Golden Age of TV Tour

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Trip Snapshot

Tour Dates:
June 7–12, 2027

Departure Locations:
North Augusta Park and Ride, 468 Austin Graybill Rd, North Augusta, SC 29860
Parking is free at this location. We have arranged a special rate of $115 per night plus tax for our customers with the Tru by Hilton, which is across from the North Augusta pickup location, if you need to stay there the night before or after the trip. You can book using our special rate by CLICKING HERE.

Price:
Double Room: $1659/PP
Single Room: $2119/PP

Final Payment Due:
Due on booking.

Highlights:

  • Round-trip transportation aboard a spacious, restroom- and video-equipped motorcoach

  • 5 nights lodging

  • 10 Meals: 5 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 4 Dinners

  • Guided “Mayberry” tour of Andy Griffith’s hometown

  • Lunch at the famous Snappy Lunch

  • Visit the Historic Earle Theatre and Old-Time Music Heritage Hall

  • Behind-the-scenes tour of the Andy Griffith Playhouse

  • Admission to the Andy Griffith Museum

  • Visit the Siamese Twins Museum

  • Tour the Gertrude Smith Victorian House

  • Special behind-the-scenes program about The Andy Griffith Show, including a beloved episode

  • Themed dinner in the Tropicana Room of the Lucy-Desi Museum

  • Guided Lucy Town Tour of Lucille Ball’s hometown

  • Admission to the National Comedy Center

  • Dinner cruise aboard the Chautauqua Belle

  • Guided sightseeing tour of Pittsburgh

  • Receive a special souvenir gift

  • Luggage handling included in Mount Airy and Jamestown

  • Taxes and gratuities for included meals

Itinerary

Monday, June 7 – Welcome to Mayberry

Depart this morning aboard your spacious motorcoach and travel into the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains to Mount Airy, North Carolina—Andy Griffith’s hometown.

Upon arrival, enjoy an included lunch at Snappy Lunch, mentioned several times on The Andy Griffith Show and a favorite of Andy Griffith during his high school years.

After lunch, meet your guide for a tour of the charming town that inspired the fictional community of Mayberry. See familiar sights such as the Courthouse and Jail, Floyd’s City Barber Shop, Andy’s childhood home, and Wally’s Service Station.

Conclude the tour with a visit to the Historic Earle Theatre and its Old-Time Music Heritage Hall, celebrating the musicians whose work helped shape Surry County’s musical heritage. You’ll also enjoy a discussion about Andy Griffith’s first film, A Face in the Crowd. Afterward, check into your hotel and enjoy an included dinner at a local restaurant.

Tuesday, June 8 – The Life and Legacy of Andy Griffith

After breakfast, visit the Andy Griffith Playhouse for a behind-the-scenes tour and learn how its stage productions come to life.

Continue to the Andy Griffith Museum, featuring hundreds of items from Griffith’s life and career in theater, film, and music. View original props, costumes, wardrobe pieces, and other artifacts from The Andy Griffith Show and Matlock. You’ll also have time to explore the gardens and take photographs beside the TV Land statue of Andy and Opie.

Next, visit the Siamese Twins Museum to learn the remarkable story of Eng and Chang Bunker, who achieved worldwide fame before settling with their families near Mount Airy.

Enjoy free time in Downtown Mount Airy for lunch on your own and independent exploration. Later, tour the Gertrude Smith Victorian House, which offers a glimpse of life at the turn of the 20th century.

Following an included dinner, return to the Andy Griffith Museum for a special behind-the-scenes program. Join Professor Neal Brower for a discussion of the beloved television series and its creative process, followed by a viewing of a classic episode.

Wednesday, June 9 – From Mayberry to Lucytown

After breakfast, check out and depart for Jamestown, New York—Lucille Ball’s hometown.

After checking into your hotel, visit the Lucy-Desi Museum for a special included dinner in the Tropicana Room, a recreation of Ricky Ricardo’s famous Manhattan nightclub. Enjoy a themed meal and an episode of I Love Lucy in this nostalgic setting.

Thursday, June 10 – Lucille Ball and the National Comedy Center

After breakfast, meet your guide for a Lucy Town Tour and discover Jamestown through Lucille Ball’s eyes. See the house where she was born, her childhood home, theaters where she performed, colorful murals celebrating her life, and her final resting place.

This afternoon, visit the National Comedy Center, a state-of-the-art museum dedicated to telling the story of comedy in America. Interactive exhibits and exclusive collections take you on a journey through comedy history, from vaudeville to the present day.

Tonight, board the Chautauqua Belle for an included dinner cruise on beautiful Chautauqua Lake. Relax and enjoy the scenery aboard this historic steamboat-style vessel.

Friday, June 11 – Pittsburgh and the Three Rivers

After breakfast, check out and travel to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for a guided two-hour tour of the city. Discover highlights from both the old and new Pittsburgh while exploring the famous Three Rivers region.

After the tour, continue to your overnight hotel in West Virginia. Please pack an overnight bag, as luggage handling is not included tonight. Dinner will be on your own.

Saturday, June 12 – Homeward Bound

Following breakfast, check out and begin the journey home. Relax aboard the motorcoach and share memories of Mayberry, Lucytown, classic television, American comedy, and the unforgettable hometowns of Andy Griffith and Lucille Ball.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is your cancellation policy?

Travelers who cancel their booking at least 60 days prior to the trip departure date are eligible for a full refund, minus a $50 cancellation fee. Cancellations made within 60 days of the departure date are non-refundable.

If travel insurance was purchased and the reason for cancellation falls under the coverage terms of your policy, you may be able to file a claim to recover eligible costs of the trip, excluding the travel insurance premium. Please refer to the terms and conditions of your travel insurance policy and consult directly with your insurance provider for details regarding coverage and claims.

I want to go but do not have a roommate, do you offer roommate matching?

We do not match roommates. We do have a Facebook group where you can request a roommate match and find your own roommate. You can find it by CLICKING HERE.

What if there is inclement weather?

In case of inclement weather, we will make every effort to reschedule the tour. Should rescheduling prove impossible, you will be fully refunded.

Are there any stops scheduled for the bus ride?

Yes! We have stops schedule every 2 to 2.5 hours.

Do you offer luggage handling?

Luggage handling will only be provided at the final destination hotel. We will not be providing luggage service at the enroute hotels.

What hotels will we be staying at?

Hotel details will be provided approximately one month before your trip. Typically, we select nationally recognized mid-tier hotels, such as Best Western, Tru by Hilton, and Country Inn and Suites, based on our previous trips. Rest assured, all accommodations are routinely inspected by our tour company to ensure they meet our high standards of quality and cleanliness.

Disclaimer

Sage Travel Services acts solely as a tour organizer and coordinator. We do not own, operate, or control the motorcoaches, transportation providers, hotels, airlines, restaurants, attractions, or other service providers used in connection with our tours. All such services are provided by independent third-party suppliers.

Sage Travel Services shall not be liable for any injury, loss, damage, delay, inconvenience, accident, mechanical failure, breakdown, traffic condition, weather event, government action, labor dispute, cancellation, act of God, or other occurrence beyond our direct control.

Tour itineraries, schedules, departure and arrival times are subject to change due to operational requirements, safety considerations, or circumstances beyond our control. While we make every reasonable effort to operate tours as planned, we do not guarantee adherence to published schedules or uninterrupted travel.

Participation in any tour involves inherent risks associated with travel and transportation. By booking and participating in a tour, travelers voluntarily assume all such risks.

Any goodwill gestures, credits, or complimentary offers made by Sage Travel Services are provided at the sole discretion of the Company and do not constitute an admission of fault or liability.

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