REAL ITALY (11 day tour) – Winter 2007/2008

Interline rate from $1490 per person sharing double room land only (10 days).

Join tour in Rome. Tour ends in Rome.  

Plus document and mailing fees.
Plus insurance if required.

Tour Highlights

Fabulous Sightseeing Rome: Sightseeing tour with special audio system includes views of the Forum and Colosseum. Visits St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican Assisi: Sightseeing tour including St. Francis' Basilica Venice: Canal cruise by private motor launch to see St. Mark's Square, the Byzantine Basilica and Doges' Palace. Visit a glass- blowing factory Verona: See the Roman Arena and Juliet's balcony Florence: Sightseeing tour with special audio system includes Signoria Square, Santa Croce Basilica, the Duomo and Baptistry. Admire the panoramic view from Piazzale Michelangelo Siena: Visit the medieval Tuscan city, scene of the Palio horse- race Isle of Capri: Excursion to the Isle of Capri (weather permitting). Pompeii: A guided tour of the excavations Scenic drives: Through the Chianti vineyards of Tuscany, Along the Adriatic Coast, Through the rolling hills of the green Marches Along the coast of the Bay of Naples, Over the Apennine Mountains Unbeatable Features Buffet breakfast daily 6 Three course dinners 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 on board Cruise to the Isle of Capri Rome Fiumicino Airport transfers are provided at brochure published times. (see Airport Transfers section for further details) Professional, multi-lingual Tour Director on tour Specialised local guides in Rome, Florence, Assisi, Isle of Capri and Pompeii Travel bag and wallet with comprehensive tour documents

Tour Itinerary Tour Duration: 11 days

• Day 1 - Depart USA Overnight flight to Rome.
• Day 2 - Arrive Rome (2 nights) Trafalgar greets you at the airport and transfers you to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to begin your exploration of the 'Eternal City'. This afternoon, a warm welcome from your Tour Director and a chance to get to know your fellow travellers at dinner tonight. (Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Grand Fleming (2 nights)
• Day 3 - Rome sightseeing & at leisure Our morning sightseeing tour shows us the Forum and Colosseum and visits St. Peter's Basilica. Later you'll have the opportunity to take an excursion to Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel and to explore the ancient catacombs on the old Appian Way. Or perhaps, shop in the designer boutiques along the elegant Via Condotti. (Buffet Breakfast)
• Day 4 - Rome - Assisi - Venice (Mestre) (2 nights) We travel north into the Umbrian hills to Assisi, atop Mount Subasio. Home and burial place of the much loved St Francis, we visit the basilica containing the famous Giotto frescoes and have time to admire the views over the peaceful scenery from this medieval walled town. Then a picturesque drive through the tobacco fields, vineyards and olive groves brings us to magical Venice for our two-night stay. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Antony (2 nights)
  
  
  
• Day 5 - Venice sightseeing & at leisure The perfect way to absorb this city's unique sights and sounds is on an included canal cruise to St. Mark's Square. We will see the Byzantine Basilica and magnificent Doges' Palace before a demonstration of glass-blowing at a Murano glass factory. Then free time to discover some of the other islands in the lagoon and perhaps enjoy a fresh seafood lunch in one of the typical restaurants. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
• Day 6 - Venice (Mestre) - Verona - Florence (2 nights) We enjoy a leisurely drive to Verona, Shakespeare's city of Romeo and Juliet as well as the 'Two Gentlemen'. Here an orientation tour will show us the Roman arena and for the romantics, the balcony of Juliet. We continue into the hills of Tuscany to Renaissance Florence. On arrival, sightseeing shows us the Piazza della Signora, the Cathedral and Holy Cross Church. Tonight why not enjoy some delicious Tuscan cuisine. (Buffet Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Palazzo Ricasoli / Villa Gabriele D'Annunzio (2 nights)
• Day 7 - Florence at leisure Your Tour Director will advise you on the best places to shop for handmade leather and 18 carat gold jeweler. You'll witness a demonstration of Florentine craftsmanship in the Santa Croce District and then there's free time to shop or sightsee as you please. This afternoon, you'll have the opportunity to take an excursion to Pisa, famed for its Leaning Tower. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
• Day 8 - Florence - Siena - Amalfi (2 nights) First into the Chianti Hills and to Siena, noted for its perfect medieval architecture centered around the Piazza del Campo, where the Palio horse race takes place. Time to explore the quaint boutiques and perhaps visit the marble Cathedral before continuing south along the 'Autostrada del Sole' towards Salerno. A beautiful drive brings us to the Bay of Naples and the glamorous resort of Amalfi. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Tramonto D'Oro (2 nights)
• Day 9 - Amalfi - Excursion to Isle of Capri This morning we board our ferry and sail across the Bay of Naples to the island of the Emperor Tiberius. At leisure, perhaps take an excursion to Anacapri with its magnificent views and visit the charming white-washed villa of Dr. Axel Munthe. Later, we return to Sorrento, where an orientation shows us the Piazza Tasso, Corso Italia and visit an inlaid wood-working factory. We return to Amalfi for dinner at our hotel. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
• Day 10 - Amalfi - Rome This morning's exciting highlight is a visit to the excavations at Pompeii. Here our local guide will bring to life the day to day existence of the early Romans as we explore the city which was preserved by the lava from the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. Then we head back to Rome for the last night of our Italian Odyssey. (Buffet Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Hotel C. Colombo
• Day 11 - Rome - USA After breakfast, bid a farewell to your new found friends as your Tour Director arranges a transfer to the airport for your return flight to the USA. (Buffet Breakfast)

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