7 days in Georgia Itinerary

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

Venture out of the city with trips to Booth Western Art Museum (in Cartersville) and Stone Mountain Park (in Stone Mountain). There's lots more to do: get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Georgia Aquarium, let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour, take in nature's colorful creations at Atlanta Botanical Garden, and examine the collection at World of Coca-Cola.

To see maps, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Atlanta travel planner.

Fort Lauderdale to Atlanta is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Fort Lauderdale in June, plan for slightly colder nights in Atlanta, with lows around 70°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Jekyll Island.

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

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Wed): look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Jekyll Island Trail System.

To see ratings, photos, and other tourist information, read Jekyll Island trip maker.

Getting from Atlanta to Jekyll Island by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In June, plan for daily highs up to 88°F, and evening lows to 74°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Savannah.

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

Savannah is known for historic sites, nightlife, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take a stroll through Savannah Historic District, take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, get the lay of the land with Walking tours, and go on a hair-raising tour with a ghost and vampire tour.

To see traveler tips, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Savannah road trip website.

You can drive from Jekyll Island to Savannah in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 89°F, and evening lows to 72°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.