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3days/2nights, Venice/Rome
2012 Depart Mon: Apr-Oct
Cost: $524 per person twin share (s/supp 96)
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| day 1 Venice |
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| Own arrangements to your hotel. Meet the tour escort at your hotel, followed by dinner. |
| day 2 Verona-Sirmione-L Como |
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| Morning departure from Venice. Enjoy free time in Verona. Continue for a leisurely stop in Sirmione set on the promontory on Lake Garda. In the afternoon continue to your hotel in Como and dinner on arrival. |
| day 3 Como-Milan or Rome* |
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Departure to Milan panoramic tour of the city and end of the tour at Central Railway Station.
* Possibility to return to Rome 밊ree Transfer� |
| Inclusions: twin share, deluxe coach, American buffet breakfast daily, two dinners, service charges, taxes, multilingual tour escort, local tour guides, entrance fees Hotels: Rome-Executive, Florence-Rivoli, Venice-Continental, Como-Imperiale (or similar). |
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5days/4nights
Depart Mon: year round
Cost from: $1186 per person twin share (s/supp 220)
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| mon Venice |
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| Independent arrival at your hotel for check in and rest of day at leisure. Optional transfers on request. |
| tue Padova -Monselice-Praglia |
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| Guided visit of the Basilica of St Anthony, see relics, chalices and documents relating to his life. We continue to the hill town of Monselice and walk up to the 뱒even churches� to the top of the hill. View the Euganean Hills and visit the Abbey of Praglia, in the silence of its cloisters a precious inheritance of history and art.
St Anthony of Padua is the patron saint of 뱇ost things�. This tour includes a guided visit of the Basilica where you will see relics, chalices and documents relating to his life. At the end of the visit you can write your own prayer of petition to St Anthony and place it on his tomb. The itinerary takes you to the hill town of Monselice, where you will start from the centre and walk up to the 뱒even churches� to the top of the hill. You will have free time to walk around. On return you will see the Euganean hills and end the day at the Abbey of Praglia. The Abbey preserves in the silence of its cloisters a precious inheritance of history and art.
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| wed Friuli-Collio-Gastronomy |
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| We travel across to the renowned vineyards of the Veneto and the Friuli Regions. Oenology experience of great whites and full-bodied reds such as Cabernet, Merlot and Tocai. Lunch on local specialties, with Schioppettino wine and Grappa at a Trattoria near Slovenia. Visit the medieval Cividale del Friuli, founded in 50bC by Julius Caesar. |
| thu Verona-Amarone |
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| Travel to Verona visit Piazza Bra and the Arena. Stroll to Juliet뭩 House and the historical Piazza delle Erbe. In the Valpolicella Region, visit the 13C Church of San Giorgio with its splendid altar. Panoramic of Sirmione and Lake Garda. Learn about the Amarone Wines and tasting. |
| fri Venice |
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| Your tour comes to an end after breakfast. |
| Inclusions: twin share at Hotel Santa Chiara (or similar), breakfast daily, visit: St Anthony뭩 Basilica, the Seven Churches Sanctuary, Benedictine Abbey, Verona, Cividale del Friuli, Collio Vineyards, two wine tasting, typical lunch with drinks. English speaking driver. |
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Dolomites, Wines and Gastronomy
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5days/4nights
2012 Depart Sun: year round
Cost from: $1160 per person twin share (s/supp 220)
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| Own arrangements to your hotel in the heart of Venice. Remainder of day is at leisure. |
| mon the Prosecco Road
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| Travel past quaint villages on the panoramic Road of Prosecco with the Alps in the background. Guided visit the most important Cellars of the area and taste Prosecco. To Asolo and Valdobbiadene, where we visit the 14C Abbey of Follina and its Cloisters. More Prosecco tasting on our return to Venice. |
| tue the Dolomites |
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| Optional Cable car to Faloria (2134m) on arrival in Cortina or leisurely stroll this charming town. We continue Lake Misurina (1756m) and the outstanding peaks of 멦re Cime di Lavaredo�, (2360m) time at leisure. Passing through mountain villages to Lake Auronzo on our return to Venice. |
| wed Friuli & Collio Gastronomy |
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| We travel across to the renowned vineyards of the Veneto and the Friuli Regions. Oenology experience of great whites and full-bodied reds such as Cabernet, Merlot and Tocai. Lunch on local specialties, with Schioppettino wine and Grappa at a Trattoria near Slovenia. Visit the medieval Cividale del Friuli, founded in 50bC by Julius Caesar. |
| thu Venice |
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| Your tour comes to an end after breakfast. |
| Inclusions: twin share at Hotel Santa Chiara (or similar), English speaking driver, guided visit and wine tasting in two vineyards, visit Vineyards, breakfast daily, typical lunch with drinks. NB: Warm clothing recommended.
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Experience Venice in Style
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4days/3nights
2012 Depart Thu: year round
Cost: $1140 per person in twin share (s/supp 350)
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| thu Venice |
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| On arrival you will be met at the Airport met and transferred to your four star hotel near St Mark뭩 Square. |
| fri Venice-Bragozzo Sunset Tour |
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| At 11.00 join an intensive guided visit of Saint Mark뭩 Basilica for one hour.
At 12.15 cross to the Doge뭩 Palace for a guided tour of the Palace including the Prisons. At leisure until the afternoon when you transfer to the pier meet at the designated point.
At 16.00 and depart for a cruise on a typical Venetian fishing flat bottom boat 밒l Bragozzo�. Our English speaking captain will explain to you the history of the lagoon and its secrets, cruising from the back of the city through the lagoon to Saint Marks whilst sipping a glass of Prosecco on board.
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| sat Wine Tour on the Road of the Doges |
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| 09.00 meet at the designated point and we make our way to the south-east of Treviso to a 17C villa once the home of the famous Doge Giustinian. Surrounded by 40 hectares of vineyards this area is perfect for the production of high quality wine, due to the characteristics of the very fertile land. The grapes cultivated are Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Refrosco and Raboso, Verduzzo, Chardonay, Pinot Grigio, Tocai, Traminer, and Prosecco all grapes are typical of this area.
When you arrive you will have the chance to see how they are producing the superlative wines today, visit the cantina with its huge wine barrels and then enjoy the wine tasting combined with appetisers of local products. You will also have the opportunity to stock up on a few bottles of vino.
Possibility for a late afternoon for a classic gondola ride.
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| sun Venice-Departure |
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| Your Venice experience comes to an end after breakfast with your private transfer to the airport or pier. |
| Inclusions: twin share in quality 4* hotels near St Mark뭩 Square, guided tour of St Marks Basilica and the Doge뭩 Palace (excluding entry), classic gondola ride (time permitting),excursion to the vineyards, wine tasting with snacks, arrival and departure private transfers, breakfast daily, service charges and taxes (city taxes to be paid locally). |
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8days/7nights, Venice/Rome
2012 Depart Tue, Fri, Sun: year round
3* hotels: $1294 pp twin share (s/supp 490)
4* hotels: $1610 pp twin share (s/supp 510)
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| day 1 Venice |
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| Arrival in Venice and independent transfer to your hotel. Optional transfer on request. |
| day 2 Venice |
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| Meet at 09.00 in Piazza San Marco and guided tour of the exterior of the Doge뭩 Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and Cathedral. Afternoon at leisure. |
| day 3 Venice-Florence |
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| Morning at leisure. At the designated hour make your own way to Venice rail station, depart by train for Florence. On arrival, own arrangements to your hotel. |
| day 4 Florence |
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| Full day at leisure. Or join an optional tour to San Gimignano or Pisa. |
| day 5 Florence-Rome |
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| Morning city tour (meeting point at 09.15 at Piazza Stazione, corner Piazza dell뭊nita�). Visits include: the Duomo, the Baptistery with the golden doors by Ghiberti, Giotto뭩 Bell Tower, Piazza della Signoria and the Academy of Fine Arts with the original of Michelangelo뭩 David. Evening coach departure for Rome. |
| day 6 Rome |
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| Pick up from your hotel at 07.45 for half day city tour visiting: the Fountain of Trevi, the Pantheon, (closed on Monday), Piazza Navona and St Peter뭩 Basilica. Afternoon at leisure. |
| day 7 Rome |
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| Full day at leisure or join an optional tour or excursion. |
| day 8 Rome |
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| Your tour comes to an end after breakfast. |
| Inclusions: twin share, breakfast daily, multilingual escort half day guided tours in: Venice, Florence and Rome, train ticket Venice/Florence, coach transfer Florence/Rome, service charges, taxes. Excluding: entries, city taxes to be paid to hotels. |
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8days/7nights, Venice/Rome
A: 2012 Apr 07, 23. May 07, 21. Jun 04. Jul 02, Sep 10, 24. Oct 08, 22
B: 2012 Jul 16, 30. Aug 13, 27
Cost A: $2134. Cost B: $1795 pp twin share (s/supp 645)
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| day 1 Arrive Venice |
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| Own arrangements to your hotel and at leisure. At 18.00 meet your Tour Director at hotel lobby for a briefing of your tour. Then, head off for a special welcome dinner with wine at one of Venice뭩 lively restaurants. |
| day 2 Venice |
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| Meet your local guide for a walking tour of Venice. The highlights of the tour are St Mark뭩 Square and the Byzantine Basilica the Doge뭩 Palace and Bridge of Sighs. You will also learn more about glassblowing by watching a demonstration in age-old traditional manner. The afternoon is at your leisure. |
| day 3 Venice-Florence |
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| This morning depart to Florence. After check in at your hotel meet your local tour guide for a walking tour. You뭠l visit the Academy Gallery with Michelangelo뭩 David, you뭠l admire the magnificent Cathedral, Giotto뭩 Bell Tower, the Baptistery뭩 heavy bronze 밎ate of Paradise�. |
| day 4 Florence |
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| Today enjoy a day at leisure or join an optional excursion. |
| day 5 Florence-Rome |
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| This morning depart to Rome. After check in at your hotel, meet your local guide for a sightseeing tour of ancient Rome, including the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Arch of Constantine. See and experience the great history of this city, evident in every monument, street and buildings. Evening at leisure in Rome. |
| day 6 Rome |
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| Morning guided tour of the Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel. Its fame rests on its architecture, which evokes Solomon뭩 Temple of the Old Testament, its decoration, frescoed throughout by the greatest
Renaissance artists, including Michelangelo whose ceiling is legendary. Afternoon at leisure or join an optional walking tour of Baroque Rome. Farewell dinner at a typical restaurant in Trastevere followed by a walk through this lively area.
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| day 7 Departure |
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| You tour comes to an end after breakfast. |
| Inclusions: twin share in 4* hotels, deluxe coach, local tour guides in Venice including the Doge뭩 Palace. Entries: Accademia, Sistine Chapel and Colosseum. Hotel porterage, emergency assistance, buffet breakfast daily, welcome and farewell dinners with wine, local taxes and service charges. Hotels: Venice-Bonvecchiati, Florence-Adler Cavalieri, Rome-Best (or similar). City taxes to be paid locally.
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8days/7nights, Venice/Rome
2012 Depart Sun: Apr 08 - Nov11.
Cost: $2425 pp twin share (s/supp 768) Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct.
Cost: $2275 pp twin share (s/supp 768) July-Aug and Nov.
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| sun Venice |
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| You will be met at the airport on arrival and transferred to your hotel. Welcome dinner in the evening. |
| mon Venice |
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| Guided tour of St Mark뭩 Square and Basilica, the Doge뭩 Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and glass blowing demonstration. Afternoon at leisure to explore the city. |
| tue Ferrara-Pisa-Florence |
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| Travel to Ferrara and panoramic tour of this renaissance gem by the banks of the Po River. Continue to Pisa to view Piazza dei Miracoli with its Leaning Tower the Baptistery and Duomo. |
| wed Florence |
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| Guided tour of the Cathedral with its Dome and Bell Tower, the Baptistery and the magnificent bronze 밎ate of Paradise�. Visit the Academy where Michelangelo뭩 original David is displayed. The tour will end at Piazzale Michelangelo for a spectacular view. |
| thu Assisi-Rome |
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| Travel through the Tuscan countryside to Umbria to visit Assisi and the Basilica of St Francis. Your day ends with dinner at your hotel in Rome. |
| fri City Tour with Lunch |
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| Full day guided tour to the Vatican Museum, St Peter뭩 Basilica. After lunch continue with the Colosseum, Palatine Hill with views of the Circus Maximus, the Imperial Palace and the Roman Forum. |
| sat Rome Farewell Dinner |
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| Full day at leisure or join one of the many optional tours available. In the evening dDinner at a typical restaurant with wine and music. |
| sun Rome |
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| Your tour comes to an end after breakfast with a transfer to the airport |
| Inclusions: twin share, breakfast daily, one lunch, four dinners, arrival and departure transfers, tour director throughout, deluxe coach, local tour guides, porterage, service charges, taxes, entries: St Mark뭩 Basilica, Doge뭩 Palace, Academy, Vatican Museum, St Peter뭩. Hotels: Venice-Carlton, Florence-Croce Di Malta, Rome-Eurostars International Palace (or similar).
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Venice, Florence, Rome & Sorrento
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11 Days/10 Nights, Venice/Naples
2012 Depart Sun: Apr08,22. May20. Jun03,17. Jul01,29. Aug26. Sep09,23. Oct07,21. Nov04.
Cost $3058 per person twin share (s/supp 886)
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| sun Venice |
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| You will be met at the airport on arrival and transferred to your hotel. Welcome dinner in the evening. |
| mon Venice |
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| On your guided tour, visit St Mark뭩 Square and Basilica, the Doge뭩 Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and glass blowing demonstration. Afternoon at leisure to explore the city. |
| tue Ferrara-Pisa-Florence |
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| Travel to Ferrara and panoramic tour of this renaissance gem by the banks of the Po River. Continue to Pisa to view Piazza dei Miracoli with its Leaning Tower the Baptistery and Duomo. |
| wed Florence |
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| Guided tour of the Cathedral with its Dome and Bell Tower, the Baptistery and the magnificent bronze 밎ate of Paradise�. Visit the Academy where Michelangelo뭩 original David is displayed. The tour will end at Piazzale Michelangelo for a spectacular view. |
| thu Assisi-Rome |
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| Travel through the Tuscan countryside to Umbria to visit Assisi and the Basilica of St Francis. Your day ends with dinner at your hotel in Rome. |
| fri City Tour with Lunch |
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| Full day guided tour to the Vatican Museum, St Peter뭩 Basilica. After lunch continue with the Colosseum, Palatine Hill with views of the Circus Maximus, the Imperial Palace and the Roman Forum. |
| sat Rome |
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| Full day at leisure to explore the city at your own pace. |
| sun Rome-Pompeii-Sorrento |
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| En route to Sorrento visit the archaeological site of Pompeii, the Roman city destroyed by the eruption of Mt Vesuvius. Dinner on arrival in Sorrento |
| mon Capri |
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| Travel across the bay to Capri, and visit the Gardens of Caesar Augustus and view the famed Faraglioni Rocks. Remainder of the day is at leisure in Capri. Evening return to Sorrento. |
| tue Sorrento |
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| Full day at leisure to explore the city at your own pace. |
| wed Sorrento-Naples |
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| Your tour comes to an end after breakfast with your transfer to Naples airport. |
| Inclusions: twin share, breakfast daily, one lunch, five dinners, arrival and departure transfers, tour director throughout, deluxe coach, local tour guides, porterage, service charges, taxes, entries: St Mark뭩 Basilica, Doge뭩 Palace, Academy, Basilica of St Francis, Vatican Museum, St Peter뭩. Hotels: Venice-Carlton, Florence-Croce di Malta, Rome-Eurostars International Palace, Sorrento-La Residenza (or similar).
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