Great Italian Cities 2010 - About this Tour

Tour Details | Departure Dates and Pricing

Details

• Duration (with arrival/departure): 11
• Tour Style: Free and Easy
• Destinations: Rome, Assisi, Florence, Pisa, Bologna, Venice

Itinerary

• Day 1 - Depart USA Overnight flight to Rome.



• Day 2 - Arrive Rome (3 nights) Welcome to Rome, the Eternal City! After check-in, there is time to relax before meeting your Tour Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Drink tonight.
  
  Hotel: Una Hotel



• Day 3 - Rome sightseeing We visit the Vatican Museums and admire Michelangelo’s ceiling in the Sistine Chapel, before visiting St. Peter’s Basilica. Later we overlook the Forum and visit the mighty Colosseum. Then time at leisure. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)



• Day 4 - Rome at leisure A full day to relax or explore this fascinating city or to take a full day excursion to see the renowned excavations at Pompeii. (Buffet breakfast)



• Day 5 - Rome – Assisi – Florence (3 nights) We drive north to mystical Assisi where we enjoy a guided visit of the town including St. Francis Basilica. Later we continue to Florence where a Hidden Treasure is revealed to us all as we start to explore this beautiful city. (Buffet breakfast)
  
  Hotel: NH Anglo American



• Day 6 - Florence sightseeing Our walking tour includes the marble Duomo, baptistery and the Piazza Signoria. Later we visit Santa Croce church and the Academy of Fine Arts to see Michelangelo’s original iconic statue of David. (Buffet breakfast)



• Day 7 - Florence – Excursion to Pisa A short drive brings us to the former maritime city of Pisa. Here we see not only the remarkable Leaning Tower but also the sculpted marble cathedral and baptistery. Tonight we enjoy dinner in a typical Tuscan restaurant with beautiful views across the landscape. (Buffet breakfast / Be My Guest dinner)



• Day 8 - Florence – Bologna – Venice (3 nights) We cross the Apennines and stop in the gastronomic city of Bologna, where we enjoy a guided tour. Later, we cross the wide River Po en route to the magical city of Venice. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Principe / Amadeus



• Day 9 - Venice – Canal Cruise and orientation Our private cruise takes us to St. Mark’s Square where we see the Bridge of Sighs, the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s. We visit a glass-blowing workshop before time at leisure. (Buffet breakfast)



• Day 10 - Secret Venice walking tour & visit to the market We cruise along the Grand Canal to Rialto Bridge where our guided walking tour begins
  with a visit to the colorful fish market, before exploring many hidden parts of this
  fascinating city. Later we enjoy a Farewell Dinner with wine. (Buffet breakfast / Farewell dinner)



• Day 11 - Venice – USA This morning wish Italy ‘arrivederci’ as we transfer you to Marco Polo airport for your flight home. (Buffet breakfast)



• Free airport transfers: Transfers on Day 2 at Rome Fiumicino Airport will operate at 09.30, 12.30 and 15.30. Passengers arriving later should make their own way to the first hotel. Return transfers on the last touring day will arrive at Venice’s Marco Polo Airport at 08.00.


Depart USAArrive Rome Rome sightseeingRome at leisureRome – Assisi – Florence Florence sightseeingFlorence – Excursion to PisaFlorence – Bologna – Venice Venice – Canal Cruise and orientationSecret Venice walking tour & visit to the marketVenice – USAFree airport transfers:

Whats Included

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Sightseeing Highlights

• Rome: Guided visit of the Colosseum, the Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica. See the Roman Forum.
• Assisi: Guided visit of St. Francis’ Basilica. Visit the Church of St. Mary of the Angels.
• Florence: Walking tour of the city. Visit the Basilica of Santa Croce and the tombs of Italy’s great men. Guided visit of the Academy of Fine Arts including Michelangelo’s David.
• Pisa: See the Leaning Tower.
• Bologna: Guided tour including ‘ the kissing towers’.
• Venice: Canal cruise by private launch. Guided walking tour of ‘Secret Venice’ to the Rialto Bridge and famous fish market. See St. Mark's Square, the Byzantine Basilica, Doges' Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Visit a Murano glass-blowing workshop.

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Dining Highlights

• 9 hot buffet breakfasts
• 2 three-course dinners
• 'Be My Guest' speciality dinner with wine in Florence
• Farewell Dinner with wine in Venice
13 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)

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First Class Travel Highlights

• First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes.
• Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach.
• Trafalgar's top professional Tour Director.
• A qualified local city guide in Rome, Assisi, Florence, Bologna and Venice.
• A stylish wallet, tour documents and a Welcome on Tour book.
• Airport transfers are provided on Day 2 and Day 11, conditions apply.

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Airport Transfers

• Rome Fiumicino Airport Transfer will be provided on Day 2 and Marco Polo Airport Transfer will be provided on Day 11.
• London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and central London. When you book your tour with Trafalgar your transfers to and from the airport are included. It's that simple. Trafalgar has included a Free transfer to and from your airport and Central London.
• Important – Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
• You are staying at a London hotel, booked by Trafalgar, on the night of your arrival and the night prior to the date of your departure.
• Flights are either booked by Trafalgar or detailed information on flights is provided by your Travel Agent not less than 21 days prior to departure.
• Only one included transfer both inbound and outbound per tour is included by Trafalgar. Transfers are by express train to a Central London Rail Station.
• Heathrow Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-21.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by coach. Gatwick Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-12.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by express train and coach. Transfers outside these times will be at the passengers own expense.
• In the event of unforeseen events (road or rail works, demonstrations, strikes) Trafalgar will not be held responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
• No refund is available for passengers not utilising this service.
• Why not upgrade to a Hotelink transfer from the Airport to-the-door of your Trafalgar London hotel? (please ask Trafalgar or your travel agent of the additional upgrade price per person when booking)
• European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
• Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar's Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
• Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
• Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don't coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure.
• Click here to see scheduled transfer times.

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