11 Day Northern Italy with Siena

$3579 Land Only

$4419* Air & Land

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Highlights Escorted Package Includes Flights NYC-Rome, Milan-NYC. Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline fuel surcharges 9 nights Superior First / First Class accommodations 3 nights Starhotel Metropole, Rome 2 nights San Gallo Palace, Florence 2 nights Palace Bonvecchiati,, Venice 2 nights Metropole & Suisse, Como All transfers 14 meals: 9 buffet breakfasts, 5 dinners with wine Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach Services of 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 Wine tasting with local specialties in Siena Michelangelo's David, Florence Doges' Palace, Venice Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper, Milan Wine & mineral water with all dinners Whisper technology enhanced touring Itinerary DAY 1, Saturday - Depart USA Depart the USA for Italy. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey DAY 2, Sunday - 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, Monday - 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 balance of the day at leisure in the Eternal City Optionals: Walking tour of Piazzas and Fountains of Rome (PM) Overnight: Rome Meals: Breakfast DAY 4, Tuesday - 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. 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, Wednesday - Rome, Siena, Florence Travel through the central hills of Tuscany for 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. Enjoy a guided tour and wine tasting with local specialties before continuing to Florence. Evening at leisure Overnight: Florence Meals: Breakfast DAY 6, Thursday - Full day in Florence Today, visit the 16th century Accademia of Fine Arts, whose Tribuna has been home to Michelangelo's David since 1873. Walk to the Duomo, which was designed by Arnolfo di Cambio at the end of the 13th century, and continue to the Baptistery to view Ghiberti's famous "Gates of Paradise." Continue to Signoria Square and Ponte Vecchio, known as the "Old Bridge." Enjoy the afternoon at leisure in Florence. This evening, dine in an authentic Tuscan restaurant in the countryside Overnight: Florence Meals: Breakfast, Dinner DAY 7, Friday - Florence, Pisa, Venice Travel through the central hills of Tuscany for 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 to Venice and enjoy the remainder of the afternoon and evening at leisure Overnight: Venice Meals: Breakfast DAY 8, Saturday - 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 Doge's 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 9, Sunday - Tour Milan This morning, depart Venice for an exciting city tour of Milan, famous for its La Scala, Theatre. Upon arrival, begin your tour of the city at Sforza Castle, and continue for a visit to Santa Maria delle Grazie to view Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper. Proceed to Duomo Cathedral Square and walk the Victor Emmanuel Galleria, a pedestrian mall, built in the 1800s, with a large arched glass ceiling. Proceed to Como and enjoy the remainder of the afternoon and evening at leisure Overnight: Como Meals: Breakfast DAY 10, Monday - Full day in Como Today is free to explore Como on your own. Tonight enjoy a farewell dinner at a local restaurant Overnight: Como Meals: Breakfast, Dinner DAY 11, Tuesday - Depart for the USA Transfer to the airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast Optionals 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. Piazzas of Rome Day #3 01 Apr 2008 - 30 Apr 2009     $42 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. Gondola Ride with Music Day #8 01 Apr 2008 - 30 Apr 2009     $59 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. 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. Rates & Hotels Click On A Date To Book Online * All Prices are in USD 2008 Land Only Air & Land May 31 3729 4839 Jul 19 3249 4319 Oct 18 (Sold Out) 3579 4419 Oct 25 3579 4419 *Not included: airport taxes, fees & September 11th Security Fee, restaurant tips of $15, optional tours, tips to local guides, driver, and tour manager (see Terms & Conditions). Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers. Hotel Plans 11 Day Northern Italy with Siena - [details] Starhotel Metropole   Rome This superior first class hotel is located in the heart of Rome, within walking distance of the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps. [more] San Gallo Palace   Florence This first class hotel is situated in the Piazza della Libertà. [more] Palace Bonvecchiati   Venice This superior first class hotel is located in the heart of the city very near to St. Mark's square. [more] Hotel Metropole Suisse   Como This first class hotel is located in the center of town, on the waterfront piazza. [more] Package Date: Select Date   Include Flight? 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