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 GLOBUS: THE BEST OF ITALY & FRANCE W/LONDON EXT (HHT)
14 days incl. travel, or 13 days from Rome to London
This exciting vacation features 2-night stays in Rome, Venice, Florence, Nice, and Paris. Begin in Rome with guided sightseeing that includes the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's, the Colosseum, and the Roman Forum. Pause in Assisi to visit St. Francis' Basilica, then to Venice for a private boat ride and guided walking tour that showcases St. Mark's, Doges' Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs. On to Ferrara to imposing Este Castle, then stop in Florence, the 'Cradle of the Renaissance.' Here you'll see Michelangelo's David, the Cathedral, and Signoria Square. A scenic drive takes you to Pisa and its Leaning Tower, then along the Italian and French Rivieras to Nice for a stop at a local perfume factory and an included excursion to the famous artist town of St. Paul de Vence. Finally, board the high-speed TGV train and head to Paris, where guided sightseeing shows you the most famous sights: the Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Elysees, Notre Dame Cathedral, and a visit to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower. Continue by Eurostar train to London, and stay for two overnights and guided sightseeing with a visit to St. Paul's Cathedral and the Changing of the Guard (if held).Note:In the rare event that the TGV train or Eurostar train is unavailable, alternative services will be provided.
HOTELS
Rome Mediterraneo (F), Venice Carlton & Grand Canal (F), Florence Starhotels Michelangelo (SF), Nice Boscolo Plaza (SF), Paris Novotel Paris Tour Eiffel (F), London Park Plaza Westminster Bridge (SF)
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| Details | | Globus | | Offer valid through 11/30/2009 | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Board your overnight transatlantic flight | Board your overnight transatlantic flight. | | Day 2 | Rome | 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 3 | Rome | Sightseeing with your Local Guide starts with a visit to the VATICAN MUSEUMS and SISTINE CHAPEL, world famous for Michelangelo's ceiling paintings and The Last Judgement. Continue to monumental ST. PETER'S SQUARE and BASILICA. Cross the Tiber and 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 4 | Venice | Morning break in peaceful Assisi. Visit the massive 13th-century BASILICA OF ST. FRANCIS built above the saint's grave. A kaleidoscope of Italian landscapes parades past the coach windows on the way to the Adriatic coast and across the Po Delta to Venice. Why not join an optional dinner Venetian-style tonight? (B) | | Day 5 | Venice | Start morning sightseeing 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. Then, enjoy Venice at your own pace or join an optional cruise to Burano Island. (B) | | Day 6 | Florence | First stop this morning is Ferrara. Stroll past the imposing Este Castle to the marble cathedral before continuing through the wooded Apennine Mountains into Tuscany to Florence, 'Cradle of the Renaissance.' Time to wander at whim or to check out the enticing shops with Florentine leather goods and gold jewelry. You may want to join one of the exciting evening optionals. (B) | | Day 7 | Florence | Enjoy a walking tour with your Local Guide and visit the ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS with Michelangelo's celebrated David, the magnificent CATHEDRAL, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistry's heavy bronze 'Gate of Paradise,' and sculpture-studded SIGNORIA SQUARE. Afternoon at leisure. (B,D) | | Day 8 | Nice | Focus on Pisa this morning for pictures of its amazing Leaning Tower, 180 feet high and 12 feet out of the perpendicular. Then, a scenic drive past a string of Italian and French Riviera resorts towards the Principality of Monaco. Here, leave the highway for the panoramic Moyenne Corniche. Before arriving in Nice, visit one of the PERFUME FACTORIES for which the area is famous. (B) | | Day 9 | Nice | This morning, enjoy a highlight visit to the picturesque hilltop town of St. Paul de Vence. Then, a lazy afternoon to dabble in the blue Mediterranean or stroll along the elegant Promenade des Anglais. An optional outing is available tonight to Monte Carlo. (B) | | Day 10 | Paris | Transfer to the railway station and board the high-speed TGV TRAIN to Paris. You may wish to try out one of Paris' fine restaurants and to explore the 'City of Light.' (B) | | Day 11 | Paris | Discover the world capital of chic and style with a Local Guide and admire its most famous sights: the Opera, Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Elysees, Notre Dame Cathedral, and more. For a bird's-eye view, take the elevator to the second floor of Paris' most famous landmark: the EIFFEL TOWER. An optional excursion to the lavish baroque Palace of Versailles is available. Tonight, a lively cabaret show might just be the ticket. (B) | | Day 12 | London | (Thu.) Board the EUROSTAR TRAIN to London, arriving in the afternoon. Why not take in a West End show tonight? (B) | | Day 13 | London | Sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the most famous landmarks, a visit to ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL, and the Changing of the Guard, if held. Optional afternoon excursions to Windsor Castle or the Tower of London are available. And tonight maybe a leisurely cruise on the River Thames? (B) | | Day 14 | Return Home | Your homebound flight from London arrives the same day. (B) |
| | US$ Price Details
Single room supplement: $834Triple room reduction per person: $89Extra nights per person in Rome:in single room $228, in twin room $165, in triple room $135Extra nights per person in London:Apr.: in single room $123, in twin room $76, in triple room $69May-Oct.: in single room $223, in twin room $134, in triple room $124
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Additional Information:
-Departure/arrival taxes and fares from other cities will be advised at the time of booking.
-2009, 2010 & 2011 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 2010, 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 2010, 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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