Our
9-days Italy vacation begins as we board our flight bound for Rome,
the Eternal City.
DAY 2
Arrive in Rome
Rome,
a 2700-years old city, but is still feeling young and vital. Upon
arrival, we are transferred to the hotel. The rest of the day is
free at leisure. You may explore this city on your own, enjoy
delicious pizza, spaghetti, espresso or ice cream in cozy cafe, or
perhaps walk around and shop for the famous Italian goods.
DAY 3
Rome - Florence - Venice
Florence is the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance, and a city
built by many geniuses. Our walking tour shows us the Duomo, the
Bronze Doors of the Baptistry called the Door of Paradise, Signoria
Square, and the 13C Santa Croce Basilica. You will have a chance to
shop in a major leather factory outlet store. If time permits, the
Michelangelo Square will be visited for a bird’s eye view of
Florence. Later, proceed towards the most fantastic city in Italy,
Venice. (B, L)
DAY 4
Venice - Prato
Venice, with over 150 canals and 400 bridges, is truly a dream city
for worldwide travelers to explore. Our itinerary today begins with
a ferry ride to Venice. Upon arrival at Venice, our sightseeing tour
shows us the magnificent St. Mark’s Basilica, the Magical Piazza St.
Marco, the Bridge of Sighs, and the Dodge’s Palace (outside). If you
desire, you may take an optional tour by gondola ride and see the
Grand Canal from the best vantage point. Stay overnight in Prato.
(B, L)
DAY 5
Prato - Pisa - Sienna - Rome
Depart Lucca for Pisa, a city famous for its celebrated leaning
tower. The Leaning Tower together with the Cathedral and the
Baptistry are the landmarks not to through the stunning panorama of
Tuscany to Sienna, an old medieval walled town built in the 11st
century. If time permits, the orientation tour will guide us around
the city. Overnight in Rome, the Eternal City. (B)
DAY 6
Rome - Pompeii - Sorrento
Travel south passing by the famous Mt. Vesuvius to the Gulf of
Naples. The tour director will guide you inside the ruins of
Pompeii, once a city of shops, markets and comfortable townhouses,
with paved streets, stadium, theatres, temples, baths and brothels,
buried by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in AD79. In the afternoon we
travel on to Sorrento, a town with lemon groves, beautiful beach and
plentiful cafe. (B, D)
DAY 7
Sorrento - Capri - Naples - Rome
The
highlight of today’s tour is a visit by ferry to Capri, the most
popular island outside the Gulf of Naples. As our ferry arrives at
Marina Grande, the sightseeing tour immediately starts. If weather
and condition permits, an optional tour to Blue Grotto, a cave on
the water’s edge, will be available. The strange blue light of water
inside the grotto has made it the most visited attraction in
Campania after Pompeii. Continue passing through Naples. Our brief
orientation tour of Naples takes us in the famous landmarks: the
Piazza Municipio and the busy Port Santa Lucia. (B)
DAY 8
Rome
Drive
to Vatican where we visit the St. Peter’s Basilica, the largest
church in the world, and St. Peter’s Square. Here, you can feel the
uninterrupted flow of the ages from the classical era of the ancient
Romans to the contemporary life being lived in centuries old
settings. Our tour also takes us to the must-spots such as the
Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Constantine Triumphal Arch, and the
Spanish Steps. You may toss a coin at the famous Trevi Fountain and
make a wish to return to Rome, again and again. An Italian Cuisine
Farewell Dinner will be served tonight. (B, D)
DAY 9
Rome - USA
Say a
wistful good-bye to Italy as we board our flight back to the States
today. Our vacation is at an end all too soon, but the memories will
last a lifetime! (B) (Note: Airport transfer service might be
performed by the driver alone)
Price
Departure (Wednesday)
Tour Fee
Fuel
Tax
Total
Single
3/05, 12
$1,700
$230
$90
$2020
$750
3/26
$1,900
$230
$90
$2220
$750
4/09, 23
$2,000
$230
$90
$2320
$750
5/07
$2,100
$230
$90
$2420
$750
5/21
$2,200
$230
$90
$2520
$750
6/04
$2,300
$230
$90
$2620
$750
6/18
$2,400
$230
$90
$2720
$750
7/02, 16, 30
$2,400
$230
$90
$2720
$750
8/06
$2,300
$230
$90
$2620
$750
8/20
$2,200
$230
$90
$2520
$750
9/03, 17
$2,100
$230
$90
$2420
$750
10/01, 15, 29
$2,000
$230
$90
$2320
$750
11/12, 26
$1,900
$230
$90
$2220
$750
12/10
$1,800
$230
$90
$2120
$750
12/23
$2,000
$230
$90
$2320
$750
Remark
* Itinerary, availability, and price are subject to change without notice.
FEATURES
Special Addition in 2007 - Sienna
Knowledgeable tour director escorts the group throughout Europe
Professional local guides added in highlighted cities
Luxury hotel accommodations for your comfort:
Rome Holiday Inn Eur Parco Dei Medici (4)
Sorrento Grand Moon Valley (4)
Venice Sheraton Padova (4)
Prato Art Hotel Museo at Prato (4)
(The time our flight arrives in Rome is early in the morning
sometimes and the hotel does not allow to check in until after 2pm.
For guests who must have a room upon arrival, may take the option at
the rate of $200 per room)
Admission and fees are included: the Ruins of Pompeii, ferry to
Capri, and ferry to Venice
American or buffet breakfast daily at hotel
Dinners or lunches are included as specified in itinerary
Spectacular sightseeing tours by supremely comfortable
air-conditioned tour coach with professional service of experienced
driver
Travel Protection Insurance is provided at no additional charge to
you if full payment is received at least 60 days prior to departure
If final payment is not received 60 days prior to departure, or
reservation is made inside 60 days prior to departure, the air
supplement is subject to apply
The itinerary is subject to reverse or alterations without notice as
a result of flight or hotel change
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convenience
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