During the course of her history Charleston has survived Indian Wars, the American Revolution, the Civil War, five major fires, hurricanes, and an earthquake. Her amazing architecture has remained intact.

The houses and public buildings that you will see date from the 1700's to modern times. You will see glimpses of some lovely gardens, beautiful parks, and cobblestone and brick streets. The American Military Museum will be one of the highlights of your tour. You will see thousands of artifacts which tell the story of the American Armed Forces from the Revolution through the war in Afghanistan. The collection honors all branches of the armed forces and is presented in reverse chronological sequence, illustrating the development of personal uniforms (male and female) and equipment.

You will have time for lunch "on your own" at one of the fine restaurants and also some time for shopping in the Old City Market. This tour is approximately 5 hours and will return to the hotel around 2pm.

Cost: $27 per person

Throughout her rich history there have been stories of Charleston Ghosts. To this day, many Charlestonians firmly believe that they do exist. Some are meek and mild while others like Lavinia Fisher, who murdered countless people, are terrifying. On this evenings ghost walk, your expert guide will entertain you with the traditional tall tales and perhaps an even more recent sighting.

You will arrive back at the hotel at approximately 10pm and 11pm.

Cost: $20 per person

You will take a guided tour and see artifacts found on board during excavation of the submarine, films and interactive exhibits.

"In 1995, author and adventurer Clive Cussler found the Hunley resting on the floor of the Atlantic Ocean. Intact and remarkably well preserved, the Hunley was found buried deep within the sand and silt just outside of Charleston Harbor. The recovery of the Hunley has turned out to be one of the most important single events in the history of South Carolina. After being lost at sea for 137 years, the Hunley was revealed on August 8, 2000, seen for the first time in her entirety, from bow to stern and top to bottom."

You will arrive back at the hotel at approximately 4:30pm.

Cost: $15 per person

Prior to the War Between the States the Rev. John Drayton turned this Cypress Swamp into a wonderland. The GARDENS at Magnolia Plantation are of such beauty and variety that they have brought tourists from around the world to view them since they were open to the public in the early 1870s. Many parts of the gardens are much older, some sections more than 325 years old, making them the oldest gardens in America. You will see various varieties of flowers from camellias, daffodils, to azaleas and countless other species in bloom year round, with the climax of incredible beauty building towards the spring bloom. As you stroll the garden paths the beauty of these unique gardens will take your breath away.

After touring the gardens you will board a TRAM, which will take you into part of the Audubon Swamp Garden, home to scores of water loving creatures. Here you will experience history and wildlife on this action-packed tram tour of the plantation's wetlands, lakes, forests, and marshes. Naturalist guides help you spot alligators, turtles, egrets, and herons in native habitats. With more than 600 acres of wildlife habitats and gardens, the nature train allows you to view a large portion of these wonderful areas in an entertaining and educational way.

HOUSE ... You will step back in time with a half-hour guided tour of the Drayton family home, the third to grace the site in more than three centuries of Drayton family occupation. The current main House - the core of which was built prior to the Revolutionary War near Summerville, South Carolina and floated down the Ashley River to Magnolia after the Civil War - gives a glimpse of plantation life in the 19th century and beyond.

Ten rooms are open to the public, furnished with early-American antiques, porcelain, quilts, including some Drayton family heirlooms since Drayton Hastie, the late owner, purchased some of the furniture from Sotheby's several years ago when he added the piazzas to the house.

Guides describe life in the 19th century, using furniture and household objects to bring plantation culture alive.

You will arrive back at the hotel at approximately 1:00pm. The cost of this tour may seem costly but, it is worth the price to experience this beauty first hand.

Cost: $37.00 per person