Escorted tours of Italy: Rome, Siena, Florence, Bologna, Venice, Assisi, Padua, Chianti, Montepulciano Tuscany, Rome
Classic Italy  8days/7nights escorted tour  2008 - 2009 Starting on Sundays Nov 2008- April 2009 Starting on Sundays or Fridays May-Oct 2008 and May-Oct 2009

ITINERARY

Day 01 - (Friday or Sunday) Rome
Meet and greet at airport and transfer to Hotel. Arrival at the Hotel and overnight.
Day 02 - (Saturday or Monday ) Rome / Assisi / Siena / Florence  (B, D)
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 (B, D)
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 (B,D)
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  (B, D)
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, Montepulciano Tuscany - Rome (B)
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 (B)
Breakfast at Hotel. Departure from the Hotel at hrs 08:00 am to visit this famous eternal city and its artistic beauties like: Fontana di Trevi, Pantheon, Castel Sant'Angelo and the San Peter square with its basilica. Afternoon at leisure, overnight at the hotel
Afternoon at leisure and overnight at the Hotel.
Day 08 - (Friday or Sunday ) Rome  (B)
Breakfast at Hotel and transfer to the airport. End of services.

ENTRANCE FEES ARE NOT INCLUDED. (Approximately  47 Euro total)
       
Departures from Rome every Sunday , from May to October every Friday and Sunday 
Dates in 2008: 
Aug 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31, Sept 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28 , Oct 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, 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 

Tour is available in 4 and 3 star categories.

Price Based on 3 Star Hotels:
All of  2008 until  29 March 2009
Euro or US$* (US$ rate varies depending on the exchange rate) 768 per person based on double and triple occupancy
Single Supplement: Euro or US* 320
*New Years Eve Supplement on Departure 28 Dec 2008 only: Euro 110 per person
Venice Island: Supplement for accommodation in 3 star EUR 155.00 per person

April 5 2009- October 30, 2009
Euro or US$* (US$ rate varies depending on the exchange rate) 787 per person based on double and triple occupancy
Single Supplement: Euro or US* 328
Venice Island: Supplement for accommodation in 3 star EUR 159.00 per person

Price Based on 4 Star Hotels:
All of  2008 until  29 March 2009
Euro or US$* (US$ rate varies depending on the exchange rate) 1087 per person based on double and triple occupancy
Single Supplement: Euro or US* 371
April 5 2009- October 30, 2009
Euro or US$* (US$ rate varies depending on the exchange rate) 1114 per person based on double and triple occupancy
Single Supplement: Euro or US* 380

Rate Includes:

* Accommodation in first class or standard class hotels
* Meals as per itinerary
* 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
* Airport hotel transfer in Rome on Day 1 and Day 8

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

* US$ rate varies depending on the exchange rate

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

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) 

Pre/Post Tour Stays in Rome **

Hotel Diana or similar: (4star)
1Sep-16Nov'08: Euro118p.p. dbl / Euro155 p.p.sngl / Euro109 p.p. trpl
16 Jul - 31Aug '08: Euro86 p.p.dbl / Euro 123p.p. sngl / Euro 77 p.p. trpl 
17 Nov - 29 Dec 2008 and 2 Jan-1 Aprl 2009: Euro 82 Per person in double room, Euro 120 in single room, Euro 73 per person in triple room  
29 Dec 2008 -2 Jan 2009 and 1 Apr-16 Jul 2008 and 1 Sep 16 Nov 2009: Euro 120 per person in dbl room, Euro 158 in single room, Euro 111 per person in triple room

Hotel San Remo or similar: (3star)
3Jan-20Mar'08: Euro 40 p.p. dbl/ Euro 70 p.p. sngl / Euro 40  p.p trpl
21Mar-1Jul/1Sep-1Nov'08: Euro 75p.p. dbl / Euro 108 p.p. sngl  / Euro  67 p.p. trpl
2 Jul - 31Aug '08: Euro 48 p.p. dbl / Euro 72 p.p. sngl / Euro 129 p.p. trpl 

Rome - transfer prices
1-3Pax - Airport - Hotel or v.v. : Euro 60 per car
1-3Pax - Station / Hotel or v.v. : Euro 35 per car 

**During Fair periods , special holidays surcharge applies!

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