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2008 and 2009: arrival in
Rome on Mondays (1 day before the tour starts)
Note: The tour starts on
Tuesdays. Arrival in Rome is on Mondays
(accommodation in Rome on Monday already included in the below tour price)
ESCORTED
TOUR DEPARTURE DATES 2009 (Tuesdays): MARCH:
24, 31, APRIL: 7, 14, 21, 28 MAY: 5, 12, 19, 26, JUNE: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30,
JULY: 7, 14, 21, 28, AUGUST: 4, 11, 18, 25 SEPTEMBER: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
OCTOBER: 6, 13, 20, 27 NOVEMBER: 3
| First Class
Tour Itinerary: |
| Day 1 |
Arrival in Rome. Free time,
overnight |
| Day 2 |
Tuesday
ROME - ASSISI - SIENA - FLORENCE
Early
morning departure for ASSISI, the mystic town of Saint Francis
still
surrounded by ancient walls. Visit the Basilica of Saint Francis
with its early
Renaissance masterpieces by Giotto and Cimabue. Proceed on to
SIENA, the
beautiful medieval city renown for the Palio. The on to
FLORENCE. Dinner and
overnight.. |
| Day 3 |
FLORENCE
Buffet
breakfast. Guided sightseeing tour of the cradle of the
Renaissance. Visit
the beautiful Piazza del Duomo, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del
Fiore, Giotto's
Bell Tower, the Baptistery of St. John, the Academy of Fine Arts
Gallery housing
the "David" by Michelangelo, and Santa Croce, the 13th
century Franciscan
church with Cimabue's famous crucifix. Rest of the day at leisure
for optional
sightseeing or shopping. Dinner and
overnight. |
| Day 4 |
FLORENCE
- PADUA - VENICE
Buffet
breakfast. Departure for Venice via PADUA, where you will visit
the famous
Cathedral of St. Anthony, guarded by Donatello's "Gattamelata".
Continue on to
VENICE, and upon arrival enjoy a guided walking tour of this
unique city. You will
see the Piazza and Basilica of St. Mark, the Doge's Palace, the
Bridge of Sighs
and the Prisons. Dinner and overnight |
| Day 5 |
VENICE
Buffet
breakfast. Morning tour to a glass factory in Murano,(optional
shopping) by
motorlaunch. Dinner and overnight. |
| Day 6 |
VENICE
- VERONA - LAKE COMO
Buffet
breakfast. Morning departure for VERONA to see the town of Romeo
and
Juliet. Then continue on COMO. Dinner and
overnight. |
| Day 7 |
COMO-
MILAN - SAN MARINO
Continental
breakfast. Departure to Milan and panoramic tour of the
city. Proceeded on to San Marino via BOLOGNA, one of Italy’s
most
important art cities. Visit this fascinating medieval town with
its
charming squares Piazza Maggiore and Piazza del Nettuno. Proceed
to SAN MARINO, the world's smallest and oldest independent
Republic, founded in the year 301, as a Christian sanctuary. Dinner
and overnight. |
| Day 8 |
SAN
MARINO - PERUGIA - ROME
Continental
breakfast. Departure to PERUGIA, the charming
university town. Visit the impressing Cathedral and the Palazzo
dei
Priori. Proceed to Rome. Upon arrival to ROME,
end of the tour.
Overnight in Rome at a first class hotel. |
| Day 9 |
ROME After breakfast choice of
your half day tour . Imperial Rome tour (Piazza Venezia, Capitol
Square, Roman Forum and Palatine, Colosseum, San Pietro in
Vincoli), Eternal Rome tour (Republic Square, Spanish steps,
Trevi Fountain, Piazza Colonna Pahtheon , Piazza Navona) or Vatican
Museum (Museum and St Peters Basilica - no tour on Sundays). Overnight in Rome. |
| Day 10 |
Breakfast at the Hotel. End of
Services |
Price First Class Tour:
Per Person in Euro ($rate
varies depending the exchange rate)
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First Class Tour with 4star Hotels |
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In Double or Twin Room |
Single Room
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Triple Per Person |
| 23Mar-2Nov'09
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1779 |
2229 |
1696 |
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EXCITING HIGHLIGHTS DAY BY DAY
*
Siena: View
of Piazza del Campo and the Municipal Palace
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Assisi: View
of the Churches of St. Francis and St. Claire
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Florence: Visit
of the Accademia, home of Michelangelo's "David"
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Padua: See
Donatello's masterpiece, the "Gattamelata"
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Venice: Visit
the famous Square of St. Mark and the Bridge of Sighs
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Milan: See
the Duomo, the world famous Cathedral
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Bologna:Discover
the artistic treasures around Piazza Maggiore
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San Marino: Visit
the world-s smallest independent Republic
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Perugia: View
the impressing Palazzo dei Priori and the Cathedral
* Lake Como
SCENIC
DRIVES ALONG THE WAY
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The beautiful Autostrada del Sole
* The Tuscan countryside through medieval towns
* The lovely Emilia Romagna region
* The Veneto region, world famous for its Villa of Palladio
* The Italian Alps
UNBEATABLE
FEATURES
*
Accommodation at 4 Star hotels with down-town location
* Buffet breakfast daily
* Six dinners
* Service charges and taxes included
* Ground transportation by deluxe motorcoach with English
speaking guide during the escorted tour
*Sightseeing tours as indicated in the itinerary
* Local guides and entrance fees
*Choice of a half day tour in Rome: Imperial Rome ,
Eternal Rome or Vatican Museum
*Land taxes and service charges
OUR
HOTELS:
*In Rome Hotel Atlantico, Genova or similar
*
In Florence Adriatico or similar
*
In Venice Principe or similar
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In Como Grand Hotel Imperiale or similar**
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In San Marino Titano or similar
** Hotel in Como situated in Loc. Moltrasio)
Extra nights in Rome in 2009 at Hotel Atlantico or Genova:
Euro or US$* 136 per person based on double / Euro 202 per
person based on single / Euro 129 per person based on triple
*US$ rate varies depending the exchange
For additional hotels and tours in Rome please check out our Rome
city package page! |
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