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 Italy Bellissimo 2009
Highlights Monte Cassino
Pompeii
Sorrento
Isle of Capri
Assisi
Ravenna
Padua
VeniceBrenta Canal
Montecatini
FlorenceSiena
RomeItaly Bellissimo 2009 Whats Included Sightseeing Highlights
Monte Cassino: Visit the World War II Cemetery.Pompeii: A guided tour of the excavations.Sorrento: Visit an Inlaid Wood factory.Isle of Capri: Orientation includes views of the Faraglioni Rocks and visits the famous 'Piazzetta'.Assisi: Sightseeing includes St. Francis' Basilica and the Church of St. Mary of the Angels.Ravenna: Visit St. Apollinaris in Classe to see the mosaics.Padua: See the famous Basilica of St. Anthony.Venice: Cruise by private launch. View St. Mark's Square, the Byzantine Basilica, Doges' Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Visit a glass-blowing factory.Brenta Canal: See the Palladian villas.Montecatini: Orientation tour.Florence: Sightseeing tour features Signoria Square, the Baptistery and visits the Santa Croce Basilica.Siena: Visit the medieval city.Rome: Sightseeing tour includes views of the Forum and Circus Maximus plus visits to St Peters Basilica, the Sistine Chapel and the Colosseum.Dining Highlights
10 Hot Buffet breakfasts4 three-course dinners in hotels"Be My Guest" speciality Tuscan dinner with wine in restaurant amongst the olive groves.Farewell Dinner with wine in Rome.16 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)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.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 Pompeii, Assisi, Florence and Rome.Cruise to the Isle of CapriA stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.Airport transfers are provided on Day 2 and Day 12 (conditions apply)Airport Transfers
Transfers on arrival at Rome Fiumicino Airport will operate at 09.30, 12.30, 15.30 and 18:45. Passengers arriving later should make their own way to the first hotel. Return transfers on the last touring day will arrive at Rome Fiumicino Airport at 07.00 and 09.30. London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the airport and your London hotel. But when you book your Trafalgar tour and take advantage of our land and air packages, we have included a FREE transfer to and from London's airports and your Trafalgar London hotel. For passengers who have their own flight arrangements we offer you the opportunity to purchase inexpensive transfers to and from London's Heathrow - Trafalgar has negotiated special rates for the Dot2Dot transfer from London's HeathrImportant - Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:For included transfers: Your flights must be booked directly by Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. For chargeable transfers: Your Travel Agent provides detailed flight information to Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. Once transfers are booked they cannot be changed.For London arrivals, you must stay at a London hotel booked by Trafalgar on the night of arrival and the night prior to your departure date.Trafalgar only includes one inbound and one outbound transfer.In the event of flight delays outside of Trafalgar's control, the transfers will be deemed to be cancelled.All transfers are based on group transfers. No refund is therefore available for missed transfers, or passengers not using this service.In the event of unforeseen events (such as road or rail works, strikes or demonstrations), Trafalgar will not be responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.Heathrow Airport National Express Dot2Dot will pick up and drop off in time to meet all flights to/from London's Heathrow Airport. For guests arriving at the Dot2Dot desk after 22.00 hrs please make use of the courtesy phone to arrange your transfer to your Trafalgar hotel.Gatwick Airport: Passengers who have booked Trafalgar's Land and Air packages arriving at London's Gatwick Airport are provided with a Gatwick Express train voucher. The Gatwick Express train journey from Gatwick Airport to London's Victoria Station takes 30 minutes. Guests then need to make their way from Victoria Station to their Trafalgar hotel.European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar's Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don't coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure.
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| Call (425) 821-4100 for more information or to book today! Mention code 7130369 | | Trafalgar Tours | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Depart USA | Depart USA
: Overnight flight to Rome. | | Day 2 | Rome | Arrive Rome
: Welcome to Rome, capital of Italy, and the Eternal City! After check-in, there's time to unwind or perhaps people-watch from a pavement cafe. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Drink with your Tour Director and fellow traveling companions.
Hotel: Sheraton Golf | | Day 3 | Isle of Capri | Rome - Pompeii C - Isle of Capri (2 nights)
: This morning we have views of the Abbey of Monte Cassino and we visit the World War II cemetery which lies in the valley below. Then on to Pompeii where we enjoy a guided walking tour with our audio system of the excavations of this Roman city petrified and preserved by the eruption of Vesuvius in AD 79. From here we continue our journey to Sorrento where we have time to visit an inlaid wood factory to admire the fine local craftsmanship. Then we enjoy a short sea-crossing across the Bay of Naples to the beautiful Isle of Capri for two relaxing nights. This evening, dinner is included at our hotel. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Regina Cristina (2 nights) | | Day 4 | Capri | Capri orientation and at leisure
: Today's walking tour of Capri town with our audio system includes views of the Faraglioni Rocks and Marina Piccola plus the famous Piazzetta - home to the international jet-set. Then enjoy time at leisure perhaps to shop at the elegant boutiques, or explore the coast of this pretty island by private motor launch. (Buffet breakfast) | | Day 5 | Assisi | Isle of Capri - Naples - Assisi
: We enjoy a morning sail across the Mediterranean to 'Bella Napoli' - we drive through the streets of Naples and through the region of Latium before heading into the Umbrian hills and to mystical Assisi. We see the Church of St. Mary of the Angels before enjoying a guided walking tour, with our audio system, of the town much loved by St. Francis. We will visit the basilica with its serene Giotto frescoes before continuing to our hotel for dinner this evening. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Grand Hotel / Giotto | | Day 6 | Venice | Assisi - Ravenna - Padua - Venice (MESTRE) (2 nights)
: This morning we drive close to Ravenna where we visit the Basilica of Saint Apollinaris in Classe with its glittering mosaics. Then on to Padua where we view the Basilica of St. Anthony before continuing to the floating city of Venice. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: NH Laguna Palace (2 nights) | | Day 7 | Venice | Venice sightseeing and at leisure
: Today we will savour the sights and sounds of this serene city by private motor launch on an included cruise to St. Mark's Square, where we will view the Byzantine Basilica, Bridge of Sighs and Doge's Palace. After witnessing a demonstration of the ancient art of Murano glass-blowing, time is your own
perhaps to explore further and relax. Or alternatively why not take a cruise to the Island of Burano and enjoy a fresh seafood lunch? (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) | | Day 8 | Montecatini | Venice - Brenta Canal - Montecatini (Tuscan Hills) (2 nights)
: This morning after breakfast, we gaze on the beauty of the Palladian villas as we drive along the scenic Brenta Canal. Then we head south and ascend into the forested Apennine Mountains before reaching the beautiful region of Tuscany. Here, we make our approach to the spa-resort of Montecatini where we stay for the next two nights. (Buffet breakfast)
Hotel: Tettuccio / Minerva Palace (2 nights) | | Day 9 | Florence | Florence Excursion
: Today it is only a short drive to Renaissance Florence where we spend a full
day. On our arrival a walking tour with a local guide highlights the Cathedral with its magnificent baptistery, and visits the Santa Croce Basilica and the Piazza Signoria. Florence is truly a shopper's paradise with bargains in high quality leather goods and 18-carat gold jewellery. For 'culture vultures', there are many museums and art galleries to visit. Later, we return to our hotel in Montecatini for the night and we will enjoy a special dinner this evening. We drive out to an authentic Tuscan restaurant, beautifully located amongst the olive groves, where we have the chance to taste the delicious local produce as we enjoy a memorable dinner together. (Buffet breakfast / 'Be my guest' dinner) | | Day 10 | Rome | Montecatini (Tuscan Hills) - Siena - Rome (2 nights)
: Today our Tour Director will show us a special Hidden Treasure! But first to Siena - famous for its Palio horse race. Here there's time to admire the architecture from one of the open-air cafes on the fan-shaped Piazza del Campo where the horse race, bare-back in medieval costume, actually takes place twice a year! Maybe take time to shop for beautiful local pottery before we must return to the "Eternal City", Rome, for the next two nights. (Buffet breakfast)
Hotel: Borromini / Aran Mantegna (2 nights) | | Day 11 | Rome | Rome sightseeing and at leisure
: First we visit the Sistine Chapel to marvel at the ceiling of Michelangelo. From here we visit St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, and then cross the Tiber to overlook the Forum, see the Circus Maximus, where chariot races took place, and finally visit the mighty Colosseum. The rest of the day is free to explore this fascinating city or maybe just to relax in a cafe and watch Rome go by! This evening we all enjoy a Farewell Dinner together with our Tour Director and new-found friends to celebrate the end of our tour. (Buffet breakfast / Farewell dinner) | | Day 12 | Rome - USA | Rome - USA
: Time to bid farewell to our Tour Director as our Italian vacation comes to an end. There are airport transfers available, conditions apply. (Buffet breakfast) |
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** This list indicates brochure rates and dates.
*** For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.
- 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.
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