8 days in Tybee Island & Savannah Itinerary

Tybee Island is a city and barrier island located in Chatham County, Georgia, 18 miles (29 km) east of Savannah, United States. Get in touch with nature at Dolphin & Whale Watching and Mid Beach. Relax by the water at Savannah River Beach and Back River Beach. There's still lots to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Tybee Island Beach, don't miss a visit to Cockspur lighthouse, take in the waterfront at Tybee Pier, and look for gifts at Inferno.

To see ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Tybee Island road trip app.

Columbus to Tybee Island is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Columbus in August since evenings lows in Tybee Island dip to 75°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Savannah.

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

You'll discover tucked-away gems like The Old Sorrel Weed House Museum & Tours and Shannon Scott Tours. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Colonial Park Cemetery and First African Baptist Church. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Savannah: Hilton Head (Harbour Town Golf Links at Sea Pines, Sea Pines Forest Preserve, &more). Next up on the itinerary: identify plant and animal life at Savannah National Wildlife Refuge, steep yourself in history at Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters, don't miss a visit to City Market, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral of St. John the Baptist.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Savannah journey builder website.

Savannah is very close to Tybee Island. Expect a daytime high around 89°F in August, and nighttime lows around 74°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sun) so you can fly back home.