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Independent Package Includes
- Round trip flights NYC-Venice, Florence-NYC.
Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices.
- Airline fuel surcharges
- 5 nights accommodations in your choice of Plan A, B, C, D, or E hotel plans
- 2 nights Venice
- 3 nights Florence
- Transportation between cities via First Class rail (Plan A, B or C) or Standard rail (Plans D, E) with reserved seats ▲
- Breakfast daily
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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 Serenade
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Day #3 |
02 May 2008 - 24 Dec 2008 $63
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This evening, enjoy a relaxing gondola ride with music along the famous Grand Canal, and experience a piece of Venetian history (the Gondola holds a maximum of six passengers. Please note that this is not a private gondola ride)
Departs at 7:30 p.m. (Apr 1-Oct 31) and 3:30 p.m. (Nov 1-Mar 31). Pick up 15 minutes prior to departure time from Santa Maria del Giglio gondola pier. Drop off at Santa Maria del Giglio gondola pier.
Tour does not operate on: May 1 (Labor Day), Dec 25 (Christmas), Jan 1 (New Year's Day).
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Walking Tour of Venice 9:15 AM
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Day #3 |
02 May 2008 - 24 Dec 2008 $55
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This morning's tour begins with an orientation of St. Mark's Square, considered the historical heart of the city, and continues to visit the Golden Basilica of San Marco* with its mysterious interior, lavish mosaics, and decorations of Occidental and Oriental design. Proceed to the 14th century Doge's Palace, whose facade comprises a massive Gothic gate on the Piazzetta side, known as the Porta Della Carta. Continue to the rear of the palace to view the Bridge of Sighs. The tour ends with an optional visit to a glass blowing factory on Murano Island.
*For security reasons, bags are not allowed inside the Basilica. A free-of-charge holding station is available. Due to Mass, San Marco Basilica is closed for visitations on Sundays, and during any religious ceremonies and holy feast days. In this case, visits will exclude interior views of the church. Likewise, Doge's Palace is closed on Dec 25, Jan 1, and May 1.
Departs daily at 9:15 a.m. from the Tourist Information Office in St. Mark's Square, located across from the Basilica. Drop off at Tourist Information Office in St. Mark's Square, located across from the Basilica.
Tour does not operate on: May 1 (Labor Day), Dec 25 (Christmas), Jan 1 (New Year's Day).
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Florence Morning City Tour 9:30 AM
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Day #5 |
02 May 2008 - 01 Jun 2008 $65
03 Jun 2008 - 14 Aug 2008 $65
16 Aug 2008 - 31 Oct 2008 $65
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This morning, depart by coach for a short stop at Piazzale Michelangelo, one of the most ideal vantage points of Florence. Continue to visit the 16th century Accademia of Fine Arts (*) to admire Michelangelo's David. Visit the Duomo (**), adorned with the marvelous red dome by Brunelleschi, before continuing to the Baptistery to view Ghiberti's famous "Gates of Paradise," whose south door quatrefoils and seated Virtues feature scenes from the life of John the Baptist.
(*) The Duomo is closed on Mondays, and will be replaced with the Opera Del Duomo and the Museum. (**) Likewise, the church cannot be visited on Sundays and National Holidays.
Departs at 9:30 a.m. Pick up 15 minutes prior to departure time from Via Santa Caterina da Siena 17. Drop off at Via Santa Caterina da Siena 17.
Tour does not operate on: Apr 25 (Liberation Day), May 1 (Labor Day), Jun 2 (National Day), Aug 15 (Feast of the Assumption).
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Pisa Tour from Florence 2:00 PM
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Day #5 |
02 May 2008 - 01 Jun 2008 $62
03 Jun 2008 - 14 Aug 2008 $62
16 Aug 2008 - 31 Oct 2008 $62
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This afternoon, enjoy a relaxing drive through the beautiful Tuscan countryside towards the historic University city of Pisa, famous throughout the world for its architectural beauty. Enjoy a leisurely walk through the Piazza dei Miracoli to view Pisa's most prized landmark, the Leaning Tower, as well as the Cathedral, Baptistery, and other famous monuments for which the city is known.
Departs at 2:00 p.m. Pick up 15 minutes prior to departure time from Via Santa Caterina da Siena 17. Drop off in city center.
Tour does not operate on: Apr 25 (Liberation Day), May 1 (Labor Day), Jun 2 (National Day), Aug 15 (Feast of the Assumption).
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Half Day Chianti Tour 2:15 PM
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Day #6 |
02 May 2008 - 01 Jun 2008 $62
03 Jun 2008 - 23 Jun 2008 $62
25 Jun 2008 - 14 Aug 2008 $62
16 Aug 2008 - 31 Oct 2008 $62
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Enjoy a relaxing drive to visit the heart of the Tuscan countryside in the Chianti region, where Italy's most famous red wine is produced. View the spectacular setting of green hills, cypress trees, olive groves and endless rows of grape vines. During the tour there will be a stop for a tasting of the region's wine.
Departs at 2:15 p.m. Pick up 15 minutes prior to departure time from Via Santa Caterina da Siena 17. Drop off at Via Santa Caterina da Siena 17.
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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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