15 days in Georgia Itinerary

Georgia’s largest city and capital, Atlanta is a thriving metropolis anchored by its southern roots.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Atlanta: Fun Spot America Atlanta (in Fayetteville) and Stone Mountain Park (in Stone Mountain). There's much more to do: get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Georgia Aquarium, explore the world behind art at National Center for Civil and Human Rights, examine the collection at World of Coca-Cola, and take in nature's colorful creations at Atlanta Botanical Garden.

For photos, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Atlanta trip planning tool.

Malaga, Spain to Atlanta is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. Traveling from Malaga to Atlanta, you'll gain 6 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Malaga in February, things will get little chillier in Atlanta: highs are around 17°C and lows about 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Tue) to allow time to drive to Blue Ridge.

A small resort town located in Georgia's "Historic High Country," Blue Ridge sits right on the national scenic trail that follows the Appalachian mountain range for over 3,300 km (2,100 mi).

Change things up with these side-trips from Blue Ridge: Crane Creek Vineyards (in Young Harris), Meeks Park (in Blairsville) and Ellijay (Engelheim Vineyards & Build an Ark Animal Rescue). There's much more to do: sample the tasty concoctions at Grumpy Old Men Brewing, let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour, kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, and experience rural life at Panorama Orchards & Farm Market.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, read Blue Ridge route planner.

Traveling by car from Atlanta to Blue Ridge takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of bus and car. In February, daytime highs in Blue Ridge are 15°C, while nighttime lows are 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Helen.

A taste of Bavaria right in the heart of Georgia's "Historic High Country," Helen houses just 400 residents but hosts over 200 shops that sell everything from handmade sweaters to Christmas ornaments.

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Sat): indulge your taste buds at VIP Southern Tours, then take in the dramatic scenery at Anna Ruby Falls, and then admire the sheer force of Dicks Creek Falls. On the 26th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: admire the sheer force of Minnehaha Falls and then get a dose of the wild on North Georgia Canopy Tours.

To see traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Helen road trip planning site.

Getting from Blue Ridge to Helen by car takes about 1.5 hours. In February, plan for daily highs up to 15°C, and evening lows to 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Jekyll Island.

A vacation on Jekyll Island allows visitors to discover the lifestyle of American aristocrats from the 19th century.

On the 27th (Mon), kick back and relax at Driftwood Beach, get outside with Golden Isles Carriage and Trail at Three Oaks Farm, and then glide peacefully along the water with Georgia Adventure Sports. Here are some ideas for day two: stroll through Jekyll Island Trail System, then identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, and then don't miss a visit to Faith Chapel.

For maps, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, read our Jekyll Island route planner.

You can fly from Helen to Jekyll Island in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Traveling from Helen in February, expect Jekyll Island to be a bit warmer, temps between 22°C and 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Tybee Island.

Tybee Island is a city and barrier island located in Chatham County, Georgia, 18 miles (29 km) east of Savannah, United States. On the 1st (Wed), contemplate the long history of Fort Pulaski National Monument, get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour, then stop by Inferno, and finally stroll through Tybee Island Beach.

For where to stay, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Tybee Island trip itinerary builder site.

Traveling by car from Jekyll Island to Tybee Island takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. February in Tybee Island sees daily highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Savannah.

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

Savannah is known for historic sites, nightlife, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: go on a hair-raising tour with a ghost and vampire tour, examine the collection at SCADstory, make a trip to Historic River Street, and take an in-depth tour of Pin Point Heritage Museum.

For other places to visit, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Savannah driving holiday site.

Savannah is just a short distance from Tybee Island. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in March, and nighttime lows around 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.