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9 Day Enchanting Italy (Sunday Departure)

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Tour Code:IT-9DENCITS-09
Length: 9 Days
Tour Quality: First Class
Tour Type: Escorted Tour

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Start Date	End Date	Brochure Land & Air	Brochure Land Only	Our Price (Land & Air)	Our Price (Land Only)	Quote
Sun, Dec 20, 2009	Mon, Dec 28, 2009	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us	Quote
Sun, Dec 27, 2009	Mon, Jan 04, 2010	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us	Quote
Sun, Feb 14, 2010	Mon, Feb 22, 2010	$2,499	$1,799	Call Us	Call Us	Quote
Sun, Feb 21, 2010	Mon, Mar 01, 2010	$2,499	$1,799	Call Us	Call Us	Quote
Sun, Feb 28, 2010	Mon, Mar 08, 2010	$2,499	$1,799	Call Us	Call Us	Quote
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Sun, Mar 21, 2010	Mon, Mar 29, 2010	$2,599	$1,899	Call Us	Call Us	Quote
Sun, Mar 28, 2010	Mon, Apr 05, 2010	$2,699	$1,999	Call Us	Call Us	Quote

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Itinerary

Tour Highlights

Countries Visited: Italy

City Highlights: Assisi, Florence, Pisa, Rome, Venice

Tour Itinerary

DAY 1, Sunday - Depart the USA
Depart the USA for Italy. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey

DAY 2, Monday - Arrive in Venice
Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. This evening, enjoy an orientation meeting with your tour escort, followed by a welcome dinner
Overnight: Venice
Meals: Dinner

DAY 3, Tuesday - Venice City Tour
Today begins with a boat ride to the Island of Murano, known throughout the world for its fine glasswork industry. Then, visit St. Mark's Square to begin a guided walking tour of romantic Venice. View the Golden Basilica of San Marco, the Bridge of Sighs and visit the Doge's Palace, whose facade features a massive late-Gothic gate, known as the Porta della Carta. Take the remainder of the day to explore Venice on your own
Optionals: Gondola Ride with Music (PM)
Overnight: Venice
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 4, Wednesday - Pisa Sightseeing En Route to Florence
Travel through the stunning panorama of Tuscany to Pisa. On arrival, view the famous Piazza del Miracoli with its Leaning Tower, the Baptistery, the Duomo, and the Monumental Cemetery. The four monuments of this extraordinary piazza make for a unique architectural blend of Romanesque and Gothic styles. En route to Florence, visit a local Tuscan farm in the countryside for a wine tasting with local specialties. Evening at leisure
Overnight: Florence
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 5, Thursday - Florence City Tour
Today's morning tour begins with a visit to the Accademia of Fine Arts, where Michelangelo's David is housed. Walk to the Duomo, celebrated for its magnificent dome designed by Brunelleschi, and view the Baptistery's renowned "Gates of Paradise" by Ghiberti. Continue to explore the open air art museum of Signoria Square ending at Ponte Vecchio, known as the "Old Bridge." Enjoy the afternoon at leisure in Florence. This evening, dine in an authentic Tuscan restaurant in the countryside
Overnight: Florence
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 6, Friday - Sun Route Via Assisi to Rome
Today travel along the famous "Sun Route" motorway to the medieval city of Assisi, renowned for its 13th-century Basilica of St. Francis and Giotto's frescoes. Continue to your hotel in Rome
Overnight: Rome
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 7, Saturday - Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel
Today begins with the visit to the Vatican Museums and Michelangelo's breathtaking Sistine Chapel. Stroll through St. Peter's Square, passing Bernini's famous colonnade, to visit St. Peter's Basilica, where you will view Michelangelo's Pieta. This highly-finished marble sculpture depicts the body of Jesus in the arms of Mary after the Crucifixion and is considered to be among the most compelling of all works of art in the Western world. The remainder of the day is at leisure
Optionals: Piazzas of Rome (PM)
Overnight: Rome
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 8, Sunday - Tour Ancient Rome
This morning, a historic tour of "ancient Rome" takes you to the Roman Forum, the political center during the Roman Republic, the triumphal Arch of Constantine, the Arch of Titus and the Colosseum, the largest amphitheater built in the Roman Empire. Afternoon at leisure. Tonight, dine in a typical Roman restaurant with wine and music, then enjoy an illuminated tour of the city
Overnight: Rome
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 9, Monday - Depart for the USA
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast

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What's Included

Flights NYC-Venice, Rome-NYC
Other departure cities available.

Airline fuel surcharges

7 nights First Class accommodations

2 nights , Venice

2 nights , Florence

3 nights , Rome

All transfers

11 meals: 7 buffet breakfasts, 4 dinners with wine

Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach

Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout

Services of local guides in all major cities

Entrance fees per itinerary

Special Features

Doge's Palace, Venice

Wine tasting with local specialties at Tuscan countryside farm

Michelangelo's David, Florence

Basilica of St. Francis, Assisi

Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel, Rome

Forum & Colosseum, Rome

Dinner with Opera Singers, Rome

Wine & mineral water with all dinners

Whisper technology enhanced touring

*Not Included:
Airport taxes & fees, optional tours, and gratuities.

Additional Information:

Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.

May 31, Jun 14, Jun 28, Sep 6 departures will be accommodated at the Sheraton Hotel in Florence.

Apr 19 departure will be accommodated at the Hotel Carlton & Grand Canal in Venice.

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Accommodations

Package: 9 Day Enchanting Italy (Sunday Departure)

Grand Hotel Cavour
This first class hotel is located in the historical center of Florence.

Sheraton Hotel
This first class hotel is located on the outskirts of historical Florence.

Grand Hotel Palatino
This first class hotel is located in the heart of ancient Rome, just a short walk from the Colosseum.

Hotel Carlton & Grand Canal
This first class hotel is located on the Grand Canal and is just a few minutes from the shopping and historical center.

Grand Hotel Principe
This first class hotel is a prestigious ancient palace situated on the Grand Canal, just after the Scalzi Bridge.

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