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A Taste Of Italy with Lake Maggiore Ext 2012
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Tour Operator |
Globus |
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Tour Code |
LHE2 |
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Vacation Quality |
First Class |
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Vacation Type |
Escorted Tour |
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Number of Days |
10 |
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Countries Visited |
Italy
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City Highlights |
Florence, Lago Maggiore, Rome, Venice |
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RomeWelcome dinner at a local restaurant; guided sightseeing, visit the Colosseum and Roman Forum, the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and BasilicaFlorenceGuided walking tour, visit Michelangelo’s David, Signoria Square, and Santa Croce BasilicaVenicePrivate boat ride, guided walking tour, visit St. Mark’s Square and Basilica, Doges’ Palace and the Bridge of Sighs; glassblowers’ demonstration; farewell drink at Caffé FlorianVenice-Lake MaggioreBy high-speed Eurostar train (first-class)Lake MaggioreGuided visit to the Palace and Gardens of Isola BellaHeadsets throughout the tourNote:- In the rare event that the Eurostar train is unavailable, alternative services will be provided.
MEALS
Full buffet breakfast daily (B); one special welcome dinner (D) with wine in Rome; farewell drink in Venice
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Day 1: Arrive in Rome, Italy.
Time to rest or start exploring the “Eternal City.” At 5 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions and leave the hotel for a special welcome dinner with wine at one of Rome’s lively restaurants. (D)
Day 2: Rome.
Sightseeing with your Local Guide this morning concentrates on religious Rome: visit the VATICAN MUSEUMS and SISTINE CHAPEL, world famous for Michelangelo’s ceiling paintings and The Last Judgement. Next, visit monumental ST. PETER’S SQUARE and BASILICA. Then, time for independent activities and exciting optional excursion possibilities. (B)
Day 3: Rome–Florence.
Start with a guided visit to the COLOSSEUM and the ROMAN FORUM, where Roman legions marched in triumph. In the early afternoon, drive along the Highway of the Sun north into Tuscany and its hill-clad vineyards, which house the famous Chianti wine, to Florence, “Cradle of the Renaissance”. You may wish to join an optional dinner outing to a fine Tuscan restaurant and try out the Chianti wines. (B)
Day 4: Florence.
During your walking tour with a Local Guide, visit the ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS with Michelangelo’s celebrated David, admire the magnificent cathedral, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry’s heavy bronze “Gate of Paradise,” sculpture-studded SIGNORIA SQUARE, and visit SANTA CROCE BASILICA with the tomb of Michelangelo. The afternoon is free. Florentine leather goods and gold jewelry sold by the ounce are attractive buys. (B)
Day 5: Florence–Venice.
Through the wooded Apennine Hills and the lush plains of the River Po, the largest river in Italy, to Venice, a powerful magnet for romantics and art lovers from around the globe. Enter in style by PRIVATE BOAT to meet your Local Guide. Highlights of your walking tour are ST. MARK’S 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. (B)
Day 6: At Leisure in Venice.
A whole day to explore Venice on your own. Wander through the narrow streets, discover Rialto Bridge, and top it all off with a farewell drink at famous CAFFÉ FLORIAN. Later, why not join an optional cruise to the charming island of Burano followed by a delicious meal of local specialties to celebrate the success of your Italian vacation? (B)
Day 7: Venice–Lake Maggiore.
You will be transferred by high-speed EUROSTAR TRAIN and coach to your hotel in Stresa at Lake Maggiore. The remainder of the day is at leisure. (B)
Day 8: Lake Maggiore.
Morning guided sightseeing includes a BOAT ride to ISOLA BELLA for a visit to its opulent PALACE and GARDENS. (B)
Day 9: Lake Maggiore.
Full day at leisure. Ask your Local Host for suggestions. (B)
Day 10: Lake Maggiore.
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning (the nearest airport is Milan Malpensa). (B)
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ROME Cicerone (SF), FLORENCE Athenaeum (F), VENICE ISLAND Residence Palazzo Selvadego (F), LAKE MAGGIORE Bristol (F) at Stresa. Dates and prices do not include international air travel. When planning your trip, allow one extra day before tour date for travel between the USA and Europe.Prices based on double room occupancy.Single room supplement:$468Triple room reduction per person:$126Extra nights per person in Rome:in single room $226, in twin room $165, in triple room $138Extra nights per person Lake Maggiore:in single room $222, in twin room $146, in triple room $1262013 departures are subject to itinerary and price modification. Details will be available in Sept. 2012.
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| Touring Date | Land & Air | Land Only | | Jun 04, 2012 - Jun 13, 2012 | Call Us | $3,191 | | Jun 25, 2012 - Jul 04, 2012 | Call Us | $3,191 | | Jul 16, 2012 - Jul 25, 2012 | Call Us | $3,191 | | Jul 30, 2012 - Aug 08, 2012 | Call Us | $3,191 | | Aug 13, 2012 - Aug 22, 2012 | Call Us | $3,141 | | Aug 27, 2012 - Sep 05, 2012 | Call Us | $3,141 | | Sep 03, 2012 - Sep 12, 2012 | Call Us | $3,341 | | Sep 10, 2012 - Sep 19, 2012 | Call Us | $3,341 | | Sep 17, 2012 - Sep 26, 2012 | Call Us | $3,341 | | Sep 24, 2012 - Oct 03, 2012 | Call Us | $3,341 | | Oct 01, 2012 - Oct 10, 2012 | Call Us | $3,191 | | Oct 08, 2012 - Oct 17, 2012 | Call Us | $3,191 |
* 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 1 800 232 6459 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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