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Departures from Rome every Sunday.
Between May and October departures also on Fridays
Day
01 – (Friday or Sunday )Rome
Arrival
on your own at
the Hotel and overnight.
Day
02 – (Saturday or Monday ) Rome / Assisi / Siena / Florence
(B,D)
Morning departure from your hotel by a deluxe coach we’ll arrive to Assisi. Arrival and free time at disposal to
visit this tiny town, surrounded by ancient Middle Ages walls. We suggest the visit of the Basilica of St. Francesco with its masterpieces of Giotto and Cimabue. Lunch break (not included). By the motorway we’ll arrive to Siena. This medieval
town surrounded by ancient walls and known for the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo, the town square, famous for hosting the Palio horse race. Then we’ll
reach our destination: Florence. Dinner and overnight.
Day
03 – (Sunday or Tuesday ) Florence (Pisa)
(B,D)
Breakfast. Visit of this beautiful city where the Italian genius for art reached its pinnacle. City of Etruscan- Roman origins, it
flourished in the Middle Ages as a free commune. Furtherly refined by Renaissance, Florence is known as the “craddle of
Renaissance” (la culla del Rinascimento) for its monuments churches and
buildings. The best-known site and crowning architectural jewel of Florence is the domed cathedral of the city, Santa Maria del Fiore known as The Duomo that we will visit.
The magnificent dome was built by Filippo Brunelleschi. We will then proceed to the nearby Campanile tower (partly designed by
Giotto) and the Baptistery with the golden bronze doors (they were so beautiful that they were called the “Gates of Paradise” by
Michelangelo himself. In the heart of the city there is Piazza della
Signoria, Palazzo della Signoria(also known as Palazzo Vecchio), gothic building, and the Santa Croce Basilica. Afternoon at leisure, possibility to visit Pisa (optional). The power of Pisa as a
mighty maritime nation began to grow on and reached its apex in the 11th century
when it acquired traditional fame as one of the four main historical Marine Republics of Italy. Then we will admire the Square of Miracles where we find the
Duomo, the Leaning Tower and the Baptistery. Return to Florence. Dinner and
overnight at the hotel.
Day 04 -
Monday or Wednesday Florence / Bologna / Padua / Venice (B,D)
Breakfast. In the morning
departure to Bologna. The cityscape is further enriched by elegant and
extensive arcades (or porticos), for which the city is famous. In total,
there are some 38 kilometres of arcades in the city’s historical center
for its 40 km of high system of fortifications and defensive towers.
From Independece Street we will proceed to Neptune Square and Major
Square in the heart of the city. The central streets of Bologna, today
are largely pedestrianized. Here we’ll be fascinated by the Neptune
Square, King
Renzo Palace, the Podestà Palace and the basilica of San Petronio, one
of the biggest in the world (during construction it was intended to be
larger than St. Peter’s in Rome). In the afternoon we will continue
towards Padova, with its original Sant’ Antonio Basilica. In the
evening, arrival in Venice, world-famous for its gondola (classic
venetian boat) and for its elegant and refined art. Dinner and overnight
stay in hotel.
Day
05 – (Tuesday or Thursday ) Venice
(B,D)
Breakfast
at Hotel and visit of this mysterious city built on 177 islands, 150
canals and 400 bridges.
The sightseeing
includes the
panoramic of St. Mark's square and the Doge's Palace (external).
During the
morning the group will
stop in one of the
famous shops of Murano glasses.
Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel
Day 06: Friday -Venice / Region of Chianti-Montepulciano / Tuscany, Rome
(B)
Breakfast and departure by motor
coach from Piazzale Roma to the famous Region
of Chianti in Tuscany. Chianti is a vast geographic area from the hilly
landscape
placed between Siena and Florence. The fascination of this territory
lies in the perfect
equilibrium between the soft forms of slopes and the thousands nuances
of color and crowded woods, populated by ancient castles, secular
parishes as in Pievi. In this area there is the biggest production of
wine. The most famous is the Chianti Classico, made with the white and
the black grapes. Then, we’ll stop at Montepulciano, famous city
situated in the north of Val d’Orcia, known for its wine, the Brunello
(famous red worldwide wine), it is possible to buy it in the winehouse
of the town. For wine and jazz lovers, in July there is the Jazz and
Wine festival. Optional tasting of local wine, Free time at disposal. In the
evening arrival in Rome.
Day
07 – ( Thursday or Saturday ) Rome
(B)
Breakfast
at Hotel. Departure from the Hotel at hrs 08:00 am to visit by foot this famous
eternal city and its artistic beauties like: Fontana di Trevi, Pantheon
(visit inside), Castel Sant'Angelo and the ST Peter square with its basilica. Afternoon
at leisure. During your stay in Rome will be possible to book optional
visits to Sixtine chapel and Vatican Museums, Catacombs and Basilicas.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day
08 – (Friday or Sunday ) Rome / Naples / Pompeii / Sorrento
(B,L, D)
Breakfast
at the Hotel. After leaving Rome (7am departure), the coach will take the " Sun
Route " motorway, driving through the regions of Lazio and Campania,
with a view of the Abbey of Montecassino. Upon arrival in Naples there
will be a short panoramic city tour : Mergellina, Castel dell'Ovo
Plebiscito Square, the Royal Palace, the Maschio Angioino and the port.
Lunch in a restaurant on our way to Pompeii and then visit of the
excavations of the famous Roman city , destroyed by the eruption of
Vesuvius in 79 A.D.
Leaving Pompeii and driving along the Sorrentine coast, arrival in
Sorrento. Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
Day
09 – (Saturday or Monday )Sorrento
(B,D)
Day
at leisure in Sorrento. Half board at Hotel.
Day
10 – (Sunday or Tuesday) Sorrento / Capri
(B,L,D)
After
breakfast we board the boat for the Island of Capri., where weather and
sea conditions permitting we will visit the Blue Grotto in small rowing
boats. Lunch in restaurant and free time for personal activities. In the
afternoon transfer to Hotel. Dinner and overnight.
Day
11 – (Monday or Wednesday ) Capri - Rome
(B)
Breakfast
at Hotel. Morning at leisure and in the afternoon transfer to Rome.
Arrival at Hotel and overnight.
Day
12 – (Tuesday or Thursday ) Rome
Breakfast
at the Hotel and End of services.
Departure dates 2012:
Apr 1, 8, 15, 22
May 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27
Jun 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29
Jul 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29
Aug 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, 31
Sep 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30
Oct 5, 7,
12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28
PRICES
2012:
Italy City taxes payable
locally at each hotel (2-4Euro per night) - Rome/Venice/Florence
4
STAR HOTELS
EURO
1878.00- per person based on double/triple occupancy
EURO 638 -per
person single supplement
3
STAR HOTELS:
EURO 1544.00 - per person based on double/
triple occupancy
EURO 599.50 -per person single supplement
no child discount / child has to pay triple occupancy rate
PRICE
INCLUDES:
Transportation
by deluxe motorcoach
Multilingual Tour-Escort in English and Spanish
Accommodation in a 4 star or 3 star Hotels as chosen
Meals as per itinerary . Panoramic Visit
as per itinerary
PRICE DOES
NOT INCLUDE:
Drinks
, Porterage, City taxes
Entrance Fees to Monuments and Museums
Tips, extras and everything
that is not mentioned in the paragraph “Price includes”
Hotels used on the First Class Tour:
Rome: Hotel Oxford (4star) or Hotel Diana(4star) or Hotel Beverly
Hills(4star) or similar
Florence: Hotel Raffaello (4star) or Hotel Mediterraneo (4star ) or similar
Venice: Hotel Carlton Grand Canal (4star) or similar
Sorrento: Hotel Michelangelo or similar(4star)
Capri: Hotel Capri or Hotel Regina Cristina or similar (4star)
Hotels used on the Standard Tour:
Rome: Hotel Corona (3star) or Hotel Constanza (3star) or similar
Florence: Hotel Raffaello (4star) or Hotel Mediterraneo (4star ) or similar
Venice: HOtel Delfino (Mestre / 4star) or similar
Sorrento:Hotel Michelangelo(4star) or similar
capri: Hotel La Bouganville (3star), Hotel San Michele (3star) or
similar
Extra nights in Rome before
or after the tour - 2011/2012
| Hotel |
Per person based
on double |
Per person based on single |
Per person based on triple |
First Class
Hotel Diana
|1Nov-28Dec'11/2Jan-15Mar'/1-31Aug'12 |
58 |
90 |
52 |
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16Mar-31Mar'12/1-31Jul'12 |
63 |
95 |
57 |
29Dec'11-1Jan'12
1Apr-30Jun/1Sep-31Oct'12 |
99 |
133 |
84 |
Standard
Hotel San Remo
1Apr-30Jun/1Sep-31Oct'12 |
76 |
103 |
65 |
| 1Jul-31Aug'12 |
60 |
85 |
56 |
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For additional hotels, extra nights
before and after the tour or city package with tours in
Rome
please visit our Rome
City package page
Shuttle service (Itinerari Express) from
Fiumicino Airport to hotels in Rome or v.v.:
Euro 17 per person
meeting point: Terminal T3 Itinariweb.com desk / arrivals
terminal B
Departures 8am-8pm every 20-30 minutes / pick up at hotels
3hours prior departure
Private transfer from Fiumicino airport to hotels or V.V
one way (1hour service length):
Euro 55 per car for 1-3 passengers
Private transfer from railstation to hotels or v.v. one
way:
Euro 38 per car for 1-3 passengers
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