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 GLOBUS: ITALIAN WINTER SAMPLER (XI)
11 days incl. air, or 10 days from Rome to Rome
Visit the major cities in Italy as well as Assisi, Verona, Sorrento, Capri, and a 2-night stay at the Amalfi Coast. Enjoy guided sightseeing in Rome, and visit St. Peter's, the Sistine Chapel, the Colosseum and the Roman Forum; in Venice, and visit St. Mark's Basilica, Doges' Palace and the Bridge of Sighs; and in Florence, and visit Michelangelo's David and more. Also visit St. Francis' Basilica in Assisi, take pictures of Juliet's balcony in Verona, relax at the Amalfi Coast, explore Sorrento, and sail to the Isle of Capri before returning to Rome. A wonderful vacation! Special Departures:December 17 - Christmas Eve in Amalfi Coast December 24 - New Year's Eve in Amalfi Coast
HOTELS
Rome Cicerone (SF), Venice Boscolo Bellini (F), Florence Grand Hotel Mediterraneo (F), Amalfi Coast Miramalfi (F) at Amalfi, Rome Villa Pamphili (F)
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| Call (310) 590-2322 for more information or to book today! Mention code 8879434 | | Globus | | Offer valid through 2/28/2010 | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Board your overnight transatlantic flight | (Thu.) Board your overnight transatlantic flight. | | Day 2 | Rome | (Fri.) 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 in one of Rome's lively restaurants. (D) | | Day 3 | Rome | (Sat.) 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. Time for independent activities and exciting optional excursion possibilities. (B) | | Day 4 | Venice | (Sun.) Enter the Apennine Mountains and arrive in peaceful Assisi. Visit the massive 13th-century BASILICA OF ST. FRANCIS built above the Saint's grave. Then, on to Venice, a powerful magnet for romantics and art lovers from around the globe. (B) | | Day 5 | Venice | (Mon.) Start the day in style by PRIVATE BOAT to meet your Local Guide. Highlights of your walking tour are ST. MARK'S SQUARE and byzantine BASILICA, lavish DOGES' PALACE and the BRIDGE OF SIGHS. Also watch GLASSBLOWERS fashion their delicate objects in an age-old traditional manner. Afterwards, enjoy Venice at your own pace or join an optional cruise to the charming island of Burano. Tonight is your chance to sample the city's fine restaurants. (B) | | Day 6 | Florence | (Tue.) A short drive to Verona, medieval setting of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. See Juliet's Balcony, take pictures of the Arena, and stroll around the picturesque market square. Tonight you are in Florence, the splendid capital of Tuscany. You may wish to join an optional dinner outing to a fine Tuscan restaurant. (B) | | Day 7 | Florence | (Wed.) Follow your Local Guide and visit 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. (B,D) | | Day 8 | Amalfi Coast | (Thu.) Leave Tuscany and travel south towards one of Italy's most beautiful areas at the Tyrrhenian Sea: the Amalfi Coast. (B,D) | | Day 9 | Amalfi Coast | (Fri.) A scenic drive to Sorrento. From here, speed by JETFOIL across the bay to the beautiful Isle of Capri, an ancient retreat for Roman emperors and renowned ever since for its beauty. Ride the FUNICULAR to Capri village for a guided visit of this pretty town. Enjoy free time to explore the little shops on the Piazzetta. Afterwards, return via Sorrento to your hotel. (B,D) | | Day 10 | Rome | (Sat.) A leisurely departure back to Rome. Tonight, an optional festive dinner at one of Rome's fine restaurants may be just the way to celebrate the success of your Italian vacation. (B) | | Day 11 | Return Home | (Sun.) Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B) |
| | US$ Price Details
Single supplement not applicable on this vacation.Triple room reduction per person: $61Extra nights per person in Rome:in single or twin room $152, in triple room $125
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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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