Florida Dream

Day 1 — From Istanbul to Miami

Meeting at Istanbul Airport at 22:30 on the evening prior to the tour departure date. Following passport control, check-in, and customs procedures, departure at 00:40 on Turkish Airlines flight TK157 for Miami, America's most famous coastal city. Arrival in Miami at 06:00 after an approximately 12-hour flight. Meeting with your guide waiting for you at the airport and transfer to our hotel. As rooms will not be available before 16:00, you may join the optional Miami & Star Island tour organised both to explore the city with your professional guide and to make the most of your time. First, we head to Miami Beach and take a morning walk there. After a short break for breakfast or coffee depending on your appetite, we begin our tour in our vehicle. Miami Beach, Lincoln Road, the Versace Mansion—one of the symbols of Miami Beach where we will take photos outside—the wealthy neighbourhoods, Little Havana—a large neighbourhood inhabited by Cuban immigrants—the Wynwood district, formerly one of the city's rundown areas that has now been transformed into an enormous work of art through a massive project with renowned street artists from around the world—Coconut Grove, and the former Pan-American Airways seaplane terminal, currently used as the City Hall; after viewing these, we will take a photo stop at the Marina. Coral Gables, composed of beautiful homes, the famous Venetian Pool, formerly a coral rock quarry and now converted into a public pool, and the Historic Biltmore Hotel are among the places we will see. We will stop at Bayside for lunch. In the afternoon, we will board our boat for the Star Island tour. First, we head to Star Island, located in the most exclusive part of Miami. You will have the opportunity to see up close the homes of the most famous personalities from the worlds of cinema and music. The residences of Gloria Estefan, Julio Iglesias, Madonna, Frank Sinatra, and many more celebrities are located on this island. Transfer to our hotel after Star Island. Free time following room allocation. Overnight at our hotel.

Day 2 — Miami

Morning at leisure for shopping, relaxing, swimming, and getting to know the local area. Those who wish may join the optional Florida Keys and Key West tour organised by their guide. On this full-day tour to Key West, the southernmost town on the US East Coast, we depart from Miami early in the morning by private vehicle. During our enjoyable journey, accompanied by views of the Atlantic Ocean on our left and the Gulf of Mexico on our right, you will pass through numerous islets of varying sizes known as the Florida Keys, and you will have the chance to photograph the magnificent colour of the ocean from the miles-long bridges connecting them. We will have various surprises for you along the route. Upon arrival in Key West, we will take a short panoramic city tour introducing the area. During this tour, the Southernmost Point, the home of renowned author Ernest Hemingway, the winter residence of former President Harry S. Truman, Key West marina, and Duval Street, home to numerous bars and restaurants, are among the sights we will see. In the evening, we set out for Islamorada to watch the sunset. We watch the sunset accompanied by torches and live music. Following this wonderful break, return to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel. 
Note: As the sun sets early during the winter months, the sunset viewing may take place in Key West.

Day 3 — Miami

Morning at leisure for shopping, relaxing, swimming in the sea, and exploring the surroundings. Those who wish may join the optional American Riviera tour organised by their guide. "This is Palm Beach, and there is no place more glamorous on earth" - Jacqueline Kennedy. We begin this tour by heading to the island of Palm Beach, located an hour and a half from Miami and renowned as the wealthiest postcode in the US. After viewing The Breakers Palm Beach Hotel and US President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, we take a photo and coffee break on famous Worth Avenue. After photographing the colourful boutique hotels on this renowned street lined with chic boutiques and shops, in whose veranda courtyards American presidents once retreated, we follow the Florida Riviera to reach Fort Lauderdale. As we head south along the famous South Ocean Boulevard, we will also see 'Billionaire's Row', where fifty-two dollar billionaires live as neighbours in the same area. We allow free time for lunch on Fort Lauderdale's magnificent beach. Our final stop along the coast will be vibrant Hollywood Beach, with its white sand and restaurants built on a wooden boardwalk. Our tour concludes at our hotel after a final stop at the famous shopping district, the Miami Design District.

Day 4 — Miami – Orlando

Morning departure for Orlando. Arrival in Orlando after a journey of approximately 3,5 hours. As our rooms will not be available before 16:00, those who wish may join the optional Winter Park & Historic Orlando & Vineland Premium Outlets tour arranged by their guide, which will introduce Orlando to you from a very different perspective. On this tour, we explore Lakes Virginia, Osceola, and Mizell, interconnected by canals. We will see the lakeside summer residences of wealthy Americans and Canadians, the renowned Rollins College, and the lake lifestyle amidst the region's natural beauty, followed by free time on Park Avenue, famous for its boutique restaurants, cafés, and shops. After leaving Winter Park, we drive through the area featuring historic settlements from Orlando's colonial era, view the famous Church Street in Downtown Orlando and the Amway Center, home of the Orlando Magic basketball team, before taking a photo stop at Lake Eola. The final stop of this tour is Vineland Premium Outlets, Orlando's most luxurious outlet mall, housing popular brands such as The Cheesecake Factory and the Apple Store. Following our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

Day 5 — Orlando

Full day at leisure to relax and explore the surroundings. For those who wish, we will offer an unmissable optional tour organised by their guide: Kennedy Space Center & Disney Springs. On this tour, we will visit the space centre, one of the world's most intriguing locations that captivates most people's curiosity. It is set out as a park where vehicles, missiles, and launch pads produced during US space exploration are on public display. Inside, you will have the opportunity to see the dedicated hangar where Space Shuttles were prepared, watch a live simulation from the launch control room of the launch of an Apollo programme rocket that travelled to the Moon, and examine the 100-metre-long authentic Apollo rocket in close detail. After the tour, return to Orlando and we will begin our Disney Springs night tour. First, at the shopping centre we visit, you will find the region's best bargain shopping opportunities. Then at Disney Downtown, an entertainment and leisure hub brimming with numerous bars and restaurants, entertainment is staged 365 days a year. It is an ideal spot for those interested in Orlando's nightlife and looking to enjoy themselves. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay at our hotel.

Day 6 — Orlando

A full day of free time to relax and explore the surroundings. Those who wish may visit SeaWorld or one of the Universal Parks. SeaWorld: In this park, one of the largest marine parks in the world, you can watch shows and presentations featuring various animals, enjoy swimming with dolphins, experience the delight of finding yourself surrounded by thousands of different colours and tropical fish, and ride roller coasters and simulators. Universal Studios: You will see studios where films produced by Universal Studios are brought to life, and you will experience thrills on the entertainment rides, simulations, and roller coasters located within the park. Overnight at our hotel.

Day 7 — Orlando – Miami – Istanbul

Departure from the hotel in the morning at the time specified by your guide and transfer to Miami Airport. After a journey of approximately 3,5 hours, we arrive at Miami Airport. Following check-in, passport control and customs procedures, departure for Istanbul at 21:45 on Turkish Airlines flight TK78. Overnight on board.

Included services

• Turkish Airlines economy-class return flight tickets for Istanbul – Miami – Istanbul
• Airport taxes and flight insurances
• 3 nights' room-only accommodation at the 4* Moxy Hotel in Miami
• 3 nights' room-only accommodation at the 4* Florida Mall hotel in Orlando
• Resort fees and city visitor fees
• All transfers
• Services of an experienced Turkish-speaking guide

Not included

• International departure tax (Can be paid at designated banks or at the tax office desk at the airport)
• Breakfasts
• Lunches and dinners
• Personal expenses
• Tips for guide and driver (In the USA, $5 per person per day is recommended)
• Tours indicated as optional