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Charleston and Savannah in 7 Days

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This 7-day itinerary covers central Charleston for three days before moving to Savannah. The sequence begins with the Battery, Rainbow Row, and churches, then adds Fort Sumter on the day of the drive south. Savannah days focus first on the historic district squares and houses, then the riverfront, and finally Wormsloe and Bonaventure Cemetery.

7 daysCharlestonSavannahFort SumterHistoric homesBy travli· Checked by the travli team, September 2026

Day by day

Day 1

Rainbow Row and the Battery

  1. 9:00CharlestonWalk
  2. 10:00CharlestonWalk
  3. 11:30CharlestonWalk
  4. 14:00CharlestonSight
Day 2

Churches and the Old Exchange

  1. 9:30CharlestonSight
  2. 10:30CharlestonSight
  3. 13:00CharlestonWalk
  4. 15:00Dock Street TheatreCharlestonSight
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Day 3

The market and the Aiken-Rhett House

  1. 9:00CharlestonSight
  2. 11:00CharlestonSight
  3. 15:00CharlestonWalk
Day 4

Fort Sumter, then Savannah

  1. 9:30CharlestonSight
  2. 14:00Drive to SavannahCharlestonTransfer
  3. 18:00SavannahWalk
Day 5

Savannah's historic district

  1. 9:30SavannahSight
  2. 11:30SavannahWalk
  3. 13:00SavannahSight
  4. 16:00SavannahSight
Day 6

River Street and Factors Walk

  1. 10:00SavannahWalk
  2. 11:00SavannahSight
  3. 13:00SavannahWalk
  4. 15:00SavannahSight
Day 7

Bonaventure and Wormsloe

  1. 9:00SavannahSight
  2. 13:00SavannahSight
  3. 17:00SavannahWalk
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Questions about this trip

Is 7 days enough for Charleston and Savannah?

Seven days fits the main historic sites in both cities. Drive from Charleston to Savannah after the Fort Sumter visit to stay on schedule.

Do I need to book Fort Sumter tickets ahead?

Book Fort Sumter ferry tickets online at least one week before travel. Morning departures leave more time for the afternoon drive to Savannah.

How long is the drive from Charleston to Savannah?

The drive takes about two hours via Interstate 95. Leave Charleston by early afternoon to reach Forsyth Park before dark.

Do I need reservations for the historic houses?

Reserve the Aiken-Rhett House and Owens-Thomas House online several days ahead. Walk-up spots are limited and often unavailable on weekends.

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