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Italy's Great Cities 2013
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Tour Operator |
Globus |
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Tour Code |
LJ3 |
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Vacation Quality |
First Class |
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Vacation Type |
Escorted Tour |
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Number of Days |
8 |
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Countries Visited |
Italy
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City Highlights |
Florence, Pisa, Rome, 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 and Basilica, the Colosseum and Roman ForumPisa Marvel at the legendary Leaning TowerFlorenceGuided walking tour, visit Michelangelo’s David, and Signoria SquareVeronaWalking tour including Juliet’s balcony and the ArenaVenicePrivate boat ride; guided walking tour, visit St. Mark’s Square and Basilica, Doges’ Palace and the Bridge of Sighs; glassblowers’ demonstrationFerraraWalk along Este Castle to the cathedralHeadsets throughout the tour
MEALS
Full buffet breakfast daily (B); 2 three-course dinners (D): 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 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 starts with a visit to the VATICAN MUSEUMS and SISTINE CHAPEL (arranged next morning if closed today), 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.
Follow the Aurelian Way along the Tyrrhenian coast to Pisa. Here, take your pictures of the amazing Leaning Tower, 180 feet high and no less than 12 feet out of the perpendicular. Then, on to Florence, the splendid capital of Tuscany. You may wish to join an optional dinner outing to a fine Tuscan restaurant. (B)
Day 4: Florence.
Follow your Local Guide to the ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS with Michelangelo’s celebrated David and the magnificent cathedral. Admire Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry’s heavy bronze “Gate of Paradise,” and sculpture-studded SIGNORIA SQUARE. The afternoon is free. Florentine leather goods and gold jewelry sold by the ounce are attractive buys. (B)
Day 5: Florence–Verona–Venice.
North to Verona, medieval setting of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. See Juliet’s balcony and the well-preserved Arena. Stroll around the picturesque market square. Arrive in Venice, a powerful magnet for romantics and art lovers from around the globe. Tonight is your chance to sample the city’s fine restaurants. (B)
Day 6: Venice.
Start the day 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. Afterwards, enjoy Venice at your own pace or join an optional cruise to the charming island of Burano. (B)
Day 7: Venice–Ferrara–Rome.
A scenic drive today through the lush plains of the mighty River Po to Ferrara. Stroll past imposing Este Castle to the marble cathedral before continuing to Rome across the wooded Apennine mountain range, and past the vine- and olive-clad Tuscan Hills, home of the popular Chianti wines. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner with wine at a local restaurant to celebrate the success of your vacation. (B,D)
Day 8: Rome.
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
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ROME Cicerone (SF), FLORENCE Kraft (F), VENICE ISLAND Carlton on the Grand Canal (F), ROME Villa Pamphili (F) 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: $280, $350 (March 31-October 17 & March 30-April 8, 2013)Triple room reduction per person: $55Extra nights per person in Rome:in single room $226, in twin room $165, in triple room $1382013 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 | | Jan 20, 2013 - Jan 27, 2013 | Call Us | $1,919 | | Feb 17, 2013 - Feb 24, 2013 | Call Us | $1,919 | | Mar 17, 2013 - Mar 24, 2013 | Call Us | $1,919 | | Mar 24, 2013 - Mar 31, 2013 | Call Us | $1,919 | | Mar 26, 2013 - Apr 02, 2013 | Call Us | $1,919 | | Mar 31, 2013 - Apr 07, 2013 | Call Us | $2,289 | | Apr 02, 2013 - Apr 09, 2013 | Call Us | $2,289 | | Apr 07, 2013 - Apr 14, 2013 | Call Us | $2,289 | | Apr 09, 2013 - Apr 16, 2013 | Call Us | $2,289 |
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