16 days in Orlando, Tampa & Miami Itinerary

For most people, any mention of Orlando immediately conjures up images of sprawling theme parks filled with characters plucked right out of popular animated movies.

Explore hidden gems such as The Escape Game Orlando and Avatar Flight of Passage. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Orlando: Blue Spring State Park (in Orange City), Stetson Mansion (in DeLand) and St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum (in St. Augustine). Have a day of magic on the 13th (Fri) at Walt Disney World Resort. There's lots more to do: find something for the whole family at Universal Orlando Resort, don't miss a visit to Tree of Life, kick back and relax at St. Augustine Beach, and get your game on at iFLY Indoor Skydiving - Orlando.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, read our Orlando attractions planning tool .

Sao Paulo, Brazil to Orlando is an approximately 13-hour flight. You can also do a combination of bus and flight; or do a combination of flight and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Sao Paulo to Orlando is minus 2 hours. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Sao Paulo in December; daily highs in Orlando reach 29°C and lows reach 17°C. You'll have a few hours on the 21st (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling to Tampa.

Tampa ranks among the country's most livable cities, attracting newcomers with its growing economy and status as a major port on the Gulf of Mexico.

Step off the beaten path and head to Fishing Charters & Tours and Bayshore Boulevard. There's much more to do: relax in the rural setting at Horse Power for Kids & Animal Sanctuary, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, get your game on at Axe Throwing Tampa, and delve into the lush surroundings at Hillsborough River.

To see maps, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Tampa road trip planner .

Traveling by car from Orlando to Tampa takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In December, daily temperatures in Tampa can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Tue) so you can travel to Miami.

Florida’s mecca of fun in the sun, the lively tropical metropolis of Miami is one of the world’s top vacation spots.

Explore hidden gems such as Anhinga Trail and Everglades National Park. There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, take in nature's colorful creations at Pinecrest Gardens, contemplate the long history of Deering Estate, and cast your line with a fishing tour.

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You can fly from Tampa to Miami in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Tampa in December since evenings lows in Miami dip to 23°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.