12 Day Crown of Italy

$2179 Land Only

$2749* 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 10 nights First Class accommodations 3 nights Massimo D'Azeglio, Rome 3 nights Adriatico, Florence ▲ 2 nights Carlton & Grand Canal, Venice 2 nights Metropole & Suisse, Como All transfers 14 meals: 10 buffet breakfasts, 4 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 Michelangelo's David, Florence Wine tasting with local specialties at Tuscan countryside farm Doges' Palace, Venice Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper, Milan Wine & mineral water with all dinners Whisper technology enhanced touring ▲ Jun 11, Sep 10 & Feb 25 departures will be accommodated at the Sheraton in Florence. Itinerary 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 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 10, Friday - 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 11, Saturday - Full Day in Como Today is free to explore Como on your own. Overnight: Como Meals: Breakfast DAY 12, Sunday - 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. Siena & San Gimignano from Florence Day #6 01 Apr 2008 - 30 Apr 2009     $78 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. Gondola Ride with Music Day #9 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 21 2749 3979 Jun 11 2749 3859 Jun 25 2749 3919 Jul 23 2549 3599 Aug 6; 20 2549 3599 Sep 10 2689 3529 Oct 1; 15 2749 3509 Oct 29 2599 3279 2009 Land Only Air & Land Feb 25 2179 2749 Mar 11 2529 3099 Mar 25 2769 3569 *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 12 Day Crown of Italy - [details] Massimo D'Azeglio   Rome This first class hotel in the historical center of Rome dates back to 1875. [more] Grand Hotel Adriatico   Florence This first class hotel is located in the heart of Florence near to the Duomo and other attractions. [more] Sheraton Hotel   Florence This first class hotel is located on the outskirts of historical Florence. [more] Hotel Carlton & Grand Canal   Venice This first class hotel is located on the Grand Canal and is just a few minutes from the shopping and historical center. [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   Pre/Post Accommodations Pre-Accommodations: Nights   Post-Accommodations: Nights   Include Flight? 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