7 days in Savannah & Hilton Head Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 8th (Wed): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Congregation Mickve Israel, walk around Forsyth Park, take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour, then don't miss a visit to Historic River Street, and finally don't miss a visit to African-American Monument.

For ratings, photos, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Savannah tour planner.

Minneapolis to Savannah is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Minneapolis to Savannah. Plan for much warmer temperatures traveling from Minneapolis in March, with highs in Savannah at 69°F and lows at 48°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Wed) so you can drive to Hilton Head.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Thu): get outside with Wheelz of Hilton Head, enjoy the sand and surf at Coligny Beach, then stroll through Hilton Head Island Bike Trails, and finally stop by Chocolates by the Sea. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 10th (Fri): make a trip to Fort Mitchel, then look for all kinds of wild species at Sea Pines Forest Preserve, then indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, and finally get outside with Outdoor Activities.

To find ratings, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, read Hilton Head trip planner.

Getting from Savannah to Hilton Head by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a bus. In March, plan for daily highs up to 65°F, and evening lows to 50°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Savannah.

On the 11th (Sat), stop by Aleksandra's Gift Shop, contemplate the long history of Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters, then indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour, and finally wander the streets of Savannah Historic District. Keep things going the next day: admire the majestic nature at Wormsloe Historic Site, kick back and relax at Tybee Island Beach, and then go on a hair-raising tour with a ghost and vampire tour.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Savannah trip itinerary planning tool.

You can drive from Hilton Head to Savannah in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. On the 13th (Mon), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.