Your day trip from Orlando to Kennedy Space Center starts with one of the world renowned tours, where you depart the Visitor Complex to see awesome NASA facilities, including the massive launch pads, gigantic Vehicle Assembly Building, and exploring the awe inspiring Apollo/Saturn V Center.

There is much to do at the Visitor Complex, from live action theatrical shows like Mad Mission to Mars, to the inspiring Astronaut Encounter with an actual NASA Astronaut - one of the few people on Earth who have been to space. View ten-story high rockets from all eras of space exploration in the Rocket Garden, enter a full-size Space Shuttle mock-up, see IMAX space films on five-story screens and see an actual Gemini program capsule on display in Early Space Exploration.

One of the popular programs at Kennedy Space Center, "Lunch With an Astronaut" gives you the chance to meet a member of NASA's Astronaut Corps. This 1 hour session offers an opportunity to share the excitement of space exploration with one of NASA's best while enjoying a delicious meal.

Likely to Sell-out Dine with an Astronaut at Kennedy Space Center regularly sells out weeks in advance. Book ahead of time to avoid disappointment.

Upgrade your visit with the Ultimate Space Pass including all of the above plus the NASA Up Close Tour for an insider's view of the space program. Get up-close views of Space Shuttle launch pads, Vehicle Assembly Building, massive Crawler-Transporters and a special stop at the International Space Station Processing Facility.

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Schedule Details

Departure Dates:

Daily, except Thursday

Departure Point:

Tour departs from selected meeting points in Orlando including:

• Howard Johnson Maingate West
• Best Western Lakeside
• Pop Century
• international Resort
• Ramada Eastgate
• All Star Music Resort
• Cirque Du Soleil
• Comfort Inn LBV
• Holiday Inn I-Drive
• Quality Inn I-Drive
• Sizzler South I-Drive
• Sheraton World

Departure Time:

Tour departs between 6:30am and 7:40am (exact time to be advised on reconfirmation)

Return details:

Tour returns to original point of departure

Hotel Pickup:

Hotel pick up not available

Itinerary:

A day at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex includes; KSC Tour of NASA's Launch Headquarters, Shuttle Launch Experience, both IMAX films, all shows and exhibits and a visit to the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame. The tour includes a stop at the LC-39 observation gantry for a bird's eye view of the Space Shuttle launch pads.

Stop at the Apollo/Saturn V Center where you will walk beneath a massive Saturn V rocket, relive Neil Armstrong's first steps on the moon and experience the thunderous rumble of a Saturn V moon rocket lift-off. Continue with IMAX movie screenings of "Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon 3D" narrated by Tom Hanks, or "Space Station 3D," which takes you on a virtual trip to the International Space Station.

Enjoy other shows and exhibits at the Visitor Complex including a chance to meet an astronaut at the Astronaut Encounter Show. The Shuttle Launch Experience is a journey of vertically launching into space and orbiting Earth aboard the Space Shuttle. Strap in for an authentic simulation, replicating the sights, sounds and feelings of a shuttle launch.

Finish your day with a visit to the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame. This attraction features the world's largest collection of personal astronaut mementos, historic spacecraft and hands on activities. Sit in a mission control console, take a virtual moonwalk, feel the pull of 4Gs in the G-Force Simulator and land the Space Shuttle!

Additional Information

Inclusions:

Admission only:

• Roundtrip transportation
• IMAX Films, all shows and exhibits
• Admission to Astronaut Hall of Fame
• Pick up and drop off from designated meeting points
• Kennedy Space Center Tour of NASA's Launch Headquarters
• Taxes

Dine with an Astronaut

• All of the above
• Lunch with an Astronaut

Ultimate Space Pass:

• All of the above
• NASA Up Close Tour (on Ultimate Space Pass only)

Exclusions:

• Gratuities (optional)
• Meals and beverages

Additional Info:

• This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date
• Confirmation for this tour will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 5 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability

Local Operator Information:

Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.

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