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12 Days Simply Italy - Summer
Tour Prices From US$2075
Brochure Type : Europe 2009 / 2010
Tour code : BBSY
 
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Itinerary
  • Tour Highlight :
    • Naples
    • Sorrento
    • Capri
    • Chianti Region
    • Florence
    • Pisa
    • Cinque Terre
    • Milan
    • Lake Garda
    • Verona
    • Venice
    • Bologna
    • Rome
    • Vatican City
       
  • Days 1 - Arrive Rome   Hotel   ( D )
    Make your way to the hotel, then the day is free to explore at leisure. Maybe start your souvenir shopping or try an Italian gelato. Tonight, enjoy dinner after meeting with your Tour Manager and fellow travellers at 6pm.
     
  • Days 2 - Rome to Sorrento   Hotel   ( B )
    First, an opportunity to visit the ancient city of Pompeii, then on to cliffside Sorrento with marvellous views of the Bay of Naples.
     
  • Days 3 - Capri Excursion   Hotel   ( B ,D )
    Cruise on our complimentary boat out to the stunning Isle of Capri. Spend the day roaming around the island - see the natural beauty of the Blue Grotto, stroll through the hillside town of Anacapri, explore Marina Piccola, or sip on a cafe al fresco with the locals.
     
  • Days 4 - Sorrento to Florence   Hotel   ( B ,D )
    Leaving behind the stunning Amalfi coast we head north through Lazio and Umbria and make a stop en-route to taste some local wine. Later a first taste of Renaissance Florence.
     
  • Days 5 - Florence   Hotel  ( B )
    The day includes a walking tour of the Piazza della Signoria, the Duomo and Santa Croce, and a chance to shop for leather, gold and silver. In your free time maybe visit one of the city's many museums or galleries and this evening enjoy the colourful Florentine nightlife.
     
  • Days 6 - Florence to La Spezia   Hotel   ( B ,D )
    Free time in Pisa, home of the famous Leaning Tower, then enter the unspoilt Cinque Terre Region. We stop at Portovenere before continuing on to the picturesque villages of Riomaggiore and Monterosso. Tonight we stay in La Spezia.
     
  • Days 7 - La Spezia to Milan   Hotel   ( B ,D )
    A day of enormous contrast as we head from the tranquil western coast of Italy to the hustle and bustle of the fashion capital of Italy - Milan.
     
  • Days 8 - Milan to Venice   Hotel  ( B )
    With Milan behind us we head east to our afternoon stop in Verona, home to Shakespeare's tragic tale of Romeo and Juliet. Later we head to our hotel close to the stunning city of Venice.
     
  • Days 9 - Venice   Hotel  ( B )
    A short boat ride takes us into the historical centre of Venice to see St Mark's Square, the Bridge of Sighs and the Doges' Palace. Ample time to wander the bustling streets, see the skill required to create local crafts such as Venetian glass and fine lace and visit one of the many amazing museums. Why not treat yourself to a gondola ride and evening meal with your fellow travellers as a perfect end to your Venetian experience?
     
  • Days 10 - Venice to Rome   Hotel   ( B ,D )
    Travelling south we stop in Bologna, home of spaghetti bolognese, then it's on to Rome and our evening sightseeing tour.
     
  • Days 11 - Rome   Hotel  ( B )
    Ancient and modern Rome await your discovery. Why not take a guided tour of the Imperial Forum and walk in the footsteps of Gladiators? In your free time explore the Vatican City and Sistine Chapel, snap up Italian fashions or just watch the world go by with a gelato (or two).
     
  • Days 12 - Depart Rome   ( B )
    Time to swap addresses and email details and say 'Arrivederci Roma' as the tour ends after breakfast.
     

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Dates & Rates

Year

 Start ( Rome ) End ( Rome ) Prices per person in USD
2009  29 Mar 2009 #  09 Apr 2009 2075
   05 Apr 2009  16 Apr 2009 2075
   19 Apr 2009  30 Apr 2009 2075
   26 Apr 2009 #  07 May 2009 2075
   03 May 2009  14 May 2009 2129
   06 May 2009  17 May 2009 2129
   10 May 2009 #  21 May 2009 2129
   13 May 2009  24 May 2009 2129
   17 May 2009  28 May 2009 2185
   20 May 2009  31 May 2009 2185
   24 May 2009 #  04 Jun 2009 2185
   27 May 2009  07 Jun 2009 2185
   31 May 2009  11 Jun 2009 2185
   03 Jun 2009  14 Jun 2009 2185
   07 Jun 2009 #  18 Jun 2009 2185
   10 Jun 2009  21 Jun 2009 2185
   14 Jun 2009  25 Jun 2009 2185
   17 Jun 2009  28 Jun 2009 2185
   21 Jun 2009 #  02 Jul 2009 2185
   24 Jun 2009  05 Jul 2009 2185
   28 Jun 2009  09 Jul 2009 2185
   01 Jul 2009  12 Jul 2009 2215
   05 Jul 2009 #  16 Jul 2009 2215
   08 Jul 2009  19 Jul 2009 2215
   10 Jul 2009  21 Jul 2009 2215
   12 Jul 2009  23 Jul 2009 2215
   15 Jul 2009 #  26 Jul 2009 2215
   19 Jul 2009  30 Jul 2009 2215
   22 Jul 2009  02 Aug 2009 2215
   26 Jul 2009  06 Aug 2009 2215
   29 Jul 2009 #  09 Aug 2009 2215
   02 Aug 2009  13 Aug 2009 2215
   05 Aug 2009  16 Aug 2009 2215
   09 Aug 2009  20 Aug 2009 2215
   16 Aug 2009 #  27 Aug 2009 2185
   19 Aug 2009  30 Aug 2009 2185
   23 Aug 2009  03 Sep 2009 2185
   26 Aug 2009  06 Sep 2009 2185
   30 Aug 2009 #  10 Sep 2009 2185
   02 Sep 2009  13 Sep 2009 2185
   06 Sep 2009  20 Sep 2009 2185
   09 Sep 2009  23 Sep 2009 2185
   13 Sep 2009 #  27 Sep 2009 2185
   20 Sep 2009  01 Oct 2009 2185
   23 Sep 2009 #  04 Oct 2009 2185
   27 Sep 2009  08 Oct 2009 2185
   04 Oct 2009  15 Oct 2009 2185
   11 Oct 2009 #  22 Oct 2009 2075

  • Tour code : BBSY( Summer 2009)
  • Important Trip Details
    • Start 6.00pm and end approx. 8.00am
    • Prices above are Twin share. For triple share rate reduce twin price by 5%
    • For Departure point, please refer to page : Pre & Post Accommodation
    • Single room Supplement additional is US$645
  • # This is a Preferred Departure.
  • Please refer to Pre & Post Accommodation for some great deals that can save you money on your trip.
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What's Included
  • 11 nights twin or triple share hotel accommodation
  • 11 Breakfast (B) & 6 three-course Dinner (D)
  • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver
  • Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach
  • Ferry crossings.
  • Sightseeing tours of all major cities.
  • Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges.
 
 
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