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Christmas in Savannah

Program No. 22515RJ
Experience Savannah and its one-of-a-kind Christmas traditions. Explore the city’s historic district, learn its Civil War history and enjoy holiday traditions from Savannah’s past.
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HolidaysRegional StudiesCity Discoveries
Length
6 days
Rating (4.82)
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2,399
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At a Glance
Duration
6 days
Program Begins
Savannah, Georgia
Program Concludes
Savannah, Georgia
Meals
12 ( 5B, 3L, 4D )
Activity Level
Christmas in Savannah is a sight to behold — twinkling lights line the city streets, massive evergreens are decorated top-to-bottom in ornaments and bows and the city’s trademark Southern hospitality shines through. Celebrate the holidays while discovering the city’s Gothic mansions, beautiful cathedrals and mouth-watering cuisine. Explore the city’s historic district, learn its Civil War history with local experts and visit historic houses dressed in period decorations. Enjoy an evening of dinner, entertainment and an unforgettable riverboat ride along the historic city waterfront city.
Best of all, you'll...
  • Experience a production of “A Christmas Tradition” in one of the country’s oldest continually run theaters.
  • Take a field trip to the historic Isaiah Davenport House to learn about local holiday traditions of that period.
  • Explore by trolley the lovely squares, cathedrals and the annual Gingerbread Village Competition.
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Joyce E Harvison
Joyce Harvison epitomizes Southern hospitality. A native of Savannah, she has worked for the last 30+ years in Savannah's Historic District, first as an insurance agent, and the last 16 years as a Director of Groups/Charters with a local trolley company showing off the city’s best sights to visitors from near and far. She revels in treating family, friends, and visitors to the best possible time, including hidden gems when they visit her home town. Joyce has two daughters and three grandchildren.
Please Note:
This expert may not be available for every date of the program
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Beverley Citron
Beverley Citron grew up in Bournemouth in the south of England, and currently resides in the great state of Georgia. With a desire for adventure and thirst for new experiences, combining work with travel allows her to enjoy both. Beverley joined the Road Scholar team in 2010.
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David Duckworth
David Duckworth has been a full-time musician in Savannah since 1992, working as a pianist and a record producer. In this time, he has been one of the city's most prolific producers of jazz recordings. David’s music has been featured on PBS and Georgia Public Radio, and he has traveled to perform in New York and Paris several times. David, along with Kim Polote, and his wife Alisha, make up the musical group, The Kim Polote Trio.
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Kim Polote
Kim Polote, born and raised in Savannah, Georgia, is a full-time singer who has appeared on national television with her accompanist, David Duckworth, and has performed with Harry Connick, Jr. She is the only Savannah native ever to win the gold medal for the annual American Traditions Vocal Competition hosted by the Savannah Music Festival. She leads the Kim Polote Trio, which also includes talented musicians, David and Alisha Duckworth.
Activity Level
On Your Feet
Walking up to 1 mile on uneven terrain. Standing for lectures in museums. Historical structures have stairs/no elevator.
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