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Joy Of Rome
Welcome Dear Travel Professional,
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Joy of Sorrento 5
Joy of Florence 6
Joy of Venice 6
Joy of Milan, Como & Lakes 7
Charming Italy 7
Flavors of Umbria 8
Explore Italy 9
Faithful Italy 10
Honeymoon in Italy 11
Portrait of Italy 12
Pictures of Italy
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Joy of Rome Day 1: For hotel category, refer to package details below. Overnight in Rome. Day 2: Half day Monuments of Rome sightseeing. Free afternoon for Optional Tours. Overnight in Rome. Day 3: Free day for Optional Tours. Overnight in Rome.
Budget
First Class
Superior
Includes accommodation at 3# hotels, daily breakfast and tour. From US$254 per person, double occupancy From US$369 single occupancy Hotel Paris or similar
Includes 2 transfers, accommodation at 4# hotels, daily breakfast and tour. From US$444 per person, double occupancy From US$829 single occupancy Hotel River Palace or similar
Includes 2 transfers, accommodation at 4#+ hotels, daily breakfast and tour. From US$509 per person, double occupancy From US$869 single occupancy Hotel Valadier or similar
Transfers: between Rome airport and hotel. Pier or train station transfers are available. Call for details * Daily departures ** 3rd adult (sharing room) discount 10 pct *** child (2-12, sharing room with parents) discount 20 pct.
OPTIONAL TOURS ROME: HALF DAY Monuments of Rome | Every morning | US$45 Visit Trevi Fountain, Pantheon , Piazza Navona. Panoramic drive of Castel Sant’Angelo, Via Della Conciliazione. Visit St.Peters Basilica. Vatican Museums | Every morning except Sun. | US$66 Panoramic drive includes Porta Pinciana, Aurelian Walls, Villa Borghese. Visit the Vatican Museums including the Candelabra Gallery, Tapestry Gallery, Spiral staircase, Raphael rooms and the Sistine Chapel. Papal Audience | Wednesday mornings | US$45 Attend the Papal Audience at St. Peters Square. Papal Blessing | Sunday mornings | US$45 Visit Trevi Fountain, Pantheon , Piazza Navona. Attend the Papal Blessing at St. Peters Square. Ancient Rome | Every afternoon | US$45 Piazza Venezia, visit Capitol Square, Panoramic view of the Roman Forum and Palatine, Massenzio Basilica, stop at Colosseum. Panoramic drive to see Arch of Constantine, Circus Maximus, Pyramid . Visit the Basilica of St. Paul outside the walls. Christian Rome | Every afternoon | US$52 Visit Basilica of St.Mary Major, St.John in Lateran. Stop at Holy Stairs.Visit Catacombs. Panoramic drive of Aventino and Pyramid. Illuminated Rome | Every evening | US$51 Panoramic drive of Rome by night, with stops at Trevi Fountain and Piazza Navona. Rome by night, dinner & music | Every evening | US$98 Panoramic drive of Rome by night, with stops at Trevi Fountain and Piazza Navona. Dinner at a local restaurant with wine and traditional Italian songs.
OPTIONAL TOURS ROME: FULL DAY Florence | Daily except Sun, Mon and Wed | US$179 Upon arrival in Florence, a guided tour of the city including the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto’s Bell Tower, Baptistery and the Accademy of Fine Arts with the statue of David by Michelangelo, Signorina’s Square and Palace. Lunch in a typical restaurant. Free time. Panoramic drive of the Terrace of Pizzale Michelangelo before we return to Rome. Assisi and Orvieto | Mon/Thu/Sat APR to OCT | US$111 Visit Umbria region. Drive through beautiful towns of Spoleto, Trevi, Foligno and Spello as we arrive in Assisi. Visit St. Francis Basilica and the Basilica of St. Maria degli Angeli. Enjoy the lunch at a typical Umbrian restaurant. Visit Orvieto with its renowned cathedral before we return to Rome. Naples and Pompeii | Daily departure | US$142 An orientation tour of Naples, continue to Pompeii, where after lunch at a local restaurant, we will visit the very well preserved ruins of the ancient Roman city buried by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. Return to Rome. Naples and Capri | Daily departure | US$181 After an orientation tour of Naples, depart by a steamer to Capri. Upon arrival in Marina Grande, weather permitting, visit the Blue Grotto. A panoramic tour of the island ending in Anacapri. After lunch at a local restaurant and some free time we return to Rome.
Joy of Sorrento
Joy of Amalfi & Joy of Naples packages are available. Call for details.
Day 1: For hotel category refer to package details below. Overnight in Sorrento. Day 2: Full day Capri & Anacapri tour. Overnight in Sorrento. Day 3: Free day for Optional Tours. Overnight in Sorrento.
Budget
First Class
Superior
Includes accommodation at 3# hotels, daily breakfast and tour. From US$349 per person, double occupancy From US$519 single occupancy Hotel Zi Teresa or similar
Includes 2 transfers, accommodation at 4# hotels, daily breakfast and tour. From US$459 per person, double occupancy From US$729 single occupancy Hotel Michelangelo or similar
Includes 2 transfers, accommodation at 4#+ hotels, daily breakfast and tour. From US$619 per person, double occupancy From US$969 single occupancy Hotel Bellevue Syrene or similar
Transfers: between Naples airport or pier or train station and Sorrento hotels. * Daily departures ** 3rd adult (sharing room) discount 10 pct *** child (2-12, sharing room with parents) discount 20 pct.
OPTIONAL TOURS SORRENTO Capri, Anacapri | Every Morning | US$89 VisitVisit the villa of Dr. Axel Munthe, Capri town, Piazza Umberto I, the colorful gardens of Augustus.
Rome &Sorrento 4 nights / 5 days
Day 1: Transfer airport to hotel. Overnight in Rome. Pompeii & Vesuvius | Tue/Thu/ Sun Mornings | US$59 Visit Pompei, buried by Vesuvius and continue Mount Vesuvius, the only active volcano on the mainland of Europe. Amalfi Drive | Monday to Thursday Mornings | US$42 Stop at Amalfi, visit the beautiful Cathedral, housing the remains of the Patron Saint of Amalfi , Saint Andrew. Continue to Ravello,. Visit the Villa Rufolo. Blue Mini Cruise | Every Morning except Thu | US$39 Cruising in the bay of Naples and Salerno with several stops for swimming. *Day cruises, Pompeii, Herculaneum, Monte Cassino, Caserta Tours are available. Call for details.
Day 2: Breakfast.Half day Monuments of Rome sightseeing. Free afternoon for Optional Tours. Overnight in Rome. Day 3: Breakfast. Leave Rome along the autostrada del Sole across the Roman countryside to Naples. After an orientation tour of Naples, continue to Pompei, where after lunch at a local restaurant, we will visit the very well preserved ruins of the ancient Roman city buried by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. Continue to Sorrento for dinner and overnight. Day 4: Breakfast. Depart by a steamer to Capri. Upon arrival in Marina Grande, weather permitting, visit the Blue Grotto. Return to Marina Grande and depart by minibus for a panoramic tour of the island ending in Anacapri. After lunch at a local restaurant and some free time we return to Rome. Overnight in Rome. Day 5: Breakfast. Transfer to airport. Includes 2 transfers, 4# first class accommodation, daily breakfast, one dinner and tours From US$459 per person, double occupancy From US$729 single occupancy Hotel Massimo D’Azeglio Rome, Hotel Vesuvio Sorrento or similar
All tours above have *daily departures ** 3rd adult (sharing room) reduction is 10pct *** child (2-12, sharing room with parents) reduction is 20 pct
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Joy of Florence Day 1: For hotel category, refer to package details below. Overnight in Florence. Day 2: Half day Florence AM sightseeing. Free afternoon for Optional Tours. Overnight in Florence. Day 3: Free day for Optional Tours. Overnight in Florence.
Budget
First Class
Superior
Includes accommodation at 3# hotels, daily breakfast and tour. From US$249 per person, double occupancy From US$349 single occupancy Hotel Machiavelli or similar
Includes 2 transfers, accommodation at 4# hotels, daily breakfast and tour. From US$399 per person, double occupancy From US$629 single occupancy Hotel Adler Cavalieri or similar
Includes 2 transfers, accommodation at 4#+ hotels, daily breakfast and tour. From US$499 per person, double occupancy From US$799 single occupancy Hotel Plaza Lucchesi or similar
Transfers: between Florence airport and hotel. Livorno pier, Florence train station or Pisa airport transfers are available. Call for details * Daily departures ** 3rd adult (sharing room) discount 10 pct *** child (2-12, sharing room with parents) discount 20 pct.
LOCAL TOURS FLORENCE Florence AM | Daily except Monday | US$59 Visit the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto’s bell tower, the Baptistery, Palazzo Pitti, Gallery of the Accademy with the original David by Michelangelo and Piazzale. Florence PM | Daily except Monday | US$59 Visit Fiesole, Santa Croce housing the tombs of Michelangelo, Macchiavelli, Galileo and Rossini, Gallery of Uffizi. Arts Lovers | Daily except Monday | US$74 Guided visit to Accademia and the Uffizi Gallery, no waiting lines for tickets or entrance.
Siena & San Gimignano | Daily | US$75 Drive through the Chianti area to San Gimignano, a charming little town perched on a hilltop remained intact through the centuries. Proceed on to Siena and then guided visit of the cathedral, the Opera Metropolitana museum, the Piaza del Campo, the Town Hall. Return to Florence. Cooking Class with dinner | Mon/Wed/Fri (APR 3-NOV 15) | US$84 Meet local chefs and learn the Tuscanian cooking. The class enjoys the dinner together. Customized day trips. Call for details.
Pisa | Daily PM | US$57 Drive through Tuscan countryside to Pisa. Visit of Piazza dei Cavalieri, the Piazza dei Miracoli with the unique Leaning Tower, the cathedral the Baptistery and other important monuments. Return to Florence. Outlet Shopping | Tue/Wed/Fri/Sat | US$33 Half day outlet shopping tour includes Gucci and Prada products.
Day Trip to Venice Spas of Montecatini, Ferrari Factory Assisi Lucca and Puccini Sangiovese Wine country
Chianti | Mon/Wed/Thu/Sat | US$58 Chianti countryside is known for its wine. Visit of the garden and the cellar where the famous barrels of Chianti Classico wine are found. Stop for a snack and wine tasting. Chianti with Dinner | Tue/Fri (MAR 16 - OCT 28) | US$101 Visit of the garden and the cellar where the famous barrels of Chianti Classico wine are found. Stop for a snack and wine tasting. Then visit one of the most beautiful Romanesque churches in the area. For dinner, a typical meal drinks included in the atmosphere of an old village among the hills. Return to Florence.
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Joy of Venice Day 1: For hotel category, refer to package details below. Overnight in Venice. Day 2: Half day Venice AM sightseeing. Free afternoon for Optional Tours. Overnight in Venice. Day 3: Free day for Optional Tours. Overnight in Venice.
Budget
First Class
Superior
Includes accommodation at 3# hotels, daily breakfast and tour. From US$319 per person, double occupancy. From US$429 single occupancy. Hotel Belle Epoque or similar.
Includes 2 transfers, accommodation at 4# hotels, daily breakfast and tour. From US$419 per person, double occupancy. From US$679 single occupancy. Hotel Principe or similar.
Includes 2 transfers, accommodation at 4#+ hotels, daily breakfast and tour. From US$509 per person, double occupancy. From US$779 single occupancy. Hotel A la Commedia or similar.
Transfers: between Venice train station and hotel. Pier or airport private motor launch transfers are available. Call for details. * Daily departures ** 3rd adult (sharing room) discount 10 pct *** child (2-12, sharing room with parents) discount 20 pct.
OPTIONAL TOURS VENICE Venice half day | Daily | US$56 Walking tour includes St.Mark’s Square and Basilica, Baptistery, Doge’s palace, Prisons and Bridge of Sighs. Three Islands | Daily | US$32 Excursion in the Venetian Lagoon with the visit of islands: Murano Burano and Torcello. Gondola Ride | Daily | US$68 A romantic promenade by gondola with music and songs which will make you dream along the canals of Venice
Joy of Milan, Como &Lakes Day 1: For hotel category, refer to package details below. Overnight in Milan. Day 2: Half day Milan AM sightseeing. Free afternoon. Overnight in Milan. Day 3: Half Day Como sightseeing. Free afternoon. Overnight in Milan.
Budget
First Class
Superior
Includes accommodation at 3# hotels, daily breakfast and tours. From US$379 per person, double occupancy. From US$499 single occupancy. Hotel Ritter or similar.
Includes 2 transfers, accommodation at 4# hotels, daily breakfast and tours. From US$549 per person, double occupancy. From US$899 single occupancy. Hotel Splendido or similar.
Includes 2 transfers, accommodation at 4# + hotels, daily breakfast and tours. From US$829 per person, double occupancy. From US$1339 single occupancy. Hotel Rosa or similar.
Transfers: between Milan train station and hotel. Airport and Como transfers are available. Call for details. * Daily departures ** 3rd adult (sharing room) discount 10 pct *** child (2-12, sharing room with parents) discount 20 pct.
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Charming Italy
ROME – FLORENCE - VENICE Day 1: Overnight in Rome. For hotel and train category see package details below. Day 2: Half day Rome sightseeing. Free afternoon.Overnight in Rome. Day 3: Free day. OPTIONAL VATICAN MUSEUM TOUR. Overnight in Rome. Day 4: Train to Florence. Overnight in Florence. Day 5: Half day Florence sightseeing. Free afternoon.Overnight in Florence. Day 6: Free day. OPTIONAL PISA TOUR. Overnight in Florence. Day 7: Train to Venice. Overnight in Venice. Day 8: Half day Venice sightseeing. Free afternoon. Overnight in Venice. Day 9: Free day. OPTIONAL THREE ISLANDS TOUR. Overnight in Venice. Daily departures ** 3rd adult (sharing room) discount 10 pct *** child (2-12, sharing room with parents) discount 20 pct.
Budget Includes accommodation at 3# hotels, daily breakfast, tours, 2nd class train. From US$1099 per person, double occupancy From US$1599 single occupancy Hotel Nord - Rome, Hotel Machiavelli – Florence, Hotel Belle Epoque – Venice
First Class Includes Rome arrival, Venice departure transfers, accommodation at 4# hotels, daily breakfast, tours, 1st class train. From US$1429 per person, double occupancy From US$2189 single occupancy Hotel Massimo D’Azeglio - Rome, Hotel Adler Cavalieri – Florence, Hotel Carlton – Venice
Superior Includes all transfers, accommodation at 4# hotels, daily breakfast, tours and 1st class train. From US$2099 per person, double occupancy From US$3179 single occupancy Hotel Rose Garden - Rome, Hotel Sofitel – Florence, Hotel Sofitel – Venice
Flavors of Umbria With Italian cooking class
Day 1: ROME-SPOLETO Morning train to Spoleto in Umbria. You will be met and transferred to hotel Clitunno for a welcome drink and a short presentation on your cooking class. Enjoy a special dinner tonight. Overnight in Spoleto. Day 2: SPOLETO-COOKING CLASS After breakfast you will be introduced to the classical Umbrian cuisine with the preparation of typical appetizers from the region. Your cooking class continues in the afternoon with the preparation of main courses. You will enjoy lunch and dinner at San Lorenzo restaurant tasting the dishes you prepared. Overnight in Spoleto. Day 3: SPOLETO After breakfast prepare for a day of sightseeing around Umbria. You will taste and shop for the best Umbrian gastronomy produce. Discover an old olive oil farm, wineries in Montefalco and you will have lunch at a farm tasting the local cuisine. Return back to your hotel for overnight. Overnight in Spoleto. Day 4: Breakfast. Transfer to train station.
Pre/Post Rome and Post More of Umbria or Tuscany options are available. Call for details. Includes accommodation at Moderate First Class, 3#+ hotels, daily breakfast, two lunches and two dinners, tours and cooking class. US$ 689 per person, double occupancy. Minimum 2 people is required.
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Explore Italy
Independent rental car and hotel packages for explorers and adventurers.
ITALIAN OPERA HOUSES Teatro Alla Scala, Teatro Regio di Torino, Teatro Carlo Felice, Teatro Regio di Parma, Arena di Verona, Gran Teatro La Fenice, Teatro Comunale di Bologna, Teatro Comunale di Firenze, Teatro Verdi, Teatro Dell’Opera, Teatro San Carlo and composer’s birth cities.
Budget : Economy car, 3# hotels for 8 nights, from US$989 per person, double occupancy. First Class: Standard car, 4# hotels for 8 nights, from US$1199 per person, double occupancy. Superior: Compact car, 4#(+) hotels for 8 nights, from US$1479 per person, double occupancy.
ITALIAN VINEYARDS Albano, Nemi, Frascati, Orvieto, Chianti, Montalcino, Montepulciano, Barolo, Dolcetto, Moscato, Grappa and many more.
Budget : Economy car, 3#hotels for 6 nights, from US$709 per person, double occupancy. First Class: Standard car, 4# hotels for 6 nights, from US$869 per person, double occupancy. Superior: Compact car, 4#(+) hotels for 6 nights, from US$1069 per person, double occupancy.
AMALFI COAST From Sorrento to Salerno. Budget : Economy car, 3# hotels for 4 nights, from US$499 per person, double occupancy. First Class: Standard car, 4# hotels for 4 nights, from US$609 per person, double occupancy. Superior: Compact car, 4# (+) hotels for 4 nights, from US$749 per person, double occupancy.
ITALIAN & SWISS NATURE WONDERS Lake Garda, Parko Dolomiti, Parco Stelvio, St. Moritz & Parc Naziunal Svizzer, Lugano and Como, Milan.
Budget : Economy car, 3#hotels for 7 nights, from US$849 per person, double occupancy. First Class: Standard car, 4# hotels for 7 nights, from US$1029 per person, double occupancy. Superior: Compact car, 4#(+) hotels for 7 nights, from US$1269 per person, double occupancy. *Minimum of 2 people required for each package.
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Faithful Italy
Day 1: ROME Overnight in Rome. Day 2: PAPAL AUDIENCE Morning pick up from hotel. Panoramic drive includes Porta Pinciana, Aurelian Walls, Villa Borghese. Attend the Papal Audience at St. Peters Square. Afternoon is free to pay respect to late Pope John Paul II. Overnight in Rome. Day 3: ASSISI Morning pick up from hotel. Visit Umbria region. Drive through beautiful towns of Spoleto, Trevi, Foligno and Spello as we arrive in Assisi. Visit St. Francis Basilica
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and the Basilica of St. Maria degli Angeli. Enjoy the lunch at a typical Umbrian restaurant. Visit Orvieto with its renowned cathedral before we return to Rome. Overnight in Rome. Day 4: VATICAN MUSEUM & CHRISTIAN ROME Morning pick up from hotel. Visit to Vatican Museums including the Candelabra Gallery, Tapestry Gallery, Spiral staircase, Raphael Rooms and the Sistine Chapel. Afternoon Christian Rome tour includes visits to Basilica of St. Mary Major, St.John in Lateran. Stop at Holy
Stairs. Visit Catacombs. Panoramic drive of Aventino and Pyramid of Caius Cestius. Overnight in Rome. Day 5: FLORENCE Morning pick up from hotel. Upon arrival in Florence, a guided tour of the city including the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto’s Bell Tower, baptistery and the Accademy of Fine Arts with the statue of David by Michelangelo, Signorina’s Square and Palace. Lunch in a typical restaurant. Panoramic drive of the Terrace of Piazzale Michelangelo before we return to Rome for overnight.
EXTENSIONS to PADOVA, VENICE, MILAN, PADRE PIO, MONTSERRAT, AVILA & SEGOVIA, FATIMA & SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA ARE AVAILABLE. CALL FOR DETAILS.
Includes accommodation at 3# hotels, daily breakfast and tour. From US$789 per person, double occupancy From US$981 single occupancy Hotel Paris or similar
First Class Includes 2 transfers, accommodation at 4# hotels, daily breakfast and tour. From US$1039 per person, double occupancy From US$1599 single occupancy Hotel River Palace or similar
Superior Includes 2 transfers, accommodation at 4#+ hotels, daily breakfast and tour. From US$1149 per person, double occupancy From US$1659 single occupancy Hotel Valadier or similar Departs every Tuesday, except when Pope is absent. Transfers: between Rome airport and hotel. Pier or train station transfers are available. Call for details 3rd adult (sharing room) discount 10 pct *** child (2-12, sharing room with parents) discount 20 pct. Dinner inclusive plans are available. Call for details.
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Honeymoon in Italy
Italy wedding packages are available. Call for details.
Day 1: VENICE ARRIVAL A traditional welcome meeting, with a flower bouquet, at arrival in the most popular honeymoon destination; VENICE. Private motor launch transfer to your hotel with English speaking assistant. After check in, free time to enjoy the beautiful canal view from your room and your welcome champagne. Day 2: VENICE Breakfast served in your room. Enjoy your free day. Feel the romance, the magic of the
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city whose streets are full of water. 8PM private pick up from your hotel for your dinner with a magnificent view of the Rialto Bridge. Your dinner includes a bottle of local wine from Friuli region. Return to your hotel at the desired time. Day 3: VENICE Breakfast served in your room. Today will provide you complimentary roundtrip vaporetto tickets. You can either go to Murano island or enjoy shopping or to Lido where you can relax by the sandy beach. Tonight, perhaps you may take our Optional offer of going to famous opera house LA FENICE or instead take the local gondola and listen to traditional Italian love songs. Day 4: VERONA-MODENA-FLORENCE It is time to say goodbye to Venice. Your private car with English speaking driver is ready to drive you to beautiful Tuscany, renowned for its art, history and evocative landscape. On the way, we stop in Verona, to see the Casa di Julietta where Romeo is said to have climbed to her balcony. The second stop is in Modena, Luciano Pavarotti’s birthplace. A brief stop at Ferrari Museum. Your welcome champagne awaits you in FLORENCE hotel room as you check in. Day 5: FLORENCE Breakfast, served in your room.Florence is so easy to walk and be discovered. Just use your complimentary map of Florence and enjoy your day. OPTIONALEnglish speaking guide and walking tour can be arranged. Day 6: PISA or CHIANTI Breakfast served in your room. Today you have the choice of either taking a half day regular tour to see Pisa with its leaning
tower or enjoy Chianti region, the sceneries and vineyards. Day 7: SIENA - ROME Breakfast served in your room. Your private car with English speaking driver is ready to drive you to Rome. We suggest you to stop on the way in Siena, one of the best preserved medieval cities in Italy. Would you like to stop by Andrea Bocelli’s house? What if he is there? Arrival to Rome is in the early evening. Day 8: ROME Full buffet breakfast at the hotel. A half day local tour is available for you to visit the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel. The afternoon is free. Enjoy the luxurious cafes, the theatricality of Piazza Navona. Rome will await your next visit as all say “ Never plan to see all in Rome”. Your “Good night and Thanks for choosing Italy” champagne is ready in your hotel room. Day 9: ROME - DEPARTURE Full buffet breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to airport at the desired time.
Superior Includes all services shown above with accommodation at 4#+ hotels. From US$3349 per person, double occupancy Hotel Cavaletto – Venice, Hotel Plaza Lucchesi – Florence, Hotel Valadier – Rome.
Deluxe Includes all services shown above with accommodation at 5# hotels. From US$4899 per person, double occupancy Hotel Bauer – Venice, Hotel Regency – Florence, Hotel Lord Byron – Rome.
Portrait of Italy
Day 1: NAPLES - SORRENTO Arrival at Naples airport. Transfer to hotel in Sorrento. Welcome drink and dinner at the hotel as you meet with your tour escort. Overnight in Sorrento. Day 2: CAPRI Excursion to Capri with guide, including Blue Grotto (weather permitting), the famous Piazzetta and Anacapri. Overnight in Sorrento. Day 3: POMPEII - ROME Morning visit to Pompei, Arrival in Rome late afternoon and transfer to your hotel. Dinner with drinks included. Overnight in Rome Day 4: ROME Full day memorable tour of Rome with bus and guide: Monuments of Rome : Trevi Fountain (visit), Pantheon (visit), Navona Square (visit) and St. Peter's Basilica (visit). Ancient Rome : Colosseum, Roman and Imperial Forums, Capitole (visit), Venice Square and St. Paul's Basilica outside the Walls (visit). Overnight in Rome. Day 5: SIENA - CHIANTI –FLORENCE Departure for SIENA, visit the delightful medieval city famous for the Palio. Continue for the Tuscany Chianti region where you are in treat for a delicious wine-tasting session in a typical cellar producing red wines. Florence, is for overnight with special dinner at a local restaurant with drinks. Day 6: FLORENCE Guided sightseeing tour of this fascinating city with its beautiful Piazza del Duomo, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistery of St. John and the Academy of Fine Arts housing the "David" by Michelangelo. Rest of the day at leisure for optional sightseeing to Pisa or shopping. Overnight in Florence. Day 7: VERONA - VENICE Departure for VERONA and guided visit of this enchanting town of Romeo and Juliet and the Roman Arena. Then continue towards Verona's wine region for a wine tasting in a typical winery. VENICE is for overnight and welcome dinner with drinks. Day 8: Thursday VENICE Morning guided walking tour of the city to admire the Piazza San Marco, the Doge's Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and the Prisons. Then visit a glass factory to see the moulding of glass. Afternoon at leisure for optional tours. Overnight in Venice.
Day 9: VENICE - COMO Morning departure for COMO. Upon arrival transfer to your hotel. Afternoon at leisure for optional tour to Lugano or Como lake, which is surrounded by breathtaking scenery. Overnight in Como. Enjoy the farewell dinner with drinks included. Day 10: COMO - MILAN Morning transfer to Malpensa airport or Milan train station.
Departure Dates March 22, April 05-19-26, May 10, June 07-21, July 05-19, August 09-23, September 06-20, October 04-18, November 1.
Services Include 4 star centrally located hotels, daily continental buffet breakfast, 5 dinners with drinks, tour escort, no smoking -A/C deluxe motorcoach, local guides, entrance fees, 2 wine tastings. From US$2199 per person, double occupancy From US$2659 single occupancy 3rd adult (sharing room) discount 10 pct *** child (6-12, staying with two adults) reduction
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Pictures of Italy
Day 1: ROME –ARRIVAL Arrival in Rome late afternoon and transfer to your hotel. Welcome dinner with drinks included. Overnight in Rome. Day 2: ROME Full day memorable tour of Rome with bus and guide: Monuments of Rome : Trevi Fountain (visit), Pantheon (visit), Navona Square (visit) and St. Peter's Basilica (visit). Ancient Rome : Colosseum, Roman and Imperial Forums, Capitole (visit), Venice Square and St. Paul's Basilica outside the Walls (visit). Overnight in Rome. Day 3: SIENA – CHIANTI – FLORENCE Departure for SIENA, visit the delightful medieval city famous for the Palio. Continue for the Tuscany Chianti region where you are treated to a delicious wine-tasting session in a typical cellar producing red wines. Special dinner at a local restaurant with drinks and overnight in Florence.
Day 4: FLORENCE Guided sightseeing tour of this fascinating city with its beautiful Piazza del Duomo, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistery of St. John and the Academy of Fine Arts housing the "David" by Michelangelo. Rest of the day at leisure for optional sightseeing to Pisa or shopping. Overnight in Florence. Day 5: VERONA –VENICE Departure for Verona and guided visit of this enchanting town of Romeo and Juliet and the Roman Arena. Then continue towards Verona's wine region for a wine tasting in a typical winery. Welcome dinner with drinks and overnight in VENICE. Day 6: VENICE Morning guided walking tour of the city to admire the Piazza San Marco, the Doge's Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and the Prisons. Then visit a glass factory to see the molding of glass. Afternoon at leisure for optional tours. Overnight in Venice. Day 7: VENICE – COMO Morning departure for COMO. Upon arrival transfer to your hotel. Afternoon at leisure for optional tour to Lugano or Como Lake, which is surrounded by breathtaking scenery. Enjoy the farewell dinner with drinks included. Overnight in Como. Day 8: COMO – MILAN Morning transfer to Malpensa airport or Milan train station.
Departure Dates March 24, April 07 – 21 – 28,May 12, June 09 – 23, July 07 – 21, August 11 – 25, September 08 – 22, October – 06 – 20, November 03
Services Include 4 star Centrally located hotels, Daily Continental Buffet Breakfast, 4 Dinners with drinks Tour Escort, No Smoking – A/C Deluxe motorcoach, Local guides and entrance fees, 2 Wine Tastings. From US$1589 per person, double occupancy From US$1999 single occupancy 3rd adult (sharing room) discount 10 pct *** child (6-12, staying with two adults) reduction
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Italy &Greek Island Cruise
Day 1: ROME ARRIVAL Arrival in Rome late afternoon and transfer to your hotel. Welcome dinner with drinks included. Overnight in Rome. Day 2: ROME Full day memorable tour of Rome with bus and guide: Monuments of Rome : Trevi Fountain (visit), Pantheon (visit), Navona Square (visit) and St. Peter's Basilica (visit). Ancient Rome : Colosseum, Roman and Imperial Forums, Capitole (visit), Venice Square and St. Paul's Basilica outside the Walls (visit). Overnight in Rome. Day 3: SIENA - CHIANTI –FLORENCE Departure for SIENA, visit the delightful medieval city famous for the Palio. Continue for the Tuscany Chianti region where you are treated to a delicious wine-tasting session in a typical cellar producing red wines. Special dinner at a local restaurant with drinks and overnight in Florence. Day 4: FLORENCE Guided sightseeing tour of this fascinating city with its beautiful Piazza del Duomo, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistery of St. John and the Academy of Fine Arts housing the "David" by Michelangelo. Rest of the day at leisure for optional sightseeing to Pisa or shopping. Overnight in Florence. Day 5: VERONA - VENICE Departure for Verona and guided visit of this enchanting town of Romeo and Juliet and the Roman Arena. Then continue towards Verona's wine region for a wine tasting in a typical winery. Welcome dinner with drinks and overnight in VENICE. Day 6: VENICE Morning guided walking tour of the city to admire the Piazza San Marco, the Doge's Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and the Prisons. Then visit a glass factory to see the molding of glass. Afternoon at leisure for optional tours. Overnight in Venice. Day 7: VENICE - COMO Morning departure for COMO. Upon arrival transfer to your hotel. Afternoon at leisure for optional tour to Lugano or Como Lake, which is surrounded by breathtaking scenery. Enjoy the farewell dinner with drinks included. Overnight in Como. Day 8: COMO - MILAN -ATHENS Morning transfer to Malpensa airport. Flight To Athens. (Not included in the price, approx US$ 150). Transfer to hotel in Athens.
Day 9: ATHENS A panoramic drive of Athens city followed with a visit to Parthenon, Acropolis and its museum. Afternoon is free. Overnight in Athens. Day 10: CRUISE ATHENS – MYKONOS Transfer to pier. Full meal plan on board. Optional shore excursions may be booked and prepaid in USA. Day 11: CRUISE EPHESUS - PATMOS Day 12: CRUISE RHODES Day 13: CRUISE HERAKLION (Crete) - SANTORINI Day 14: DISEMBARKATION – ATHENS Early morning disembarkation in Athens. Meeting at the pier. Transfer to airport.
Departure Dates March 24, April 07 – 21 – 28,May 12, June 09 – 23, July 07 – 21, August 11 – 25, September 08 – 22, October – 06 – 20, November 03
Services Include 4 star Centrally located hotels, Daily Continental Buffet Breakfast, 4 Dinners with drinks Tour Escort (except in Athens and on board the cruise), No Smoking – A/C Deluxe motorcoach, Local guides and entrance fees, 2 Wine Tastings, Inside standard cruise cabin. From US$2459 per person, double occupancy From US$3129 single occupancy 3rd adult (sharing room) discount 10 pct ** child (6-12, staying with two adults) reduction Port charges are US$90 per person Outside cabin upgrades are available. Call for details.
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West Mediterranean
ITALY & SPAIN WITH LISBON & FATIMA Day 1: ROME –ARRIVAL Transfer to your hotel. Welcome dinner and overnight in Rome. Day 2: ROME Full day memorable tour of Rome with bus and guide: Monuments of Rome : Trevi Fountain (visit), Pantheon (visit), Navona Square (visit) and St. Peter's Basilica (visit). Ancient Rome : Colosseum, Roman and Imperial Forums, Capitole (visit), Venice Square and St. Paul's Basilica outside the Walls (visit). Overnight in Rome. Day 3: SIENA - CHIANTI –FLORENCE Departure for SIENA, visit the delightful medieval city famous for the Palio. Continue for the Tuscany Chianti region where you are treated to a delicious wine-tasting session in a typical cellar producing red wines. Special dinner at a local restaurant with drinks and overnight in Florence. Day 4: FLORENCE Guided sightseeing tour of this fascinating city with its beautiful Piazza del Duomo, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistery of St. John and the Academy of Fine Arts housing the "David" by Michelangelo. Rest of the day at leisure for optional sightseeing to Pisa or shopping. Overnight in Florence. Day 5: VERONA - VENICE Departure for Verona and guided visit of this enchanting town of Romeo and Juliet and the Roman Arena. Then continue towards Verona's wine region for a wine tasting in a typical winery. Welcome dinner with drinks and overnight in Venice. Day 6: VENICE Morning guided walking tour of the city to admire the Piazza San Marco, the Doge's Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and the Prisons. Then visit a glass factory to see the molding of glass. Afternoon at leisure for optional tours. Overnight in Venice. Day 7: VENICE - COMO Morning departure for Como. Upon arrival transfer to your hotel. Afternoon at leisure for optional tour to Lugano or Como Lake which is surrounded by breathtaking scenery. Enjoy the farewell dinner with drinks included. Overnight in Como. Day 8: MILAN-LISBON Morning transfer to Malpensa airport. (Not included in the price, approx US$ 150) Meet at arrival in Lisbon. Transfer to hotel. Overnight in Lisbon.
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Day 9: LISBON Half day regular Lisbon sightseeing. Afternoon is free. Overnight in Lisbon. Day 10: FATIMA Visit the Sanctuary and the Basilica in Fatima and free time. Overnight in Lisbon. Day 11: JABUGO - SEVILLE Departure to charming mountain village, Jabugo. Enjoy the free ham tasting before leaving to Seville. Overnight in Seville. Day 12: SEVILLE Enjoy the morning monumental and panoramic visit of the city.The afternoon is free. Overnight in Seville. Day 13: Day at leisure, to enjoy the fascinated city of Seville. Optional visit to Cordoba. Overnight in Seville. Day 14: GRANADA Departure to Granada, beautifully situated on the foot hills of Sierra Nevada. Visit the world famous Palace of the Alhambra and the Gardens of Generalife. Overnight in Granada. Day 15: TOLEDO-MADRID Departure to Toledo. Visit of the historical city. Return to Madrid in late afternoon. Overnight in Madrid. Day 16: MADRID–RETURN Transfer to airport.
Departure Dates March 24, April 07 – 21 – 28,May 12, June 09 – 23, July 07 – 21, August 11 – 25, September 08 – 22, October – 06 – 20, November 03
Services Include 4 star Centrally located hotels, Daily Continental Buffet Breakfast, 4 Dinners with drinks. Tour Escort, No Smoking – A/C Deluxe motorcoach, Local guides and entrance fees, 2 Wine Tastings. From US$2659 per person, double occupancy From US$3129 single occupancy 3rd adult (sharing room) discount 10 pct *** child (6-12, staying with two adults) reduction
TERMS AND CONDITIONS... Price Guarantee and Validity All prices are based on currency rates of exchange at the time of printing of these tour programs. The itineraries and prices are subject to change with or without any prior notice. Full payment required to guarantee tour price. Reservations and Payments Reservations must be made at least 45 days prior to departure. A non– refundable deposit for $150 is required to hold the reservations. The final payment due 45 days prior to departure. Bookings received less than45 days prior to the departure require full payment. We reserve the right to cancel unpaid booking and apply cancellation charges if full payment is not received by the due date. We accept most credit cards, checks and cash. Credit card payments accepted only with original signature, and credit card imprint along with Travel Options credit card authorization form. Revisions All requests for revision must be made in writing. A handling fee of $50 per transaction will be charged for any revision made to a reservation prior to 45 days before departure. For revisions less than 45 days prior departure a handling fee of $100 per person plus any supplier fees will be required. Cancellations All cancellations for revisions must be received in writing. A fee of $150 per person will be charged for any cancellation. For any cancellation received less than 6 weeks prior to departure, the following fees will apply: Number of days prior to departure.
Cancellation fee (of the total price)
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Baggage Porterage for one suitcase is included in the tour price. Due to limited coach capacity only one piece of luggage per person will be accepted. Travel Insurance Travel Insurance is highly recommended. PLEASE CALL FOR DETAILS. WE HAVE MANY OPTIONS TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS. Travel documents Travelers must be in possession of a valid passport and visas No refund will be due if the required documentations are not obtained. Changes & Variations on the itinerary We reserve the right to vary itineraries and substitute hotels and transportation if an unforeseen condition beyond our control makes it necessary. During national holidays certain sites, such as museums, and shopping, might be limited. Child and Youth Children’s discount might be available for some tours. Children under the age of 6 are not accepted on these tours, except individual packages. All Youth under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Responsibility Travel Options is responsible for making arrangements for the tour services mentioned in this brochure and acts only as the agent for the transportation companies and other suppliers. Airlines, Hotels and all suppliers are independent entities and are not agents or employees of Travel Options or its affiliates. The tour operators and their agents will not accept any responsibility in the event of damage, loss, accident, illness, personal injuries, death, property loss, delay, change in air service, strike,war, terrorism, bankrupcy, weather, inconvenience, disappointment or expense occurred by any act or omission of any supplier or person providing the services.
No refund for unused portion(s) of the tours, including any missed sightseeing and meals. Accommodations & Hotels The listed hotels in this brochure will be used on almost all tours. In case a change becomes necessary for any reason, an equivalent substituted hotel may be booked. The per person rates are based on double occupancy. A limited number of single rooms are available with a supplement and also triple rooms are available at a reduction. Taxes and service charges for the hotels are included in the tour price.
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