Be a part of history in the making as you explore the ins and outs of Kennedy Space Center on this out-of-this-world day tour. You’ll have access to restricted areas, walk under the massive Saturn V rocket and even meet and greet an astronaut from the Space Program!
One of the many highlights of your day will be the Shuttle Launch Experience, a space simulator that gives you a taste of what the astronauts feel when they lift off. You’ll also be able to view IMAX movies giving you a 3D look into what it’s like to walk on the moon, and visit the rocket garden for a surreal experience surrounded by giant rocket ‘flowers.’
The Kennedy Space Center Tour is a can’t-miss chance to feel like a real astronaut!
Gray Line guests are to receive an exclusive Astronaut meet and greet at Kennedy Space Center!
Gray Line of Orlando has worked closely with DNC Parks and Resorts in order to bring a very special value added incentive to all clients arriving on the tour buses to Kennedy Space Center.
Upon arrival at the Kennedy Space Center, Gray Line tour escorts will accompany you into the visitor center complex, and then take you into the Astronaut Encounter theatre. Once there you will receive a short video presentation followed by a welcome meet and greet by an ASTRONAUT! The Astronaut will welcome the all Gray Line guests to the Kennedy Space Center and give them some hints and tips of ways to ensure they enjoy their day.
This welcome from one of NASAs finest is a complimentary service and no refunds would apply if the Astronaut could not attend. It is simply a great value added benefit for guests.
Highlights
Experience a romantic sunset from the most scenic spot in Santorini at Oia.
Sail on a traditional wooden boat and tour the islands of the Caldera!
Ticket Includes
Return bus transfers from Fira Central Square.
Bus Transfers in Oia
Boat transfers from Athinios Port to Nea Kameni, Palea Kameni, Thirassia and Oia
Free time to explore the volcano
Swimming time at the hot springs
2 hours stay at Thirassia
Sailing near the caldera in Oia
Free time in Oia for the sunset experience
Ticket Excludes
Entrance fees to the volcano (around €2)
Lunch
Description
The bus leaves from the offices in the town of Fira and transfers you to the port of Athinios.
The boat departs from the old port of Fira and heads towards the volcanic island of Nea Kameni, which lies just 10 minutes away from the bay of Fira. The boat will remain there for 1 hour 15 mins. This gives you plenty of time to walk up to the volcano’s active craters and take photos- it takes about 20 mins. It is worth reaching the top to experience the smoke evaporating and the sulfur's intense smell, when you scratch the volcano’s surface.
The next stop is the island of Palaia Kameni where the Hot Springs are located. The boat anchors a few meters outside the small bay of Agios Nikolaos, it lowers down a ladder in the water and you will have 30 mins for a revitalising swim! You can swim a distance of about 30 meters into the famous mud baths of Palaia Kameni which are believed to have beneficial abilities for skin and other diseases. The water temperature is 30-35 degrees Celsius, but it is constantly mixed with sea water.
The island of Thirassia is the next destination of your sailing tour, where you will have 2 hours free time to swim in the crystal waters of Korfos or to taste the local dishes in one of the traditional taverns.You can walk or take a donkey ride to the nearby picturesque village of Manolas with its narrow streets - the view from there to Santorini is definitely worth a visit.
The journey reaches its peak at Oia. During the boat ride to the port of Oia, you will experience sailing near the volcanic cliffs for a chance to capture with your camera the unique landscape. At the port, you will disembark and you will go up the 275 steps or ride a donkey to meet your bus that will take you to the village of Oia. There you will have free time to walk through the narrow streets, take pictures of the mesmerizing scenery and watch the famous sunset. Right after the sunset the bus will take you back to Fira Central Square.
You should bring with you:
Comfortable shoes (sport shoes/rubber sole)
Light summer clothes (shorts/T-shirts)
Sunblock cream and hat
Bathing suit and towel
A jacket for the evening (it gets breezy)
Cash for the entrance fees to the volcano, the drinks on board and the cable car or donkey ride
Sample Itinerary
11.00 Boarding from King St or Circular Quay
11.45 Entree Doyle's on the beach, Watsons Bay
12.45 Depart Watsons Bay for a cruise around Middle Head and into Middle Harbour
13.45 Arrive Balmoral for Lunch at The Public Dining Room
14.15 Depart Balmoral and cruise past the Spit Bridge whilst indulging on your dessert and wines to match before returning to the main harbour where guests can sightsee or stop and have a swim
15.30 Return to pick up location
