Food, Wine and Southern Charm in Charleston, South Carolina

Savor the food and drink while you experience the Southern Charm of Charleston

 
SELF DRIVE
 
 
 

Day 1: Depart for Charleston

Stop in Kingsland, Georgia to stretch your legs and grab a stool at Steffens Restaurant - 550 S Lee St, Kingsland, GA 31548. Then take a moment to explore quaint Kingsland before continuing onto Charleston, SC

Continue to Charleston

Check-In at the Grand Bohemian Hotel – Deluxe King Room with Exclusive Beyond and Back Amenities

  • Complimentary valet parking

  • Kessler candle, complimentary bottle of Kessler wine, and welcome

    letter from GM

  • 30 USD breakfast credit, per day

  • Property will offer early check-in and late check-out upon availability

  • Property will offer upgrade at time of check-in, subject to availability

Meet Your personal Charleston Host/Guide at the hotel to discuss your plans and tour preferences for the next few days.

Dinner on your own (your Charleston Host can help with restaurant recommendations and reservations).

Day 2: Explore Charleston

Breakfast at the Hotel

10:00 AM - 2-Hour Private Historical Tour

Make this tour what you want. Take a moment to speak to your guide and they will truly design a tour just for you.

12:00 PM - Your guide will walk you back to the hotel or take you to King Street with suggestions for lunch, shopping or other daytime activities. Don’t want to go out? Grab a spot at the Bohemian’s rooftop bar or tour their in-house art gallery.

Spend the afternoon at your leisure. Here are some recommended activities:

  • A casual walk around the city. Visit Legare, Church, the College of Charleston Campus and the South & East Battery

  • Take a carriage tour

  • Aiken-Rhett House or the Nathanial Russell House

  • Fort Sumter

  • The Old Slave Mart Museum

  • The Old Exchange and Customs House

Return to the hotel

6:00 PM - Enjoy a 2 hour Cocktail, BBQ and Brewery Tour. Make this tour your own. Tell your guide your preferences and they will make it happen. Charleston has incredible cocktail bars but this tour can be designed for bourbon drinkers, beer lovers, or wine aficionados (or all three!).

Day 3: Culinary & Wine

A LEISURELY morning with breakfast at the hotel

12:00 PM – 2 Hour Charleston Culinary Tour - Meet your guide for a trip through Charleston’s culinary history on this local’s tour featuring the best bites that Charleston has to offer.

Return to the hotel.

5:30 PM – Private Wine Blending Class - Lose yourself in the alchemy of wine blending, guided by an experienced sommelier. You just might discover your favorite wine is the one you blend yourself.

Dinner on your own. Bring your own blended wine with you to enjoy with your meal.

Our Favorite Essentials For the Serious Foodie

 
 
 

Day 4: Return Home

Remember, breakfast is included on last day as well, so indulge and savor your last morning in Charleston.

Inclusions:

  • Three Night Stay at the Grand Bohemian Hotel – Deluxe King Room

  • All tours via air conditioned vehicle (entrance fees, food and beverage costs are not included)

  • Concierge services and support from your personal Charleston Host

  • A copy of “The New Charleston Chef's Table: Extraordinary Recipes From the Heart of the Old South” cookbook

Pricing and availability are subject to change. Modifications and customization are available. Please call us for more details.

 

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