How many days · Savannah · United States
How many days do you need in Savannah?
A straight answer, then what each trip length really gets you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
3 days is the sweet spot for Savannah, and 2 days is the minimum to see the main sights. Two days covers the squares, Forsyth Park, River Street and a house museum. A third day adds Bonaventure Cemetery, Wormsloe and an afternoon on Tybee Island; with five days you can add Hilton Head, Beaufort or Jekyll Island.
Key facts
- Ideal
- 3 days
- Minimum
- 2 days
- Day trips available
- 5
- Daylight
- 10.1 h (Dec) to 14.2 h (Jun)
What each trip length gets you
| Trip | Pace | What you can see |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day | Rushed | Forsyth Park, The historic squares, River Street and Factor's Walk and Bonaventure Cemetery |
| 2 days | Good | Bonaventure Cemetery, Owens–Thomas House and Slave Quarters and Telfair Academy and Jepson Center |
| 3 days | Ideal | Mercer Williams House, Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and First African Baptist Church |
| 5 days | Relaxed | The highlights plus a day trip to Hilton Head Island |
| 7 days | Plenty | A slow trip with day trips such as Hilton Head Island and Beaufort, South Carolina |
How long the top sights take
The 12 best-known sights in Savannah add up to roughly 15–18 hours of visiting time — about 2–3 days at seven sightseeing hours a day, before travel between them and meals. The biggest time commitments are The historic squares (2–3 hours), River Street and Factor's Walk (1–2 hours) and Bonaventure Cemetery (1.5–2 hours).
| Sight | Time needed | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Forsyth Park | 1 hour | Victorian District and Forsyth Park |
| The historic squares | 2–3 hours | South Historic District |
| River Street and Factor's Walk | 1–2 hours | River Street and Plant Riverside |
| Bonaventure Cemetery | 1.5–2 hours | Thunderbolt |
| Owens–Thomas House and Slave Quarters | 1 hour | North Historic District |
| Telfair Academy and Jepson Center | 2 hours | North Historic District |
| Mercer Williams House | 45 minutes | South Historic District |
| Cathedral of St. John the Baptist | 30 minutes | South Historic District |
| First African Baptist Church | 1 hour | North Historic District |
| Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum | 1–1.5 hours | Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard |
| Wormsloe State Historic Site | 1.5–2 hours | Isle of Hope |
| Fort Pulaski National Monument | 1.5 hours | Cockspur Island |
By type of trip
| Trip | Days | Why |
|---|---|---|
| First visit | 3 days | The main sights at a comfortable pace |
| Short break / repeat visit | 2 days | Focus on Forsyth Park and The historic squares |
| With children | 4 days | Slower days and time for Forsyth Park |
| With day trips | 5 days | Add Hilton Head Island and Beaufort, South Carolina |
Daylight changes the maths
Sightseeing days are much shorter in December (about 10.1 hours of daylight) than in June (about 14.2 hours). In winter, allow an extra day or plan museum-heavy afternoons.
Ready-made itineraries
Combining Savannah with other destinations
| Destination | Distance | Suggested stay |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston | About 134 km | 4 days |
| Atlanta | About 359 km | 3 days |
| Orlando | About 395 km | 7 days |
Questions travellers ask
+Is 2 days enough in Savannah?
It covers the main sights at a brisk pace; 3 days is more comfortable. Two days covers the squares, Forsyth Park, River Street and a house museum. A third day adds Bonaventure Cemetery, Wormsloe and an afternoon on Tybee Island; with five days you can add Hilton Head, Beaufort or Jekyll Island.
+Is a week too long in Savannah?
No — a week leaves time for day trips such as Hilton Head Island and Beaufort, South Carolina.