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Highlights Escorted Package Includes Flights NYC-Milan, Rome-NYC Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline fuel surcharges 10 nights First Class accommodations 2 nights Hotel Metropole & Suisse, Como 2 nights Best Western Hotel Nazionale, San Remo 3 nights Grand Hotel Croce di Malta, Montecatini 3 nights Kolbe Hotel, Rome All transfers 13 meals: 10 buffet breakfasts, 3 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 Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper, Milan Excursion to Cinque Terre Walking tour of Lucca & Pisa Michelangelo's David, Florence Medieval Cathedral of Siena Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel, Rome Forum & Colosseum, Rome Wine & mineral water with all dinners Whisper technology enhanced touring Itinerary DAY 1, Thursday - Depart the USA Depart the USA for Italy. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey DAY 2, Friday - Arrive in Milan, Transfer to Como Arrive in Milan and transfer to your hotel in Como. The balance of the day is at leisure. This evening, enjoy an orientation meeting with your tour escort, followed by a welcome dinner Overnight: Como Meals: Dinner DAY 3, Saturday - Lake Como Cruise to Bellagio This morning cruise the scenic waters of Lake Como to the quiet village of Bellagio. With the Italian Alps in view to the north, enjoy time at leisure to saunter the slender streets and alleyways lined with craft shops, villas, boutiques and cafes. Sail back to Como and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure Optional: Lugano Tour (PM) Overnight: Como Meals: Breakfast DAY 4, Sunday - Milan City Tour, Travel to San Remo This morning, depart for an exciting city tour of Milan. 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, adorned with a large arched glass ceiling. Finally, continue to San Remo for dinner and your overnight Overnight: San Remo Meals: Breakfast, Dinner DAY 5, Monday - Full Day in San Remo Today is free to explore San Remo independently. This delightful seaside city has long been a favorite destination for European royalty and is renowned for its culture, not to mention its picturesque streets and beautiful harbor Optional: Nice & Monaco Tour Overnight: San Remo Meals: Breakfast DAY 6, Tuesday - Tour Cinque Terre, Travel to Montecatini Depart San Remo and drive south along the Italian Riviera. Visit the spectacular Cinque Terre, one of the most beautiful areas of the Liguria region. Here, five small villages are suspended between sea and earth, nestled in the cliffs overlooking the sea, set beside hills where the land's finest wine grapes are grown. Continue to Montecatini and enjoy dinner at your hotel Overnight: Montecatini Meals: Breakfast, Dinner DAY 7, Wednesday - Tour of Lucca & Pisa Begin your full day excursion by visiting the ancient medieval town of Lucca, one of the most fascinating towns in Tuscany. Upon arrival, walk the narrow streets of the original Roman grid to San Michele and its beautiful piazza, which occupies the site of the original Roman Forum. Continue to Pisa to 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 represent a unique architectural blend of Romanesque and Gothic styles Optional: Dinner at Tuscan Restaurant Overnight: Montecatini Meals: Breakfast DAY 8, Thursday - Florence City Tour This morning, travel to Florence, the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. On arrival, walk to the Duomo and Baptistery to view Ghiberti's "Gates of Paradise," whose south door quatrefoils feature scenes from the life of John the Baptist. Continue to visit the Accademia where you will view Michelangelo's David. From here, visit the open air art museum of Signoria Square, with its beautiful statues and landmark Ponte Vecchio, the "Old Bridge." Return to Montecatini and enjoy the evening at leisure Overnight: Montecatini Meals: Breakfast DAY 9, Friday - Tour Siena, Travel to Rome Depart Montecatini and drive south to Siena. Set in the beautiful Tuscan countryside with lush vine escarpments and gray-green olive trees, Siena offers much to see, from the fine palaces that line its cobbled streets to the Duomo and celebrated Piazza del Campo, where the Palio Horserace is run each year. Enjoy a guided tour of the city, before traveling to Rome Overnight: Rome Meals: Breakfast DAY 10, Saturday - Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel Today begins with a visit to the Vatican Museum 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 is considered one of the most powerfully moving works of art in the Western world. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure Optional: Piazzas of Rome (PM) Overnight: Rome Meals: Breakfast DAY 11, Sunday - Ancient Rome Tour 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 entire Roman Empire. Enjoy the balance of the day at leisure in the Eternal City Optional: Dinner with Opera Singers & Illuminated Drive Overnight: Rome Meals: Breakfast DAY 12, Monday - 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, save money, and protect your investment. 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. Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to departure. Lugano Tour Day #3 01 Apr 2009 - 30 Apr 2010     $59 Join an excursion to the picturesque Swiss town of Lugano. Located in the alpine Canton of Ticino, Lugano is set on a lake and surrounded by stunning mountains, affording visitors splendid views and a refreshing atmosphere. Enjoy a walking tour along the charming lakeside promenade and the historical city center, with its Mediterranean-style squares and arcades. Pick-up details to be advised locally. Nice & Monaco Tour Day #5 01 Apr 2009 - 30 Apr 2010     $89 The day begins with a drive along the enchanting Cote D'Azur. On the way to Nice stop in charming Eze village where you will enjoy an expalanation of how perfumes are made from flowers. Continue to Nice, the capital and "Queen" of the French Riviera. Drive along the Promenade des Anglais, Castel Hill, Cimiez Hill (where the immensely popular Jazz Festival is held) before reaching the old town. Walk around the old flower market and enjoy the magic atmosphere of the narrow streets and small piazzas. Continue to Monte Carlo and enjoy the drive around the Principality of Monaco, one of Europe's leading resort destinations, ending at the Place du Casino, adjacent to Monte Carlo's world-famous Casino. Climb up the Rock of Monaco to the Principality to view the Prince's Palace. Pick-up details to be advised locally. Dinner at a Tuscan Restaurant Day #7 01 Apr 2009 - 30 Apr 2010     $79 Join an authentic Tuscan feast. A pleasant ride through the lovely Tuscan hills leads to a typical countryside farm where a sumptuous Tuscan-style dinner, featuring local specialties and wine, will be served. Indulge your appetite as you dine on four delicious courses while tasting the four different wines that match each course topping it all with the biscotti & vinsanto. Unlimited wine with your meal. Pickup details to be advised locally. Piazzas of Rome Day #10 01 Apr 2008 - 30 Apr 2009     $42 01 May 2009 - 30 Apr 2010     $42 This half day walking tour takes you to explore the grand piazzas of the Eternal City. Stand in awe in front of the majestic Spanish Steps, the longest and widest decorative steps in Europe, and with your local guide stroll through the most characteristic "piazzas and vias " of Rome. Stop to admire the breathtaking grandeur of the Trevi Fountain and take the opportunity to toss in one, two, or three coins, each of which is supposed to bring a unique kind of good fortune. View the monumental Pantheon, the best preserved of any Roman building and admire the baroque Piazza Navona, which follows the shape of the ancient Roman Diocletian Stadium, with Bernini's Fountain of the Four Rivers and the Egyptian Obelisk. Pick up details to be advised locally. Dinner with Opera Singers & Illuminated Drive Day #11 01 Apr 2008 - 30 Apr 2009     $89 01 May 2009 - 30 Apr 2010     $89 Dine on a selection of traditional Italian dishes while being entertained by professional singers from Rome's Opera House, who will perform famous opera arias. Your evening includes a four-course dinner with delightful entertainment, and unlimited wine, culminating with an illuminated tour of Rome by night. Pickup details to be advised locally. Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, save money, and protect your investment. 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. Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to departure. Rates & Hotels Click On A Date To Book Online * All Prices are in USD 2009 Land Only Air & Land Apr 2 2589 3099 May 7 2389 3159 May 21 2389 3529 Jun 4 2399 3539 Jun 18 2499 3639 Jul 2 2299 3469 Jul 30 2299 3549 Aug 27 2499 3579 Sep 17 2489 3259 Oct 8; 15 2489 3199 Oct 22 2499 3219 Oct 29 2499 3119 Nov 5 2489 3069 2010 Land Only Air & Land Mar 18; 25 2389 3099 *Not included: airport taxes, fees & September 11th Security Fee, restaurant tips of $10, optional tours, tips to local guides, driver, and tour manager (see Terms & Conditions). Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers. Apr 2 departure will be accommodated at the Starhotel Metropole in Rome. Hotel Plans 12 Day Italy's Lakes & Riviera - [details]   Hotel Metropole Suisse   Como This first class hotel is located in the center of town, on the waterfront piazza. [more] Best Western Hotel Nazionale   San Remo This first class hotel is located in the city center of San Remo near to the casino. [more] Grand Hotel Croce Di Malta   Montecatini This first class hotel is located in the heart of the thermal park. [more] 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] Kolbe Hotel Rome   Rome This superior first class hotel is located in the heart of historic Rome adjacent to the Forum. [more] Package Date: Select Date   Include Flight? 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