8 days in Birmingham, Charleston & Charlotte Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 8th (Mon): get a tailor-made plan with Private Tours. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get great views at Vulcan Park and Museum, examine the collection at Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum, and then take an in-depth tour of Birmingham Civil Rights Institute.

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Manchester, UK to Birmingham is an approximately 16-hour flight. You'll gain 6 hours traveling from Manchester to Birmingham due to the time zone difference. In April, Birmingham is a bit warmer than Manchester - with highs of 28°C and lows of 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) so you can fly to Charleston.

Charleston is known for parks, historic sites, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the natural beauty at Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour, hunt for treasures at Charleston City Market, and head outdoors with Outdoor Activities.

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Traveling by flight from Birmingham to Charleston takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Expect a daytime high around 27°C in April, and nighttime lows around 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Charlotte.

Start off your visit on the 14th (Sun): see the interesting displays at NASCAR Hall of Fame, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, then sample the fine beverages at Muddy River Distillery, and finally find something for the whole family at Carowinds.

For more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Charlotte journey planner.

Fly from Charleston to Charlotte in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Charlotte when traveling from Charleston in April, with lows around 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly back home.