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Feel the freedom of the Florida highways on this self-drive adventure from Miami to Orlando with unmissable experiences included! Experience the magic of Key West and Naples and discover Orlando's world-famous theme parks.

Trip Highlights

  1. Everglades National Park
  2. Florida
  3. Florida Gulf Coast
  4. Kennedy Space Center
  5. Key West
  6. Miami
  7. Miami Beach
  8. Naples
  9. Orlando
  10. Palm Beach

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  1. All flights

  2. Accommodation

  3. Activities

  4. Breakfast only

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Accommodation: 7 Nights

Itinerary

Experience the best of Florida on this self-drive adventure! From glamorous Miami, head to the paradise beaches of Key West and Naples before spotting alligators in the Everglades. Spend two fun-filled days exploring Orlando's world-famous theme parks and pay a visit to the incredible Kennedy Space Center - an unforgettable getaway for all ages!

1st Day: Start your journey to United States.
Start your journey to United States. As there is a time difference you may lose a day during the outward journey, but this will be recouped on your return trip back home. Don’t worry, you are not in-flight for two days.

2nd Day: UK/Ireland - Miami

Ready for an action-packed adventure in Florida? Head to your departure airport to catch a flight to Miami. Touch down at Miami airport and pick up your rental car. Drive to your hotel, check-in and enjoy the rest of your day at leisure in Miami Beach, America’s favourite playground. Here, you can expect great weather, beautiful beach resorts, lively nightlife and picturesque scenery. Why not relax on the beach or by the pool, go shopping or take a stroll along the waterfront! In the evening, why not explore the Art Deco District to admire the famous architecture and indulge in the many restaurants and bars. Overnight stay in Miami.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Newport Beachside or similar

4881 Reviews

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3rd Day: Miami Beach – Florida Keys - Key West

Breakfast at the hotel. Check-out and begin your Florida self-drive adventure as you head south to Key West on the Overseas Highway, a 113-mile scenic road linking Florida mainland to Key West via 42 bridges. (Total journey length: approx. 180 miles/ 288 km) Key West is unique, a blend of New England and the Caribbean surrounded by a lush, tropical environment. Check in at your hotel and get settled. The rest of the day is at your leisure. Why not explore the famous Duval Street or Ernest Hemingway’s home and relax in the pristine waters of this slice of paradise? Alternatively, we recommend an optional excursion to make the most of your time in this heavenly destination!* Overnight stay in Key West.

Optional Miami Nice Tour: See Miami by land and sea on this exciting tour! Discover the sights of South Beach, Downtown Brickell, Coral Gables, Coconut Grove & Little Havana by open-top bus before enjoying a relaxing cruise along the bay to view the city from a different perspective.

Please note: this tour is available daily at 08:00 am. Duration: 2.5 hours.

* Optional Little Havana Tour: Explore the vibrant streets of Miami's Little Havana! Discover the city's Cuban community and admire some historic architectural beauties and unique art collections. Stop for an authentic Cuban coffee and pastry and visit a classic cigar factory. Learn more about Cuban art at a local gallery and see the famous Bay of Pigs monument. Quench your thirst at a traditional juice bar before strolling down SW 8th Street to visit Domino Park, where locals challenge one another to domino games. End the tour at a local Cuban bar.

Please note: this tour is available daily at 11:00 am Jan - Feb & at 11:00 am Monday & Friday-Sunday from March-December. Duration: 2 hours.

Important: You will only have 30 minutes to arrive from the ending point of Miami Nice Tour (10.30am) to Little Havana Tour meetig point of  (11.00am) if you book the 2 optionals.

* Optional Fury Water Glass Bottom Boat Adventure: Explore dramatic underwater vistas on board a glass bottom boat. See a wide variety of fish and other sea creatures as well as North America's only living coral reef, one of the most biologically diverse marine eco-systems in the world! During the excursion, the experienced captain and crew will provide a unique and informative eco-tour and point out some of the most interesting marine life that inhabit the waters of this incredible island. 

Please note: this tour is available daily at 12pm, 2pm & 4pm. Duration: 2 hours.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
DoubleTree Resort by Hilt... or similar

4884 Reviews

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Activities

Optional
Miami Nice Tours: City Tour & Bay Cruise

Light

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Optional
Fury Water Glass Bottom Boat Adventure

Light

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Optional
Little Havana Tour

Light

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4th Day: Key West – Everglades National Park - Naples

Breakfast at the hotel. Depart Key West this morning as you jump back in the car and head back via Key Largo, the longest of the Florida Keys, and west along the Tamiami Trail, the scenic trans-Florida highway. Arrive at the incredible Everglades National Park, the largest remaining subtropical wilderness area in the country. Here, you can admire the intricate mangrove waterways, marshes and swamps which provide the perfect habitat for alligators, crocodiles, snakes, sea turtles and manatees. Set off on a 1-hour Airboat tour and enjoy admission to Gator Park, where you can observe these incredible creatures in their natural habitat! Afterwards, continue west along the Gulf of Mexico to Naples, your next destination. Flanked by miles of immaculate coastline, this beautiful city is known as a dolphin-spotting destination! Get settled at the hotel and enjoy the evening at your leisure. Overnight stay in Naples.

Total journey length: 320 miles / 512 km

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
La Quinta Inn & Suites Na... or similar

900 Reviews

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5th Day: Naples – Florida Gulf Coast – Orlando

Breakfast at the hotel. Leave Naples this morning as you continue north to Fort Myers, the former winter home of Thomas Edison where you can visit the Edison House Museum and Botanical Gardens at your leisure (not included). Continue through beautiful Winter Haven, an area of endless citrus groves, before arriving in Orlando, America’s best-loved destination and home to some of the world's most famous theme parks! Check in at your hotel and spend the remainder of the day getting to know the area at your leisure. Overnight stay in Orlando.

Total journey length: 250 miles / 400 km

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Hampton Inn Orlando Near ... or similar

2491 Reviews

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6th Day: Orlando

Breakfast at the hotel. It's time to experience the best of Orlando today, with 1-day access to the Walt Disney World Theme Park of your choice! Embrace the magic of Disney World, Epcot, Disney-MGM Studios and Animal Kingdom as you delight in the fun-filled attractions this city is famous for! Overnight stay in Orlando.

Please note: This 1-day access is only valid for one single Walt Disney World theme park (Disney World, Epcot, Disney-MGM Studios or Animal Kingdom) on the day of your choosing. Registration on the official Walt Disney World website is required to choose the day you wish to visit the theme park of your choice. You will receive the registration instructions with your booking confirmation. 

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Hampton Inn Orlando Near ... or similar

2491 Reviews

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Activities

included
Walt Disney World 1-Day Ticket (Admission to 1 park per day)

Light

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7th Day: Orlando

Breakfast at the hotel. Another action-packed day in Orlando awaits! Why not use your 1-day pass to Universal Studios to step inside your favourite blockbuster movies? Alternatively, Orlando offers an endless array of chances to relax and have fun, from eco-tourism to waterparks and wildlife adventures, to name only a few! This evening, we recommend an optional Orlando Dinner & Show Experience.* Overnight stay in Orlando.

Optional Orlando Dinner & Show Experience: Witness the spectacle of Teatro ZinZanni at Mango's Tropical Cafe Orlando! Known as International Drive's most exciting dining and entertainment, enjoy award-winning dining and entertainment for a night to remember!

Please note: This 1-day access is only valid for one single Universal Studios theme park.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Hampton Inn Orlando Near ... or similar

2491 Reviews

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Activities

included
Universal Orlando: One Park-One Day Flex Ticket

Light

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Optional
Orlando Dinner & Show

Light

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8th Day: Orlando - Kennedy Space Center - Palm Beach - Miami

Breakfast at the hotel. Your Florida tour continues today as you set off for the world-famous Kennedy Space Center & Spaceport USA! At the heart of the country's space operations, enjoy a tour of the Space Center to see the incredible Space Shuttle and Moon Launch complex, where some of the most memorable moments in aerospace history have taken place! Enjoy a variety of fun and engaging experiences, from the Shuttle Launch Experience to a guided tour of the Rocket Gardens! After the tour, continue the final leg of your journey as you travel along the picturesque Atlantic Coast to Palm Beach and on to Miami. After an action-packed day enjoy your final evening in Miami at your leisure, soaking up the laid-back ambience and beach life. Overnight stay in Miami.

Total journey length: 273 miles / 437 km

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Newport Beachside or similar

4881 Reviews

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Activities

included
Kennedy Space Center 1-Day Admission Pass

Light

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9th Day: Miami - UK/Ireland

Breakfast at the hotel.* Bid farewell to the warm breezes, swaying palm trees and the sound of the waves as you head to the airport for your return flight back to the UK/Ireland. Arrive in the UK/Ireland and end your trip.**

* Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day.

** Depending on the choice of flight, you may arrive back in UK/Ireland the following day, making the total duration of your trip 9 days.

Included activities

Included

Included activity for day 6 in Disney World Orlando

Physical rating:

Light

Walt Disney World 1-Day Ticket (Admission to 1 park per day)

Admission to one of the following theme parks: Magic Kingdom® Park, Epcot®, Disney’s Hollywood Studios®, Disney’s Animal Kingdom®.

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Included

Included activity for day 7 in Disney World Orlando

Duration 00:00h Approx.

Physical rating:

Light

Universal Orlando: One Park-One Day Flex Ticket

Visit one park all day. The 1-Park 1-Day Base Ticket entitles you to admission to either Universal Studios Florida or Universal's Islands of Adventure theme park on any one calendar day.

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Included

Included activity for day 8 in Kennedy Space Center

Physical rating:

Light

Kennedy Space Center 1-Day Admission Pass

The greatest space adventure on Earth! From the dawn of space exploration to current and ongoing missions, you can get an up-close, hands-on feel for the story of humans in space.

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Available Activities

Activities are subject to availability. The price for each optional activity will be shown in the next step of the booking process.
Optional

Suggested activity for day 3 in Miami

Duration 02:30h Approx.

Miami Nice Tours: City Tour & Bay Cruise

Discover the sights of South Beach, Downtown Brickell, Coral Gables, Coconut Grove & Little Havana by open-top bus before enjoying a relaxing cruise along the bay to view the city from a different perspective.

more information
Optional

Suggested activity for day 3

Duration 02:00h Approx.

Fury Water Glass Bottom Boat Adventure

Explore dramatic underwater vistas on board a glass bottom boat. See a wide variety of fish and other sea creatures as well as North America's only living coral reef!

more information
Optional

Suggested activity for day 3 in Miami

Duration 02:00h Approx.

Little Havana Tour

Explore the vibrant streets of Miami's Little Havana, taste Cuban coffee and a pastry and visit a classic cigar factory. See the famous Bay of Pigs monument, visit Domino Park and taste an authentic Cuban juice.

more information
Optional

Suggested activity for day 7

Orlando Dinner & Show

Witness the spectacle of Teatro ZinZanni at Mango's Tropical Cafe Orlando! Known as International Drive's most exciting dining and entertainment, enjoy award-winning dining and entertainment for a night to remember!

more information

The price includes

  • Included in all our trips. more information

  • Departures from main UK/Ireland airports.

  • International flights: UK/Ireland - Miami - UK/Ireland.*

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  • 7 nights accommodation in Charm category hotels.

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  • 7 breakfasts.

  • Airport-hotel-airport transfers not included.

  • Visits and entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary.

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  • All air taxes and fuel surcharge.

  • 7-day car rental.**

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  • ATOL Protection.

  • 1 day pass to Walt Disney World & 1 day pass to Universal Studios.***

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*The cancellation policy applicable is according to the Terms and Conditions available and agreed at the time of your purchase

Not included

Parking

Visiting more than one theme park on the same day requires the Park Hopper® Option (which is not included with this ticket).

Meals or Beverages

Special Event Admission (separately ticketed event).

Taxes, drinks, tips and any other services not mentioned in what's included.

** Insurance Coverage (LDW, SLI, PAI, Roadside Assistance), Additional driver, GPS, Fuel Plan, Child Safety Seats & Road tolls. (This can be purchase at pick up for an additional charge).

If your destination is in the USA or Canada, or if your selected flights to a different destination have connections in the USA or Canada, it is mandatory to have an ESTA (for USA) or an eTA (for Canada) before travelling. ESTA: https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/ eTA: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eta.html

** Rental car information:
Type: Economy
Make/ Model: Ford Fiesta or similar
Mileage: Unlimited
4 Doors
5 seats
Automatic Transmission
A/C
2 Large Bag 1 Small Bag
27 mpg

Important note: You must be 21 to rent a car from Budget in Florida, and until the age of 25, renters are subject to a $27 (subject to change) daily underage surcharge. Also, underage renters are restricted from renting certain vehicle models.

Important Note: You may have to provide the details of your CC as deposit for your rental car. The Sat Nav is not included. 

*** Please note: 

Walt Disney World: This 1-day access is only valid for one single Walt Disney World theme park (Disney World, Epcot, Disney-MGM Studios or Animal Kingdom) on the day of your choosing. Registration on the official Walt Disney World website is required to choose the day you wish to visit the theme park of your choice. You will receive the registration instructions with your booking confirmation. 

Universal Studios:  This 1-day access is only valid for one single Universal Studios theme park, either Universal Studios Florida or Universal's Islands of Adventure.


Note: If required, a paper copy of vouchers for all services (including ferries, hotels, transfers, sightseeing, and more) will be provided locally by our representative upon arrival at the first arrival destination.

  • Entry requirements

    Passport with a minimum of six months validity.

  • Visa

    An ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorisation) must be obtained online before travelling: https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/ Price approx $14.00.

  • Currency

    US dollar.

  • Language

    English.

  • Electricity

    120 V. Adapter required.

  • Health

    There are no mandatory Covid vaccinations for travellers entering the United States.

  • Time zone

    UTC - 05:00 to UTC - 10:00.

  • Other useful information

    Units of weight and measurement are different.

  • Tourist Office website

    https://www.visittheusa.com/

Remember to download your e-ticket to confirm the times of your flights and to complete online check-in using the airline’s website, or directly at the check-in desk at the airport.

Accommodation at the hotels is as indicated. In the event of any changes to accommodation, they will always be of the same or a higher category. The category of hotels is not standardized across all countries in the world. For this reason, the criteria may differ depending on the destination country's own standards.

In the case of adverse weather conditions, for safety reasons or for any other reasons deemed appropriate, the order and duration of the excursions included in the itinerary may be changed or canceled without prior notice.

If you have reduced mobility/require the use of a wheelchair and prefer to go at your own pace, please contact our customer service team at +44 20 8068 3176 or via our contact form.

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office offer up-to-date travel advice by visiting https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

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