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Highlights of Italy

Rome / Assisi / Siena / Florence / Bologna / Padua / Venice / Montepulciano/ Rome/ Naples / Pompeii/ Sorrento / Capri / Rome 
10 Days / 9 Nights  From November 2, 2008 until October 30, 2009

DAY 01 – (FRIDAY OR SUNDAY) ROME
Arrival on their own at Hotel and overnight.
DAY 02 – (SATURDAY OR MONDAY) ROME, ASSISI, SIENA,  FLORENCE
Departure by deluxe motor coach at 7:15 a.m. to Assisi.  Arrival and free time to visit this tiny town embraced by walls from the Middle Ages. You can visit the Basilica of St Frances with Giotto and Cimabue's master pieces. Continue on to Sienna, This gothic city is constructed on three hills in the heart of Tuscany. and is encircled by its ancient walls. The city is famous for its splendid square " Piazza del Campo ", designed in the shape of a shell . Here, every year the famous "Palio" takes place. See also the elegant Palace and the Cathedral. In the afternoon proceed on to Florence. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel
DAY 03 – (SUNDAY OR TUESDAY) FLORENCE 
Breakfast at the Hotel and morning tour of the city known as the "Cradle of Renaissance" with its many artistic beauties.  Visit the Dome by Brunelleschi, the Bell tower by Giotto and the Baptistery with its golden bronze doors, the "Gates of Paradize". The sightseeing tour continues through Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio and finally the church of Santa Croce. Afternoon at leisure or optional tour to Pisa with its unique leaning tower on the Square of Miracles. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel in Florence.
DAY 04 – (MONDAY OR WEDNESDAY) FLORENCE, BOLOGNA, PADUA, VENICE 
Breakfast at Hotel., then departure to Bologna the city of  arcades. With is 38 kms long porticos it iss sheltering  you from the hot rays of the sun even during hottest summer days. This ancient university city is also known for its medieval towers that provided both accommodation and defense during hard times. See Independence Street, Neptune Square and Major square, King Renzo, the Podesta palace and the Basilica de San Petronio. In the afternoon continue on to Padua with its San Antonio Basilica. Evening arrival in Venice the city of gondolas and romance. Dinner and overnight in Venice (3 star hotels in Mestre only with supplement for Venice downtown island accommodation) 
DAY 05 – (TUESDAY OR THURSDAY) VENICE
Breakfast at Hotel and visit of this mysterious city built on 177 islands, 150 canals and 400 bridges. The sightseeing includes vaporetto ride to  St. Mark's square and visit to the Doge's Palace (external). Boat ride to Murano, center of the world-famous Murano glasses. Afternoon at leisure, dinner and overnight in Venice
DAY 06 – (WEDNESDAY OR FRIDAY) VENICE, CHIANTI, MULTEPULCIANO, ROME
Breakfast at Hotel and departure by private motorcoach from Piazzale Roma to Chianti, the famous wine growing area between Sienna and Florence. the San Marino. This rural area of rolling Tuscan hills is also populated by ancient castles, little parishes with hidden art work. We drive up to Montepulciano one of the ancient hill towns of Tuscany renowned for its dark wince, the Brunello. Free time for wine tasting or for strolling around the medieval town. Continue on to Rome, arrival in Rome in the evening.
DAY 07 – (THURSDAY OR SATURDAY) ROME
Breakfast at the Hotel. Departure from the Hotel at hrs 08:00 am to visit this famous city and its artistic beauties among which: Fontana di Trevi, Pantheon, Castel Sant'Angelo and the San Peter square with its basilica. Afternoon at leisure and overnight at the Hotel.
DAY 08 – (FRIDAY OR SUNDAY) ROME, NAPLES, POMPEII, SORRENTO
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 Pompeiii and then visit of the excavations of the famous Roman city destroyed by the eruption of  Mount 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, CAPRI, ROME
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 a restaurant and free time for personal activities. In the afternoon departure to Rome. Arrival and overnight in Rome.
DAY 10 – (SUNDAY OR TUESDAY) ROME 
Breakfast at the Hotel . End of services. 

 DEPARTURE DATES 2008/2009
 High Season:( May 1 - Oct 30 2009) Tour Starts Every Friday and Sunday  
Low Season: ( Nov. 2, 2008 - April.26, 2009) Tour Starts Sundays only

Tour prices in Euro ($ rate varies depending the exchange rate) per person. Tour is available in both 3 star and 4 star hotel categories 

Tour Includes:

* Accommodation in first class or standard class hotels
* Meals as per itinerary (daily breakfast plus 7meals for 9nights, 8meals for 10nights)
* Guided visits as per itinerary (entrance fees are extra!)
* Services of an escort and local guides, taxes
* porterage Service: 1 luggage per person in Florence in Venice - no porterage included in other cities

Rates Do NOT  Include: 
*Drinks
*Entrance Fee to Monuments and Museums 
*Tips, extras and everything that is not mentioned in the paragraph " Rate Includes"

Hotels used on the tour:
Rome: Hotel Diana , Hotel Oxford or similar in 4star, Hotel Corona, Santa Costanza or similar in 3star
Florence: Atlantic Palace in 4star , Machiavelli in 3 star category
Venice: Carlton and Grand Canal (4star category) , Carlton Capri (3star Category)
Sorrento: Hotel Ambasciatori or Hotel Vesuvio (4star)

Departures from Rome every Sunday , from May to October every Friday and Sunday 
Dates in 2008: 
Nov 2, 9, 16 23, Dec 7,14,28*

Dates in 2009:
Jan 4, 11, 18, 25, Feb 1,8,15,22 Mar 8, 15,22, April 5,12, 19, 26, May 1,3,8,10,15,17,22,24,29,31 June 5,7,12,14,19,21,26,28 Jul 3,5,10,12,17,19, 24,26,31 Aug 2,7,9,14,16,21,23,28,30,Sep 4,6,11,13,18,20,25,27 Oct 2.4.9.11.16.18.23.25.30 

IMPORTANT: Departure time 07:15 am from Hotel Diana 

28 Dec 2008 Departure: Euro 110 per person Supplement applies

Extra nights and transfers in Rome (Nov 2008 - Nov 2009):

4Star (First Class Hotel Genova ):
4Jan-13Mar/19Jul-1Sep'09: Euro 83 per person based on double / Euro 142 per person based on single / Euro 76 per person based on triple
13Mar-10Apr/1Jul-19Jul/1Sep-14Sep'09: Euro 109 per person based on double / Euro 160 per person based on single / Euro 100 per person based on triple
10Apr-1Jul'09/14Sep-8Nov'09: Euro 132 per person based on double / Euro 190 per person based on single / Euro 122 per person based on triple

4star (First Class Hotel Universo) :
3Jan-1Mar/16Jul-1Aug;09: Euro 105 per person based on double / Euro 159 per person based on single / Euro 103 per person based on triple
1Mar-16Jul/1Aug-21Nov'09: Euro 155 per person based on double / Euro 216 per person based on single/ Euro 152 per person based on triple

3 Star (Hotel Impero):
1-4Nov/5-8Dec’08/29Dec’08-7Jan’09/16Mar-1Jul’/1Sep-2Nov’09: Euro 93 per person based on double/ Euro 133 per person based on single / Euro 83 per person based on triple
5Nov-4Dec’08/9Dec-28Dec’08/8Jan-15Mar’09: Euro 52 per person based on double, Euro 86 per person based on single / Euro 48 per person based on triple
2Jul-31Aug’09: Euro 59 per person based on double/ Euro 99 per person based on single / Euro 57 per person based on triple

3 Star (Hotel Nizza):
5Nov-30Dec’08/5Jan-20Mar’09: Euro 45 per person based on double/ Euro 71 per person based on single / Euro 43 per person based on triple
31Dec’08-4Jan’09/21Mar-1Jul/7Sep’09-3Nov’09: Euro 86 per person based on double / Euro 126 per person based on single / Euro 72 per person based on triple
2Jul-6Sep’09: Euro 54 per person based on double / Euro 83 per person based on single / Euro 47 per person based on triple

Rome Transfer prices 1Nov'08-16NOV'09:

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