 Best of Italy 2010
Come find out what makes this country a must-see destination for travelers all over the world. The ever-popular Rome, romantic Venice, artistic Florence and sunny Italian coast await you! Highlights RomePompeii
Sorrento
Assisi
Ravenna
Pomposa
VeniceVeronaMilanLugano
PisaFlorenceSiena
Whats Included Sightseeing Highlights
Rome: Views of the Forum and Circus Maximus plus visits to St Peters Basilica, the Sistine Chapel and the Colosseum.Pompeii: Visit the excavations.Sorrento: Witness the art of inlaid wood-working. Excursion to the Isle of Capri.Assisi: Visit St. Francis' Basilica.Ravenna: Visit the Church of St. Apollinaris in Classe and admire its mosaics.Pomposa: View the ancient Romanesque Abbey.Venice: Canal cruise by private launch. See St. Mark's Square, the Basilica, Doges' Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Visit a traditional glass-blowing factory.Verona: See the Roman Arena and Juliet's balcony.Milan: Guided tour includes Duomo, La Scala and the Galleria.Lugano Excursion: Visit this magnificent lakeside resort.Pisa: View the Leaning Tower.Florence: Visit Signoria Square and Santa Croce Basilica. Admire Florentine leatherwork and views from Piazzale Michelangelo.Siena: Visit the medieval Tuscan city, home of the Palio horse race.Dining Highlights
12 hot Buffet breakfasts5 three-course dinners in hotels"Be My Guest" speciality dinner with wine of local produce on a working lemon farm near Sorrento.Farewell Dinner with wine in Rome. 19 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)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 with reclining seats and a washroom onboard. The services of one of Trafalgar's top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors. A qualified local city guide in Rome, Pompeii, Assisi, Milan and Florence. Cruise to the Isle of Capri.Airport transfers are provided on Day 2 and Day 14 (conditions apply)A stylish wallet, tour documents and a Welcome on Tour book.Important note:
On certain departures we visit Milan on Day 10 and Lugano on Day 9.Certain departures will visit the Sistine Chapel before the departure to Sorrento on Day 4 and the Pompeii visit will be on Day 6. |
| Call (615) 672-6849 for more information or to book today! Mention code 8692894 | | Trafalgar Tours | | Offer valid through 12/31/2009 | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Depart USA | Depart USA :
Overnight flight to Rome. | | Day 2 | Rome | Arrive Rome (2 nights) :
Welcome to Rome, the capital of Italy, and the Eternal City! After check-in the remainder of the day is at leisure, perhaps to relax or explore. Later, enjoy a Welcome Drink with our Tour Director and traveling companions.
Hotel: Mediterraneo (2 nights) | | Day 3 | Rome | Rome sightseeing and at leisure :
The first highlight of our day with our local guide is a visit to the Sistine Chapel where the works of Michelangelo are brought to life by the guide's clear and exciting commentary thanks to the use of an excellent audio system. Then we head into St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, to see this amazing building. From here we cross the Tiber into ancient Rome to overlook the Forum and the Circus Maximus, where chariot races took place, and to visit the mighty Colosseum. The rest of your day is at leisure and this evening why not discover the city's culinary delights? (Buffet breakfast) | | Day 4 | Sorrento | Rome - Pompeii - Sorrento (2 nights) :
Today our journey takes us past the Abbey of Monte Cassino en route to the Bay of Naples. Next we will enjoy a walking tour with audio equipment, of Pompeii, the town frozen in time when it was engulfed by the eruption of Vesuvius in AD 79. Later, we continue our journey along the coastline to Sorrento. (Buffet breakfast)
Hotel: Johanna Park (2 nights) | | Day 5 | Isle of Capri Excursion | Isle of Capri Excursion :
After breakfast, we witness the art of inlaid wood-working, one of the crafts of the Sorrento peninsula. After we will embark on an excursion by ferry to the Isle of Capri where we will enjoy a walking tour of Capri town and gardens using our excellent audio system. There's plenty of time to explore this lovely island. Why not visit the villa of the Swedish doctor Axel Munthe? We return to Sorrento where tonight for dinner, we enjoy the delicious local produce on a local working lemon farm. (Buffet breakfast / 'Be My Guest' Dinner) | | Day 6 | Assisi | Sorrento - Assisi :
This morning's drive will take us to the province of Umbria and mystical Assisi, perched on Mount Subasio and overlooking a peaceful Umbrian landscape. This city under the protection of St. Francis is still enclosed by medieval ramparts. On our arrival a guided walking tour with audio system includes the Basilica of St. Francis, famous for its fresco paintings depicting the life of this much-loved saint. Later time is your own to do as you please. Why not shop for local handicrafts? This evening we will dine at our hotel. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Giotto | | Day 7 | Venice | Assisi - Ravenna - Venice (2 nights) :
We enjoy a morning drive through the Apennines to the Adriatic Coast and the Roman town of Ravenna with its ancient mosaics and Byzantine architecture. Here we will visit the Church of St. Apollinaris in Classe before seeing the Romanesque Basilica of Pomposa. Next we drive to the floating city of Venice. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Novotel Venezia-Mestre Castellana (2 nights) | | Day 8 | Venice | Venice sightseeing and at leisure :
This morning after breakfast we will absorb this city's unique atmosphere on our included canal cruise by private motor launch to St. Mark's Square. We view the Bridge of Sighs, Doge's Palace and Basilica. Afterwards we will stop to visit a traditional glass-blowing factory to witness a demonstration of this ancient art. Today our Tour Director shares one of the many Hidden Treasure of Venice with us all and there is still time to cruise across the lagoon to discover the colorful Island of Burano and enjoy a delicious seafood lunch. (Buffet breakfast) | | Day 9 | Lake Maggiore | Venice - Verona - Milan - Lake Maggiore (2 nights) :
Our day will start with a drive to the home of Shakespeare's starcrossed lovers, Verona. We stop to admire the Roman arena and Juliet's balcony. From here we cross the plains of Lombardy to the fashionable city of Milan for a walking tour, which shows us the gothic Duomo, La Scala Opera house and the famous Galleria, before continuing to our hotel. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Splendid (2 nights) | | Day 10 | Lugano Excursion | Lugano Excursion :
We drive into the Ticino, the Italian-speaking region of Switzerland, where we stop to visit the beautiful resort of Lugano. On our arrival there's time to shop or simply relax with a cappuccino in the main square. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) | | Day 11 | Florence | Lake Maggiore - Pisa - Florence (2 nights) :
We drive across the Plains of Lombardy and the forested Apennine Mountains and pass by Genoa. Next off to Pisa to see the extraordinary Leaning Tower before arriving at Florence, cradle of the Renaissance. Tonight, why not enjoy a meal of excellent Tuscan cuisine? (Buffet breakfast)
Hotel: Grand Hotel Meditteraneo (2 nights) | | Day 12 | Florence | Florence sightseeing and at leisure :
The cathedral, Signoria Square and a visit to Santa Croce Basilica feature on our guided walking tour, enhanced by the use of our audio system. Later, enjoy a panoramic view from Piazzale Michelangelo before free time. Perhaps discover the artistic wonders in the museums or shop for high quality leather and gold. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) | | Day 13 | Rome | Florence - Siena - Rome :
We enjoy a scenic drive through the Chianti wine-producing region to medieval Siena, famous for its exciting Palio horse race. We arrive in Rome late in the afternoon. This evening, we will enjoy a Farewell Dinner together with our Tour Director and new-found touring friends. (Buffet breakfast / Farewell dinner)
Hotel: Sheraton Golf | | Day 14 | Return USA | Rome - USA :
This morning, after breakfast, it is time to say "buon viaggio" as our Italian vacation comes to an end. There are airport transfers available, conditions apply. (Buffet breakfast) |
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