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TOUR THE TOWN: Get to know Savannah by taking a city tour, either on foot with a walking tour or on a period-style trolley with a highly trained step-on guide. The tours last about two hours and will help your group get better acquainted with Georgia's first city. MAKE AND TAKE: Your groups will enjoy Savannah so much they'll want to take a piece of their experience home with them, or perhaps turn it into the perfect gift for friends and family. Whether it's making body scrubs and bath salts, or fashioning their own Savannah-themed pillow, plank sign or frame, there are lots of opportunities to create a lasting memory. BOATS ON PARADE: A Christmas parade, Savannah style! More than 40 lighted vessels parade both sides of the waterfront, accompanied by live musical performances, a tree lighting ceremony, and a fireworks extravaganza you won't want to miss. The annual event is held the first Saturday after Thanksgiving. CHRISTMAS ON THE RIVER: Held the first weekend of December each year, Christmas on the River showcases features local entertainment, music, seasonal treats and regional arts and crafts in what has become a beloved port city tradition. LIGHT UP THE NIGHT: Savannah's Lighted Christmas Parade is a much-heralded annual event staged along the Savannah River each year on the first Saturday in December and has become a favorite with visitors and locals alike. The colorful parade is comprised of individual vehicles, car clubs, colorful floats and walking groups, and kicks off the official arrival of St. Nick. TIMELESS TREASURES: Experience holiday traditions in many of the museum homes and cultural centers gracing Savannah's tree-lined avenues. Among the many treasures you don't want to miss is the Green-Meldrim House, once the headquarters of General Sherman who famously presented Savannah as a Christmas present to President Lincoln. Glistening in the glow of candlelight, the Federal-style Davenport House Museum welcomes visitors to an experience recreating the end-of-year celebrations of early 19th century Savannahians. DAY 1 DAY 2 SAVANNAH 3-DAY ITINERARY : HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS