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THE SPLENDORS OF ITALY |
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Rome, Siena, Florence, Venice |
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Tour Code |
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6400 |
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# of Days |
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9 Days |
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ITINERARY: |
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1 ROME, ITALY.
Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore
this ancient capital. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow
travellers.
2 ROME.
The "Eternal City" a city steeped in history, vibrantly alive and
exciting and absolutely unique! Included sightseeing with a Local Guide
starts in St. Peter's Square, followed by a visit to the Roman Forum and
the mighty Colosseum. (B)
3 ROME - ORVIETO - SIENA.
Journey northwest to the charmingly located city of Orvieto in the
Umbria region to visit its black basalt and yellow limestone cathedral,
an excellent example of Italian Gothic architecture. By early evening
you'll be in Siena with time to visit this jewel of Tuscany. Sit in one
of the cafes surrounding the Campo and admire one of Italy's most unique
squares, famed the world over for its Palio horse race. (B)
4 SIENA - SAN GIMIGNANO-GREVE-MONTTECATINI.
Drive this morning to San Gimignano, one of Tuscany's greatest
attractions. Its medieval squares, town walls, streets, alleyways, and
14 towers make it unique. Next, into the very heart of the Chianti
vineyards; watch out for names such as Castellina in Chianti, Badia,
Gaiole, and Brolio, where classical Chianti wines are produced. Stop in
Greve for some wine tasting at a local wine producer. Arrive in
Montecatini in time to join the outing for an optional Tuscan dinner.
(B)
5 FLORENCE.
This Renaissance gem and city of the Medicis will keep you enthralled
the entire day. Traffic is banned in part of the historic center so
visitors can wander at leisure and admire the city's timeless beauty in
relative peace and quiet. Don't miss out on the included walking tour
with a Local Guide, which features most of the city highlights. You will
see the Piazza Santa Croce; the beautiful Piazza Signoria; the Palazzo
Vecchio and its courtyard; the Loggia dei Lanzi; and, to top it all, the
Piazza del Duomo and its cathedral with the Giotto Campanile, and the
magnificent East Door of the Baptistry known as the Gate of Paradise." (B,D)
6 MONTECATINI - EXCURSION TO PISA -
VENICE AREA.
This morning, drive to Pisa for a visit to its Square of Miracles and
the amazing Leaning Tower, 180 feet high and no less than 16 feet out of
the perpendicular. Later, head across the wooded Apennine Hills into the
farmlands of the Po Valley for two overnights in the Venice area. (B)
7 VENICE AREA.
Venice is more like a marvelous film set than a real live city, with its
criss-crossing canals, gondolas and water buses, arched bridges,
palaces, and little quiet piazzas. The included orientation starts with
a boat ride and is followed by time at leisure and a chance to watch
Venetian glassblowers fashion their delicate objects as they did
centuries ago. Don't miss out on the optional gondola trip, gliding
along the picturesque canals with a local troubadour to serenade you. (B,D)
8 VENICE AREA - ASSISI - ROME.
An interesting drive southward, cutting across the Po Delta, then
crossing the Apennines. Stop in Assisi, where St. Francis was born in
1182. Visit the world-famous Basilica with its beautiful frescoes by
Giotto, then head for Rome. (B)
9 ROME.
Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B) |
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2010 Departure Dates &
Price |
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Start |
End |
in US$ |
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10-Jan-10 |
18-Jan-10 |
$1,149 |
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28-Feb-10 |
8-Mar-10 |
$1,179 |
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7-Mar-10 |
15-Mar-10 |
$1,179 |
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21-Mar-10 |
29-Mar-10 |
$1,225 |
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28-Mar-10 |
5-Apr-10 |
$1,279 |
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4-Apr-10 |
12-Apr-10 |
$1,279 |
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11-Apr-10 |
19-Apr-10 |
$1,279 |
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18-Apr-10 |
26-Apr-10 |
$1,279 |
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25-Apr-10 |
3-May-10 |
$1,279 |
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2-May-10 |
10-May-10 |
$1,309 |
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9-May-10 |
17-May-10 |
$1,309 |
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16-May-10 |
24-May-10 |
$1,309 |
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23-May-10 |
31-May-10 |
$1,309 |
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30-May-10 |
7-Jun-10 |
$1,309 |
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6-Jun-10 |
14-Jun-10 |
$1,309 |
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13-Jun-10 |
21-Jun-10 |
$1,309 |
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20-Jun-10 |
28-Jun-10 |
$1,309 |
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27-Jun-10 |
5-Jul-10 |
$1,309 |
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4-Jul-10 |
12-Jul-10 |
$1,309 |
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11-Jul-10 |
19-Jul-10 |
$1,309 |
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18-Jul-10 |
26-Jul-10 |
$1,309 |
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25-Jul-10 |
2-Aug-10 |
$1,275 |
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1-Aug-10 |
9-Aug-10 |
$1,275 |
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8-Aug-10 |
16-Aug-10 |
$1,275 |
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15-Aug-10 |
23-Aug-10 |
$1,275 |
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22-Aug-10 |
30-Aug-10 |
$1,275 |
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29-Aug-10 |
6-Sep-10 |
$1,315 |
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3-Sep-10 |
11-Sep-10 |
$1,315 |
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5-Sep-10 |
13-Sep-10 |
$1,315 |
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10-Sep-10 |
18-Sep-10 |
$1,315 |
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12-Sep-10 |
20-Sep-10 |
$1,315 |
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17-Sep-10 |
25-Sep-10 |
$1,315 |
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19-Sep-10 |
27-Sep-10 |
$1,315 |
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24-Sep-10 |
2-Oct-10 |
$1,315 |
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26-Sep-10 |
4-Oct-10 |
$1,315 |
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1-Oct-10 |
9-Oct-10 |
$1,315 |
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3-Oct-10 |
11-Oct-10 |
$1,315 |
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8-Oct-10 |
16-Oct-10 |
$1,315 |
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10-Oct-10 |
18-Oct-10 |
$1,315 |
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15-Oct-10 |
23-Oct-10 |
$1,259 |
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17-Oct-10 |
25-Oct-10 |
$1,259 |
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24-Oct-10 |
1-Nov-10 |
$1,259 |
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31-Oct-10 |
8-Nov-10 |
$1,195 |
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7-Nov-10 |
15-Nov-10 |
$1,195 |
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14-Nov-10 |
22-Nov-10 |
$1,195 |
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21-Nov-10 |
29-Nov-10 |
$1,139 |
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28-Nov-10 |
6-Dec-10 |
$1,139 |
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21-Dec-10 |
29-Dec-10 |
$1,199 |
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REMARKS: |
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Airline Tickets from MANILA
NOT INCLUDED.
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Rates are per head in US$ on Twin Sharing.
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Rates are subject to change
without prior notice.
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TERMS & CONDITIONS APPLY
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Passport and Country Visas are at
pax own arrangement and expense
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Begin in Rome list with
included sightseeing visiting of the Colosseum and the
Roman Forum. On to charming Orvieto and its gothic
cathedral, and Siena, set in the verdant, rolling hills
of Tuscany. This is also the famous Chianti
wine-producing region, with stops in San Gimignano and
in Greve for some wine tasting. Spend two nights in
Florence and enjoy the guided walking tour through the
old town centre. Among the highlights, see the Piazza
Santa Croce, Palazzo Vecchio, and the Piazza del Duomo
with the Giotto Campanile. Next on the agenda is Pisa
with its famous Leaning Tower, then cross the Apennines
to the unique floating city of Venice. Take a boat ride
along one of its great canals and reach St. Mark's
Square. Here you can admire the most prominent palaces
and the basilica with its golden mosaics. Before
returning to Rome, experience another quaint hilltop
village with a great history: Assisi. In the beautiful
basilica dedicated to St. Francis, marvel at the
delicate frescoes by Giotto and take in the peaceful
atmosphere. |
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Meals
Breakfast - 8
Lunch - 0
Dinner - 2 |
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Standard Features |
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SIGHTSEEING: Visits
to Orvieto, Siena, San Gimignano, Greve in the Chianti
with wine tasting, Pisa, Venice, Assisi
SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS: The Chianti Valley
GUIDES: Local Guides for city sightseeing in
Rome, Florence. Services of a professional Tour Director
while touring
TRANSPORTATION: Touring by private first-class
air-conditioned motorcoach. Canal transfer boat in
Venice
HOTELS: Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel
taxes, porterage, tips, and service charges
MEALS: Buffet breakfasts (B); 2 dinners (D) |
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