13 days in Orlando & Savannah 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.

Get some historical perspective at Castillo de San Marcos National Monument and St. James Catholic Cathedral. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Orlando: Scuba & Snorkeling (in Crystal River) and Pena-Peck House and Woman's Exchange of St Augustine (in St. Augustine). Have a day of magic on the 17th (Fri) at Walt Disney World Resort. Pack the 21st (Tue) with family-friendly diversions at Universal's Islands of Adventure. There's much more to do: get in on the family fun at Universal Orlando Resort, admire the natural beauty at Harry P. Leu Gardens, make an unforgettable trip to Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, and admire the masterpieces at Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art.

To see traveler tips and other tourist information, use the Orlando trip itinerary planner.

Paris, France to Orlando is an approximately 13-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Eastern Standard Time (EST) is minus 6 hours. In February, Orlando is much warmer than Paris - with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Tue) to allow time to drive to Savannah.

Georgia's oldest city, Savannah displays its colonial history proudly on every corner.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and Beaufort National Cemetery. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Savannah: Saint Simons Island (Fort Frederica National Monument & Christ Church), Old Sheldon Church Ruins (in Yemassee) and Horton House (in Jekyll Island). There's much more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Congregation Mickve Israel, get thoroughly spooked out with a ghost and vampire tour, steep yourself in history at Green-Meldrim House, and go for a charming ride with a horse-drawn carriage tour.

To find where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Savannah route planner.

Drive from Orlando to Savannah in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. Traveling from Orlando in February, expect Savannah to be slightly colder, temps between 22°C and 8°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Mon) so you can fly back home.