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Lake Como, Dolomites and Venice at Leisure
| | Globus Tours - Land Discount with Air: 10% |
| Land only discount: 10% |
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| Package Information |
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Tour Operator |
Globus |
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Tour Code |
ZZN |
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Vacation Quality |
First Class |
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Vacation Type |
Escorted Tour |
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Number of Days |
11 |
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Starting Price |
$2229 (Select Dates) * |
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Single Supplement |
$437 |
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Triple room disc. |
$67 |
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Countries Visited |
Italy
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City Highlights |
Como, Milan, Venice |
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COMO
Welcome dinner; excursion to Lake Maggiore and Lake Lugano, Switzerland
LAKE MAGGIORE
Boat cruise to Isola Bella; visit Borromeo Palace and Gardens
LAKE LUGANO
Afternoon stop in Lugano, Switzerland
DOLOMITES
Orientation of Bolzano
CORTINA D AMPEZZO
Orientation
VENICE
Private boat ride; guided sightseeing including headsets, visit St. Marks Square and Basilica, Doges Palace and the Bridge of Sighs; glassblowers demonstration
MILAN
Guided sightseeing, visit the Duomo, the Galleria, and Sforzesco Castle
INSIDE VISITS
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges when applicable.
MEALS
9 buffet breakfasts (BB); 2 three-course dinners (D), including a welcome dinner in Como
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Airport transfers are included with air and land price.
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Day 1: (Thu.)
Board your overnight transatlantic flight.
Day 2: Arrival in Milan, Italy-Como. (Fri.)
For air-inclusive travelers: included transfers to Como from Milan Malpensa Airport. For land-only travelers: transfers available to Como, ask your travel agent for details. Time to rest or start exploring Como, beautifully situated at the lake. At 6 p.m. meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
Day 3: Como. Lake District Excursion. (Sat.)
A day dedicated to the most famous of the Italian lakes, Maggiore, with its mild climate and luxuriant, exotic vegetation. Enjoy a boat ride to ISOLA BELLA, one of the last privately owned islands open to visitors, to admire BORROMEO PALACE. Wander around the beautiful GARDENS and terraces, and visit the local market. Next, travel to the subtropical resort town of Lugano, in Swiss territory. Time for shopping under the arcades of Via Nassa, an espresso on flower-festooned Piazza Riforma, or a walk in the shade of Parco Cianis magnificent old trees. Mid-afternoon transfer back to Como. (BB)
Day 4: At Leisure in Como. (Sun.)
All day at leisure to relax or explore this beautiful resort on your own. Take a stroll along the lake, visit the 14th-century cathedral, browse through the little shops, or just sit on one of the lakeside terraces and enjoy the beautiful views. (BB)
Day 5: Como-Dolomites. (Mon.)
Leave the Lake District and drive into the Alpine region of South Tyrol, part of Austria until the end of World War I and where German is still spoken. Stay two nights in charming Bolzano. (BB,D)
Day 6: Dolomites. (Tue.)
Todays orientation features Piazza del Duomo, the food market, and the beautiful main street with its arcades. You may wish to join an exciting optional excursion to the pretty town of Merano and one of Tyrols most famous castles. (BB)
Day 7: Dolomites-Cortina-Venice. (Wed.)
Enjoy a spectacularly scenic drive in the Italian Alps. Visit the jewel of the Dolomites: Cortina dAmpezzo, the Olympic ski resort. Enjoy an orientation of this picturesque town before continuing to Venice, a powerful magnet for romantics. Enter in style by PRIVATE BOAT. (BB)
Day 8: Venice. (Thu.)
Meet your Local Guide for morning sightseeing, featuring ST. MARKS SQUARE and the byzantine BASILICA, lavish DOGES PALACE and the BRIDGE OF SIGHS. Also watch skilled GLASSBLOWERS fashion their delicate objects in an age-old traditional manner. Remainder of the morning and the afternoon to spend as you wish. Perhaps a gondola ride? (BB)
Day 9: At Leisure in Venice. (Fri.)
A full day to enjoy Venice at your own pace. Simply relax at your hotel, stroll around the narrow streets, visit the bell tower, or you may want to join an optional lagoon cruise with lunch on the charming island of Burano. (BB)
Day 10: Venice-Milan. (Sat.)
An easy drive takes you to the commercial capital of Italy”Milan. Afternoon sightseeing with your Local Guide starts in the pedestrian area with a visit to the magnificent gothic DUOMO. Continue through the glass-domed GALLERIA to the famous Scala Opera House, then a short walk to the imposing SFORZESCO CASTLE. An optional farewell dinner may be the perfect way to celebrate the success of your Italian vacation. (BB)
Day 11: (Sun.)
Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (BB) |
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Land & Air and Land Only prices are based on per person in a double occupancy room. Single (Land & Air) and Single (Land Only) prices are based on per person in a single room. Land & Air prices are based from New York (JFK/EWR), for air supplement prices from your departure airport please call us toll-free at 1-800-935-2620. Taxes are not included on the listed prices.
| Touring Date |
Land & Air |
Land Only |
Single
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Single
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| Apr 17 - Apr 27, 2008 | Call Us | $2229 | Call Us | $2666 | | Apr 24 - May 04, 2008 | Call Us | $2249 | Call Us | $2686 | | May 01 - May 11, 2008 | Call Us | $2249 | Call Us | $2686 | | May 08 - May 18, 2008 | Call Us | $2249 | Call Us | $2686 | | May 15 - May 25, 2008 | Call Us | $2249 | Call Us | $2686 | | May 22 - Jun 01, 2008 | Call Us | $2249 | Call Us | $2686 | | May 29 - Jun 08, 2008 | Call Us | $2249 | Call Us | $2686 | | Jun 05 - Jun 15, 2008 | Call Us | $2249 | Call Us | $2686 | | Jun 12 - Jun 22, 2008 | Call Us | $2249 | Call Us | $2686 | | Jun 19 - Jun 29, 2008 | Call Us | $2249 | Call Us | $2686 | | Jun 26 - Jul 06, 2008 | Call Us | $2249 | Call Us | $2686 | | Jul 03 - Jul 13, 2008 | Call Us | $2249 | Call Us | $2686 | | Jul 10 - Jul 20, 2008 | Call Us | $2249 | Call Us | $2686 | | Jul 17 - Jul 27, 2008 | Call Us | $2249 | Call Us | $2686 | | Jul 24 - Aug 03, 2008 | Call Us | $2249 | Call Us | $2686 | | Jul 31 - Aug 10, 2008 | Call Us | $2249 | Call Us | $2686 | | Aug 07 - Aug 17, 2008 | Call Us | $2249 | Call Us | $2686 | | Aug 14 - Aug 24, 2008 | Call Us | $2249 | Call Us | $2686 | | Aug 21 - Aug 31, 2008 | Call Us | $2249 | Call Us | $2686 | | Aug 28 - Sep 07, 2008 | Call Us | $2249 | Call Us | $2686 | | Sep 04 - Sep 14, 2008 | Call Us | $2249 | Call Us | $2686 | | Sep 11 - Sep 21, 2008 | Call Us | $2249 | Call Us | $2686 | | Sep 18 - Sep 28, 2008 | Call Us | $2249 | Call Us | $2686 | | Sep 25 - Oct 05, 2008 | Call Us | $2249 | Call Us | $2686 | | Oct 02 - Oct 12, 2008 | Call Us | $2249 | Call Us | $2686 | | Oct 09 - Oct 19, 2008 | Call Us | $2229 | Call Us | $2666 |
* All prices are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. Please call us toll free at 1-800-935-2620 to confirm availability and current pricing on all our discounted specials. The prices on this website are not guaranteed until a deposit has been made. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in these prices until a booking has been confirmed by one of our agents.
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