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138 | USA GEORGIA ON YOUR MIND Day 9. Nashville, Atlanta. 9 Day (UTUE9) guests depart the tour in Nashville. From beaches to farmland, mountains to marshes, energetic cities to sleepy towns, the state of Georgia has it all. Today though, you'll head for the stunning skyline of Atlanta and delve deeply into the state's capital on a guided tour. This evening, 11 Day (UTUE11) guests join the tour. Stay: The Atlanta Marriott Marquis. BD GRAND SOUTHERN DAMES Day 10. Atlanta, Savannah. If you've ever wondered what happens in a newsroom when the cameras aren't rolling, you'll love this morning's behind-the-scenes tour of CNN's global headquarters. Arrive later in Savannah, the oldest city in the state of Georgia, and choose one of three walking tours. Perhaps take in the city's antebellum architecture. Pull up a bar stool and sample the region's finest craft beers from more than 200 taps at historic saloons and taverns. Or visit the Victorian District where you can wander through tree-lined streets, home to gothic mansions. Tonight you will enjoy a private dinner in Savannah's only 18th-century mansion. Savour new Southern cuisine as you relish the stunning architecture. Stay: Andaz Savannah. BD Day 11. Savannah, Charleston. Enter Lowcountry, a glorious stretch of coast between South Carolina and Georgia characterised by its marsh grasslands, Spanish-moss covered oaks, rivers and ocean. In true Southern style, today's drive is relaxed and languid, finishing up in South Carolina's Charleston. Known for its rich history and well-preserved architecture, Charleston boasts a wonderful blend of historic homes and grand residential gardens, along with more contemporary attractions including its markets as you'll discover on a tour. The simple foods of Lowcountry are soul warming, and we've left the evening free for you to experience it on your own. Your Tour Director can recommend the best places for delights like shrimp and grits and she-crab soup. Later, perhaps commemorate your Charleston visit with a photograph in front of the iconic pineapple fountain in Waterfront Park. Two Night Stay: Belmond Charleston Place. B Day 12. Charleston. After a morning to yourself, set out to discover 18th-century Drayton Hall today, the only home on the Ashley River to have survived the Revolutionary and Civil wars. This unique property has been preserved to its near-original condition so visitors can appreciate its authenticity. Tonight, enjoy a private dinner in the Plantation Stableyards at Middleton Place. One of South Carolina's most enduring icons, this historic plantation is the birthplace of one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, and home to America's oldest landscaped gardens. BD Day 13. Charleston, Myrtle Beach, Wilmington, Raleigh. Leaving Charleston today, head for the balmy stretches of Myrtle Beach. Then make a stop in historic Wilmington before arriving in Raleigh in North Carolina, known as one of the country's fastest growing cities. Stay: Holiday Inn Raleigh Downtown. BD AMERICA'S GRAND CAPITAL Day 14. Raleigh, Washington DC. On the horizon today is the mighty capital of the USA, Washington DC. Two Night Stay: The Fairmont Washington DC Georgetown. BD Day 15. Washington DC. You're treated to an insight into the United States' proud military and political history on a tour today. Visit Arlington National Cemetery, see the White House and visit the National Mall, which is home to the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, and several poignant war memorials. The National Mall was the site of Martin Luther King's famous 'I Have a Dream' speech. B THE BIG APPLE Day 16. Washington DC, Philadelphia, New York City. Set your sights on Philadelphia, known as the birthplace of American democracy. Here, a city tour includes the Liberty Bell, as well as a visit to Independence Hall, where America's founding fathers signed the Declaration of Independence. Continue on to New York. Three Night Stay: InterContinental New York Barclay. BD Day 17. New York City. New York's famous districts and landmarks are yours to discover today. From Fifth Avenue to vibrant Times Square, Broadway's glitzy Theatre District to the Lincoln Center, you'll see it all. You'll also drive through Greenwich Village, Soho and the Financial District including Wall Street. Feel like exploring some more? In New York City, the options are endless and you've the remainder of the day to soak up the energy at your own pace. Will you catch a Broadway show, delve into the arts scene or simply wander along the atmospheric streets? B Historic oaks line your path to Oak Alley in Louisiana