleston to Savannah in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. March in Savannah sees daily highs of 69°F and lows of 48°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) so you can drive back home.