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Globus Arrow 2009: Globus Winter Vacations Arrow GLOBUS: WINTER TASTE OF ITALY (XH)
GLOBUS: WINTER TASTE OF ITALY (XH)
8 days incl. air, or 7 days from Rome to Venice
Explore the magnificent art and architecture of Italy. Your winter vacation visits the highlight cities of Italy, covering all the notable features: St. Peter's Square and Basilica, the Sistine Chapel, the Colosseum and the Forum in Rome, Michelangelo's David in Florence, and St. Mark's Basilica and Doges' Palace in Venice. Local Guides in these cities will answer all your questions. Also included is a special welcome dinner in a typical Roman restaurant, and an entire free day in Venice offers an optional excursion to the charming island of Burano. Scenic rides will show you the lush plains of the Po area, the wooded Apennine mountain range, and Tuscany's Chianti wine country. In Venice, a private boat ride is included.

Special Departure:
December 21 - Christmas Eve in Florence

HOTELS
Rome Albani (F), Florence Hotel Kraft (F), Venice Starhotels Splendid Venice (SF)
Call (800) 747-8728 for more information or to book today! Mention code 8196063
Tour OperatorGlobus
Duration
8 Days
Escorted
Escorted - Yes
Itinerary
DayDestinationDescription
Day 1Board your overnight transatlantic flight(Sun.) Board your overnight transatlantic flight.
Day 2Rome(Mon.) Time to rest or start exploring the Eternal City. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions and leave the hotel for a special welcome dinner with wine at one of Rome's lively restaurants. (D)
Day 3Rome(Tue.) Sightseeing with your Local Guide this morning concentrates on ancient Rome: visit the COLOSSEUM and the ROMAN FORUM, where Roman legions marched in triumph. Then, time for independent activities and exciting optional excursion possibilities. (B)
Day 4Florence(Wed.) Start with a guided visit to the VATICAN MUSEUMS and SISTINE CHAPEL, world famous for Michelangelo's ceiling paintings and The Last Judgement. Next, visit monumental ST. PETER'S SQUARE and BASILICA. In the early afternoon, drive along the Highway of the Sun north into Tuscany and its hill-clad vineyards which house the famous Chianti wine. Then on to Florence, Cradle of the Renaissance. (B)
Day 5Florence(Thu.) Follow your Local Guide to the ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS with Michelangelo's celebrated David and the magnificent CATHEDRAL. Admire Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistry's heavy bronze 'Gate of Paradise,' and sculpture-studded SIGNORIA SQUARE. The afternoon is free. Florentine leather goods and gold jewelry sold by the ounce are attractive buys. You may wish to join an optional dinner outing to a fine Tuscan restaurant and try out the Chianti wines. (B)
Day 6Venice(Fri.) Through the wooded Apennine Hills and the lush plains of the River Po, the largest river in Italy, to Venice, a powerful magnet for romantics and art lovers from around the globe. Enter in style by PRIVATE BOAT to meet your Local Guide. Highlights of your walking tour are ST. MARK'S SQUARE and the byzantine BASILICA, lavish DOGES' PALACE and the BRIDGE OF SIGHS. Also watch skilled GLASSBLOWERS fashion their delicate objects in an age-old traditional manner. (B)
Day 7Venice(Sat.) A whole day to explore Venice on your own, join the locals, have a cappuccino at a sidewalk cafe, or wander through the narrow streets and discover Rialto Bridge. To top it all, why not join an optional cruise to the charming island of Burano, followed by a dinner of local specialties to celebrate the success of your Italian vacation? (B)
Day 8Return Home(Sun.) Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)
Dates/Pricing
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US$ Price Details

Single supplement not applicable on this vacation.

Triple room reduction per person:
$37

Extra nights per person in Rome:
Nov.-Dec.: in single room $225, in twin room $165, in triple room $132
Jan.-Apr.: in single room $245, in twin room $180, in triple room $146

Extra nights per person in Venice:
Nov.-Dec.: in single room $434, in twin room $278, in triple room $266
Jan.-Apr.: in single room $550, in twin room $315, in triple room $302

2009 departures are subject to itinerary and price modification.

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-We may be able to provide you with flight arrangements from your gateway city.
-Additional accommodations before or after your tour may be available at our low prices.

Additional Information:
-Departure/arrival taxes and fares from other cities will be advised at the time of booking.
-2008, 2009 & 2010 vacation itineraries and prices are subject to change.

Guaranteed Air-Inclusive Price:
Air-inclusive prices do not include a September 11th fee up to $10, passenger facility charges of up to $18, Federal domestic flight segment fees of up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure and other government imposed fees of up to $300 depending on your itinerary. Please see the Applicable Airfare Taxes and Fee link above for more information.

Air booked in conjunction with a land vacation is considered an air-inclusive vacation. Air can only be booked by Globus in conjunction with a land package and is only available for passengers traveling from the United States. For vacation departures in 2008, your final air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed when your air schedule had been confirmed and your entire vacation package has been paid in full. For vacation departures in 2009, an additional $250 non-refundable deposit (total $500 non-refundable) is required for air booked in conjunction with any land vacation and your final air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed when your flight information is confirmed and Globus has received your full land and air deposit.

Not Included in the Vacation Price:
Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; airport taxes and fees including the September 11th Security fee up to $10 per person, Passenger facility charges up to $18 per person, Federal domestic flight segment fees up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure, and other government imposed fees up to $300 per person; port taxes; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ships' crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted Globus menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); optional excursions; airport transfers on non-qualifying flights; porterage at airports and train stations; Travel Protection premiums; all airline imposed baggage fees (including internal flights); and all other items of a personal nature.
  
 
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