 Italy Bellissimo 2010
Another of Trafalgar's most popular Italian holidays takes you to artistic Venice, the rolling hills of Tuscany, the grand city of Rome, beautiful Isle of Capri and mystical Assisi. Highlights Monte Cassino
Pompeii
Sorrento
Isle of Capri
Assisi
Ravenna
Padua
VeniceBrenta Canal
Montecatini
FlorenceSiena
Rome Whats Included Sightseeing Highlights
Monte Cassino: Visit the World War II Cemetery.Pompeii: A guided tour of the excavations.Sorrento: Visit an Inlaid Wood factory.Isle of Capri: Orientation includes views of the Faraglioni Rocks and visits the famous 'Piazzetta'.Assisi: Sightseeing includes St. Francis' Basilica and the Church of St. Mary of the Angels.Ravenna: Visit St. Apollinaris in Classe to see the mosaics.Venice: Cruise by private launch. View St. Mark's Square, the Byzantine Basilica, Doges' Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Visit a glass-blowing factory.Brenta Canal: See the Palladian villas.Montecatini: Orientation tour.Florence: Sightseeing tour features Signoria Square, the Baptistery and visits the Santa Croce Basilica.Siena: Visit the medieval city.Rome: Sightseeing tour includes views of the Forum and Circus Maximus plus visits to St Peters Basilica, the Sistine Chapel and the Colosseum.Dining Highlights
10 Hot Buffet breakfasts4 three-course dinners in hotels"Be My Guest" speciality Tuscan dinner with wine in restaurant amongst the olive groves.Farewell Dinner with wine in Rome. 16 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 Pompeii, Assisi, Florence and Rome.Cruise to the Isle of CapriAirport transfers are provided on Day 2 and Day 12 (conditions apply)A stylish wallet, tour documents and a Welcome on Tour book. |
| Call (615) 672-6849 for more information or to book today! Mention code 8693245 | | 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 :
Welcome to Rome, capital of Italy, and the Eternal City! After check-in, there's time to unwind or perhaps people-watch from a pavement cafe. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Drink with your Tour Director and fellow traveling companions.
Hotel: Sheraton Golf | | Day 3 | Isle of Capri | Rome - Pompeii - Isle of Capri (2 nights) :
This morning we have views of the Abbey of Monte Cassino and we visit the World War II cemetery which lies in the valley below. Then on to Pompeii where we enjoy a guided walking tour with our audio system of the excavations of this Roman city petrified and preserved by the eruption of Vesuvius in AD 79. From here we continue our journey to Sorrento where we have time to visit an inlaid wood factory to admire the fine local craftsmanship. Then we enjoy a short sea-crossing across the Bay of Naples to the beautiful Isle of Capri for two relaxing nights. This evening, dinner is included at our hotel. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Regina Cristina (2 nights) | | Day 4 | Capri | Capri orientation and at leisure :
Today's walking tour of Capri town with our audio system includes views of the Faraglioni Rocks and Marina Piccola plus the famous Piazzetta - home to the international jet-set. Then enjoy time at leisure perhaps to shop at the elegant boutiques, or explore the coast of this pretty island by private motor launch. (Buffet breakfast) | | Day 5 | Assisi | Isle of Capri - Naples - Assisi :
We enjoy a morning sail across the Mediterranean to "Bella Napoli" - we drive through the streets of Naples and through the region of Latium before heading into the Umbrian hills and to mystical Assisi. We see the Church of St. Mary of the Angels before enjoying a guided walking tour, with our audio system, of the town much loved by St. Francis and visit the basilica with its serene Giotto frescoes before walking to our hotel for dinner this evening. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Giotto | | Day 6 | Venice | Assisi - Ravenna - Venice (2 nights) :
This morning we drive close to Ravenna where we visit the Basilica of Saint Apollinaris in Classe with its glittering mosaics. Then we continue to the floating city of Venice, which was founded in the lagoon over one thousand years ago. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: NH Laguna Palace (2 nights) | | Day 7 | Venice | Venice sightseeing and at leisure :
Today we will savour the sights and sounds of this serene city by private motor launch on an included cruise to St. Mark's Square, where we will view the Byzantine Basilica, Bridge of Sighs and Doge's Palace. After witnessing a demonstration of the ancient art of Murano glass-blowing, time is your own perhaps to explore further and relax. Or alternatively why not take a cruise to the Island of Burano and enjoy a fresh seafood lunch? (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) | | Day 8 | Montecatini | Venice - Brenta Canal - Montecatini (Tuscan Hills) (2 nights) :
This morning after breakfast, we gaze on the beauty of the Palladian villas as we drive along the scenic Brenta Canal. Then we head south and ascend into the forested Apennine Mountains before reaching the beautiful region of Tuscany. Here, we make our approach to the spa-resort of Montecatini. (Buffet breakfast)
Hotel: Minerva Palace (2 nights) | | Day 9 | Montecatini | Florence Excursion :
Today it is only a short drive to Renaissance Florence where we spend a full day.
On our arrival a walking tour with a local guide highlights the Cathedral with its magnificent baptistery, and visits the Santa Croce Basilica and the Piazza Signoria. Florence is truly a shopper's paradise with bargains in high quality leather goods and 18-carat gold jewellery. For "culture vultures", there are many museums and art galleries to visit. Later, we return to our hotel in Montecatini for the night and we will enjoy a special dinner this evening. We drive out to an authentic Tuscan restaurant, beautifully located amongst the olive groves, where we have the chance to taste the delicious local produce as we enjoy a memorable dinner together. (Buffet breakfast / 'Be My Guest' Dinner) | | Day 10 | Rome | Montecatini (Tuscan Hills) - Siena - Rome (2 nights) :
Today our Tour Director will show us a special Hidden Treasure! But first to Siena - famous for its Palio horse race. Here there's time to admire the architecture from one of the open-air caf's on the fan-shaped Piazza del Campo where the horse race, bare-back in medieval costume, actually takes place twice a year! Maybe taketime to shop for beautiful local pottery before we must return to the "Eternal City" Rome. (Buffet breakfast)
Hotel: B4 Hotel Borromini (2 nights) | | Day 11 | Rome | Rome sightseeing and at leisure :
A visit to the Sistine Chapel to marvel at the ceiling of Michelangelo provides a thrilling start to our morning sightseeing tour with a local guide making good use of our effective audio system. From here we visit St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, and then cross the Tiber to overlook the Forum, see the Circus Maximus, where chariot races took place, and finally visit the mighty Colosseum, infamous scene of gladiatorial combat! The rest of the day is free to explore this fascinating city
or maybe just to relax in a cafe and watch Rome go by! This evening we all enjoy a Farewell Dinner together with our Tour Director and new-found friends to celebrate the end of our tour. (Buffet breakfast / Farewell dinner) | | Day 12 | Return USA | Rome - USA :
Time to bid farewell to our Tour Director as our Italian vacation comes to an end. There are airport transfers available, conditions apply. (Buffet breakfast) |
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