Viva Italia 2009
Highlights
Viva Italia 2009 Whats Included
Sightseeing Highlights
Rome: Sightseeing includes views of the Colosseum, Forum and St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, plus an Illumination tour. Bay of Naples: Excursion to the charming Isle of Capri. Florence: Sightseeing features the Duomo, Piazza Signoria and Santa Croce Basilica. Pisa: See the amazing Leaning Tower and Cathedral. Portofino: Stop in this popular international resort. Milan: Orientation shows us the Cathedral and the 'Galleria'. Verona: See Juliet's balcony. Venice: Canal cruise by private launch see St. Mark's Square, Doge's Palace, Bridge of Sighs and Church of San Giorgio. Also witness a demonstration of Murano glass-blowing. Assisi: Orientation in the town of the much-loved St. Francis.
Dining & Entertainment
Welcome drink with your Tour Planner in Rome. 10 buffet breakfasts 4 local restaurant dinners in Rome, Sorrento, Florence and Venice
Travel Highlights
Accommodation in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities. All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes are included. Superb travel in a luxury air-conditioned motorcoach and cruise to the Isle of Capri. Transfers on Day 2 at Rome Fiumicino Airport will operate at 09:30, 12:30, 15:30 and 18:45. Transfers from the last hotel on Day 12 will arrive at Rome Fiumicino Airport at 07:00 and 09:30, conditions apply. Professionally Escorted multi-lingual Tour Planner throughout and local guides in Rome, Florence and on the Isle of Capri. A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.
Airport Transfers
Transfers on arrival at Rome Fiumicino Airport will operate at 09.30, 12.30 and 15.30. Passengers arriving later should make their own way to the first hotel. Return transfers from the last hotel will arrive at Rome Fiumicino Airport at 07.00 and 09.30.Free transfers to and from London's airports direct to central London A Trafalgar bonus transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and your London hotel. When you book your Trafalgar tour your transfers to and from the airport are included. It's that simple. Trafalgar has included a Free transfer to and from your airport and Central London. Your transfer will be via an express train link from London Heathrow Airport to Paddington Station on the Heathrow Rail Express, and from London Gatwick Airport to Victoria Station on the Gatwick Rail Express. Gatwick Express takes 30 minutes and Heathrow Express takes only 15 minutes compared to the one hour plus journey by coach! From Paddington or Victoria it's a short and inexpensive journey by taxi to your London hotel. Airport/Central London Railway Station/Airport: To qualify for your Free Airport Transfer just book your round trip flights on one of Trafalgar's recommended Airlines, stay in one of Trafalgar's London Hotels (booked through Trafalgar) on the day of arrival and the night prior to departure. On departing London, take a taxi to Paddington or Victoria Station, for your FREE transfer to the Airport. Please see below for transfer conditions. Important - Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met: You are staying at a London hotel, booked by Trafalgar, on the night of your arrival and the night prior to the date of your departure. Flights are either booked by Trafalgar or detailed information on flights is provided by your Travel Agent not less than 21 days prior to departure. Only one included transfer both inbound and outbound per tour is included by Trafalgar. Transfers are by express train to a Central London Rail Station. Heathrow Express operates between 05.10-23.30. Gatwick Express operates inbound services between 05.20-23.45 and outbound services from 04.30-23.45. Transfers outside of these times are at the passengers own expense. In the event of unforeseen events (road or rail works, demonstrations, strikes) Trafalgar will not be held responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers. No refund is available for passengers not utilising this service. Why not upgrade to a Hotelink transfer from the Airport to-the-door of your Trafalgar London hotel - CU: A$35 per person round trip London Tour Departure: All tours depart from Trafalgar's London Tour Departure Centre in Victoria. However, if you stay at the London hotel featured on your tour itinerary page, you will be picked up and dropped off there at the beginning and end of your tour. If your tour does not depart from London, please see your itinerary for full details. Free transfers in Europe 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 on the itinerary pages. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown. 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 on the itinerary pages may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure.
Transfers on arrival at Rome Fiumicino Airport will operate at 09.30, 12.30 and 15.30. Passengers arriving later should make their own way to the first hotel. Return transfers from the last hotel will arrive at Rome Fiumicino Airport at 07.00 and 09.30.
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- Tour Operator
- Trafalgar Tours
- Offer
- Offer valid through 12/31/2008
- Duration
- 12 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Depart USA | Depart USA : Overnight flight to Rome. |
| Day 2 | Rome | Arrive Rome (2 nights) : Welcome to Rome! After check-in there is time to explore. Tonight, we enjoy dinner and drinks in a typical trattoria followed by a panoramic illuminations tour of the city. (Highlight dinner) Hotel: Rouge Et Noir |
| Day 3 | Rome | Rome sightseeing and at leisure : Our morning sightseeing highlights St. Peter's Basilica, the Forum and the Colosseum. Maybe take a trip to the Catacombs or venture into the countryside at Tivoli. Later, if you wish to hang out in the city nightclubs we'll have late-night transportation available! (Buffet breakfast) |
| Day 4 | Rome - Sorrento | Rome - Sorrento (2 nights) : This morning we leave the "Eternal City" of Rome to travel through Campania to fun-loving Sorrento. Tonight we enjoy dinner in a restaurant. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight dinner) Hotel: Grand Hotel Moon Valley |
| Day 5 | Isle of Capri Excursion | Isle of Capri Excursion : A full day excursion to the Isle of Capri. First across azure waters in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius to Marina Grande. Then by funicular we ascend to Capri town. Free time to visit Anacapri or to lie on the beach at Marina Piccola before heading back to Sorrento. (Buffet breakfast) |
| Day 6 | Sorrento - Florence | Sorrento - Florence (2 nights) : This morning maybe visit Pompeii - the town 'petrified' by the eruption of Vesuvius in AD 79. Then we travel north to Tuscany, and the city of Florence. Tonight, if you want to go out to one of the city's popular clubs we'll lay on the coach to take you back to your hotel. (Buffet breakfast) Hotel: Golden Tulip Mirage |
| Day 7 | Florence | Florence sightseeing and at leisure : Our walking tour with a local guide shows us the Duomo, the Baptistery, the Piazza Signoria with its many sculptures and the Basilica of the Holy Cross. This evening, we will enjoy pizza with wine in one of the most popular trattorias of the city. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight dinner) |
| Day 8 | Florence - Pisa - Portofino - Milan | Florence - Pisa - Portofino - Milan : Today towards the coast to Pisa to see its Leaning Tower. Then we travel via the Italian Riviera to Portofino - an international resort. Visit one of the smart cafes before continuing to Milan - Italy's fashion capital. Here an orientation shows us the enormous gothic Cathedral and the 'Galleria' - busy with crowds of window-shoppers and smart suited Italians gulping espressos in the elegant cafes. (Buffet breakfast) Hotel: Atahotel Quark |
| Day 9 | Milan - Verona - Venice | Milan - Verona - Venice (2 nights) : We head east for Verona. Here we admire the Roman Arena and Juliet's balcony before continuing on to the unique city of Venice. Tonight, we'll enjoy dinner in a restaurant near the Grand Canal. Later, why not enjoy an evening gondola serenade? (Buffet breakfast / Highlight dinner) Hotel: Hotel Sirio |
| Day 10 | Venice orientation and | Venice orientation and at leisure : Our included cruise by private launch shows us the Doge's Palace, Bridge of Sighs and of course, St. Mark's Square with its Byzantine Basilica. We'll also witness a demonstration of traditional Murano glass-blowing before time on your own to do as you please. Maybe take a cruise to see some of the other 2,000 or so islands. (Buffet breakfast) |
| Day 11 | Venice - Assisi - Rome | Venice - Assisi - Rome : Along the Venetian Plain and into the Apennines and Umbria to Assisi, atop Mount Subasio. Time to visit St. Francis' Basilica with its delightful Giotto frescoes and to climb the hill to Piazza del Comune with its Roman Temple and its many boutiques and cafes before we return to Rome for our final night. Don't forget to throw a coin or three in the Trevi Fountain to ensure a safe return to the 'Eternal City' one day! (Buffet breakfast) Hotel: Sant Anna |
| Day 12 | Rome - USA | Rome - USA : Time for farewells or perhaps extend your stay with your new friends. (Buffet breakfast) |
- Dates/Pricing
- 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.
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