21 days in North Carolina, South Carolina & Georgia Coast Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States itinerary planner
Start: Dusseldorf
Fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Drive to Blowing Rock
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Blowing Rock
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Bryson City
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Hilton Head
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Savannah
— 3 nights
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Charleston
— 4 nights
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Myrtle Beach
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Corolla
— 3 nights
Drive to Norfolk International Airport, Fly to Dusseldorf
End: Dusseldorf
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Blowing Rock — 2 nights
Blowing Rock is a town in Watauga and Caldwell counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: surround yourself with nature on High Mountain Expeditions, kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, and then ride a horse along Moses H. Cone Memorial Park.
To see where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Blowing Rock travel route planner.
Dusseldorf, Germany to Blowing Rock is an approximately 16.5-hour combination of flight and car. Traveling from Dusseldorf to Blowing Rock, you'll gain 6 hours due to the time zone difference. July in Blowing Rock sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can drive to Bryson City.
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To see where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Blowing Rock travel route planner.
Dusseldorf, Germany to Blowing Rock is an approximately 16.5-hour combination of flight and car. Traveling from Dusseldorf to Blowing Rock, you'll gain 6 hours due to the time zone difference. July in Blowing Rock sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can drive to Bryson City.
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Bryson City — 1 night
The location of an old Cherokee village, Bryson City embraces a quiet side of the Great Smoky Mountains.Kick off your visit on the 26th (Wed): get outside with Nantahala on the Fly, then head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, and then stop by Tuckaseegee Fly Shop.
For ratings, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Bryson City driving holiday tool.
Traveling by car from Blowing Rock to Bryson City takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and car. July in Bryson City sees daily highs of 33°C and lows of 19°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) so you can fly to Hilton Head.
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Hilton Head — 4 nights
A Hilton Head vacation may be heaven for a golfer, but the area also offers all kinds of other options for sports fans.Take a break from the city and head to Dolphin & Whale Watching and Driessen Beach Park. Get some historical perspective at The Church of the Cross and Hunting Island Lighthouse. There's still lots to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Coligny Beach, tour the pleasant surroundings at Folly Field Beach Park, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, and shop like a local with The Silver Garden Gallery.
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Getting from Bryson City to Hilton Head by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of car, bus, and taxi. Traveling from Bryson City in July, expect Hilton Head to be somewhat warmer, temps between 37°C and 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) early enough to drive to Savannah.
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Savannah — 3 nights
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The Hostess City of the South
Georgia's oldest city, Savannah displays its colonial history proudly on every corner.Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Savannah Historic District and Bonaventure Cemetery. Visiting Dolphin & Whale Watching and Tybee Island Beach will get you outdoors. Step out of Savannah to go to Tybee Island and see Tybee Island Light Station And Museum, which is approximately 30 minutes away. The adventure continues: take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, see the interesting displays at SCADstory, appreciate the extensive heritage of City Market, and appreciate the history behind Fort Pulaski National Monument.
To find maps, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Savannah trip maker.
Traveling by car from Hilton Head to Savannah takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. July in Savannah sees daily highs of 38°C and lows of 27°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Wed) so you can catch the train to Charleston.
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Charleston — 4 nights
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Many visitors describe their Charleston holiday as a warm embrace by an old, dear friend--who lived about 200 years ago.Family-friendly places like Folly Beach Public Beach and Fort Sumter National Monument will thrill your kids. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Magnolia Plantation & Gardens and Nathaniel Russell House. There's much more to do: see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour, get a dose of the wild on Charleston Fossil Adventures, get outside with Addam's Artifacts & Relic Hunting Adventures, and go for a charming ride with a horse-drawn carriage tour.
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You can take a train from Savannah to Charleston in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in August, and nighttime lows around 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Myrtle Beach.
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Myrtle Beach — 3 nights
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Myrtle Beach is a coastal city on the east coast of the United States in Horry County, South Carolina. We've included these beaches for you: Myrtle Beach and Litchfield Beach. Escape the urban bustle at Nature & Wildlife Tours and Waterskiing & Jetskiing. The adventure continues: wander the streets of Broadway at the Beach, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach, don't miss a visit to Myrtle Beach SkyWheel, and whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks.
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Traveling by car from Charleston to Myrtle Beach takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In August in Myrtle Beach, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 26°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Corolla.
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Traveling by car from Charleston to Myrtle Beach takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In August in Myrtle Beach, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 26°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Corolla.
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Corolla — 3 nights
A trip to Corolla will add a bit of slow-paced fun to your Outer Banks holiday.On the 10th (Thu), enjoy the sea views from Currituck Beach Lighthouse and Museum, then play a few rounds at The Grass Course, then see Off-Road Tours, and finally head outdoors with Outdoor Activities. On the 11th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: relax and rejuvenate at Village Yoga, fly like a bird with a parasailing or paragliding tour, then stop by Duck's Cottage, and finally trek along Currituck Banks Reserve.
To see photos, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, use the Corolla holiday maker.
Traveling by car from Myrtle Beach to Corolla takes 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and car; or do a combination of bus and car. In August in Corolla, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 25°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.
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North Carolina travel guide
The Tar Heel State
A top destination for a holiday in nature, North Carolina provides a seemingly endless variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, mountain climbing, and skiing. While the state's rural regions offer a taste of traditional Appalachian music and culture, its increasingly diverse big cities feature modern skyscrapers, renowned museums, and historical neighborhoods perfect for sightseeing tours. The coastal region, famous for its year-round temperate climate, attracts millions of annual visitors, making North Carolina the sixth most-visited state in the country. Though it's hard to find a quiet time of year in coastal North Carolina, the state's inland areas retain many secluded corners where you can experience the laid-back Old South atmosphere.
South Carolina travel guide
The Palmetto State
Composed of five distinct geographic regions with boundaries roughly parallel to the Atlantic coastline, South Carolina embraces rich history, scenic beauty, and outstanding cuisine. Originally established as a slave society dependent on the cultivation of rice and indigo, the state now boasts a diverse economy that includes massive production of textile goods, chemical products, machinery, and automobiles. Widely regarded as the beginning of the Deep South, the state remains a deeply conservative part of the country, fervently clinging to its religious and cultural traditions. South Carolinians are kind and open hosts to those who vacation here, eager to share the wealth of their cultural heritage with curious visitors. With many remarkable places to visit like Charleston and Hilton Head, your itinerary here is sure to be diverse and full of scenic attractions.
