15 days in Georgia Itinerary

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

Get in touch with nature at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park and Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center. Take a break from Atlanta with a short trip to Eastside Trail in Covington, about 44 minutes away. The adventure continues: get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Georgia Aquarium and see the interesting displays at World of Coca-Cola.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Atlanta travel planner.

Bern, Switzerland to Atlanta is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time is minus 6 hours. Traveling from Bern in March, things will get somewhat warmer in Atlanta: highs are around 21°C and lows about 8°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sun) so you can go by car to Fort Oglethorpe.

Fort Oglethorpe is a city predominantly in Catoosa County with some portions in Walker County in the U.S. state of Georgia. Start off your visit on the 28th (Mon): take in the history at Chickamauga Battlefield and then witness the site of a historic battle at Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park.

To find photos, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Fort Oglethorpe road trip planner.

You can drive from Atlanta to Fort Oglethorpe in 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in March, and nighttime lows around 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Mon) 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.

On the 29th (Tue), admire the sheer force of Anna Ruby Falls and then look for all kinds of wild species at North Georgia Canopy Tours. On the next day, kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks and then cast your line with Reel 'Em In Guide Service.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, go to the Helen vacation planner.

Getting from Fort Oglethorpe to Helen by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Fort Oglethorpe in March: high temperatures in Helen hover around 15°C and lows are around 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly 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. Kick off your visit on the 31st (Thu): appreciate the extensive heritage of Fort Pulaski National Monument and then get outside with Outdoor Activities. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 1st (Fri): browse the exhibits of Tybee Island Light Station And Museum and then kick back and relax at Tybee Island Beach.

For more things to do, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, use the Tybee Island trip itinerary planner.

Fly from Helen to Tybee Island in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Helen in March; daily highs in Tybee Island reach 21°C and lows reach 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Fri) early enough to drive to Savannah.

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

Visit Savannah Historic District and Cathedral of St. John the Baptist for their historical value. Next up on the itinerary: stroll the grounds of Bonaventure Cemetery, get thoroughly spooked out with a ghost and vampire tour, head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, and walk around Forsyth Park.

To see more things to do, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Savannah trip site.

Savannah is just a short distance from Tybee Island. In April, daytime highs in Savannah are 29°C, while nighttime lows are 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Mon) so you can drive to Jekyll Island.

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

Start off your visit on the 5th (Tue): look for all kinds of wild species at Georgia Sea Turtle Center, then get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and then stroll through Jekyll Island Trail System. On the 6th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: look for all kinds of wild species at Golden Isles Carriage and Trail at Three Oaks Farm, then walk around Clam Creek Picnic Area, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Driftwood Beach.

For photos, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Jekyll Island day trip planning tool.

You can drive from Savannah to Jekyll Island in 2 hours. Another option is to do a combination of bus and taxi. In April, daily temperatures in Jekyll Island can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Wed) so you can go by car to Folkston.

Folkston is a city in and the county seat of Charlton County, Georgia, United States. Kick off your visit on the 7th (Thu): make a trip to Chesser Island Homestead/Boardwalk and then identify plant and animal life at Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge.

For more things to do, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Folkston day trip planner.

Drive from Jekyll Island to Folkston in 1.5 hours. In April, plan for daily highs up to 31°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.