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9 Day Enchanting Italy (Friday Departure)
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| Venice, Florence, Rome |
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- Flights NYC-Venice, Rome-NYC
- Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for ion and prices
- Airline fuel surcharges
- 7 nights First Class accommodations
- 2 nights at [Villa Mabapa Venezia Lido], Venice Lido
- 2 nights [Grand Hotel Mediterraneo] or [Sheraton Hotel
], Florence
- 3 nights [Grand Hotel Palatino], 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
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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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| Doges Palace, Venice |
| Wine tasting with local specialties at Tuscan countryside farm |
| Michelangelos David, Florence |
| Basilica of St. Francis, Assisi |
| Evening Walking Tour of Rome |
| Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel, Rome |
| Forum & Colosseum, Rome |
| Dinner with Opera Singers, Rome |
| Wine & mineral water with all dinners |
| Whisper technology enhanced touring |
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| Day 1: Friday - Depart USA |
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Depart the USA for Italy. Your flight includes meals, drinks and in-flight entertainment.
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| Day 2: Saturday - Arrive in Venice |
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Arrive and transfer to your hotel in Venice Lido. Balance of the day at leisure. This evening, enjoy an orientation meeting with your tour escort, followed by a welcome dinner. Overnight: Venice
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| Day 3: Sunday - Venice City Tour |
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Today begins with a boat ride to the Island of Murano, known throughout the world for its glass manufacturing industry. 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 4: Monday - Pisa Sightseeing En Route to Florence |
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Today begins with a boat ride to the Island of Murano, known throughout the world for its glass manufacturing industry. 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 5: Tuesday - 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 in 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 6: Wednesday - Sun Route Via Assisi to Rome |
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Today travel along the famous "Sun Route" motorway to the medieval the 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 7: Thursday - 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. The remainder of the day is at leisure Optional: Piazzas of Rome (PM) Overnight: Rome
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| Day 8: Friday - 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. 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 9: Saturday - Depart for the USA |
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Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
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Notes
- Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.
- May 4 and Jun 8 departures will be accommodated at the Sheraton Hotel in Florence.
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| Italy Venice Gondola Ride |
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| Italy Venice Gondola Ride |
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| Italy Florence Basilica of Santa Croce |
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| Italy Florence Tuscan dinner with wine |
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| Italy Rome Vatican Museum Rome |
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- Flights NYC-Venice, Rome-NYC
- Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for ion and prices
- Airline fuel surcharges
- 7 nights First Class accommodations
- 2 nights at [Villa Mabapa Venezia Lido], Venice Lido
- 2 nights [Grand Hotel Mediterraneo] or [Sheraton Hotel
], Florence
- 3 nights [Grand Hotel Palatino], 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
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|
 |
|
| |
Airport taxes & fees |
| |
Newly introduced Italian City Taxes (payable locally) |
| |
Optional tours, and gratuities. |
|
|
|
|
| Doges Palace, Venice |
| Wine tasting with local specialties at Tuscan countryside farm |
| Michelangelos David, Florence |
| Basilica of St. Francis, Assisi |
| Evening Walking Tour of Rome |
| Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel, Rome |
| Forum & Colosseum, Rome |
| Dinner with Opera Singers, Rome |
| Wine & mineral water with all dinners |
| Whisper technology enhanced touring |
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| Day 1: Friday - Depart USA |
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Depart the USA for Italy. Your flight includes meals, drinks and in-flight entertainment.
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| Day 2: Saturday - Arrive in Venice |
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Arrive and transfer to your hotel in Venice Lido. Balance of the day at leisure. This evening, enjoy an orientation meeting with your tour escort, followed by a welcome dinner. Overnight: Venice
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D )
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| Day 3: Sunday - Venice City Tour |
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Today begins with a boat ride to the Island of Murano, known throughout the world for its glass manufacturing industry. 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 4: Monday - Pisa Sightseeing En Route to Florence |
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Today begins with a boat ride to the Island of Murano, known throughout the world for its glass manufacturing industry. 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 5: Tuesday - 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 in 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 6: Wednesday - Sun Route Via Assisi to Rome |
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Today travel along the famous "Sun Route" motorway to the medieval the 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 7: Thursday - 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. The remainder of the day is at leisure Optional: Piazzas of Rome (PM) Overnight: Rome
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B )
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| Day 8: Friday - 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. 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 9: Saturday - Depart for the USA |
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Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
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B )
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Notes
- Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.
- May 4 and Jun 8 departures will be accommodated at the Sheraton Hotel in Florence.
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| Italy Venice Gondola Ride |
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| Italy Venice Gondola Ride |
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| Italy Florence Basilica of Santa Croce |
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| Italy Florence Tuscan dinner with wine |
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| Italy Rome Vatican Museum Rome |
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| 9 Day Enchanting Italy (Friday Departure) Tour |
| Departure Date |
Air & Land |
Land Only |
| Year 2012 |
May 18(Sold Out) | $3059.00 | $1999.00 | |
May 25(Sold Out) | $3369.00 | $2179.00 | |
Jun 1(Sold Out) | $3229.00 | $1989.00 | |
Jun 8(Sold Out) | $3349.00 | $2089.00 | |
| Jun 15 | $3399.00 | $1989.00 | |
| Jun 22 | $3509.00 | $1989.00 | |
| Jun 29 | $3449.00 | $1989.00 | |
| Jul 6 | $3409.00 | $1989.00 | |
Jul 13(Sold Out) | $3279.00 | $1789.00 | |
| Jul 20 | $3199.00 | $1789.00 | |
| Jul 27 | $3279.00 | $1789.00 | |
Aug 3(Sold Out) | $3369.00 | $1889.00 | |
Aug 10(Sold Out) | $3119.00 | $1789.00 | |
Aug 17(Sold Out) | $3309.00 | $1789.00 | |
| Aug 24 | $3279.00 | $1799.00 | |
| Aug 31 | $3109.00 | $1999.00 | |
Sep 7(Sold Out) | $3079.00 | $2199.00 | |
| Sep 14 | $3089.00 | $2099.00 | |
| Sep 21 | $3089.00 | $2099.00 | |
| Sep 28 | $3089.00 | $2099.00 | |
| Oct 5 | $3209.00 | $2099.00 | |
| Oct 12 | $3119.00 | $2099.00 | |
| Oct 19 | $3139.00 | $1999.00 | |
Oct 26(Sold Out) | $3009.00 | $1979.00 | |
| Nov 2 | $3019.00 | $1999.00 | |
| Nov 9 | $2679.00 | $1699.00 | |
| Nov 16 | $2389.00 | $1599.00 | |
| Nov 23 | $2579.00 | $1599.00 | |
| Nov 30 | $2539.00 | $1599.00 | |
| Dec 28 | $2589.00 | $1699.00 | |
| Year 2013 | Mar 1 | $2509.00 | $1599.00 | |
| Mar 8 | $2609.00 | $1699.00 | |
| Mar 15 | $2709.00 | $1699.00 | |
| Mar 22 | $2809.00 | $1899.00 | |
| Mar 29 | $2889.00 | $1899.00 | |
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| 9 Day Enchanting Italy (Friday Departure) Tour |
| Departure Date |
Air & Land |
Land Only |
| Year 2012 |
May 18(Sold Out) | $3059.00 | $1999.00 | |
May 25(Sold Out) | $3369.00 | $2179.00 | |
Jun 1(Sold Out) | $3229.00 | $1989.00 | |
Jun 8(Sold Out) | $3349.00 | $2089.00 | |
| Jun 15 | $3399.00 | $1989.00 | |
| Jun 22 | $3509.00 | $1989.00 | |
| Jun 29 | $3449.00 | $1989.00 | |
| Jul 6 | $3409.00 | $1989.00 | |
Jul 13(Sold Out) | $3279.00 | $1789.00 | |
| Jul 20 | $3199.00 | $1789.00 | |
| Jul 27 | $3279.00 | $1789.00 | |
Aug 3(Sold Out) | $3369.00 | $1889.00 | |
Aug 10(Sold Out) | $3119.00 | $1789.00 | |
Aug 17(Sold Out) | $3309.00 | $1789.00 | |
| Aug 24 | $3279.00 | $1799.00 | |
| Aug 31 | $3109.00 | $1999.00 | |
Sep 7(Sold Out) | $3079.00 | $2199.00 | |
| Sep 14 | $3089.00 | $2099.00 | |
| Sep 21 | $3089.00 | $2099.00 | |
| Sep 28 | $3089.00 | $2099.00 | |
| Oct 5 | $3209.00 | $2099.00 | |
| Oct 12 | $3119.00 | $2099.00 | |
| Oct 19 | $3139.00 | $1999.00 | |
Oct 26(Sold Out) | $3009.00 | $1979.00 | |
| Nov 2 | $3019.00 | $1999.00 | |
| Nov 9 | $2679.00 | $1699.00 | |
| Nov 16 | $2389.00 | $1599.00 | |
| Nov 23 | $2579.00 | $1599.00 | |
| Nov 30 | $2539.00 | $1599.00 | |
| Dec 28 | $2589.00 | $1699.00 | |
| Year 2013 | Mar 1 | $2509.00 | $1599.00 | |
| Mar 8 | $2609.00 | $1699.00 | |
| Mar 15 | $2709.00 | $1699.00 | |
| Mar 22 | $2809.00 | $1899.00 | |
| Mar 29 | $2889.00 | $1899.00 | |
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