A Taste of Itlay
This perfect 8-day Italian vacation covers Rome, Florence, and Venice with enough time to do your own explorations. Sightseeing with a Local Guide in all cities covers the must-see sights as, the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, St. Peter's Square and Basilica, the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel in Rome, Michelangelo's celebrated David statue, the cathedral, and sculpture-studded Signoria Square in Florence, as well as St. Mark's Square and Basilica, and the Doges' Palace and the Bridge of Sighs in Venice. The full day at leisure in Venice gives you the opportunity to join an optional excursion the island of Burano, and of course a special welcome dinner in Rome and a private boat-ride in Venice are included.
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Tour OperatorGlobus
Duration
8 Days
Escorted
Escorted - Yes
Itinerary
DayDestinationDescription
Day 1Board your overnight transatlantic flight(Fri.) Board your overnight transatlantic flight.
Day 2Rome(Sat.) Time to rest or start exploring the Eternal City. At 6 p.m. meet your Tour Director and traveling companions and leave the hotel for a special welcome dinner with wine at one of Rome's lively restaurants. (D)
Day 3Rome(Sun.) Sightseeing with your Local Guide this morning concentrates on ancient Rome: visit the COLOSSEUM and the ROMAN FORUM, where Roman Legions marched in triumph. Then time for independent activities and exciting optional excursion possibilities. (BB)
Day 4Florence(Mon.) Start with a guided visit to the VATICAN MUSEUMS and SISTINE CHAPEL, world famous for Michelangelo's ceiling paintings and The Last Judgement. Next, visit monumental ST. PETER'S SQUARE and BASILICA. In the early afternoon drive along the Highway of the Sun north into Tuscany and its hill-clad vineyards which house the famous Chianti wine, to Florence, cradle of the Renaissance. (BB)
Day 5Florence(Tue.) Follow your Local Guide to the ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS with Michelangelo's celebrated David and the magnificent CATHEDRAL. Admire Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistry's heavy bronze "Gate of Paradise," and sculpture-studded Signoria Square. The afternoon is free. Florentine leather goods and gold jewelry sold by the ounce are attractive buys. You may wish to join an optional dinner outing to a fine Tuscan restaurant and try out the Chianti wines. (BB)
Day 6Venice(Wed.) Through the wooded Apennine Hills and the lush plains of the River Po, the largest river in Italy, to Venice, a powerful magnet for romantics and art lovers from around the globe. Enter in style by PRIVATE BOAT to meet your Local Guide. Highlights of your walking tour are ST. MARK'S SQUARE and the byzantine BASILICA, lavish DOGES' PALACE and the Bridge of Sighs. Also watch skilled GLASSBLOWERS fashion their delicate objects in an age-old traditional manner. (BB)
Day 7Venice(Thu.) A whole day to explore Venice on your own, join the locals, have a cappuccino at a sidewalk cafe, or wander through the narrow streets and discover Rialto Bridge. To top it all, why not join an optional cruise to the charming island of Burano, followed by dinner with local specialties to celebrate the success of your Italian vacation? (BB)
Day 8Return Home(Fri.) Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (BB)
Dates/Pricing
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DateDescriptionPrice FromQuote
May 17, 2008Land/Cruise Price - Popular Departure$1,699.00 (USD)Quote
May 24, 2008Land/Cruise Price$1,699.00 (USD)Quote
May 31, 2008Land/Cruise Price - Popular Departure$1,699.00 (USD)Quote
June 07, 2008Land/Cruise Price$1,749.00 (USD)Quote
June 14, 2008Land/Cruise Price - Popular Departure$1,749.00 (USD)Quote
June 21, 2008Land/Cruise Price$1,749.00 (USD)Quote
June 28, 2008Land/Cruise Price - Popular Departure$1,749.00 (USD)Quote
July 05, 2008Land/Cruise Price$1,749.00 (USD)Quote
July 12, 2008Land/Cruise Price - Popular Departure$1,749.00 (USD)Quote
July 19, 2008Land/Cruise Price$1,699.00 (USD)Quote
July 26, 2008Land/Cruise Price$1,699.00 (USD)Quote
August 02, 2008Land/Cruise Price$1,699.00 (USD)Quote
August 09, 2008Land/Cruise Price$1,699.00 (USD)Quote
August 16, 2008Land/Cruise Price$1,649.00 (USD)Quote
August 23, 2008Land/Cruise Price$1,649.00 (USD)Quote
August 30, 2008Land/Cruise Price - Popular Departure$1,699.00 (USD)Quote
September 06, 2008Land/Cruise Price$1,779.00 (USD)Quote
September 13, 2008Land/Cruise Price - Popular Departure$1,749.00 (USD)Quote
September 20, 2008Land/Cruise Price$1,749.00 (USD)Quote
September 27, 2008Land/Cruise Price$1,749.00 (USD)Quote
October 04, 2008Land/Cruise Price$1,749.00 (USD)Quote
October 11, 2008Land/Cruise Price$1,749.00 (USD)Quote
October 18, 2008Land/Cruise Price - Popular Departure$1,749.00 (USD)Quote
Lodging
ROME Albani (F)FLORENCE Grand Hotel Mediterraneo (F)
VENICE Boscolo Bellini (F) 
Disclaimer
Popular Departure - due to itinerary and time of year, this departure historically sells out quickly. Early booking is encouraed.

US$ Price Details

Applicable air fare taxes and fees

Single room supplement:
$300

Triple room reduction per person:
$54

Extra nights per person in Rome:
Mar.-Apr.: in single room $212; in twin room $155; in triple room $123
May-Nov.: in single room $225; in twin room $165; in triple room $132

Extra nights per person in Venice:
Mar.-Apr.: in single room $300; in twin room $200; in triple room $168
May-Nov.: in single room $320; in twin room $215; in triple room $180


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Price Guarantee: All vacation prices are based on rates (including foreign exchange rates) expected to be in effect at the time of departure. Prices are subject to increase without notice if such rates change prior to departure. The current price will be confirmed at the time of reservation. However, once Globus has received your deposit for any vacation departing during the current year, that land price is guaranteed, and any subsequent land cost increases are at our expense, not including any government tax increases. Airfares included as part of air-inclusive vacation prices are guaranteed when we receive confirmation of air itinerary and full payment. Vacation prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Single room supplements and triple room reductions may be applicable.

Not included in the tour price: Federal Inspection Fees for the U.S. Customs and immigration; International Air Transportation Tax; agricultural tax; any other taxes; security fee; airport taxes and fees; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your tour director; tour host; tour driver; local city guides; gratuities on ferries, trains and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; mini bar; alcohol; beverages and food not on the regular table d'hote menu (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel or restaurant); optional excursions; porterage at airports; travel protection; excess baggage fees; all other items of a personal nature.

  
 
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