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Dine with an Astronaut at Kennedy Space Center**Transportation included**
Dine with an Astronaut at Kennedy Space Center**Transportation included**
Dine with an Astronaut at Kennedy Space Center**Transportation included**
Dine with an Astronaut at Kennedy Space Center**Transportation included**
Dine with an Astronaut at Kennedy Space Center**Transportation included**
Dine with an Astronaut at Kennedy Space Center**Transportation included**
Dine with an Astronaut at Kennedy Space Center**Transportation included**

Dine with an Astronaut at Kennedy Space Center**Transportation included**

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Tour Code: 435
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Departure City Departure City
Orlando
End City End City
Orlando
Duration Duration
11 hours
Language Language
English Live
Tour Themes Tour Themes
Foodie & Wine

Highlights

• Hear the stories of the Astronaut Experience whilst enjoying the buffet lunch. Get autographs and pictures during the lunch. • Ride the NASA bus tour to the Saturn V Center and take a chance to touch a piece of moon rock • Watch the IMAX movies and explore the space shuttle plaza.

Itinerary

Upon arrival at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, you will receive an exclusive welcome from an Astronaut that will give them some hints and tips to enjoy their day! The Astronaut Meet and Greet is a value-added bonus only for riders of Gray Line transportation however please note this is a complimentary added bonus that can't be guaranteed but happens most days only with Gray Line! Following the Astronaut Meet and Greet the tour guides take the guests over to the Space Shuttle Atlantis for a brief highlights tour of the facility, before leaving the guests to enjoy their day at their leisure. Then they have the morning to explore the visitor center complex. Starting point must be the SPACE SHUTTLE ATLANTIS! This exhibit is the world’s most comprehensive attraction devoted to the space shuttle, it brings visitors nose-to-nose with the priceless Atlantis spacecraft as only astronauts have seen it before – with payload bay doors open as if it were floating in space. More than 60 interactive, touch-screen experiences and high-tech simulators invite guests to “be the astronaut,” bringing to life the people, passion and patriotism behind NASA’s 30-year Space Shuttle Program as well as the complexity of the engineering marvel that launched the Hubble Space Telescope and built the International Space Station (ISS). Guests can conduct a virtual EVA or extravehicular activity; practice docking to the ISS; extract cargo from the payload bay; create sonic booms and glide to a landing on the Re-entry Slide; experience the sensation of floating in space; explore a high-fidelity replica of the ISS; virtually mate Atlantis to the external tank; kick up a virtual chemical reaction to launch the shuttle; get an “X-ray view” of Atlantis’ interior; experience an orbital sunrise; strap in to the sights, sounds and sensations of a shuttle launch; take the helm at the shuttle cockpit, and much more. During the lunch period, you will enjoy the Dine with an Astronaut lunch, which is served buffet style. During the delicious meal, you will have an up-close and personal opportunity to speak with an Astronaut and hear personal stories from one of NASA’s best. You can even have photos taken together to remember the experience forever! Lunch has many options, something for all tastes and includes desert plus sodas, ice tea, water and coffee - you must eat lunch during the day, so this is the best option available on complex! Following lunch, you should ride the NASA Bus Tour. This will allow you to tour restricted areas, walk beneath the massive Saturn V rocket, and touch a piece of moon rock - defiantly something not to be missed. Your time in the Visitor Center is yours to enjoy independently so you can see what is important to you. This is a great day that is truly out of this world! MENU A buffet lunch that varies seasonally. Generally, consists of a meat, pasta, vegetarian options, and a dessert. Iced Tea, Soda and Coffee are also included.
Tips
Departs Orlando at approx. 08:45 Arrival at KSC at approx. 09:45 Lunch with the Astronaut 12:30 – 14:30 Depart KSC Visitor Complex. 17:30 (dependent on closure time of facility)
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Kennedy Space Center

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What’s Included

Includes
  • Round-trip transportation from select meeting points in the Orlando area
  • Guided orientation tour of the Space Shuttle Atlantis Exhibit
  • Admission to Kennedy Space Center
  • Astronaut Meet and Greet welcome upon arrival at the Kennedy Space Center – exclusive to guests of Gray Line Orlando. (Available ONLY on Saturdays and Wednesdays)
  • Dine with an Astronaut buffet lunch experience
  • Excludes
  • All personal expenses
  • Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off (available upon request and for an additional fee)
  • Tips for tour guide and tour driver
  • Special Notes

  • Upon arrival in Florida, you must call to confirm your reservation and finalize your pick-up details. On the day of your tour, please wait at the scheduled time with your printed ticket in order to redeem your tour.
  • If you require a wheel chair accessible vehicle please inform us in the "Reservation Request" box during booking and inform us if you have a collapsible manual chair and non-foldable electric wheelchair.
  • Courtesy pickups are available from centralized meeting points around Orlando, Kissimmee and Disney areas. This system allows us to run the morning pickups in a smooth fashion, allowing a shorter amount of time on the vehicles. All pick up locations allow free car parking and are easy distinguishable, should you ever need held with pick up locations we are always happy to provide assistance and directions to your guests.
  • Hotel pickups are USD 12 per person to a maximum of USD 30 per family per tour.
  • Gratuities are not included for the tour driver guides. Many guests often ask us what a normal gratuity is and we regularly state USD 2 per person for the tour driver and USD 2 for the guide. Gratuities are not mandatory but are encouraged upon receipt of good service.
  • SERVICES AT THE KENNEDY SPACE CENTER: Stroller and wheelchair available. Electronic Translator Systems available for hire.
  • PERSONAL ITEMS: Camera, film, video recorder (Film is available for purchase at the gift shop).
  • DRESS CODE: Casual, comfortable and cool.
  • Hard-side coolers, luggage or other large bags, fire arms of any type, ammunition, pepper/mace sprays, knives, box cutters or like items, daggers and similar edged weapons. laser pointers, large beach-type umbrellas, on-property cooking or grilling items, any other sharp/pointed items are not permitted at the KSC Complex.
  • Guests must note that The Visitor Complex has magnetometers similar to an airport. Please be prepared to have your personal items inspected.

  • The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
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    Yellow Fever Vaccination Requirement: If you have traveled to or transited through yellow fever-endemic regions including East African countries (excluding Tanzania) or South American countries, either before or after your trip, you may be required to present a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate. This requirement can apply not only for joining tours but also for certain flights or entry into specific countries. For more details, please refer to the official site: : Yellow Fever Risk Areas - Fit for Travel
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