Cosmos > HIGHLIGHTS OF SUNNY FLORIDA WITH ORLANDO EXTENSION

HIGHLIGHTS OF SUNNY FLORIDA WITH ORLANDO EXTENSION
12 Days starting from $1,419

Countries Visited:
United States

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Length: 12 Days
Type: Budget Usa Tour
Category: USA REGIONAL DISCOVERIES
Operator: Cosmos
Tour Code: 8405-2008
   
 
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Cities Visited:
In Vancouver and Victoria; orientation tour of Prince Rupert.

Join us on this 12-day trip around Florida, from west to east coasts. Begin in Orlando, the “capital” of Disney’s entertainment parks, and travel north to Augustine, situated on the Atlantic Coast. Next, enjoy a NASA tour at Cape Canaveral and overnight in Cocoa Beach. Turn south and visit Hollywood and Miami Beach before crossing 42 bridges to Key West, only 90 miles from Cuba. Be on the lookout for sunbathing alligators as you cross the Everglades to Naples. Travel along the Gulf Coast with stops in Naples, Sarasota, St. Pete, and Tampa before your trip concludes in Orlando with an extended stay. The sunshine state awaits.
 
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City Highlights
In Vancouver and Victoria; orientation tour of Prince Rupert.

Meals
On VIA Rail®’s Skeena: 1 breakfast (B), 1 lunch (L), 1 dinner (D)

Hotels:
Twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, service charges, and tips for baggage handling. Listed hotels or equivalent.

ORLANDO Courtyard Lake Buena Vista (MF); COCOA BEACH Days Inn (ST);
HOLLYWOOD BEACH Ramada Hollwood Beach (MF); KEY WEST Inn at Key West (ST); NAPLES Quality Inn & Suites (F); ST. PETE BEACH Dolphin Beach Resort (ST)
Day 1:
Wed. ORLANDO. Enjoy some time at leisure to relax or do some independent exploring. Your Tour Director is on hand this evening to answer any questions.

Day 2:
Thu. ORLANDO–ST. AUGUSTINE–COCOA BEACH. This morning, head to picturesque St. Augustine, the oldest European city in the United States, founded by Juan Ponce de Leon in his search for the legendary Fountain of Youth. You’ll visit the OLDEST HOUSE in the U.S. and the 17th-century CASTILLO DE SAN MARCOS NATIONAL MONUMENT—the oldest masonry fort in the United States. End the day with a walk on sandy Cocoa Beach.

Day 3:
Fri. COCOA BEACH–CAPE CANAVERAL–HOLLYWOOD BEACH. Cape Canaveral and the KENNEDY SPACE CENTER are the hub of America’s space operations. Enjoy a NASA tour, which provides insight into the achievements of America’s space program. After your tour, head south to Hollywood Beach, where you will stay for the next two nights.

Day 4:
Sat. HOLLYWOOD BEACH. MIAMI BEACH EXCURSION. This morning, join our included excursion to Miami Beach with its colorful art deco buildings, and stop at Miami’s lively Bayside Market. Afterward, return to Hollywood Beach. Since the rest of the day is at leisure, enjoy the Florida sun while relaxing by your hotel pool.

Day 5:
Sun. HOLLYWOOD BEACH–KEY LARGO–KEY WEST. This morning, it’s south to the Overseas Highway, crossing 42 bridges through the Florida Keys to picturesque Key West, the southernmost town in the continental U.S. Our suggestion for this evening: visit Mallory Square to view the spectacular sunset and then stroll along Duval Street with its colorful cafés.

Day 6:
Mon. KEY WEST. On this morning’s optional sightseeing tour, sit back and relax on the open-air trolley and view some of Key West’s most famous sights, including Ernest Hemingway’s home; Fort Zachary; Southernmost Point, situated less that 90 miles north of Cuba; and the Audubon House and Gardens. Spend the afternoon beachcombing or visit the many boutiques and museums. Be sure to sample the delicious Caribbean cuisine for which this semitropical paradise is so famous.

Day 7:
Tue. KEY WEST–EVERGLADES–NAPLES. Head back to the mainland to the subtropical wilderness of the EVERGLADES. Board your airboat for a thrilling sightseeing ride through the extensive swamplands. Sleepy alligators basking on the banks of the waterways are a common sight. Overnight in Naples.

Day 8:
Wed. NAPLES–ST. PETE BEACH. Before leaving Naples, visit famous inventor THOMAS EDISON’S WINTER HOME AND LABORATORY. Then, step through the always-open “Friendship Gate” to visit HENRY FORD’S WINTER HOME. Don’t miss the enormous banyan tree in the garden. Tonight, your Tour Director suggests an optional dinner cruise.

Day 9:
Thu. ST. PETE BEACH. A full day to relax at your seaside hotel in a resort city that offers a fine selection of warm-weather activities. Your Tour Director will have suggestions on the best places to shop and dine.

Day 10:
Fri. ST. PETE BEACH–ORLANDO. This morning, head to the Orlando. Check into your Orlando hotel, the Courtyard Lake Buena Vista.

Day 11:
Sat. ORLANDO. Relax and explore the many sights in the Orlando area. With so many attractions to choose from, Cosmos has put together a varied and exciting selection of optional outings. Excursions are available to Disney’s huge entertainment parks, including Magic Kingdom®, Animal Kingdom®, Epcot®, or MGM Studios®. Also on the list are SeaWorld® (America’s biggest marine life park), and fabulous Universal Studios®. Your Local Host will help with suggestions and reservations as well as offer advice on the best places to shop and eat.

Day 12:
Sun. ORLANDO. The trip ends today with guests departing on individual schedules. Transfers are provided to Orlando International Airport.


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In Vancouver and Victoria; orientation tour of Prince Rupert.
   
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