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Italian Discovery 2011
10 day tour from US$2750.00
Day 1
ARRIVE ROME (2 nights)
Welcome to Rome, the capital of Italy known as the 'Eternal City'! After check-in at the hotel, there's time to relax or perhaps take a stroll through this historic city. Later enjoy a Welcome Drink with your Tour Director and fellow travelling companions.
Hotel: Prime Hotel St. John (F)
Day 2
ROME SIGHTSEEING AND AT LEISURE
Your first highlight today is a guided visit of the Sistine Chapel, where you can gaze in awe at Michelangelo's beautiful painted ceiling. Next, a visit inside St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican. Then cross the Tiber to ancient Rome where you will overlook the Forum and visit the Colosseum, infamous for gladiatorial combat which took place inside. See the remains of the Circus Maximus where chariot races were held. Enjoy time on your own and later, perhaps try out some Roman cuisine in a typical trattoria and watch the city go by!
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 3
ROME - FLORENCE
Your day starts by driving through the regions of Latium, Umbria and Tuscany to reach Renaissance Florence. On arrival enjoy the view from Piazzale Michelangelo before your expert guided walking tour reveals to you the medieval and artistic past of this culturally rich city. See Piazza Signoria, once the political of the 15th century city with its impressive sculptures and imposing palazzos. Then the multi-coloured marble Duomo and the famous Baptistery with bronze doors designed by the Renaissance artist Ghiberti. Walk to the ancient Ponte Vecchio, which bridges the River Arno. Have time at leisure to explore further or to shop for high quality leather and 18-carat gold . Tonight enjoy an authentic 'Be My Guest' Tuscan dinner of local produce in a restaurant with stunning views over the vineyards of the Chianti Hills.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Be My Guest dinner)
Hotel: Boscolo Hotel Astoria (SF)
Day 4
FLORENCE - PISA - TURIN
This morning after breakfast your first stop will be in Pisa with its famous Leaning Tower and Cathedral in the Square of Miracles. Here there's time for photos before continuing your drive past the quarries of Carrara and the resorts of Portofino, Rapallo and Genoa, Columbus' birthplace. Then on to Turin where an orientation shows you the Antonelliana building and the Piazza San Carlo. Tonight why not sample a dinner of local specialities in a local restaurant?
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Atahotel Concord (F)
Day 5
TURIN - LAKE MAGGIORE - MILAN
First travel to Lake Maggiore, which is the most westerly of the three large pre-alpine lakes of Italy. From here enjoy a scenic drive along the lake and then head south for the capital of Lombardy, Milan. Here your expert guided tour includes the Galleria, the Piazza del Duomo where you admire the Gothic Cathedral bristling with innumerable sculptures, and the renowned opera house, La Scala.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Novotel Milano Nord Ca Granda (F)
Day 6
MILAN - PAVIA - VERONA - VENICE (2 nights)
This morning your first stop is a visit to the Cistercian Abbey of Pavia, an important architectural monument in Italy. Later continue your journey into the Veneto stopping to see Juliet's balcony in Shakespeare's Verona. See the 2,000 year old Roman arena, still in use today, before continuing to magical Venice.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Petit Palais (F)
Day 7
VENICE SIGHTSEEING AND AT LEISURE
After breakfast your morning cruise by private motor launch takes you to St. Mark's Square highlighting the Doge’s Palace and Basilica. Stop at one of the oldest Murano glass-blowing workshops for a demonstration of this ancient art before time at leisure. You may wish to relax in a café or take an optional excursion to one of the islands in the lagoon!
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 8
VENICE - FERRARA - BOLOGNA
First you will visit Ferrara, the medieval city which was ruled over by the Este family for three centuries. Later arrive in Bologna, famous for its university, architecture, fine sausages and hams. Bologna is a feast for the senses and the stomach! Here a sightseeing tour with a local guide shows you Neptune's fountain, the Kissing Towers and Piazza Maggiore. Later, perhaps enjoy some of the city's fine cuisine at a local trattoria!
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Una Hotel Bologna (SF)
Day 9
BOLOGNA - ASSISI - ROME
This morning travel over the forested Apennine Mountains stopping in Assisi for a walking tour of the peaceful hometown of St. Francis. It was here that he founded his Order of Grey Friars or Franciscans in 1208. He also died here in 1226 and was canonized just two years later. Visit the magnificent Basilica and see the tomb of St. Francis as well as the Church of St. Mary of the Angels which stands on the site where he died. From here it's a short drive back to the 'Eternal City' Rome via the impressive hilltop town of Orte. Tonight, enjoy a Farewell Dinner with wine together with your Tour Director and travelling companions.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)
Hotel: Sheraton Golf (SF)
Day 10
DEPART ROME
This morning after breakfast it's 'arrivederci' to your new-found friends as your memorable Italian tour of discovery comes to an end. Transfers are available. Conditions apply.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)
What's Included
Sightseeing Highlights - Rome Sightseeing tour includes views of the Forum and Circus Maximus. Included visits to St. Peter’s Basilica, the Sistine Chapel and the Colosseum.
- Florence See the Duomo, Baptistery and Piazza Signoria plus visit the Ponte Vecchio. Panoramic view from Piazza Michelangelo.
- Pisa View the Leaning Tower and Square of Miracles.
- Turin Orientation includes 'Antonelliana' building and Piazza San Carlo.
- Italian Lakes See beautiful Lake Maggiore.
- Milan Sightseeing includes the Galleria, the Gothic Cathedral and La Scala Opera House.
- Pavia Visit the Cistercian Abbey.
- Verona See Juliet's balcony and the Roman Arena.
- Venice Cruise by private launch. See St. Mark's Square, the Byzantine Basilica, Doge's Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Visit a traditional glassblowing factory.
- Ferrara Visit the medieval city.
- Bologna See Neptune's Fountain and the Kissing Towers.
- Assisi Sightseeing includes St. Francis' Basilica.
Dining Highlights - Welcome Drink with your Tour Director in Rome.
- 9 hot buffet breakfasts.
- 2 three-course dinners with local wine.
- ‘Be My Guest’ speciality Tuscan dinner with wine in a restaurant overlooking the Chianti hills.
- Farewell Dinner with wine in Rome.
First Class Travel Highlights - First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
- All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
- Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and a washroom onboard.
- The services of one of Trafalgar's top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors.
- A qualified local city guide in Rome, Florence, Milan, Bologna and Assisi.
- A stylish wallet, travel documents and Welcome on Tour book with map.
- Airport transfers are provided on Day 1 and Day 10.
OPTIONAL EXTRA TOUR :
IN BOLOGNA
GOURMET DINNER
A scenic drive through beautiful countryside to see the home of the great inventor, Marconi, at Sasso Marconi. Then through rolling hills to a delightful restaurant situated in the courtyard of an ancient castle. Here in the heart of the Emila Romagna, known as the centre of Italian gastronomy, we enjoy a delicious dinner of local specialities. Wine included. Code: BOLT01
Adult Price: 57 EURO
IN FLORENCE
JEWELS OF THE RENAISSANCE
A guided tour of the Accademia allows us to appreciate the most controversial sculpture in Italy, Michelangelo’s David. Our visit will be enhanced by the effective use of our excellent audio system. Code: FLOT01
Adult Price: 34 EURO
IN ITALIAN LAKES
BORROMEAN ISLANDS ISOLA BELLA PALACE TOUR
A private launch takes us to the world-renowned islands of Lake Maggiore. We see the Isola Madre, the Isola dei Pescatori, and on the Isola Bella we visit the palace of the Borromean princes. Code: ITLT01
Adult Price: 34 EURO
IN MILAN
TREASURES OF MILAN
With a local city guide we visit some of this bustling city’s most famous sights. First we enter the impressive Castello Sforza – today one of the country’s most important museums, where we see the 'Pieta of Rondanini' by Michelangelo among other great works. Then we continue to the world renowned 'La Scala' opera house and museum. Code: MILT02
Adult Price: 43 EURO
IN ROME
ROMAN EVENING WITH DINNER
A light hearted evening in Rome. We will relax and enjoy a typical Italian meal (drinks included), while live musicians entertain us. To complete our evening, we will drive along the Via Veneto, a location made famous by the film 'La Dolce Vita' and see how the Romans enjoy their city. A wonderful end to our day. Code: ROMT04
Adult Price: 57 EURO
ANCIENT CHRISTIAN ROME
Explore Rome’s past. Visit the Catacombs where the early Christians assembled to escape persecution and which were used as underground cemeteries. Then to the famous Basilica of St Pauls outside the walls, where the Apostle is buried. Our visit will be enhanced by the effective use of our excellent audio system. Code: ROMT20
Adult Price: 34 EURO
INTRODUCTION TO ROME BY NIGHT
A superb drive through Rome, seeing some of the most impressive sights that this city has to offer. Afterwards we will stroll to beautiful Piazza Navona with its fountains, trattorias and outside cafes, followed by a visit to Piazza Venezia to see the Capitoline Hill and Mussolini's headquarters during WWII (Palazzo Venezia) Code: ROMT40
Adult Price: 32 EURO
IN VENICE
LAGOON CRUISE WITH LUNCH OR DINNER
A half day off the beaten track! We are taken by private boat to the nearby islands in the lagoon of Venice. See the island of Murano and the Hermitage of San Francesco del Deserto. Lunch or dinner is taken at the island of the ‘fisherman’ - Burano - a photographer’s paradise. Drinks are also included. Code: VCET02
Adult Price: 65 EURO
A GONDOLA SERENADE
Enjoy a romantic gondola journey along canals full of character and colour, while musicians and singers entertain. Code: VCET09
Adult Price: 36 EURO
VENICE AT NIGHT
This evening we board private boats for a tour down the famous Grand Canal to romantic St Mark's square. We have reservations in a well known cafe where we sit listening to the orchestra play some of Italy's best loved music. (1 drink included) Code: VCET10
Adult Price: 45 EURO
VENETIAN MAGIC
An unforgettable introduction to this unique and magical city. We cruise along the Grand Canal by private water taxi, admiring the magnificent and elegant palazzos. We see the Rialto Bridge and then reach 'the most beautiful outdoor drawing room in the world' - St Mark's Square. Later, during your Gondola Ride, you will glide along the picturesque smaller canals, sipping Italian champagne while musicians and singers entertain. Code: VCET87
Adult Price: 65 EURO
HIDDEN VENICE
A historical walk, with a local guide, through some of the lesser known areas of Venice. Discover the markets where Venetians buy fresh produce, and some of the secrets of other quarters of the Venetian labyrinth. Your experience will be enhanced by the use of individual headsets. Code: VCET91
Adult Price: 26 EURO
- These prices are correct at the time of the website going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking.
- All tour information is correct at time of tours going live, however is subject to change, please confirm all details at time of booking.
- For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Conditions page.
- Hotel Class Key: D: Deluxe SF: Superior First Class F: First Class
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