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CAA/CALL Travel: Southern Splendor: Charleston, Beaufort & Savannah

  • Mon, Oct 26–Mon, Nov 02, 2026

Branches of an oak tree displayed in Charleston, South Carolina foliage
From Charleston’s cobblestone lanes to Beaufort’s bayside charm and Savannah’s iconic squares, we gather for an autumn escape woven with history, artistry, and the flavors of the coast.
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Highlights

  • Historic Charleston walking tour
  • Middleton Place Plantation
  • Charleston City Market
  • Beaufort horse-drawn carriage tour
  • Penn Center with sweetgrass weaving demonstration
  • Savannah’s Forsyth Park
  • Bonaventure Cemetery
  • Tybee Island
  • Free afternoons in Charleston and Savannah for exploring

Women's tour group

Whether you travel as a single or invite friends or family to join you, you'll find this tour designed to welcome all women for exploration, reflection, and community. Accommodations are in single rooms for all.

Tour Host: Nancy Hull

During her 25 years as a professor at Calvin University, Nancy taught written rhetoric, business writing, and children’s literature. In the January Interims, she led students on writing adventures to Chicago; Boston; Chautauqua, N.Y.; and Concord, Mass. She was blessed to finish her career working in the Calvin Prison Initiative program with the dedicated writers at Handlon Prison.

Activity Level

Passengers should be able to keep pace with a group for the walking portions of this tour, which may involve navigating cobblestone streets and standing for periods of time. The Charleston walking tour is estimated at two hours and 2-2.5 miles; the Bonaventure Cemetery visit also involves a walking tour on grass paths.

Pricing

The cost for this tour is $4,359, which includes flights from Grand Rapids and single room accommodations as well as all breakfasts, one lunch, and three dinners. Flights from other airports can be arranged upon request ($75 fee). Tour size is limited to 20-22 passengers.

Travel insurance is also available for $322; review the Travelex Insurance policy for details.

Registration

Register online via Witte Travel. Registrations are not confirmed until they are received by Witte Travel, so online registration is encouraged for timely processing.

More Information

Download the Southern Splendor tour brochure (PDF) for the full tour itinerary and fine print details. Email alumni@calvin.edu if you'd like to receive a print copy of the brochure or if you have additional question about the tour arrangements.

Calvin tours are open to any friends of CALL and the Calvin Alumni Association who wish to travel with us. Explore other Calvin-sponsored tours, too!

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