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Escorted Package Includes
- Flights NYC-Rome, Venice-NYC.
Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices
- Airline fuel surcharges
- 8 nights First Class accommodations
- All transfers
- 12 meals: 8 buffet breakfasts, 4 dinners with wine
- Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
- Services of an English-speaking tour manager throughout
- Services of local guides in all major cities
- Entrance fees per itinerary
Special Features
- Forum & Colosseum, Rome
- Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel, Rome
- Dinner with Opera Singers, Rome
- Michelangelo's David, Florence
- Wine tasting with local specialties at Tuscan countryside farm
- Doges' Palace, Venice
- Wine & mineral water with all dinners
- Whisper technology enhanced touring
♦ Apr 23 departure will be accommodated at the Plaza in Venice Mestre.
▲ Jun 11, Sep 10 & Feb 25 departures will be accommodated at the Sheraton in Florence.
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 DAY 1, Wednesday - Depart USA
Depart the USA for Italy. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey
DAY 2, Thursday - Arrive in Rome
Arrive in Rome and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. This evening, enjoy an orientation meeting with your tour escort, followed by a welcome dinner
Overnight: Rome
Meals: Dinner
DAY 3, Friday - Tour Vatican Museum
Today begins with the visit to the Vatican Museums and Michelangelo's breathtaking Sistine Chapel. Stroll through St. Peter's Square, passing Bernini's famous colonnade, to visit St. Peter's Basilica, where you will view Michelangelo's Pieta. This highly-finished marble sculpture depicts the body of Jesus in the arms of Mary after the Crucifixion, and was created for the funeral monument of French cardinal Jean de Billheres. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Optionals: Walking tour of Piazzas and Fountains of Rome (PM)
Overnight: Rome
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4, Saturday - Tour Ancient Rome
This morning, a historic tour of "ancient Rome" takes you to the Roman Forum, the political center during the Roman Republic, the triumphal Arch of Constantine, the Arch of Titus and the Colosseum, the largest amphitheater built in the Roman Empire. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure. Tonight, enjoy dinner in a typical Roman restaurant, with wine and music, followed by an illuminated tour of the city
Overnight: Rome
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 5, Sunday - Rome to Florence. Tour Florence
Today travel along the famous "Sun Route" motorway to Florence. Upon arrival begin tour of Florence with a visit to the Accademia of Fine Arts, where Michelangelo's David is housed. Walk to the Duomo, celebrated for its magnificent dome designed by Brunelleschi, and view the Baptistery's renowned "Gates of Paradise" by Ghiberti. Continue to explore the open air art museum of Signoria Square ending at Ponte Vecchio, known as the "Old Bridge." Enjoy the evening at leisure in Florence
Overnight: Florence
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6, Monday - Full day in Florence
Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore Florence on your own
Optionals: Siena & San Gimignano
Overnight: Florence
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7, Tuesday - Tour Pisa
Enjoy the morning at leisure. In the afternoon travel through the stunning panorama of Tuscany to Pisa. On arrival, view the famous Piazza del Miracoli with its Leaning Tower, the Baptistery, the Duomo, and the Monumental Cemetery. The four monuments of this extraordinary piazza make for a unique architectural blend of Romanesque and Gothic styles. Continue with a visit a local Tuscan farm in the countryside for a wine tasting and dinner with local specialties
Overnight: Florence
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 8, Wednesday - Florence to Venice
Admire a final view of Florence from Michelangelo's Square and the red dome of the Duomo in the distance, before departing for Venice. Upon arrival, enjoy time at leisure to explore Venice on your own
Overnight: Venice
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 9, Thursday - Tour Venice
Today begins with a boat ride to the Island of Murano, known throughout the world for its glass manufacturing industry. Visit St. Mark's Square to begin a guided walking tour of romantic Venice. View the Golden Basilica of San Marco, the Bridge of Sighs and visit the Doges' Palace, whose facade features a massive late-Gothic gate, known as the Porta della Carta. Afternoon at leisure to explore Venice on your own. This evening, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant
Optionals: Gondola Tour (PM)
Overnight: Venice
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 10, Friday - Depart for the USA
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
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Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, and save money. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards.
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Piazzas of Rome
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Day #3 |
01 Apr 2008 - 30 Apr 2009 $42
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A half day walking tour to explore the Eternal City. Stand in awe in front of the majestic Spanish Steps, and with your local guide stroll through the most characteristic Piazzas of Rome, including Trevi Fountain (Three coins), the monumental Pantheon -- best preserved of Roman buildings -- and the baroque Piazza Navona.
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Siena & San Gimignano from Florence
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Day #6 |
01 Apr 2008 - 30 Apr 2009 $78
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Depart Florence and drive to the medieval city of Siena, site of the famous Horserace of Palio. This traditional race takes place each year on July 2nd and August 16th, and runs in celebration of the holy apparition and assumption of the Virgin Mary, patron saint of the city. Tour Campo Square and St. Dominic's Church before continuing to the medieval walled town of San Gimignano, famous for its preserved stone towers.
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Gondola Ride with Music
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Day #9 |
01 Apr 2008 - 30 Apr 2009 $59
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This is one of the highlights of any Italian holiday, a relaxing ride in a Venetian gondola through centuries old canals, past lavish palaces, under famous arched bridges, accompanied by music.
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Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, and save money. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards.
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We are unable to reserve airline seats for you until 11 months prior to your date of travel. Until then, we offer a choice of airfares from major US cities which you may select for your reservation. Your final flight details, airfare, airport taxes and fees will be advised 11 months prior to travel. Airfares are subject to change.
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