Florida Sunkissed Winter Escape

Day 1

Travel Day

Today you will embark on a winter escape to Florida to enjoy some sunshine and much warmer temperatures. Enjoy getting to know your fellow passengers. Overnight Collinsville, IL

Day 2

Patty's 1880 Settlement, Opryland Hotel

You will come across Patty's 1880 Settlement for a visit today. Be treated to a wonderful lunch before we head to Nashville. The Gaylord Opryland Resort is a large, upscale hotel known for its stunning indoor atriums filled with lush gardens, waterfalls, and winding rivers. Located near the Grand Ole Opry, the resort features over numerous rooms and restaurants and bars, a full-service spa, and a massive convention space. Discover the Opryland Hotel during your overnight stay. Overnight Nashville, TN

Day 3

Coca-Cola Museum

The World of Coca Cola tells about the legendary soda's history and cultural impact in the world. Taste the flavors of several different kinds of Coke! On to Macon for our overnight stay. Overnight Macon, GA

Day 4

St Augustine Tour, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument/Fountain of Youth

Settled in 1565, St. Augustine is the oldest continuously occupied European settlement in the United States. It's rich history, charm and old-world architecture will be seen during our city tour. The Castillo de San Marcos National Monument is the oldest masonry fort in the continental U.S. The legend and lore of the Fountain of Youth, discovered by Ponce de Leon, will entice you to take a drink from the natural spring. Overnight in Daytona Beach, FL

Day 5

Daytona 500 Speedway Tour/Swamp Airboat Tour

Iconic Daytona 500 Speedway considered "the Great American Race" will tell you about this legendary NASCAR giant. Get up close to the 31-degree high banks of the Speedway during the race track tour. Learn more as the Daytona 500 Experience chronicles racing history in the all-new Motor Sports Hall of Fame. Then take a leap into the swamp! (Not really). Your tour leader will take you on an adventure to the swamp on an airboat tour to experience the bountiful beauty and treasured wildlife that abound in the Florida swamplands. Overnight (3) in Lake Buena Vista, FL

Day 6

Kennedy Space Center/Cape Canaveral

Relive the memories of our country's space program and see what the future holds at the Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral. Today's visit brings you up close to the day the space program began to the day they put a man on the moon and plans to head to Mars. A closer view of the launch pads will bring you past some of the iconic landmarks of space exploration send-offs.

Day 7

Option Day - Orlando Disney World Parks or Universal Studios

Enjoy an option day with any of the Disney World Theme Parks such as Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Animal Kingdom or Disney's Hollywood Studio OR Universal Studios. Or if you'd rather, take a free day in the sunshine at our resort. Please reserve your option when booking your tour.

Day 8

Showcase of Citrus and more!

Travel to Florida's countryside today with a visit to the Showcase of Citrus showcasing their citrus and over 2500 acres of farmland. A tour of the farm will bring us up close to their citrus groves. Overnight Crystal River, FL

Day 9

Manatee Cruise/Florida Historic Capitol Museum

Your adventure today begins with a Manatee Cruise in Crystal Springs to view these mild-mannered underwater mammals up close. Then depart for the Panhandle of Florida. Tallahassee's Historic Capitol Museum was the original state capitol. Today's stop will describe how it was almost demolished but saved through a strong preservation campaign. Overnight in Pensacola Beach, FL

Day 10

National Naval Aviation Museum

At the National Naval Aviation Museum, discover more than 4,000 artifacts and over 150 beautifully restored aircraft representing Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard aviation. It is also home to the famed "Blue Angels". The Blue Angels can be seen at times above the museum doing their maneuvers, but their schedule is not known at this time. Overnight Birmingham, AL

Day 11

Birmingham Civil Rights Institute

A powerful museum and cultural center, the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute chronicles the struggle for civil rights in the US during the fifties and sixties. Learn about the ordinary people and leaders who shaped the civil rights movement. Overnight Memphis, TN

Day 12

Graceland Mansion

Memphis is home to Elvis Presley's home Graceland. This one-of-a-kind experience will take you on Elvis's fascinating journey to superstardom through exciting videos, displays of authentic clothing, artifacts, personal mementos and amazing showcase of Elvis's gold and platinum awards and more. Overnight St Charles, MO

Day 13

Travel Home

Today is the final day of your wonderful winter escape. Enjoy the ride home as you reminisce over the last days of scenic beauty, exciting attractions and historical adventures. See you on your next Allied tour!

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, LD=Light Dinner, D=Dinner