9-Nights Sunny Shores Of Southern Florida from $2,749

Itinerary Details

Sunny Shores Of Southern Florida

Day 1 MIAMI Welcome to Miami! Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.



Day 2 MIAMI–EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK–KEY WEST Take an orientation tour of Miami and then head south to Everglades National Park, a 1.5 million-acre wetlands preserve on the southern tip of Florida. Take a walk on Anhinga Trail with its abundance of wildlife, including alligators, turtles, and anhingas. Continue south to the Overseas Highway, crossing 42 bridges through the Florida Keys to arrive at the southernmost town in the U.S., Key West. Consider visiting Mallory Square this evening to enjoy the spectacular sunset.



Day 3 KEY WEST Today is at leisure. Perhaps board the Key West Trolley and listen to guides turn back the pages of history of this iconic, laid-back town that charmed the likes of Ernest Hemingway, Harry Truman, and Jimmy Buffet. Find your own Margaritaville with free time on the picturesque waterfront for shopping and dining or simply relaxing on the beach. (B)



Day 4 KEY WEST–EVERGLADES SAFARI PARK–NAPLES Head back to the mainland and return to the subtropical wilderness of Everglades National Park. Board your airboat for a thrilling sightseeing ride through the swamplands where you will likely see alligators basking on the banks in the sun. Then overnight in Naples. (B)



Day 5 NAPLES–ST. PETE BEACH Head north up the picturesque western Florida coastline to St. Pete Beach. Take an orientation tour and enjoy an evening at leisure.



Day 6 ST. PETE BEACH Enjoy a full day to relax on the sugar-white-sand beach just steps from your hotel or choose to lounge by the pool. Or do both with ample leisure time!



Day 7 ST. PETE BEACH–HOMOSASSA SPRINGS–ORLANDO Depart for a visit to Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park to view and learn about native Florida wildlife, including the endangered Florida panther, red wolf, flamingo, and three manatees rescued from the wild who call the park home. Then head to Orlando for a two-night stay.



Day 8 ORLANDO The day is free to independently explore. Your Tour Director can give suggestions. Perhaps enjoy one of the many Orlando attractions such as Disney World Theme Park, Universal Studios, or SeaWorld, or just relax by the pool.



Day 9 ORLANDO–CAPE CANAVERAL–DELRAY BEACH Depart Orlando for Cape Canaveral and the Kennedy Space Center, hub of America’s space operations. Enjoy a NASA tour for insight into the achievements of America’s space program. Afterward, head south for an overnight in Delray Beach where you can stroll along the shops or dine at one of its award-winning outdoor cafes.





Day 10 DELRAY BEACH-MIAMI Depart for Miami where your vacation ends this morning. Please schedule flights after 1 p.m. (B)