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14 Day Romantic Italy with Amalfi
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| Como, Venice, Florence, Rome, Sorrento |
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Airport taxes & fees |
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Newly introduced Italian City Taxes (payable locally) |
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optional tours, and gratuities |
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| Excursion to Bellagio |
| Leonardo da Vinci Last Supper, Milan |
| Doge Palace, Venice |
| Wine tasting with local specialties at Tuscan countryside farm |
| Michelangelo David, Florence |
| Basilica of St. Francis, Assisi |
| Evening Walking Tour of Rome |
| Forum & Colosseum, Rome |
| Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel, Rome |
| Dinner with Opera Singers, Rome |
| Visit to the excavations at Pompeii |
| Scenic Amalfi Drive |
| Wine & mineral water with all dinners |
| Whisper technology enhanced touring |
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| Day 1: Sunday - Depart USA |
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Depart the USA for Italy. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey
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| Day 2: Monday - Arrive in Milan, Transfer to Como |
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Arrive in Milan and transfer to your hotel in Como. Balance of the day at leisure. This evening, enjoy an orientation meeting with your tour escort, followed by a welcome dinner at a local restaurant Overnight: Como
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| Day 3: Tuesday - Lake Como Cruise to Bellagio |
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Today, cruise the scenic waters of Lake Como to the quiet village of Bellagio. With the Italian Alps in view to the north, enjoy time at leisure to saunter the slender streets and alleyways, lined with craft shops, villas, boutiques and cafés. This afternoon, sail back to Como and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure Overnight: Como
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| Day 4: Wednesday - Milan City Tour, Travel to Venice |
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This morning, depart for an exciting city tour of Milan, famous for its La Scala Theatre. Upon arrival, begin your tour of the city at Sforza Castle, and continue for a visit to Santa Maria delle Grazie to view Leonardo da Vincis Last Supper. Proceed to Duomo Cathedral Square and walk the Victor Emmanuel Galleria, a pedestrian mall built in the 1800s, featuring a large arched glass ceiling. Continue to Venice Overnight: Venice
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| Day 5: Thursday - Venice City Tour |
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Today begins with a boat ride to the Island of Murano, known throughout the world for its fine glasswork industry. Then, visit St. Marks Square to begin a guided walking tour of romantic Venice. View the Golden Basilica of San Marco, the Bridge of Sighs and visit the Doges 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 Optional: Gondola Ride with Music (PM) Overnight: Venice
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| Day 6: Friday - Pisa Sightseeing En Route to Florence |
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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
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| Day 7: Saturday - Florence City Tour |
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Todays morning tour begins with a visit to the Accademia of Fine Arts, where Michelangelos David is housed. Walk to the Duomo, celebrated for its magnificent dome designed by Brunelleschi, and view the Baptisterys 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 at an authentic Tuscan restaurant in the countryside (Optional Uffizi Gallery Tour PM, $65): available for purchase Only in Italy from your tour escort. Florence and the fine arts are synonymous. Gate 1s guided tour of the Uffizi Gallery provides insight to the history of the structure and its collections. Originally the private collection of the Medici family, the palazzo was opened to the public in 1765. Your tour highlights exceptional examples of Florentine painting with an aim to help you better understand the works of masters including Giotto, Botticelli and Leonardo da Vinci. Following the tour, enjoy a refreshment break and complimentary beverage at the museums cafe, which features a breathtaking view of the city. Tour participation guarantees immediate entry to the Gallery, with no lengthy waits in oftentimes two-three hour queues. ** Important: Please note that the Museum has a limited maximum capacity and therefore reserves the right to restrict admission. In this case we may not be able to offer the tour. Price is based on minimum number of passengers. Overnight: Florence
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| Day 8: Sunday - Sun Route Via Assisi to Rome |
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Today travel along the famous "Sun Route" motorway to the medieval city of Assisi, renowned for its 13th-century Basilica of St. Francis and Giottos frescoes. Continue to your hotel in Rome Overnight: Rome
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| Day 9: Monday - Tour Ancient Rome |
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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 Optional: Piazzas of Rome (PM) Overnight: Rome
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| Day 10: Tuesday - Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel |
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Today begins with the visit to the Vatican Museums and Michelangelos breathtaking Sistine Chapel. Stroll through St. Peters Square, passing Berninis famous colonnade, to visit St. Peters Basilica, where you will view Michelangelos 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. Afternoon at leisure. Tonight, dine in a typical Roman restaurant with wine and music, then enjoy an illuminated tour of the city Overnight: Rome
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| Day 11: Wednesday - Pompeii Tour, Travel to Sorrento |
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Drive south, passing by the famous Monte Cassino Abbey, founded by St. Benedict of Norcia in 529. Destroyed on four separate occasions, it was last rebuilt after being the site of fierce fighting during the Second World War. View Mt. Vesuvius in passing the Bay of Naples, before reaching Pompeii. Visit the ruins of this best preserved Roman city, including the Temples of Apollo and Jupiter, and the Forum. Continue to Sorrento Overnight: Sorrento
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| Day 12: Thursday - Full Day in Sorrento |
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Enjoy a full day at leisure in Sorrento. Strikingly beautiful and picturesque, even by Italian standards, Sorrento is set along the sea, with stunning escarpments plunging into the Gulf of Naples. Take a walk to see firsthand why this town has long been beloved by poets and artists Optional: Full Day Capri Overnight: Sorrento
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| Day 13: Friday - Scenic Amalfi Drive |
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Today, enjoy panoramic view of the enchanting towns along the scenic Amalfi Coast. Pass the distinctive white Moorish homes of Positano on this legendary road overlooking the Mediterranean, to reach the coastal town of Amalfi: a UNESCO World Heritage Site Overnight: Sorrento
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| Day 14: Saturday - Depart for the USA |
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Transfer to the airport in Naples for your departure flight
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Notes
- Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.
- Milan Linate Airport to Como transfers available at an additional cost.
- Sep 23 and Sep 30 will be accommodated at Hotel Abbazia in Venice.
- Some departures may stay at the Hotel Cristina in Sorrento.
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| Italy Lake Como |
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| 14 Day Romantic Italy Map |
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| Italy Venice Murano Burano Torcello |
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| Italy Venice, Gondola Ride |
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| Italy Florence Ponte Vecchio |
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| Italy Florence Tuscan dinner with wine |
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| Italy Florence Franciscan church of Santa Croce |
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| Italy Rome Colosseum |
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| Italy Rome Piazza San Pietro |
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Airport taxes & fees |
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Newly introduced Italian City Taxes (payable locally) |
| |
optional tours, and gratuities |
|
|
|
|
| Excursion to Bellagio |
| Leonardo da Vinci Last Supper, Milan |
| Doge Palace, Venice |
| Wine tasting with local specialties at Tuscan countryside farm |
| Michelangelo David, Florence |
| Basilica of St. Francis, Assisi |
| Evening Walking Tour of Rome |
| Forum & Colosseum, Rome |
| Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel, Rome |
| Dinner with Opera Singers, Rome |
| Visit to the excavations at Pompeii |
| Scenic Amalfi Drive |
| Wine & mineral water with all dinners |
| Whisper technology enhanced touring |
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| Day 1: Sunday - Depart USA |
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Depart the USA for Italy. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey
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| Day 2: Monday - Arrive in Milan, Transfer to Como |
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Arrive in Milan and transfer to your hotel in Como. Balance of the day at leisure. This evening, enjoy an orientation meeting with your tour escort, followed by a welcome dinner at a local restaurant Overnight: Como
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D )
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| Day 3: Tuesday - Lake Como Cruise to Bellagio |
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Today, cruise the scenic waters of Lake Como to the quiet village of Bellagio. With the Italian Alps in view to the north, enjoy time at leisure to saunter the slender streets and alleyways, lined with craft shops, villas, boutiques and cafés. This afternoon, sail back to Como and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure Overnight: Como
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B )
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| Day 4: Wednesday - Milan City Tour, Travel to Venice |
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This morning, depart for an exciting city tour of Milan, famous for its La Scala Theatre. Upon arrival, begin your tour of the city at Sforza Castle, and continue for a visit to Santa Maria delle Grazie to view Leonardo da Vincis Last Supper. Proceed to Duomo Cathedral Square and walk the Victor Emmanuel Galleria, a pedestrian mall built in the 1800s, featuring a large arched glass ceiling. Continue to Venice Overnight: Venice
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B, D )
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| Day 5: Thursday - Venice City Tour |
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Today begins with a boat ride to the Island of Murano, known throughout the world for its fine glasswork industry. Then, visit St. Marks Square to begin a guided walking tour of romantic Venice. View the Golden Basilica of San Marco, the Bridge of Sighs and visit the Doges 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 Optional: Gondola Ride with Music (PM) Overnight: Venice
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B )
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| Day 6: Friday - Pisa Sightseeing En Route to Florence |
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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
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B )
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| Day 7: Saturday - Florence City Tour |
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Todays morning tour begins with a visit to the Accademia of Fine Arts, where Michelangelos David is housed. Walk to the Duomo, celebrated for its magnificent dome designed by Brunelleschi, and view the Baptisterys 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 at an authentic Tuscan restaurant in the countryside (Optional Uffizi Gallery Tour PM, $65): available for purchase Only in Italy from your tour escort. Florence and the fine arts are synonymous. Gate 1s guided tour of the Uffizi Gallery provides insight to the history of the structure and its collections. Originally the private collection of the Medici family, the palazzo was opened to the public in 1765. Your tour highlights exceptional examples of Florentine painting with an aim to help you better understand the works of masters including Giotto, Botticelli and Leonardo da Vinci. Following the tour, enjoy a refreshment break and complimentary beverage at the museums cafe, which features a breathtaking view of the city. Tour participation guarantees immediate entry to the Gallery, with no lengthy waits in oftentimes two-three hour queues. ** Important: Please note that the Museum has a limited maximum capacity and therefore reserves the right to restrict admission. In this case we may not be able to offer the tour. Price is based on minimum number of passengers. Overnight: Florence
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B, D )
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| Day 8: Sunday - Sun Route Via Assisi to Rome |
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Today travel along the famous "Sun Route" motorway to the medieval city of Assisi, renowned for its 13th-century Basilica of St. Francis and Giottos frescoes. Continue to your hotel in Rome Overnight: Rome
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B, D )
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| Day 9: Monday - Tour Ancient Rome |
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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 Optional: Piazzas of Rome (PM) Overnight: Rome
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B )
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| Day 10: Tuesday - Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel |
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Today begins with the visit to the Vatican Museums and Michelangelos breathtaking Sistine Chapel. Stroll through St. Peters Square, passing Berninis famous colonnade, to visit St. Peters Basilica, where you will view Michelangelos 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. Afternoon at leisure. Tonight, dine in a typical Roman restaurant with wine and music, then enjoy an illuminated tour of the city Overnight: Rome
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B, D )
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| Day 11: Wednesday - Pompeii Tour, Travel to Sorrento |
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Drive south, passing by the famous Monte Cassino Abbey, founded by St. Benedict of Norcia in 529. Destroyed on four separate occasions, it was last rebuilt after being the site of fierce fighting during the Second World War. View Mt. Vesuvius in passing the Bay of Naples, before reaching Pompeii. Visit the ruins of this best preserved Roman city, including the Temples of Apollo and Jupiter, and the Forum. Continue to Sorrento Overnight: Sorrento
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B, D )
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| Day 12: Thursday - Full Day in Sorrento |
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Enjoy a full day at leisure in Sorrento. Strikingly beautiful and picturesque, even by Italian standards, Sorrento is set along the sea, with stunning escarpments plunging into the Gulf of Naples. Take a walk to see firsthand why this town has long been beloved by poets and artists Optional: Full Day Capri Overnight: Sorrento
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B, D )
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| Day 13: Friday - Scenic Amalfi Drive |
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Today, enjoy panoramic view of the enchanting towns along the scenic Amalfi Coast. Pass the distinctive white Moorish homes of Positano on this legendary road overlooking the Mediterranean, to reach the coastal town of Amalfi: a UNESCO World Heritage Site Overnight: Sorrento
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B )
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| Day 14: Saturday - Depart for the USA |
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Transfer to the airport in Naples for your departure flight
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B )
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Notes
- Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.
- Milan Linate Airport to Como transfers available at an additional cost.
- Sep 23 and Sep 30 will be accommodated at Hotel Abbazia in Venice.
- Some departures may stay at the Hotel Cristina in Sorrento.
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| Italy Lake Como |
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| 14 Day Romantic Italy Map |
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| Italy Venice Murano Burano Torcello |
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| Italy Venice, Gondola Ride |
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| Italy Florence Ponte Vecchio |
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| Italy Florence Tuscan dinner with wine |
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| Italy Florence Franciscan church of Santa Croce |
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| Italy Rome Colosseum |
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| Italy Rome Piazza San Pietro |
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| 14 Day Romantic Italy with Amalfi Tour |
| Departure Date |
Air & Land |
Land Only |
| Year 2012 |
May 20(Sold Out) | $4169.00 | $3199.00 | |
May 27(Sold Out) | $4369.00 | $3149.00 | |
Jun 10(Sold Out) | $4579.00 | $3249.00 | |
| Jun 24 | $4509.00 | $3149.00 | |
Jul 1(Sold Out) | $4399.00 | $3099.00 | |
| Jul 29 | $4269.00 | $2949.00 | |
Aug 26(Sold Out) | $4229.00 | $3049.00 | |
Sep 16(Sold Out) | $4359.00 | $3399.00 | |
Sep 23(Sold Out) | $4419.00 | $3299.00 | |
Sep 30(Sold Out) | $4399.00 | $3299.00 | |
Oct 7(Sold Out) | $4469.00 | $3299.00 | |
| Oct 14 | $4439.00 | $3299.00 | |
| Oct 21 | $4249.00 | $3149.00 | |
| Oct 28 | $4189.00 | $3149.00 | |
| Nov 18 | $3809.00 | $2749.00 | |
| Year 2013 | Mar 17 | $3959.00 | $2949.00 | |
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| 14 Day Romantic Italy with Amalfi Tour |
| Departure Date |
Air & Land |
Land Only |
| Year 2012 |
May 20(Sold Out) | $4169.00 | $3199.00 | |
May 27(Sold Out) | $4369.00 | $3149.00 | |
Jun 10(Sold Out) | $4579.00 | $3249.00 | |
| Jun 24 | $4509.00 | $3149.00 | |
Jul 1(Sold Out) | $4399.00 | $3099.00 | |
| Jul 29 | $4269.00 | $2949.00 | |
Aug 26(Sold Out) | $4229.00 | $3049.00 | |
Sep 16(Sold Out) | $4359.00 | $3399.00 | |
Sep 23(Sold Out) | $4419.00 | $3299.00 | |
Sep 30(Sold Out) | $4399.00 | $3299.00 | |
Oct 7(Sold Out) | $4469.00 | $3299.00 | |
| Oct 14 | $4439.00 | $3299.00 | |
| Oct 21 | $4249.00 | $3149.00 | |
| Oct 28 | $4189.00 | $3149.00 | |
| Nov 18 | $3809.00 | $2749.00 | |
| Year 2013 | Mar 17 | $3959.00 | $2949.00 | |
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