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Highlights Escorted Package Includes Flights NYC-Venice, Rome-NYC Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline fuel surcharges 6 nights accommodations 2 nights Hotel Carlton & Grand Canal, Venice 2 nights Grand Hotel Mediterraneo, Florence 2 nights Grand Hotel Palatino, Rome All transfers 6 meals: 6 buffet breakfasts 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 Doges' Palace, Venice Michelangelo's David, Florence Basilica of St. Francis, Assisi Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel, Rome Whisper technology enhanced touring Itinerary DAY 1, Saturday - Depart the USA Depart the USA for Italy. Your flight includes meals, drinks and in-flight entertainment DAY 2, Sunday - Arrive in Venice Arrive in Venice and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. This evening, enjoy a welcome cocktail and orientation with your tour director Overnight: Venice DAY 3, Monday - Venice City Tour 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. Take the remainder of the day to explore Venice on your own Optional: Gondola Ride with Music (PM) Overnight: Venice Meals: Breakfast DAY 4, Tuesday - Pisa City Tour, Transfer to Florence 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. Then, continue on to Florence Overnight: Florence Meals: Breakfast DAY 5, Wednesday - Florence City Tour Today's morning tour begins 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 afternoon at leisure in this spectacular Renaissance city Optional: Dinner at a Tuscan Restaurant Overnight: Florence Meals: Breakfast DAY 6, Thursday - Assisi City Tour, Transfer to Rome Today travel along the famous "Sun Route" motorway to the medieval the city of Assisi, world-renowned for its 13th-century Basilica of St. Francis and Giotto's frescoes. Afterward, continue to Rome Optional: Dinner with Opera Singers & Illuminated drive Overnight: Rome Meals: Breakfast DAY 7, 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 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 8, Saturday - 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. Gondola Ride with Music Day #3 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. Dinner at a Tuscan Restaurant Day #5 01 Apr 2008 - 30 Apr 2009     $79 Come join us for a Tuscan Feast tonight! An enjoyable ride through the lovely Tuscan hills will take us to a villa where a sumptuous Tuscan dinner will be served. As we enjoy the appetizers, the home-made pastas, the meats and dessert, let the wine flow and the music accompany our experience! Includes round-trip transportation, 5-course dinner with entertainment, and unlimited wine. Dinner with Opera Singers & Illuminated Drive Day #6 01 Apr 2008 - 30 Apr 2009     $89 Optional opera dinner, complete with wine and music, and followed by a illuminated tour of Rome by night. Piazzas of Rome Day #7 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. 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 Jan 17 1059 1669 Jan 31 1079 1689 Feb 7 (Sold Out) 1129 1739 Feb 14 1249 1929 Feb 21 1249 1859 Feb 28 (Sold Out) 1179 1859 Mar 7 (Sold Out) 1179 1789 Mar 14 1229 1839 *Not included: airport taxes, fees & September 11th Security Fee, optional tours, tips to local guides, driver, and tour manager (see Terms & Conditions). Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers. Feb 21 & Mar 14 departures will be accommodated at the Plaza in Venice Mestre. Mar 14 departure will be accommodated at the Sheraton in Florence. Mar 7 and Mar 14 departures will be accommodated at the Nova Domus in Rome. Hotel Plans - [details]   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 Plaza   Venice Mestre This first class hotel is located on mainland Venice (Mestre), only a few minutes from the attractions of Venice Island. [more] Grand Hotel Mediterraneo   Florence This superior tourist class hotel is situated on the bank of the River Arno, within walking distance of the city center. [more] Sheraton Hotel   Florence This first class hotel is located on the outskirts of historical Florence. [more] Grand Hotel Palatino   Rome This first class hotel is located in the heart of ancient Rome, just a short walk from the Colosseum. [more] Quality Hotel Nova Domus   Rome This first class hotel is centrally located, within walking distance to Vatican City and Museum and the Sistine Chapel of Michelangelo. [more] Package Date: Select Date   Include Flight? 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