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*Not included: airport taxes, fees & September 11th Security Fee, restaurant tips of $10, optional tours, tips to local guides, driver, and tour escort/manager (see Terms & Conditions.)
Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.
▲ Some departures may stay at the Sunrise.
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9 Day Affordable Italy 2007-2008
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Please call 1 866 725 5250 to check availability and to get tax-inclusive rates from most US cities
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Book By
Dec 15 2006
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Dec 15 2006
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2007
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Apr 6, 13
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$1899
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$2199
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1999
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2199
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2399
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2699
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TENTATIVE ITINERARY
DAY 1, Fri Depart USA to Italy. Your flight includes meals, drinks and in-flight entertainment for your journey
DAY 2, Sat Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. This evening, enjoy an orientation meeting with your tour escort, followed by a welcome dinner (D): ROME
DAY 3, Sun This morning, a historic tour of "ancient Rome" takes you to the Roman Forum, the political center during the Roman Republic, the triumphal Arch of Constantine, the Arch of Titus and the Colosseum, the largest amphitheatre built in the Roman Empire. Enjoy the balance of the day at leisure in the Eternal City, or join an optional walking tour of Rome's piazzas and fountains, including the Trevi Fountain, the Fountain of Four Rivers in Piazza Navona and the Pantheon, with its vast domed hall and oculus ($39) (B): ROME
DAY 4, Mon Visit the highly decorative Sistine Chapel, and the Vatican and its famous museum. Stroll through St. Peter's Square, passing Bernini's famed colonnade to visit St. Peter's Basilica, completed in 1626, where you will view Michelangelo's Pieta. This highly-finished marble sculpture depicts the body of Jesus in the arms of Mary after the Crucifixion, and was created for the funeral monument of French Cardinal Jean de Billheres. From here, travel along the "Sun Route" motorway through the scenic panorama of Tuscany before reaching Venice in the evening (B): VENICE
DAY 5, Tues Today begins with a boat ride to the Island of Murano, known throughout the world for its glass manufacturing industry. Visit St. Mark's Square to begin a guided walking tour of romantic Venice. Visit the Golden Basilica of San Marco, the Bridge of Sighs and the 14th century Doges' Palace, whose facade features a massive late Gothic gate, known as the Porta della Carta, on the Piazzetta side. Take the remainder of the day to explore Venice on your own, or join an optional gondola ride with music along the famous Grand Canal and experience a piece of Venetian history ($49) (B): VENICE
DAY 6, Wed Depart for Florence. On the way stop in Verona, the city where Shakespeare’s tragedy of Romeo and Juliet was set and where the famous Roman Arena is still used today for performances of important concerts and operas. Arrive in Florence known as the birthplace of Renaissance in the afternoon. Admire a view of Florence from Michelangelo's Square and the red dome of the Duomo in the distance before reaching your hotel for dinner and overnight (B, D): FLORENCE
DAY 7, Thurs Today begins with a visit to the 16th century Accademia of Fine Arts. Interestingly, the Accademia's Tribuna has been home to Michelangelo's David since 1873. Walk to the Duomo and Baptistery to view Ghiberti's "Gates of Paradise," whose south door quatrefoils and seated Virtues feature scenes from the life of John the Baptist. Continue to Signoria Square and Ponte Vecchio, known as the "Old Bridge." This evening, enjoy an optional dinner at an authentic Tuscan restaurant in the countryside ($62) (B): FLORENCE
DAY 8, Fri Depart for Rome via Pisa. View the famous Piazza del Miracoli with its Leaning Tower, the Baptistery, the Duomo and the Monumental Cemetery. The four monuments of this extraordinary piazza, make for a unique architectural blend of Romanesque and Gothic styles. Evening at leisure or we suggest you enjoy an optional dinner in a typical Roman restaurant, with wine and music, followed by an illuminated tour of Rome by night ($62) (B ): ROME
DAY 9, Sat Transfer to the airport for your departure flight (B).
Please note that Gate 1 Travel uses full size motorcoaches and not our usual mini-coaches. Groups up to 40 guests per departure are the norm on Gate 1 escorted tour vacations.
Many other tour itineraries to Italy and Europe are available from Gate 1 Travel - too many to list on our website. Please ask us for full details!
This tour is operated by Gate 1 Travel
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