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Departures from Rome every Sunday.
Between May and October departures also on Fridays
Day
01 – (Friday or Sunday )Rome
Arrival
at your own at
the Hotel and overnight.
Day
02 – (Saturday or Monday ) Rome / Assisi / Siena / Florence
(B,D)
Departure at 07.15 from the hotel Diana by a deluxe coach we’ll arrive to Assisi. Arrival and free time at disposal to
visit this tiny town, surrounded by ancient Middle Ages walls. We suggest the visit of the Basilica of St. Francesco with its masterpieces of
Giotto and Cimabue. Lunch break (not included). By the motorway we’ll arrive to Siena. This medieval
town surrounded by ancient walls and known for the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo, the town square, famous for hosting the Palio horse race. Then we’ll
reach our destination: Florence. Dinner and overnight.
Day
03 – (Sunday or Tuesday ) Florence (Pisa)
(B,D)
Breakfast. Visit of this beautiful city where the Italian genius for art reached its pinnacle. City of Etruscan- Roman origins, it
flourished in the Middle Ages as a free commune. Furtherly refined by Renaissance, Florence is known as the “craddle of
Renaissance” (la culla del Rinascimento) for its monuments churches and
buildings. The best-known site and crowning architectural jewel of Florence is the domed cathedral of the city, Santa Maria del Fiore known as The Duomo that we will visit.
The magnificent dome was built by Filippo Brunelleschi. We will then proceed to the nearby Campanile tower (partly designed by
Giotto) and the Baptistery with the golden bronze doors (they were so beautiful that they were called the “Gates of Paradise” by
Michelangelo himself. In the heart of the city there is Piazza della
Signoria, Palazzo della Signoria(also known as Palazzo Vecchio), gothic building, and the Santa Croce Basilica. Afternoon at leisure, possibility to visit Pisa (optional). The power of Pisa as a
mighty maritime nation began to grow on and reached its apex in the 11th century
when it acquired traditional fame as one of the four main historical Marine Republics of Italy. Then we will admire the Square of Miracles where we find the
Duomo, the Leaning Tower and the Baptistery. Return to Florence. Dinner and
overnight at the hotel.
Day 04 -
Monday or Wednesday Florence / Bologna / Padua / Venice (B,D)
Breakfast. In the morning
departure to Bologna. The cityscape is further enriched by elegant and
extensive arcades (or porticos), for which the city is famous. In total,
there are some 38 kilometres of arcades in the city’s historical center
for its 40 km of high system of fortifications and defensive towers.
From Independece Street we will proceed to Neptune Square and Major
Square in the heart of the city. The central streets of Bologna, today
are largely pedestrianized. Here we’ll be fascinated by the Neptune
Square, King
Renzo Palace, the Podestà Palace and the basilica of San Petronio, one
of the biggest in the world (during construction it was intended to be
larger than St. Peter’s in Rome. In the afternoon we will continue
towards Padova, with its original Sant’ Antonio Basilica. In the
evening, arrival in Venice, world-famous for its gondola (classic
venetian boat) and for its elegant and refined art. Dinner and overnight
stay in hotel.
Day
05 – (Tuesday or Thursday ) Venice
(B,D)
Breakfast
at Hotel and visit of this mysterious city built on 177 islands, 150
canals and 400 bridges.
The sightseeing
includes the
panoramic of St. Mark's square and the Doge's Palace (external).
During the
morning the group will
stop in one of the
famous shops of Murano glasses.
Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel
Day 06: Friday -Venice / Region of Chianti-Montepulciano / Tuscany, Rome
(B)
Breakfast and departure by motor
coach from Piazzale Roma to the famous Region
of Chianti in Tuscany. Chianti is a vast geographic area from the hilly
landscape
placed between Siena and Florence. The fascination of this territory
lies in the perfect
equilibrium between the soft forms of slopes and the thousands nuances
of color and crowded woods, populated by ancient castles, secular
parishes as in Pievi. In this area there is the biggest production of
wine. The most famous is the Chianti Classico, made with the white and
the black grapes. Then, we’ll stop at Montepulciano, famous city
situated in the north of Val d’Orcia, known for its wine, the Brunello
(famous red worldwide wine), it is possible to buy it in the winehouse
of the town. For wine and jazz lovers, in July there is the Jazz and
Wine festival. Optional tasting of local wine, Free time at disposal. In the
evening arrival in Rome.
Day
07 – ( Thursday or Saturday ) Rome
(B)
Breakfast
at Hotel. Departure from the Hotel at hrs 08:00 am to visit by foot this famous
eternal city and its artistic beauties like: Fontana di Trevi, Pantheon,
Castel Sant'Angelo and the San Peter square with its basilic and Spanish
Step. Afternoon
at leisure. During your stay in Rome will be possible to book optional
visits to Sixtine chapel and Vatican Museums, Catacombs and Basilicas.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day
08 – (Friday or Sunday ) Rome / Naples / Pompeii / Sorrento
(B,L, D)
Breakfast
at the Hotel. After leaving Rome, the coach will take the " Sun
Route " motorway, driving through the regions of Lazio and Campania,
with a view of the Abbey of Montecassino. Upon arrival in Naples there
will be a short panoramic city tour : Mergellina, Castel dell'Ovo
Plebiscito Square, the Royal Palace, the Maschio Angioino and the port.
Lunch in a restaurant on our way to Pompeii and then visit of the
excavations of the famous Roman city , destroyed by the eruption of
Vesuvius in 79 A.D.
Leaving Pompeii and driving along the Sorrentine coast, arrival in
Sorrento. Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
Day
09 – (Saturday or Monday )Sorrento
(B,D)
Day
at leisure in Sorrento. Half board at Hotel.
Day
10 – (Sunday or Tuesday) Sorrento / Capri
(B,L,D)
After
breakfast we board the boat for the Island of Capri., where weather and
sea conditions permitting we will visit the Blue Grotto in small rowing
boats. Lunch in restaurant and free time for personal activities. In the
afternoon transfer to Hotel. Dinner and overnight.
Day
11 – (Monday or Wednesday ) Capri - Rome
(B)
Breakfast
at Hotel. Morning at leisure and in the afternoon transfer to Rome.
Arrival at Hotel and overnight.
Day
12 – (Tuesday or Thursday ) Rome
Breakfast
at the Hotel and End of services.
Departure dates 2010:
Apr 4, 11, 18, 25, 30, May 2,7,
9,14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30
Jun 4,6,11,13,18,20,25, 27
Jul 2,4,9,11,16,18,23,25,30
Aug 1,6,8,13,15,20,22.27,29
Sep 3,5,10,12,17,19,24,26
Oct 1,3,8,10,15,17,22,24,29
PRICES
2010:
4
STAR HOTELS
EURO
1770.00- per person based on double/triple occupancy
EURO 601 -per
person single supplement
3
STAR HOTELS:
EURO 1455.00 - per person based on double/
triple occupancy
EURO 527 -per person single supplement
Supplement for 3star hotel at Venice Island: Euro 160 per person
VENICE ENTRANCE TAX EUR25.00 PER PERSON
PRICE
INCLUDES:
Transportation
by deluxe motorcoach
Multilingual Tour-Escort in English and Spanish
Accommodation in a 4 star or 3 star Hotels as chosen
Meals as per itinerary . Panoramic Visit
as per itinerary
PRICE DOES
NOT INCLUDE:
Drinks
, Porterage
Entrance Fee to Monuments and Museums
Tips, extras and everything
that is not mentioned in the paragraph “Price includes”
Hotels used on the First Class Tour:
Rome: Hotel Oxford (4star) or Hotel Diana(4star) or similar
Florence: Hotel Raffaello (4star) or similar
Venice: Hotel Continental (4star) or Hotel Carlton Grand Canal (4star) or similar
Sorrento: Ambasciatori or Vesuvio (4star)
Capri: Hotel Capri, Regina Cristina or similar (4star)
Hotels used on the Standard Tour:
Rome: Hotel Corona (3star) or Hotel Constanza (3star) or similar
Florence: Hotel Colombus (3star) or Hotel Mediterraneo (3star)
Venice: HOtel Delfino (Mestre / 4star) or Hotel Sireo (Mestre 4star)
Sorrento:
Anacapri: Hotel La Bouganville, Hotel San Michele (3star)
Extra nights and
transfers in
Rome (Oct 2009 - Nov 2010)
4Star (First Class Hotel Genova ):
14Sep-8Nov'09: Euro 132 per person based on double /
Euro 190 per person based on single / Euro 122 per person based on
triple
9Nov-29Dec'09/4Jan-14Mar/12Jul-31Aug'10: Euro 78 per person
based on double / Euro 129 per person based on single / Euro 73
per person based on triple
30Dec'09-3Jan'10/1Apr-13Jun/13Sep-1Nov'10: Euro 120 per person
based on double / Euro 170 per person based on single / Euro 112
per person based on triple
15Mar-31Mar/14Jun-11Jul/1Sep-12Sep'10: Euro 102 per person based
on double / Euro 146 per person based on single / Euro 96 per
person based on triple
4star (First Class Hotel Diana) :
16Nov-27Dec'09/4Jan-31Mar'10: Euro 70 per person based on double /
Euro 104 per person based on single / Euro 62 per person based on
triple
28Dec'09-3Jan'10/1apr-16Jul'10/1Sep-16Nov'10: Euro 110 per person based on double /
Euro 152 per person based on single/ Euro 101 per person based on
triple
17Jul-31Aug'10: Euro 82 per person based on double / Euro 119
per person based on single / Euro 73 per person based on triple 3 Star (Hotel Impero):
1Sep-1Nov’09: Euro 93 per
person based on double/ Euro 133 per person based on single / Euro 83
per person based on triple
2Nov-27Dec'09/5Jan-31Mar’10: Euro 45 per person based on
double, Euro 69 per person based on single / Euro 36 per person based on
triple
28Dec'09-4Jan'10 Euro 93 per person based on double/ Euro 129 per person
based on single / Euro 80 per person based on triple
1apr-1Jul/1Sep-1Nov'10: Euro 86 per person based on double / Euro
123 per person based on single / Euro 74 per person based on triple
2Jul-31Aug'10: Euro 50 per person based on double / Euro 75 per person
based on single / Euro 43 per person based on triple
3 Star (Hotel Nizza):
7Sep’09-3Nov’09/31Dec'09-3Jan'10/19Mar-1Jul/1Sep-1Nov'10: Euro 86 per person based on
double / Euro 126 per person based on single / Euro 72 per person based
on triple
3Nov-30Dec'09/4Jan-18Mar'10: Euro 45 per person based on double / Euro
71 per person
based on single / Euro 43 per person based on triple
2Jul-31Aug'10: Euro 54 per person based on double / Euro 83 per
person based on single / Euro 47 per person based on triple Rome
Transfer prices 1Oct'09-1NOV'10:
Shuttle service from Fiumicino Airport to hotels in Rome:
Euro 17 per person
meeting point: Itinariweb.com desk / arrivals terminal B
Departures 8am-8pm every 20-30 minutes
Private transfer from Fiumicino airport to hotels or V.V one way:
Euro 65 per car for 1-3 passengers
Private transfer from railstation to hotels or v.v. one way:
Euro 40 per car for 1-3 passengers
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