20 days in Georgia Itinerary

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

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Ghost & Vampire Tours and Webb Military Museum. There's lots more to do: take a stroll through Savannah Historic District, take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, steep yourself in history at Olde Pink House, and indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour.

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Doha, Qatar to Savannah is an approximately 20.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Arabian Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time is minus 8 hours. Traveling from Doha in December, expect Savannah to be little chillier, temps between 22°C and 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) to allow time to 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 6th (Mon): identify plant and animal life at Georgia Sea Turtle Center, then see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour, and then play a few rounds at Jekyll Island Golf Club. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 7th (Tue): enjoy the sand and surf at Driftwood Beach and then grab your bike and head to Jekyll Island Trail System.

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Getting from Savannah to Jekyll Island by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and taxi. In December, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Columbus.

Columbus is a city in the U.S. state of Georgia and the county seat of Muscogee County, with which it is consolidated. Bring the kids along to National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center and Hills & Dales Estate. Explore Columbus' surroundings by going to Pine Mountain (Wild Animal Safari & F. D. Roosevelt State Park), Jimmy Carter Boyhood Farm (in Plains) and Biblical History Center (in LaGrange). The adventure continues: hike along Columbus Fall Line Trace, indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour, and explore the activities along Columbus Riverwalk.

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You can fly from Jekyll Island to Columbus in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Jekyll Island in December since evenings lows in Columbus dip to 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Sat) early enough to drive to Blairsville.

Blairsville is a city in Union County, Georgia, United States. Attractions like Anna Ruby Falls and Build an Ark Animal Rescue make great kid-friendly stops. Change things up with these side-trips from Blairsville: CeNita Vineyards and Winery (in Cleveland) and Yonah Mountain Campground (in Helen). There's still lots to do: stroll around Meeks Park, trek along Raven Cliff Falls, experience rural life at Mercier Orchards, and admire the sheer force of Helton Creek Falls.

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Traveling by car from Columbus to Blairsville takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi; or do a combination of bus, train, and taxi. December in Blairsville sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 6°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Atlanta.

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

Kids will appreciate attractions like Georgia Aquarium and World of Coca-Cola. Venture out of the city with trips to Monastery of the Holy Spirit (in Conyers), Booth Western Art Museum (in Cartersville) and Suwanee Creek Greenway (in Suwanee). There's still lots to do: let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour, see the world from above with a helicopter tour, play a few rounds at Top Golf, and sample some tasty brews at Red Hare Brewing Company.

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Traveling by car from Blairsville to Atlanta takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car, bus, and subway; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In December, plan for daily highs up to 17°C, and evening lows to 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sun) early enough to fly back home.