Tampa Self Drive Tours

Get more from your Tampa self drive with this suggested Tampa fly drive tour.

 
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Suggested Self Drive Tour Itinerary for Tampa

Day 1 Tampa Arrival

Beaches and theme parks such as the famous Busch Gardens combine in Tampa to make one of the most popular destinations for families in all of Florida, a place that practically guarantees fun in the sun throughout the year.
Hotel: Holiday Inn Busch Gardens

Day 2 Tampa - Jacksonville

Distance: 181 Miles
Leave Tampa early in the morning in order to make your journey up the coast to Jacksonville, where you can spend the day exploring this historic city.
Hotel: Adam's Mark

Day 3 Jacksonville - Orlando

Distance: 270 Miles
Spend the morning exploring Jacksonville - at one time the most important resort city in the state of Florida, before moving on to what will surely be the highlight of the trip for many people - a visit to Orlando, the holiday capital of the world.
Hotel: Wyndham's Palace Resort & Spa

Day 4 Orlando

Spend the full day exploring the many theme parks on offer in Orlando, choose from Magic Kingdom, Universal Studio's Island of Adventure, Sea World, or even Disney's Animal Kingdom for a really wild time. When the sun goes down, it is time to party in the restaurants and clubs on either International Drive, or in the Down Town Disney area.

Day 5 Orlando - Fort Lauderdale

Distance: 187 Miles
After saying goodbye to Mickey Mouse and pals, move on from Orlando to the East Coast of Florida - perhaps paying a visit to the Kennedy Space Centre at Cape Canaveral along the way to Fort Lauderdale - the fashionable beach resort north of Miami.
Hotel: Westin Diplomat Hotel

Day 6 Fort Lauderdale - Miami

Distance: 20 Miles
Today's short drive will leave you with plenty of time to soak up the sights and sounds of one of North America's most dynamic and iconic cities. Dance to a Cuban rhythm in little Havana, or soak up the nightlife in the fashionable Art Deco South Beach Area, Miami is a city that truly offers something for everyone.
Hotel: The Fontainbleu Hilton

Day 7 Miami - Fort Myers

Distance: 113 MilesTake time out after the clamour of time in Miami to relax and recover in Fort Myers, a popular Gulf Coast destination with excellent hotels and many attractions close by, including a number of world-class golf courses.
Hotel: Diamond Head Beach Resort

Day 8 Fort Myers - Tampa: Departure

Distance: 105 Miles
After leaving your hotel, you'll need to drive up the coast to Tampa, and return your hire car to the airport before checking in for your flight home at the end of your Florida holiday.

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