Lowee's Tour Catalog 2024 - Catalog - Page 31
Georgia-Adventures in Green
September 20-27, 2025
Explore the gardens and more of Georgia! (ES, WS)
September 20, 2025
Depart this morning from either Harrisburg or Mechanicsburg. Travel to Charlottesville, VA.
We begin our garden journey as we travel to Monticello. Explore Thomas Jefferson’s life,
Monticello’s iconic architecture, and the plantation. Includes tour of historic herb gardens
with docent. Afterwards travel to Charlotte, NC for our overnight stay and dinner. (D)
September 21, 2025
After breakfast at the hotel, check out and depart for Helen, GA to visit the Bavarian German
Village and enjoy lunch on your own. Next we head to Hardman Farms, an historic site that
offers a glimpse into the rich cultural and agricultural heritage of North Georgia. The farm is
best known for the iconic Nacoochee Indian Mound. Here you will participate in butter, biscuit,
or sorghum demonstration and a tour. Afterwards we travel to Red Oak Lavender Farm, where
we’ll meet with the owner who will tell us about growing lavender and its uses. Arrive in Athens,
GA and check in to the hotel for the evening. Local dinner included. (B, D)
$2,739/person Double Occupancy
$3,539/person Single Occupancy
September 22, 2025
Start your day off with breakfast at the hotel. Next we will enjoy a guided tour of The State
Botanical Garden of Georgia. Spanning over 300 acres, the garden features a diverse array of plant
collections and themed gardens, each showcasing unique plant species and landscaping styles.
Today lunch is on your own in Social Circle, GA. Take in some sight seeing, followed by a Covington
Movie Tour-Stand where Carrol O’Conner stood while being the Chief of Police in Sparta. See where
the Duke Boys jumped the General Lee, see the houses used in Vampire Diaries, and more. Check
into our hotel for 2 Nights in Downtown Atlanta and freshen up before dinner at Paschal's. (B, D)
September 23, 2025
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before departing for the Georgia Aquarium. This is the biggest aquarium
in the Western Hemisphere, whether you measure by the number of fish or the volume of water! You
have a behind the scenes tour and will see the whale shark feeding and the way they grow their own
coral reef. You will have a Lunch Meal Voucher for The Varsity, a downtown Atlanta institution, and
The World’s Largest Drive-in Restaurant. Next it is the Atlanta Botanical Gardens! Since the garden
opened its doors in 1976, it has become the emerald jewel in the crown of Atlanta culture. Dinner at
Pappadeaux's Seafood Kitchen tonight. (B, L, D)
Includes:
Motorcoach Transportation
7 Nights Lodging
7 Breakfasts
2 Lunches
7 Dinners
Monticello - with Herb Garden
Tour
Hardman Farms
Red Oak Lavender Farm
Georgia State Botanical Gardens
Covington Movie Tours
Georgia Aquarium
Atlanta Botanical Gardens
Guided Tour of Atlanta
Senoia Tour
Hills & Dales Estate & Gardens
Callaway Gardens
FDR Little White House
Alo Farms
Gibb's Gardens
Natural Bridge
Meal Gratuities
Taxes
September 24, 2025
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before departing. This morning experience a guided tour of Atlanta, GA
with downtown sights! Next we travel to beautiful and historic Senoia, GA. This vibrant area is famed
for its beautifully preserved historic buildings and role as a filming location for numerous movies
and TV shows, including "The Walking Dead." Stroll along Main Street to see iconic sites such as the
Woodbury Shoppe, which offers exclusive merchandise related to the show, and various quaint
boutiques. Next we are off to Hills & Dales Estate & Gardens. These gardens include the Boxwood
Garden, the Pecan Grove, and the Herb Garden, each showcasing a diverse array of plant species and horticultural artistry. (B, D)
September 25, 2025
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before departing for Callaway Gardens. Enjoy an immersive experience in one of the Southeast's most beautiful and
expansive botanical gardens. Afterwards we’ll have lunch at Bullock House. Next you will enjoy a tour of Little White House, built by Franklin Delano
Roosevelt in 1932 while governor of NY. Check in to the hotel for the evening before dinner at Smokey Bones. (B, L, D)
September 26, 2025
Start your morning off with breakfast at the hotel before departing for a tour at Alo Farms, offering a fascinating glimpse into the world of
sustainable farming and innovative agricultural practices. Afterwards, we’ll make a stop for lunch
