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Escorted Package Includes
- Flights NYC-Venice, Naples-NYC.
Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices
- Airline fuel surcharges
- 17 nights accommodations
- All transfers
- 37 meals: 17 buffet breakfasts, 6 lunches, 14 dinners
- Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
- Services of English-speaking tour manager on Day 2-11
- Services of local guides in all major cities
- Entrance fees per itinerary
Special Features
- Doges' Palace, Venice
- Wine tasting with local specialties at Tuscan countryside farm
- Michelangelo's David, Florence
- Basilica of St. Francis, Assisi
- Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel, Rome
- Forum & Colosseum, Rome
- Dinner with Opera Singers, Rome
- Visit to the excavations at Pompeii
- Whisper technology enhanced touring
- Cruise Features: fitness center, casino, disco, internet cafe
▲ Some departures may stay at the Hotel Cristina in Sorrento.
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 DAY 1, Friday - Depart USA
Depart the USA for Italy. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey
DAY 2, Saturday - Arrive in Venice
Arrive in Venice and transfer to your hotel. The Hotel Plaza in Venice Mestre is located directly opposite the railway station, only a few minutes train journey from Venice Island. Round trip train tickets for two full days are provided at no additional charge should you choose to further explore Venice Island on your own. Balance of the day at leisure. This evening, enjoy an orientation meeting with your tour escort, followed by a welcome dinner
Overnight: Venice
Meals: Dinner
DAY 3, Sunday - 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. Take the remainder of the day to explore Venice on your own
Optionals: Gondola Tour (PM)
Overnight: Venice
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4, Monday - Venice, Pisa, 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. En route to Florence, visit a local Tuscan farm in the countryside for a wine tasting with local specialties
Overnight: Florence
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 5, Tuesday - Tour Florence
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 Florence. This evening, dine in an authentic Tuscan restaurant in the countryside
Optional: Uffizi Tour (PM)
Overnight: Florence
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 6, Wednesday - Florence, Assisi, Rome
Today travel along the famous "Sun Route" motorway to the medieval the city of Assisi, world-known for its 13th century Basilica of St. Francis and Giotto's frescoes. Continue to Rome for dinner and overnight
Overnight: Rome
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 7, Thursday - 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 8, Friday - 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. Afternoon at leisure. Tonight, dine in a typical Roman restaurant with wine and music, then enjoy an illuminated tour of the city
Overnight: Rome
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 9, Saturday - Rome, Pompeii, Sorrento
Drive south, passing by the famous Monte Cassino Abbey, founded by St. Benedict of Norcia in 529. Destroyed on four separate occasions, it was last rebuilt after being the site of fierce fighting during the Second World War. View Mt. Vesuvius in passing the Bay of Naples, before reaching Pompeii. Visit the ruins of this best preserved Roman city, including the Temples of Apollo and Jupiter, and the Forum. Continue to Sorrento
Overnight: Sorrento
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 10, Sunday - Full Day in Sorrento
Enjoy a full day at leisure in Sorrento. Tonight enjoy a farewell dinner at a local restaurant
Optionals: Capri Tour
Overnight: Sorrento
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 11, Monday - Depart Naples, Cruise to Palermo
Full day at leisure. This afternoon, transfer to the pier in Naples to board ship for 7:00 pm departure
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 12, Tuesday - Palermo
Early morning arrival at 7:00 am. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure on board or explore Palermo on own. Depart for Tunis at 7:00 pm
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 13, Wednesday - Tunis
Arrive into Tunis (Tunisia) at 8:00 am. Morning at leisure to explore Tunis on your own. Depart for Palma de Mallorca at 2:00 pm
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 14, Thursday - Palma de Mallorca
Arrive into Palma de Mallorca (Balearic Islands, Spain) at 1:00 pm. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure to explore Palma on your own. Ships sails at 1:00 am for Barcelona
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 15, Friday - Barcelona
Arrive into Barcelona (Spain) at 9:00 am. Full day at leisure to explore Barcelona on own. Depart for Marseille at 6:00 pm
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 16, Saturday - Marseille
Arrive into Marseille (France) at 8:00 am. Full day at leisure to explore Marseille on own. Ship sails at 7:00 pm for Genoa
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 17, Sunday - Genoa
Arrive into Genoa at 9:00 am. Full day at leisure to explore Genoa on own. Depart for Naples at 5:00 pm
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 18, Monday - Naples
Disembark cruise in Naples (Italy) at 12:00 pm. Transfer to hotel. Balance of day at leisure
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 19, Tuesday - Depart for the USA
Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the USA
Meals: Breakfast
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Optionals |
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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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Gondola Ride with Music
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Day #3 |
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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Uffizi Tour 1:30 PM
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Day #5 |
01 May 2008 - 31 Mar 2009 $65
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Skip the long lines and enjoy a tour of the Uffizi Gallery with an expert guide. Located in the Palazzo degli Uffizi, the gallery is one of the oldest and most prominent collections of art in the world. Originally the private collection of the Medici family, the palazzo was opened to the public in 1765. Your tour highlights exceptional examples of Florentine painting with an aim to help you better understand the works of masters including Giotto, Fra Angelico, Filippo Lippi, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, and Michelangelo. Following the tour, enjoy a refreshing break at the museum's cafeteria, offering a breathtaking view of the city. Afterward, continue to explore the galleries at your leisure.
Tour departs from the reservation entrance door outside the Uffizi Gallery at 1:30 PM. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure.
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Piazzas of Rome
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Day #7 |
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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Full Day Capri
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Day #10 |
01 Apr 2008 - 30 Apr 2009 $109
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Sail to the magical Island of Capri with a local guide, visit the charming village of Capri and the famous gardens of Caesar Augustus with the expertise of a local guide for an unforgettable day! Tour includes: local guide, round trip transportation to port, round trip transportation by fast boat, minibus or cable car transportation on the island.
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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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Rates & Hotels |
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* All Prices are in USD |
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2008
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Land/Cruise Only |
Air & Land/Cruise |
May 30
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3769
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4769
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Jun 20 (Sold Out)
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3759
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4849
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Jul 11 (Sold Out)
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3649
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4679
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Aug 1
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3699
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4729
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Sep 12 (Sold Out)
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3789
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4449
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Sep 26; Oct 10
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3679
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4339
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*Not included: airport taxes, fees & September 11th Security Fee, restaurant tips of $15, optional tours, tips to local guides, driver, and tour manager, Port Taxes and fees of $169.75, shore excursions and tips (see Terms & Conditions).
Besides daily breakfast, lunch and dinner the available meals on cruise portion also include midnight buffet and additional choices from the room service menu, open 24 hours a day
Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers but does include transfer from hotel to port.
Single and Triple Cabins are available on request only.
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Mediterranean Shipping Cruises
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Naples
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Boasting an Italian elegance, central to the MSC family offering, comfort with wide open public spaces, excellent facilities from bars to cafes to restaurants to the casino and nightly entertainment and more. [more]
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Hotel Plaza
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Venice Mestre
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This first class hotel is located on mainland Venice (Mestre), only a few minutes from the attractions of Venice Island. [more]
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Grand Hotel Mediterraneo
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Florence
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This superior tourist class hotel is situated on the bank of the River Arno, within walking distance of the city center. [more]
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Grand Hotel Palatino
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Rome
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This first class hotel is located in the heart of ancient Rome, just a short walk from the Colosseum. [more]
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Hotel Central
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Sorrento
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This first class hotel is well-located near the city center, overlooking the Bay of Naples. [more]
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Hotel Mercure Angioino Napoli Centro
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Naples
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This first class hotel is in the center of the Naples historical district. [more]
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Mediterranean Shipping Cruises
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Naples
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Boasting an Italian elegance, central to the MSC family offering, comfort with wide open public spaces, excellent facilities from bars to cafes to restaurants to the casino and nightly entertainment and more. [more]
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Hotel Plaza
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Venice Mestre
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This first class hotel is located on mainland Venice (Mestre), only a few minutes from the attractions of Venice Island. [more]
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Grand Hotel Mediterraneo
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Florence
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This superior tourist class hotel is situated on the bank of the River Arno, within walking distance of the city center. [more]
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Grand Hotel Palatino
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Rome
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This first class hotel is located in the heart of ancient Rome, just a short walk from the Colosseum. [more]
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Hotel Central
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Sorrento
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This first class hotel is well-located near the city center, overlooking the Bay of Naples. [more]
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Hotel Mercure Angioino Napoli Centro
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Naples
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This first class hotel is in the center of the Naples historical district. [more]
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Mediterranean Shipping Cruises
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Naples
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Boasting an Italian elegance, central to the MSC family offering, comfort with wide open public spaces, excellent facilities from bars to cafes to restaurants to the casino and nightly entertainment and more. [more]
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Hotel Plaza
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Venice Mestre
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This first class hotel is located on mainland Venice (Mestre), only a few minutes from the attractions of Venice Island. [more]
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Grand Hotel Mediterraneo
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Florence
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This superior tourist class hotel is situated on the bank of the River Arno, within walking distance of the city center. [more]
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Grand Hotel Palatino
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Rome
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This first class hotel is located in the heart of ancient Rome, just a short walk from the Colosseum. [more]
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Hotel Central
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Sorrento
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This first class hotel is well-located near the city center, overlooking the Bay of Naples. [more]
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Hotel Mercure Angioino Napoli Centro
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Naples
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This first class hotel is in the center of the Naples historical district. [more]
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Mediterranean Shipping Cruises
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Naples
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Boasting an Italian elegance, central to the MSC family offering, comfort with wide open public spaces, excellent facilities from bars to cafes to restaurants to the casino and nightly entertainment and more. [more]
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Hotel Plaza
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Venice Mestre
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This first class hotel is located on mainland Venice (Mestre), only a few minutes from the attractions of Venice Island. [more]
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Grand Hotel Mediterraneo
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Florence
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This superior tourist class hotel is situated on the bank of the River Arno, within walking distance of the city center. [more]
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Grand Hotel Palatino
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Rome
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This first class hotel is located in the heart of ancient Rome, just a short walk from the Colosseum. [more]
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Hotel Central
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Sorrento
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This first class hotel is well-located near the city center, overlooking the Bay of Naples. [more]
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Hotel Mercure Angioino Napoli Centro
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Naples
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This first class hotel is in the center of the Naples historical district. [more]
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