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Highlights of Italy

Rome / Assisi / Siena / Florence / Bologna / Padua / Venice / Montepulciano/ Rome/ Naples / Pompeii/ Sorrento / Capri / Rome 
10 Days / 9 Nights  From Nov 2010 until October 30, 2011

DAY 01 – (FRIDAY OR SUNDAY) ROME
Arrival on their own at Hotel and overnight.
DAY 02 – (SATURDAY OR MONDAY) ROME, ASSISI, SIENA,  FLORENCE (B,D)
Departure by deluxe motor coach at 7:15 a.m. to Assisi.  Arrival and free time to visit this tiny town embraced by walls from the Middle Ages. You can visit the Basilica of St Frances with Giotto and Cimabue's master pieces. Continue on to Sienna, This gothic city is constructed on three hills in the heart of Tuscany. and is encircled by its ancient walls. The city is famous for its splendid square " Piazza del Campo ", designed in the shape of a shell . Here, every year the famous "Palio" takes place. See also the elegant Palace and the Cathedral. In the afternoon proceed on to Florence. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel
DAY 03 – (SUNDAY OR TUESDAY) FLORENCE (B,D)
Breakfast at the Hotel and morning tour of the city known as the "Cradle of Renaissance" with its many artistic beauties.  Visit the Dome by Brunelleschi, the Bell tower by Giotto and the Baptistery with its golden bronze doors, the "Gates of Paradize". The sightseeing tour continues through Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio and finally the church of Santa Croce. Afternoon at leisure or optional tour to Pisa with its unique leaning tower on the Square of Miracles. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel in Florence.
DAY 04 – (MONDAY OR WEDNESDAY) FLORENCE, BOLOGNA, PADUA, VENICE (B,D)
Breakfast at Hotel., then departure to Bologna the city of  arcades. With is 38 kms long porticos it is sheltering  you from the hot rays of the sun even during hottest summer days. This ancient university city is also known for its medieval towers that provided both accommodation and defense during hard times. See Independence Street, Neptune Square and Major square, King Renzo, the Podesta palace and the Basilica de San Petronio. In the afternoon continue on to Padua with its San Antonio Basilica. Evening arrival in Venice the city of gondolas and romance. Dinner and overnight in Venice (3 star hotels in Mestre only with supplement for Venice downtown island accommodation) 
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 vaporetto ride to  St. Mark's square and visit to the Doge's Palace (external). Boat ride to Murano, center of the world-famous Murano glasses. Afternoon at leisure, dinner and overnight in Venice
DAY 06 – (WEDNESDAY OR FRIDAY) VENICE, MULTEPULCIANO TUSCANY, ROME (B)
After breakfast depart from Piazzale Roma to tuscany, known for its romantic churches and castles and its infamous wines. You will proceed to Bal Di Chiana with a stop in Montepulciano, a medieval town rich with history and art. Known for its nobile wine, which can be purchased in wine houses in town, Montepulciano is also the host of an annual jazz and wine festival every July. Spend the afternoon getting to know Montepulciano at your own pace and tasting the local wines. Evening check into your hotel in Rome.
DAY 07 – (THURSDAY OR SATURDAY) ROME (B)
Breakfast at the Hotel. Departure from the Hotel from 07.45- 08:00 am approximately to visit by foot this famous city and its artistic beauties among which: St. Peter’s Square, Navona Square, Pantheon (visit inside), Trevi Fountain . Afternoon at leisure and overnight.
DAY 08 – (FRIDAY OR SUNDAY) ROME, NAPLES, POMPEII, SORRENTO (B,L,D)
Breakfast at the Hotel. After leaving Rome, 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 Pompeiii and then visit of the excavations of the famous Roman city destroyed by the eruption of  Mount 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, CAPRI, ROME (B,L)
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 a restaurant and free time for personal activities. In the afternoon departure to Rome. Arrival and overnight in Rome.
DAY 10 – (SUNDAY OR TUESDAY) ROME 
Breakfast at the Hotel . End of services. 

Departures from Rome every Sunday (or every 2nd Sunday in low season) , from May to October every Friday and Sunday 

Dates in 2010:
Nov 7, 21, Dec 5, Dec 26

Departures in 2011:
Jan 2, 16, Feb 6, 20, Mar 13, 27
Apr 3, 10, 17, 24
May 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29
Jun 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26
Jul 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31
Aug 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28
Sep 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30
Oct 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30

 Tour prices in Euro ($ rate varies depending the exchange rate) per person. Tour is available in both 3 star and 4 star hotel categories 
New city tax: Euro 3 per person per night will be charged locally for all accommodations in Rome (from 1Jan 2011)

Tour Includes:

* Accommodation in first class or standard class hotels
*Transportation by deluxe motorcoach
* Meals as per itinerary
* Guided visits as per itinerary (entrance fees are extra!)
* Services of a multilingual tour escort (English and Spanish) and local guides, taxes

Rates Do NOT  Include: 
*Drinks, Porterage
*Entrance Fee to Monuments and Museums 
*Tips, extras and everything that is not mentioned in the paragraph " Rate Includes"

no child discount / child has to pay triple occupancy rate

Hotels used on the First class (4star) 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)

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

For extra nights before and after the tour please visit our Rome City package page (extra nights rates)

Rome Transfer prices 2010/2011:

Shuttle service from Fiumicino Airport to hotels in Rome:
Euro 17 per person
meeting point: Itinariweb.com desk / terminal T3
Departures 8am-8pm every 20-30 minutes

Private transfer from Fiumicino airport to hotels or V.V one way:
Euro 55 per car for 1-3 passengers
meeting point: Itinariweb.com desk / terminal T3

Private transfer from railway station to hotels or v.v. one way:
Euro 38 per car for 1-3 passengers