14 days in Savannah, Hilton Head & Central Virginia Itinerary

Your inner history buff will appreciate Savannah Historic District and Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. Let the collections at Pin Point Heritage Museum and Webb Military Museum capture your imagination. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Savannah: Beaufort (The Point, Pat Conroy Literary Center, &more) and Tybee Island Beach (in Tybee Island). And it doesn't end there: explore the different monuments and memorials at Bonaventure Cemetery, go on a hair-raising tour with a ghost and vampire tour, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Congregation Mickve Israel, and walk around Forsyth Park.

To find photos, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, read Savannah trip itinerary planner.

Newark to Savannah is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. Traveling from Newark in April, expect Savannah to be somewhat warmer, temps between 77°F and 57°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) so you can drive to Hilton Head.

Visit Fort Sumter National Monument and Drayton Hall for their historical value. Get in touch with nature at Dolphin & Whale Watching and Coligny Beach. Go for a jaunt from Hilton Head to Ravenel to see Caw Caw Interpretive Center about 1h 30 min away. There's much more to do: trek along Hilton Head Island Bike Trails, get outside with Wheelz of Hilton Head, take in the architecture and atmosphere at The Church of the Cross, and get a taste of the local shopping with The Silver Garden Gallery.

For more things to do, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Hilton Head day trip tool.

Getting from Savannah to Hilton Head by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a bus. In April, daytime highs in Hilton Head are 74°F, while nighttime lows are 59°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) so you can fly to Charlottesville.

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Sun): take in nature's colorful creations at Monticello, then look for gifts at C'ville Arts: A Cooperative Gallery, and then contemplate the long history of The Glass Palette - Interactive Glass Art Studio.

To see other places to visit, photos, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Charlottesville trip website.

Traveling by flight from Hilton Head to Charlottesville takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. In April, Charlottesville is little chillier than Hilton Head - with highs of 69°F and lows of 46°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) early enough to go by car to Lynchburg.

On the 24th (Mon), brush up on your military savvy at The American Civil War Museum - Appomattox, explore the striking landscape of Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, then steep yourself in history at McLean House, and finally look for all kinds of wild species at Percival's Island Natural Area. Here are some ideas for day two: see the interesting displays at Bedford Museum & Genealogical Library, then learn about all things military at Bedford Boys Tribute Center, and then appreciate the history behind National D-Day Memorial.

To see photos, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Lynchburg sightseeing planner.

You can drive from Charlottesville to Lynchburg in 1.5 hours. In April, plan for daily highs up to 69°F, and evening lows to 45°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Richmond.

On the 26th (Wed), contemplate the long history of Farmers Bank, steep yourself in history at Pamplin Historical Park, and then see the interesting displays at Keystone Tractor Works. Here are some ideas for day two: examine the collection at Virginia Aviation Museum, get a taste of the local shopping with Shockoe Bottom Clay, then explore the world behind art at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, and finally admire the masterpieces at ARTWORKS Studios & Galleries.

For more things to do, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Richmond road trip planning tool.

You can drive from Lynchburg to Richmond in 2.5 hours. In April, plan for daily highs up to 71°F, and evening lows to 47°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) early enough to fly back home.