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Arrival day is on Sunday, October 26, 2025.
Meet the group at Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston, SC
Start of Trip: 4:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 5:00 p.m. Program Registration; 6:00 p.m. Orientation followed by Welcome Dinner.
Your trip ends on: Sunday, November 2, 2025 in Savannah, Georgia at Embassy Suites by Hilton Savannah
End of Trip: 8:30 a.m. transfer to airports after breakfast; 11:00 a.m. hotel check-out.
Program arrival on first day is Charleston International Airport (CHS)
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 20 minutes from charleston international to downtown charleston hotel. .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 12 miles or 20 minutes from Charleston airport to Charleston hotel. .
Yellow Cab of Charleston
Taxi
Phone: 8435776565
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates.. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are not required.
Taxis and shuttles operate from 5 a.m. until 30 minutes after the last arriving flight of the day, typically around 12:30 a.m. Taxi and shuttle rides are available in front of the terminal building, outside of baggage claim. Taxis are dispatched upon demand of the passenger or group to one specific destination. No reservation is necessary.
Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV)
The estimated travel time from the last location is 25-30 minutes .
The estimated distance to the last location is 15 miles .
Yellow Cab Company
Taxi
Phone: 9122361133
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are not required.
Last Day of Program Transfer Information from Savannah to Charleston.
The estimated travel time from the last location is leaving savannah hotel to charleston international is 110 miles or 2.5 hours. .
The estimated distance to the last location is 110 miles from Savannah to Charleston. .
Motor Coach is complimentary from Savannah to Charleston on the final day.
Commercial Van/Shuttle
Cost: Complimentary. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are not required.
Motor coach transfer on the last day of the program will depart Savannah hotel at approximately 8:30 a.m. to travel to Charleston International Airport (about 110 miles; approx. 2.5 hours). If anyone is flying out of Savannah, the motor coach will make a stop at the Savannah Hilton Head International Airport. Participants flying out of Charleston will be dropped off at the Charleston International Airport. If anyone left their car at the hotel in Charleston, we will make a final drop off at the Charleston hotel.
Arrival day is on 10/26/2025.
Meet the group at Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston, SC.
Start of Trip: 4:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 5:00 p.m. Program Registration; 6:00 p.m. Orientation followed by Welcome Dinner.
Your trip ends on: Sunday, November 2, 2025 in Savannah, Georgia at Embassy Suites by Hilton Savannah.
End of Trip: 8:30 a.m. transfer to airports after breakfast; 11:00 a.m. hotel check-out..
Valet parking at Charleston hotel is available. Self-parking is available in the City Garage located next door to the Hotel. Please contact hotel for parking prices.
Charleston: I 26 Headed East to Francis Marion Hotel
From I-26 Headed East Travel on I-26 to the end (Meeting Street Exit). Turn right onto Meeting Street. Stay on Meeting Street in the right hand lane for .6 miles. Pass the Charleston Visitor’s Center and turn right at the light, which is John Street. Take John Street one block to King Street and turn left on King Street. The Francis Marion Hotel is on the right. Our guests may pull up to the front door on King Street for unloading and check-in, our bell-staff will be happy to assist you. From Hwy 17 Headed North Follow Hwy 17 (Savannah Hwy) North and cross the Ashley River Bridge onto the peninsula. Hwy 17 will make a sharp turn to the left as it forks with Cannon Street. Follow the sign for Cannon Street. Take Cannon Street until it ends at King Street. Turn right onto King Street. The Francis Marion is approximately 6 blocks on the right.
Charleston International Airport to Francis Marion
Exit airport on International Drive and Follow signs for I-526 to Mt. Pleasant. From I-526 follow signs for I-26 East to Charleston.
Charleston: From Hwy 17 Headed South to Francis Marion Hotel
Follow Hwy 17 (Johnnie Dodds Blvd.) South and cross the new Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge also known as the Cooper River bridge. Stay in right hand lane and take the Meeting Street Exit. At the traffic light, turn left onto Meeting Street. Stay on Meeting Street in the right hand lane for .6 miles. Pass the Charleston Visitor’s Center and turn right at the light, which is John Street. Take John Street one block to King Street and turn left on King Street. The Francis Marion Hotel is on the right. Our guests may pull up to the front door on King Street for unloading and check-in, our bell-staff will be happy to assist you.