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Treasures of Italy Tour -- Save $400 Per Couple if Booked by 12/17/08
11-day tour featuring Pisa, Florence, Venice, Assisi & Rome
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 Tour Description
So many of the famous sights you've seen in pictures…The Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Duomo in Florence, Canals of Venice, the Roman Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, St. Peter's Square, and more! Now see them for yourself…it's the best Italy has to offer in a leisurely 11-day tour.
Included Features
Meals - In addition to any meals you may be served during your flights to and from Europe, the tour price includes 9 breakfasts, and 4 dinners during the land portion of the tour.
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| Details | | Image Tours | | Offer valid through 12/17/2008 | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Depart USA. Overnight flight to Italy | The day of departure has arrived. Keep your departure instructions handy, for they will guide you through the chick-in process. After boarding, settle in for your overnight flight across the Atlantic Ocean. (Dinner in flight) | | Day 2 | Rome | Rome - Pomenzia: Upon arrival at Rome Fiumicino Airport, transfer to the hotel in Pomenzia, about 45 minutes outside the city. For the early arrivals, there may be time to make a morning excursion to the excavated ancient ruins of Ostia Antica. At your 'Welcome to Italy' dinner in the hotel this evening, get to know your fellow tour members. (Dinner) | | Day 3 | Rome | Rome - Pomenzia: As legend has it, Rome was built on seven hills by Romulus and Remus. You'll find that this city constantly reminds you of history, yet at the same time, keeps you firmly aware that it is a vibrantly modern capital. Highlights during the city sightseeing tour are the Trajan and Roman forums, the Arch of Constantine, the Appian Way, and the Colosseum. For your free time, we suggest a walking tour from the Piazza Venezia, the center of Rome, to the beautifully restored Fountain of Trevi. Toss in a few coins and make a wish. Choose from over 2000 restaurants in Rome for your independent dinner. Or, join the tour manager for the 'Rome Dinner' optional excursion. (Breakfast) | | Day 4 | Rome | Rome - Pomenzia: If you wish, take a local bus or train to Rome and spend this free day in the Eternal City, or set out to discover the lakes, beaches, and hillside villages of the surrounding Lazio (Latium) Region. The hotel desk and tour manager can advise you as to the best means of transportation. Add a fascinating slice of history to your travel experiences if you decide to joing the 'Mount Vesuvius & Pompeii" optional excursion. (Breakfast) | | Day 5 | Rome - Tuscany Region - Montecatini-Terme | Rome - Tuscany Region - Montecatini-Terme: It's off to Rome for further exploration. You might indulge in a shopping spree in Rome's highly touted fashion stores. We also recommend a visit to the Gardens and Villa Borghese at the end of the Via Veneto. Or, as you walk this marvelous city, stop at all the beautiful churches on the way. Each one is a museum in its own right. Among the most remarkable are St. Maria degli Angeli and the Church of Jesus in Old Rome. If you prefer, come along on the half-day 'Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel' optional excursion. After lunch, head north to Montecatini-Terme. In the late afternoon, pastel-tinted buildings on palm-lined streets welcome you to this spa resort town in the Tuscany Region.(Breakfast, Dinner) | | Day 6 | Montecatini-Terme | Florence - Montecatini-Terme: This day is devoted to artistically glorious Florence. The first architectural masterpieces you will notice during the guided tour stand on the Piazza del Duomo. The rest of the day is yours to explore Florence at your own pace. Admire Florence's piazzas, shop the open-air markets, visit the Uffizi Gallery, or enjoy gathering with Florentines and visitors alike on the Ponte Vecchio. Transfer back to the hotel for independent dinner at a relaxing restaurant in Montecatini-Terme. (Breakfast) | | Day 7 | Montecatini-Terme | Montecatini-Terme: Spend a leisurely day in Montecatini-Terme. Perhaps begin with a walk through the classic pavilions and parks that characterize this bath town. Take the funicular up to the old town of Montecatini Alte and sip a cappuccino as you enjoy a great panoramic view of the Tuscan countryside. Or, you might consider returning to Florence by train to spend your free day there. If so, visit the world-famous Pitti Palace, and afterwards enjoy a stroll through the adjoining Boboli Gardens. If you wish to get a close look at Michelangelo's 'David', be prepared to stand in line or try to make reservations in advance using one the services on the internet. Peek into the Medici Chapel of San Lorenzo, and there's even more of the great master's art to study! For independent dinner, settle down at one of the sidewalk terraces of the grand hotels of Montecatini-Terme. Another choice for the day is the 'Siena' optional excursion which includes dinner. (Breakfast) | | Day 8 | Venice | Venice - Mestre: The morning begins with a visit to Pisa and its Leaning Tower. Work on the structure began in 1173, and it started to tilt even before completion! After snapping pictures, travel north past Bologna and Padua, the university town where Galileo taught. Your hotel is in Mestre, just across the bridge from the Venician harbor, positioning you nicely for a full day in Venice tomorrow.(Breakfast, Dinner) | | Day 9 | Venice | Venice - Mestre: A motor boat transfers you to Italy's most magical city, Venice. Marvel at the architecure of teh San Marco Basilica, the Doges' Palace, the Clock Tower, and the 16th- and 17th-century Law Courts. Walk through the maze of narrow streets, lined with boutiques that make Venice a shopper's paradise. When you need a break, relax and enjoy live music at one of the many outdoor cafes on Piazza San Marco. If you have your heart set on gliding thought the canals of Venice by gondola, your tour manager can usually arrange a small group. Dinner will be on your own, or you may meet your tour manager for the 'Venice Dinner' optional excursion. Breakfast) | | Day 10 | Milan | Verona - Milan: The first stop will be in Verona, best known for the bittersweet love story of Romeo and Juliet. Walk to Juliet's balcony and admire Verona's own amphitheatre, which is still used for extravagant outdoor Opera performances every summer. Departing Verona, the motor coach takes ou along the edge of teh fertile Po Valley and into the center of Milan. Depending on your interests, the tour manager can direct you toward high-fashion shops or noteworthy sights such as churches, museums, the Scala Opera House, or even Leonardo's painting of 'The Last Supper'! Take advantage of your last opportunity for a delicious Italian ice cream at a gelateria on the Piazza Duomo. A farewell dinner will be hosted at your hotel, just outside of Milan. (Breakfast, Dinner) | | Day 11 | Return USA | Your voyage has come to a close. Catch a last glimpse of Italy on your way to Milan's Malpensa Airport where you will check in for your return flight home. 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| | | | | Prices are per-person, double occupancy, and reflect current discount. Taxes and Insurance are extra.
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Other dates available upon request.
The hours in parentheses ( ) indicate time on the motor coach between stops |
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