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Italian Mosaic With Sicily Ext. 2012
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Tour Operator |
Globus |
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Tour Code |
LIE2 |
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Vacation Quality |
First Class |
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Vacation Type |
Escorted Tour |
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Number of Days |
16 |
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Countries Visited |
Italy, Switzerland
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City Highlights |
Assisi, Capri, Catania, Florence, Giardini Naxos, Lago Maggiore, Lugano, Milan, Pisa, Pompeii, Ravenna, Rome, Sorrento, Venice, Verona |
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RomeWelcome and farewell dinners at a local restaurant; guided sightseeing, visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square & Basilica, and the Colosseum and Roman ForumPisa Marvel at the legendary Leaning TowerFlorenceGuided walking tour, visit Michelangelo’s David, and Signoria SquareMilanOrientation including the GalleriaLugano (Switzerland)Visit the subtropical townVeronaWalking tour including Juliet’s balcony and the ArenaVenicePrivate boat ride; guided walking tour, visit St. Mark’s Square & Basilica, Doges’ Palace and the Bridge of Sighs; glassblowers’ demonstrationRavennaVisit the Basilica of St. Apollinaris in ClasseAssisiGuided sightseeing, visit St. Clare’s Church and St. Francis’ BasilicaPompeiiGuided walking tour of the excavationsSorrento-CapriBy jetfoilCapriGuided visit of Capri village, including a funicular rideRome-SicilyBy air SicilyGuided walking tour of Taormina, visit the Greek-Roman AmphitheaterHeadsets throughout the tourNote:- December 17 Departure Christmas Eve in Venice, dinner included.
- Departures January 23, February 20, October 22-December 17; January 21 & February 18, 2013 overnight in Milan instead of Lake Maggiore; Dinner on day 5 and Lugano visit not included.
MEALS
Full buffet breakfast daily (B); 5 three-course dinners (D) (departures January 23, February 20, October 22-December 17; January 21 & February 18, 2013 have 4 three-course dinners included), including special welcome and farewell dinners with wine in Rome
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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 for a special welcome dinner with wine at one of Rome’s lively restaurants. (D)
Day 2: Rome.
Sightseeing with your Local Guide starts with a visit to the VATICAN MUSEUMS and SISTINE CHAPEL, world famous for Michelangelo’s ceiling paintings and The Last Judgement. Continue to monumental ST. PETER’S SQUARE and BASILICA. Cross the Tiber and visit the COLOSSEUM and the ROMAN FORUM, where Roman legions marched in triumph. Then, time for independent activities and exciting optional excursion possibilities. (B)
Day 3: Rome–Pisa–Florence.
North to Pisa for pictures of its amazing Leaning Tower. Continue to Florence, the capital of Tuscany and home to Renaissance splendor. Why not join an optional dinner at a Tuscan restaurant? (B)
Day 4: Florence.
Follow your Local Guide to the ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS with Michelangelo’s David. Admire the magnificent cathedral, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry’s “Gate of Paradise,” and sculpture-studded SIGNORIA SQUARE, and see Ponte Vecchio. Afternoon free to relax or to find out more about Florence’s artistic wealth. (B)
Day 5: Florence–Milan–Lugano, Switzerland–Lake Maggiore, Italy.
Drive through the Apennine hills past Bologna, home of Europe’s oldest university, to dynamic Milan. An orientation features its gothic Duomo, glass-domed GALLERIA, and famed La Scala Opera House. Then, continue to Lugano in the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland. A leisurely break to stroll along the lake, window-shop on the refined Via Nassa, or sip an espresso on the Piazza Riforma. Next, a scenic drive along Lake Maggiore, one of Italy’s most beautiful areas. Spend two nights at your elegant resort. (B,D)
Day 6: At Leisure by Lake Maggiore.
A restful day to sleep in or maybe join an optional excursion to the baroque palace and peacock gardens of enchanting Isola Bella (open Mar. 26-Oct. 23, subject to change). (B,D)
Day 7: Lake Maggiore–Verona–Venice.
East to Verona, medieval setting for Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, to see Juliet’s balcony and the well-preserved Arena. Join the locals for lunch before continuing to Venice, deemed by some the most romantic city in the world. Enter in style by PRIVATE BOAT. (B)
Day 8: Venice.
Highlights of your guided walking tour are ST. MARK’S SQUARE and the byzantine BASILICA, lavish DOGES’ PALACE and the BRIDGE OF SIGHS. Then, watch skilled GLASSBLOWERS fashion their delicate objects in the age-old manner. Later, discover Venice at your own pace or take an optional gondola ride. (B)
Day 9: Venice–Ravenna–Assisi.
Follow the sparkling Adriatic coast to Ravenna to see the mosaics in the 6th-century BASILICA OF ST. APOLLINARIS IN CLASSE. Afternoon arrival in Assisi. Visit ST. CLARE’S CHURCH and ST. FRANCIS’ BASILICA with a Local Guide. (B,D)
Day 10: Assisi–Pompeii–Sorrento.
Today, visit POMPEII, the Roman city both destroyed and preserved by an eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Overnight in the charming, bayside resort of Sorrento. (B)
Day 11: Sorrento. Excursion to Capri.
Speed across the bay by JETFOIL to the Isle of Capri. Ride the FUNICULAR to Capri village for a guided visit of this pretty town. Free time to explore the little shops on the Piazzetta before returning to Sorrento. The remainder of the day is at leisure. (B)
Day 12: Sorrento–Rome.
Return to Rome. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner with wine in a local restaurant to celebrate the success of your vacation. (B,D)
Day 13: Rome–Sicily.
You will be transferred by air and coach to your hotel in Giardini Naxos. The remainder of the day is at leisure. (B)
Day 14: Sicily.
Morning guided sightseeing includes a walking tour of picturesque Taormina and a visit to the GREEK-ROMAN AMPHITHEATER. (B)
Day 15: Sicily.
Full day at leisure. Ask your Local Host for suggestions. (B)
Day 16: Sicily.
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning (the nearest airport is Catania). (B)
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ROME Albani (F), FLORENCE Grand Hotel Mediterraneo (F), LAKE MAGGIORE Grand Hotel Bristol (F) at Stresa or Starhotels Ritz (F) at Milan, VENICE ISLAND All’Angelo (F), ASSISI Subasio (F), SORRENTO Grand Hotel Cesare Augusto (F), ROME Holiday Inn Rome Aurelia (F), SICILY Hilton Giardini Naxos (SF) at Giardini Naxos 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: $594 (March 26-June 11 & September 3-October 8), $591 (June 18-August 27)Triple room reduction per person: $66 (March 26-June 11 & September 3-October 8), $69 (June 18-August 27)Extra nights per person in Rome:in single room $226, in twin room $165, in triple room $138Extra nights per person in Sicily (Giardini Naxos):in single room $156, in twin room $94, in triple room $84July 1-September 15: in single room $177, in twin room $115, in triple room $1052013 departures are subject to itinerary and price modification. Details will be available in Sept. 2012.Note: - Departures January 23, February 20, October 22-December 17; January 21 & February 18, 2013 overnight in Milan instead of Lake Maggiore; Dinner on day 5 and Lugano visit not included.
- December 17 Departure Christmas Eve in Venice, dinner included.
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| Touring Date | Land & Air | Land Only | | May 29, 2012 - Jun 13, 2012 | Call Us | $4,357 | | Jun 05, 2012 - Jun 20, 2012 | Call Us | $4,357 | | Jul 24, 2012 - Aug 08, 2012 | Call Us | $4,430 | | Jul 31, 2012 - Aug 15, 2012 | Call Us | $4,380 | | Aug 07, 2012 - Aug 22, 2012 | Call Us | $4,380 | | Aug 21, 2012 - Sep 05, 2012 | Call Us | $4,580 | | Aug 28, 2012 - Sep 12, 2012 | Call Us | $4,580 | | Sep 04, 2012 - Sep 19, 2012 | Call Us | $4,507 | | Sep 11, 2012 - Sep 26, 2012 | Call Us | $4,507 | | Sep 18, 2012 - Oct 03, 2012 | Call Us | $4,507 | | Sep 25, 2012 - Oct 10, 2012 | Call Us | $4,507 | | Oct 02, 2012 - Oct 17, 2012 | Call Us | $4,507 | | Oct 09, 2012 - Oct 24, 2012 | Call Us | $4,507 |
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