|
|
|
|
Escorted tours of Italy: Rome,
Siena, Florence,
Bologna, Venice, Assisi, Padua,
Chianti, Montepulciano Tuscany, Rome |
|
Classic Italy
8days/7nights escorted tour
Starting
on Sundays Nov 2009- April 2010
Starting on Sundays or Fridays May-Oct 2010 |
 |
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 and departure by motor coach from Piazzale Roma to the famous area of
Tuscany interesting for its romanic
churches as Pievi and its castles, area where the production of the most famous
wines takes place. After a short panoramic tour of the Chianti Region we will
reach Valle D’Orcia and stop in Montepulciano, precious medieval town rich of
history and art, known for its “nobile” wine that can be bought in the
winehouses of the town. For wine and jazz lovers, in July there is the Jazz and
Wine festival. Tasting of local wine, Free time at disposal. In the evening
arrival in Rome. overnight.
Day 07 - (Thursday or Saturday ) Rome (B)
Breakfast at the Hotel. Departure from the Hotel from 07.45- 08:00 am
approximately to visit by foot this famous city and its artistic beauties among
which: St. Peter’s Square, Navona Square, Pantheon (visit inside), Trevi
Fountain and Spanish Steps. Afternoon at leisure and overnight.
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)
Dates in 2009:
Oct
2.4.9.11.16.18.23.25.30
Nov 1, 15, 29
Dec 6, 27
Dates in 2010:
Jan 10,17,31, Feb 14,28, Mar 14,28
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
IMPORTANT: Departure time 07:15 am from Hotel Diana
Tour is available in 4 and 3 star categories.
Price Based on 3 Star Hotels:
Oct1 -
Oct 30, 2009 / 1Apr-31Jul/1Sep-31Oct 2010
Euro ($ rate varies depending on the exchange rate) 791 per person
based on double and triple occupancy
Single Supplement: Euro 328
1Nov-6Dec'09/10Jan-28Mar'10
Euro ($ rate varies depending on the exchange rate) 752 per person
based on double and triple occupancy
Single Supplement: Euro 328
Dec 27'09 / 1aug-30Aug'10
Euro ($ rate varies depending on the exchange rate) 767 per person
based on double and triple occupancy
Single Supplement: Euro 328
Price Based on 4 Star Hotels:
Oct1 -
Oct 30, 2009 / 1Apr-31Jul/1Sep-31Oct 2010
Euro ($ rate varies depending on the exchange rate) 1116 per person
based on double and triple occupancy
Single Supplement: Euro 380
1Nov-6Dec'09/10Jan-28Mar'10
Euro ($ rate varies depending on the exchange rate) 1045 per person
based on double and triple occupancy
Single Supplement: Euro 380
Dec 27'09 / 1aug-30Aug'10
Euro ($ rate varies depending on the exchange rate) 1086 per person
based on double and triple occupancy
Single Supplement: Euro 380
Child from 1 to 6years old free if sharing the room
with parents (2 adults)
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
* Airport hotel transfer in Rome on Day 1 and Day 8
Rates Do NOT Include:
*Porterage service , 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)
**During Fair periods , special holidays surcharge applies!
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
|