🌴 Charleston Harbor & Historic District Getaway

Harborfront Suites • Welcome Reception • Carriage Tour • Sunset Harbor Dinner Cruise
October 5–8, 2026 • 4 Days / 3 Nights

💰 From $899 Per Person

🟢 Deal Price — $899 per person
Includes attendance at the 120-minute VIP Resort Welcome Session

⚪ Retail Price — $1,299 per person
No presentation required

⭐ Most guests book the $899 Deal Price.

🌴 A Charleston Escape That Feels Like a Movie

Charleston is widely considered one of the most beautiful and historic cities in America.

Cobblestone streets, pastel waterfront homes, horse-drawn carriages, and harbor sunsets create an atmosphere that feels timeless.

This curated Departure Depot getaway allows you to experience Charleston the right way — relaxed, hosted, and unforgettable.

Your experience includes:

🐴 Historic Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour
🚢 Sunset Harbor Dinner Cruise
🥂 Charleston Welcome Reception
🏨 3 nights at Embassy Suites Charleston Harbor
🚍 Optional luxury motorcoach transportation
🚌 Motorcoach transfers to included experiences
✈️ Optional $200 airfare credit

💰 Why This Price Is So Unusual

Comparable Charleston getaway packages typically include:

Embassy Suites Harborfront hotel (3 nights) — $900+
Charleston Harbor Dinner Cruise — $125+
Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour — $40+
Luxury motorcoach transportation — $150+
Hosted experiences and trip logistics — $150+

Typical comparable value
$1,400 – $1,700 per person

Because this trip includes a VIP Resort Welcome Session, our resort partners help offset the cost of the accommodations — allowing Departure Depot to offer a dramatically reduced promotional rate.

These opportunities are capacity controlled and limited.

🏨 Your Charleston Stay

Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Harbor Mt. Pleasant

You’ll stay at the beautiful Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Harbor Mt. Pleasant, located directly on Charleston Harbor with sweeping views of the water and the iconic Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge.

This waterfront location offers the perfect balance of relaxation and proximity to historic Charleston.

Hotel highlights include:

✔ Spacious two-room suites
✔ Cooked-to-order breakfast each morning
✔ Complimentary evening reception with drinks and snacks
✔ Harborfront walking paths and outdoor seating
✔ Short 10-minute ride to Charleston’s Historic District
✔ Easy motorcoach access for comfortable arrivals and departures

Guests enjoy peaceful harbor views while still being minutes from Charleston’s famous historic attractions.

🥂 Charleston Welcome Reception

Your Charleston getaway begins with a Departure Depot Welcome Reception.

Join fellow travelers for a relaxed evening to kick off the trip.

Enjoy:

🍷 Wine and cocktails
🍤 Light Lowcountry bites
🌅 Harborfront sunset views
🤝 A relaxed social gathering with fellow travelers

This is where the trip officially begins.

🐴 Historic Charleston Carriage Tour

Experience Charleston the traditional way — by horse-drawn carriage through the historic district.

Your guided tour features:

🏛 Charleston’s famous antebellum homes
🌿 Hidden gardens and historic churches
📜 Stories from Charleston’s rich history
🌊 Views of Charleston Harbor

This is one of the most iconic experiences in the city.

🚢 Sunset Harbor Dinner Cruise

One of the most memorable experiences of the trip.

Enjoy an evening cruise on Charleston Harbor as the sun sets over the historic skyline.

Your cruise includes:

🌅 Harbor sunset views
🍽 Coastal Southern cuisine
🍷 Relaxing dinner atmosphere
🎶 Light entertainment

Charleston is beautiful from land — but magical from the water.

✔ Your Trip Includes

🏨 3 nights – Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Harbor Mt. Pleasant
🍳 Daily cooked-to-order breakfast
🥂 Charleston Welcome Reception
🐴 Historic horse-drawn carriage tour
🚢 Sunset Harbor Dinner Cruise
🚌 Motorcoach transfers to included experiences
🚍 Luxury motorcoach transportation option
✈️ $200 airfare credit option for fly-in guests
🧭 Full Departure Depot trip hosting and logistics

📆 Itinerary Snapshot

Day 1 — Monday

• Motorcoach departure from The Villages®
• Arrival in Charleston
• Hotel check-in at Embassy Suites Charleston Harbor
• Evening Charleston Welcome Reception

Day 2 — Tuesday

• Cooked-to-order breakfast
• 9:00 AM – VIP Resort Welcome Session (120 minutes)
• Motorcoach transfer to Historic Charleston
• Afternoon Historic Carriage Tour
• Motorcoach return to hotel
• Free evening

Day 3 — Wednesday

• Breakfast
• Morning free to explore Charleston
• Motorcoach transfer to harbor cruise departure
• Evening Sunset Harbor Dinner Cruise
• Motorcoach return to hotel

Day 4 — Thursday

• Breakfast
• Hotel checkout
• Motorcoach return to The Villages®

🔔 How to Book This Trip

1️⃣ Select your Booking Option

Choose the Deal Price or Retail Price when selecting your reservation.

2️⃣ Enter the number of travelers

All pricing is per person.

Example:
2 travelers = quantity 2

3️⃣ Click Add to Cart

Complete checkout to secure your reservation.

💰 Deal Price

Requires attendance at the 120-minute VIP Resort Welcome Session during the trip.

The session is professionally hosted by our resort partner and provides an overview of their travel programs and resort benefits.

Attendance is the only requirement to receive the promotional price.

🏷 Retail Price

No presentation required.

Guests simply enjoy the trip at the standard retail rate.

✈️ Fly Option

Includes a $200 airfare credit per person.

Guests arrange flights independently and meet the group at the destination.

🚌 Motorcoach Option

Includes roundtrip luxury motorcoach transportation from The Villages®.

Motorcoach seating is limited and assigned in order of booking.

💳 Deposit Payment Option

Reserve your space with a deposit payment at checkout.

Remaining balance due:

July 1, 2026

A final payment link will be automatically emailed prior to the due date.

A 3% processing fee applies to final balance payments made by credit card.

🔑 VIP Resort Welcome Session

Mandatory for Deal Price guests.

• Begins 9:00 AM on Day 2
• 120-minute professionally hosted session
• Both registered guests must attend
• Full participation required

Failure to attend results in automatic upgrade to Retail Price ($1,299 per person).

Guests who prefer not to attend should select the Retail Price option.

🧭 Mobility Expectations

This trip is designed for travelers comfortable with:

• Boarding and exiting a motorcoach
• Walking moderate distances
• Navigating historic city streets

Charleston includes cobblestone streets, stairs, and uneven surfaces throughout the Historic District.

Guests should be comfortable standing and walking during tours and excursions.

🛡️ Trip Protection Requirement

Trip Protection is automatically included at checkout for all Departure Depot cruise and tour packages.

If declined, a $300 per person room-block recovery fee applies to cancellations or no-shows.

⚠️ Errors & Omissions

All trip details, schedules, and experiences are subject to change due to weather, supplier operations, or unforeseen circumstances.

Departure Depot reserves the right to substitute equal or superior experiences when necessary.

Final trip details, tickets, and timing will be sent approximately one week prior to departure.

Operational updates during the trip may be communicated via email or text message, and guests are responsible for monitoring these communications.

🚨 Limited Inventory

Trip capacity is limited to 36 guests.

Once the trip fills, reservations close.

🌴 Pricing Summary

DEAL PRICE
$899 per person

RETAIL PRICE
$1,299 per person

Minimum 24 guests required for motorcoach operation.