Great Italian Cities 2009

Highlights

  • Rome
  • Assisi
  • Florence
  • Pisa
  • Bologna
  • Venice

    Great Italian Cities 2009 Whats Included

    Sightseeing Highlights
  • Rome: See the Roman Forum, a guided visit of the Colosseum, the Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica.
  • Assisi: Guided visit of St. Francis' Basilica. Visit the Church St. Mary of the Angels.
  • Florence: Walking tour of the city. Visit the Basilica of Santa Croce and the tombs of Italy's great men. Guided visit of the Academy of Fine Arts including Michelangelo's David.
  • Pisa: See the Leaning Tower.
  • Bologna: Guided tour including 'the kissing towers'.
  • Venice: Canal cruise by private launch. Guided walking tour of "Secret Venice" to the Rialto Bridge and famous fish market. See St. Mark's Square, the Byzantine Basilica, Doge's Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Visit a Murano glass-blowing workshop.
  • Dining Highlights
  • 9 hot buffet breakfasts.
  • 2 three-course dinners.
  • "Be My Guest" speciality dinner with wine in Florence.
  • Farewell Dinner with wine in Venice.13 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)
  • First Class Travel Highlights
  • All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
  • Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach.
  • Trafalgar's top professional Tour Director.
  • A qualified local city guide in Rome, Assisi, Florence, Bologna and Venice.
  • Stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
  • Airport transfers are provided on Day 2 and Day 1.
  • A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.
  • Airport Transfers
    Airport Transfers Group transfers on arrival at Rome Fiumicino Airport will operate at 09.30, 12.30 and 15.30. Return transfers from the last hotel will arrive at Venice's Marco Polo at 08.00
  • 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 Heathr
  • Important - 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.
  • - 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.

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    Tour Operator
    Trafalgar Tours
    Offer
    Offer valid through 12/31/2008
    Duration
    11 Days
    Escorted
    Escorted - Yes
    DayDestinationDescription
    Day 1Depart USADepart USA
    : Overnight flight to Rome.
    Day 2RomeArrive Rome (3 nights)
    : Welcome to Rome, the Eternal City! After check-in, time to relax before meeting your Tour Director for a Welcome Drink tonight.

    Hotel: Grand Hotel Palatino (3 nights)
    Day 3RomeRome sightseeing
    : On our guided tour we visit the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, before visiting St. Peter's Basilica. Later we overlook the Forum and visit the Colosseum. Then time at leisure. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
    Day 4RomeRome at leisure
    : A full day to relax and enjoy the many attractions this facinating city has to offer. (Buffet breakfast)
    Day 5FlorenceRome - Assisi - Florence (3 nights)
    : We drive north to mystical Assisi where we enjoy a guided visit of the town including St. Francis Basilica. Later we continue to Florence where a Hidden Treasure is revealed to us all as we start to explore this fascinating city. (Buffet breakfast)

    Hotel: NH Anglo American (3 nights)
    Day 6FlorenceFlorence sightseeing
    : Our walking tour includes the Duomo, the baptistery and the Piazza Signoria. Later we visit Holy Cross Church and the Academy of Fine Arts to see Michelangelo's original statue of David. (Buffet breakfast)
    Day 7FlorenceFlorence - Excursion to Pisa
    : A short drive brings us to the former maritime city of Pisa. Here we see not only the remarkable Leaning Tower but also the sculpted marble cathedral and baptistery. Tonight we enjoy dinner in a typical Tuscan restaurant with beautiful views across the landscape. (Buffet breakfast / 'Be my guest' Dinner)
    Day 8VeniceFlorence - Bologna - Venice (3 nights)
    : We cross the Apennines and stop in the gastronomic city of Bologna, where we enjoy a guided tour. Later, we cross the River Po en route to Venice, the magical city originally constructed on wooden piles in the Venetian lagoon. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Bellini (3 nights)
    Day 9VeniceVenice - Canal Cruise and orientation
    : Our private cruise takes us to St. Mark's Square where we see the Bridge of Sighs, the Doge's Palace, St. Mark's Basilica and the Campanile. We visit a glass-blowing workshop before time at leisure to explore. (Buffet breakfast)
    Day 10VeniceSecret Venice walking tour & visit to the market
    : Firstly we cruise along the Grand Canal to Rialto Bridge where our guided walking tour begins with a visit to the colourful fish market, before exploring many hidden parts of the city. After free time we meet together tonight to enjoy a Farewell Dinner in a local restaurant? (Buffet breakfast / Farewell Dinner)
    Day 11Venice - USAVenice - USA
    : This morning we say "arrivederci" to our Tour Director and traveling friends as our memorable tour comes to an end. (Buffet breakfast)
    Dates/Pricing
    DateDescriptionPrice FromQuote
    April 16, 2009Land Price$2,975.00* (USD)Quote
    April 23, 2009Land Price$2,975.00* (USD)Quote
    April 30, 2009Land Price$2,975.00* (USD)Quote
    May 07, 2009Land Price$2,975.00* (USD)Quote
    May 14, 2009Land Price$2,975.00* (USD)Quote
    May 21, 2009Land Price$2,975.00* (USD)Quote
    May 28, 2009Land Price$2,975.00* (USD)Quote
    June 04, 2009Land Price$2,975.00* (USD)Quote
    June 11, 2009Land Price$3,025.00* (USD)Quote
    June 18, 2009Land Price$2,975.00* (USD)Quote
    June 25, 2009Land Price$2,950.00* (USD)Quote
    July 02, 2009Land Price$2,899.00* (USD)Quote
    July 09, 2009Land Price$2,899.00* (USD)Quote
    July 16, 2009Land Price$2,699.00* (USD)Quote
    July 23, 2009Land Price$2,699.00* (USD)Quote
    July 30, 2009Land Price$2,699.00* (USD)Quote
    August 06, 2009Land Price$2,699.00* (USD)Quote
    August 13, 2009Land Price$2,699.00* (USD)Quote
    August 20, 2009Land Price$2,699.00* (USD)Quote
    August 27, 2009Land Price$2,750.00* (USD)Quote
    September 03, 2009Land Price$2,975.00* (USD)Quote
    September 10, 2009Land Price$2,975.00* (USD)Quote
    September 17, 2009Land Price$2,975.00* (USD)Quote
    September 24, 2009Land Price$2,975.00* (USD)Quote
    October 01, 2009Land Price$2,975.00* (USD)Quote
    October 08, 2009Land Price$2,975.00* (USD)Quote
    October 15, 2009Land Price$2,975.00* (USD)Quote
    October 22, 2009Land Price$2,975.00* (USD)Quote
    October 29, 2009Land Price$2,975.00* (USD)Quote
    Disclaimer
    * 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.
    - For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Conditions page.

     
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