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Day 1 Depart USA Evening departure. Meals and refreshments served on board. Day 2 Rome Morning arrival into Rome's Leonardo Da Vinci Airport. Transfer to the hotel. Balance of day is at leisure. After unpacking, you may want to sample your first Roman cappuccino 'al fresco.' Day 3 Rome Your morning tour reveals Rome's infinite aspects and eras. Drive through Via Cavour and see Piazza della Repubblica with Najads Fountain. Continue to Via Veneto (the Rodeo Drive of Rome) and see Palazzo Margherita (seat of the American Embassy), Aurelian Walls (3rd century A.D.) and Piazza Barberini. Pass by the Quirinale Palace, stop at the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon. Drive past Piazza Navona, Palace of Justice, Castel Sant' Angelo and then visit St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. Afternoon and evening are free for independent exploration. (B) Day 4 Rome Day at leisure. You may enjoy an optional excursion to Pompeii, Capri and Sorrento with their panoramic views of Mt. Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples. (B) Day 5 Rome/Florence This morning transfer from Rome to Florence by rail traveling via the gentle Umbrian hills and through the Tuscan countryside to Florence, Cradle of the Renaissance. Balance of the day is at leisure. (B) Day 6 Florence Your morning tour begins at il Duomo, crowned with the magnificent Brunelleschi dome, the Baptistry with its exquisite doors by Ghiberti, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Piazza Della Signoria, the Accademia Museum, and Piazzale Michelangelo for a panoramic view of Florence. The afternoon is free for you to explore Florence's lovely shops and boutiques. (B) Day 7 Florence Full day on your own. The city has endless possibilities: the Uffizi Gallery, or perhaps an excursion to Siena, San Gimignano, or Pisa. (B) Day 8 Florence/Venice Travel by rail to Venice. The city is a magical tapestry of Renaissance buildings lining narrow canals with sleek gondolas gliding silently by. Balance of the day is at leisure. Rediscover romance in a gondola or take a 'vaporetto' ride on the Grand Lagoon and mingle with the Venetians. (B) Day 9 Venice Your morning walking tour highlights the Basilica of St. Mark and the Doge's Palace, decorated by 16th century artists such as Titian and Tintoretto. Also view the Bridge of Sighs and Piombi Prison. Remainder of the day is free. (B) Day 10 Venice/Lake Como After breakfast, spend the morning in Venice to relax or do some last minute shopping. Depart by train and travel westward to Lake Como. (B) Days 11 & 12 Lake Como Two glorious days at leisure. Virgil once called Lake Como the 'greatest lake'. The town combines luxuriant flora with a view of snowy alpine peaks. Visit Como's outstanding Duomo or stroll its walks skirting the water's edge. Famous 16th and 17th century villas are scattered around the lake. Cernobbio and Tremezzo (see Villa Carlotta) are lovely lakeside locations. On the opposite side of the lake are Varenna and Bellagio. (B) Day 13 Lake Como/Milan/USA (or extend your stay) After breakfast, you'll be transferred to Milan's Malpensa Airport for your return flight home, arriving the same day. (B) |
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Special Airfares are available for this selected packages.
Plus applicable airport taxes, fuel surcharges and fess.
Price is per person based on double occupancy and may vary according to hotel and airfare seasonality, weekend surcharges, holidays and local events. Rates for Single/Triple/Children and additional nights in Rome are available. A SELECTION OF OTHER HOTELS IS AVAILABLE. Airfare is from New York based on current estimates and is subject to change. Actual airfares from all gateways will be advised at the time of deposit. Other departure city airfares are available.
Some airfares may require instant purchase.
Please note that as of January 1st, 2011 the City of Rome has introduced an overnight accommodation tax for all guests staying at any hotels (Law number 78 dated 05/31/2010). This small fee (2 or 3 Euros, per person, per day depending on hotel category) will be collected locally by the hotels.
| Half-day afternoon Uffizi Gallery Call for Price | |
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This Tour is Available from: Florence Afternoon Tour Departure time: 2:30pm Schedule: Daily. Duration: 3 hours Highlights: Fiesole, to visit Franciscan Church of Santa Croce, burial site of Machiavelli, Galileo, Michelangelo, Rossini and Galleria Degli Uffizi for paintings by Leonardo, Giotto, Michelangelo, Botticelli, Raffaello. On Mondays, the visit of the Uffizi will be replaced by a visit of Palazzo Vecchio |
| Half-day Chianti Call for Price | |
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This Tour is Available from: Florence Chianti Departure time: 2:15pm Schedule: From November to March on Wednesdays only. From April to October on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays only Duration: 4 hours Highlights: Visit to Chianti Classico wine producing area and local wine cellars for wine tasting. See the Tuscan countryside, famous for its green valleys, cypress trees, vineyards and olive groves. |
| Half-day morning city tour Call for Price | |
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This Tour is Available from: Florence Morning Tour Departure time: 9:30am Schedule: Daily Duration: 3 hours Highlights: Piazzale Michelangelo for city view, Accademia Delle Belle Arti with David by Michelangelo, Cathedral complex with Brunelleschi s Cupola, Giotto s Bell Tower, and Baptistry. On Mondays, the visit of the Accademia will be replaces by a visit of the Bargello Museum or of the Medici Chapels |
| Half-day Pisa Call for Price | |
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This Tour is Available from: Florence Pisa Departure time: 2:00pm Schedule: From November to March: on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays only. From April to October: Daily. Duration: 5 hours Highlights: Visit Pisa and its Piazza dei Miracoli where the Leaning Tower, the Cathedral and the Baptistry are located. |
| Full-day Siena and San Gimignano Call for Price | |
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This Tour is Available from: Florence Siena and San Gimignano Departure time: 9:15am Schedule:From November to March: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays only. From April to October: Daily Duration: 9 hours Highlights: In Siena, visit Cathedral, Piazza del Campo, Palazzo Comunale, Libreria Piccolomini and Museo del Duomo. After free time for lunch on your own, visit San Gimignano, famous for its medieval towers and magnificent views. |
| Half-day ancient Ostia Call for Price | |
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This Tour is Available from: Rome Ancient Ostia Departure time: Between 8:00am and 8:40am Schedule: From March to October and on Tuesdays and Fridays only Duration: 3 hours Highlights: Via delle Tombe, Porta Romana, Decumanus Maximus, Terme di Nettuno, theatre built by Agrippa, Forum, Capitolium, temple of Rome and Augustus, Basilica, House of Diana, Thermopolium, Via dei Dipinti, and Museo Ostiense. |
| Full-day Capri Call for Price | |
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This Tour is Available from: Rome Capri Departure time: Between 6:30am and 7:15am Schedule: Daily, except Christmas and New Year s Day Duration: Full day Highlights: Travel by motorcoach to Naples and board the hovercraft to Marina Grande. Weather permitting, board motorboats to the Blue Grotto. Panoramic drive to Anacapri. Lunch at a local restaurant. NOTE: If bad weather conditions will not permit the trip from Naples to Capri, a tour of Pompeii will be offered instead (the difference in price will be refunded). |
| Half-day Christian Rome Call for Price | |
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This Tour is Available from: Rome Christian Rome Departure time: Between 2:00pm and 2:40pm (from March to October) and between 1:30pm and 2:15pm (from November to February) Schedule: Daily, except Easter, Christmas and New Year s Day Duration: 3 hours Highlights: Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, Holy Staircase, Basilica of Saint John in Laterano, ancient Appian Way, Catacombs of San Callisto, Santa Domitilla or San Sebastiano, Baths of Emperor Caracalla. |
| Classical and Imperial Rome Call for Price | |
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This Tour is Available from: Rome Classical and Imperial Rome with lunch Departure time: Between 8:00am and 8:40am Schedule: Daily Duration: Appros. 6 hours Highlights: Basilica of St Peter (visit are not allowed during religious functions), Piazza della Repubblica,Trevi Fountain, the Colonna of Marco Aurelio, Palazzo di Montecitorio, the Pantheon (including visit), Palazzo Madama, Piazza Navona. After lunch see Piazza Venezia, Piazza del Campidoglio, Roman Forum, Circus Maximus, Pyramid of Caius Cestius, Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, Colosseum. |
| Full-day Florence Call for Price | |
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This Tour is Available from: Rome Florence Departure time: Between 6:30am and 7:15am Schedule: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only from March to October. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, except Christmas and New Year s Day from November to February. Duration: Full day Highlights: Academia Museum, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Baptistry, Giotto Bell Tower, Piazza della Signoria, Piazza and Church of Santa Croce. Lunch included at typical Florentine restaurant. |
| Half-day Imperial Rome Call for Price | |
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This Tour is Available from: Rome Imperial Rome Departure time: Between 2:00pm and 2:40pm (from March to October) and between 1:30pm and 2:15pm (from November to February) Schedule: Daily Duration: 3 hours Highlights: Piazza Venezia, Piazza del Campidoglio, Roman Forum, Circus Maximus, Pyramid of Caius Cestius, Basilica of St. PAul Outside the Walls, Colosseum. |
| Full-day Naples & Vesuvius Call for Price | |
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This Tour is Available from: Rome Naples and Vesuvius Departure time: 6:30am Schedule: Daily, except Christmas and New Year s Day Duration: Full day Highlights: In Naples, see of Castel Dell'Ovo, Piazza del Plebescito, Royal Palace, Basilica of San Francesco Di Paola, San Carlo Opera House, Gallery of Umberto I and Maschio Angioino. Continue to Mount Vesuvius. |
| Full-day Orvieto & Assisi Call for Price | |
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This Tour is Available from: Rome Orvieto and Assisi Departure time: Between 6:30am and 7:15am Schedule: Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays only from March to October. Mondays and Fridays only from November to February. Duration: Full day Highlights: Orvieto (including lunch), Trasimeno Lake, Assisi (including Church of St. Claire, Townhall Square with its People Palace, Roman Temple dedicated to Minerva, St Francis Basilica) and town of Santa Maria degli Angeli. |
| Half-day Papal audience Call for Price | |
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This Tour is Available from: Rome Papal Audience Departure time: Between 7:00am and 7:40am Schedule: Wednesdays only, based on His Holiness schedule Duration: 3-4 hours Highlights: The Papal Audience takes place in St. Peter Square, St. Peter Basilica or the Audience Hall, based on weather conditions and the number of participating pilgrims. |
| Papal blessing at Castel Gandolfo Call for Price | |
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This Tour is Available from: Rome Papal blessing at Castelgandolfo Departure time: Between 7:00am and 7:40am Schedule: Sundays, during summer months only and based on His Holiness schedule Duration: 4 hours Highlights: Travel along the ancient Appian Way to His Holiness summer residence, near volcanic lake of Albano. The Papal Blessing will take place in the square facing the Papal palace of Castelgandolfo. |
| Half-day Roman Castles Call for Price | |
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This Tour is Available from: Rome Roman Castles Departure time: Between 2:00pm and 2:40pm Schedule: From April to October and on Tuesdays and Saturdays only Duration: 4 hours Highlights: View Baths of Caracalla, Ancient Appian Way, Road of the Lakes, Colli Albani. Visit Castelgandolfo, Rocca di Papa, Grottaferrata, and Frascati, including local wine tasting. |
| Rome by night Call for Price | |
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This Tour is Available from: Rome Rome by night with dinner Departure time: 7:00pm Schedule: Daily, except Christmas Eve and New Year s Eve Duration: 3-4 hours Highlights: Panoramic tour of the city including a stop at the Trevi Fountain, followed by a traditional Roman dinner at a typical local restaurant (including drinks). |
| Half-day Tivoli Call for Price | |
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This Tour is Available from: Rome Tivoli Departure time: Between 2:00pm and 2:40pm (from March to September) and between 8:00am and 8:40am (from October to February) Schedule: Daily (except Mondays) - from March to October. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays only from November to February. Duration: 4 hours Highlights: Villa Adriana, Villa d'Este and its fountains |
| Half-day Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel Call for Price | |
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This Tour is Available from: Rome Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Departure time: Between 7:00am and 7:40am Schedule: Daily, except Sundays and Religious Holidays Duration: 3 hours Highlights: Vatican Museums, Gallery of the Tapestries and the Geographical Maps, Sistine Chapel. |
| Gondola serenade & dinner Call for Price | |
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This Tour is Available from: Venice Gondola serenade and Dinner Depart from:Gondola Station in Santa Maria del Giglio Departure time:From April to October at 7:30pm. From November to March at 3:30pm Schedule: Daily Duration: 2 hours Highlights: A romantic gondola ride with live music on board, followed by a three-course dinner with drinks at a local restaurant. |
| Half-day Islands excursion Call for Price | |
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This Tour is Available from: Venice Islands excursion Depart from: Serenissima Taxi Pier, next to Ponte della Paglia in San Marco Square Departure time: 9:30am and 2:30pm. From November to March only at 2:30pm. From April to October only at 2:30pm and 7:30pm. Schedule: Daily, except Christmas. Duration: 3.5 hours Highlights: Murano, for its glass factories; Burano, for its handmade laces; Torcello, the first settlement on the lagoon. |
| Half-day morning walking tour Call for Price | |
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This Tour is Available from: Venice Morning walking tour Depart from: Tourist Information Office in San Marco Square. Departure time: 9:00am Schedule: Daily, except Christmas and New Year s Day Duration: 2 hours Highlights: St. Mark Square, Basilica, Doge Palace, Prison and Bridge of Sighs. Tour ends with optional visit to glass blowing factory. |
| Venetian legends Call for Price | |
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This Tour is Available from: Venice Venitian legends Depart from: St. Bartolomeo Square, by Goldoni monument. Departure time: 5:00pm Winter - 8:00pm Summer Schedule: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays Duration: Approx. 2 hours Highlights: Unusual walk through the districts of Castello and Cannareggio to discover the darkest side of the Venetian tradition. Ghost stories, mysterious homicides, wars between angels and demons, will be taking you in the middle of a frightening fairy |

































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