Collette Tour: Reflections of Italy
Reflections of Italy |
 From $1849 US |
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| Rome, Assisi, Florence, San Marino, Como, Venice | ||
9 days Rome to Milan |
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INCLUDED FEATURES... HIGHLIGHTS Welcome to Italy, where history, culture, art and romance take on new meaning! This grand vacation takes you to the must-sees of Rome, Florence and Venice, and through the vineyards and olive plantations that dot the Tuscan countryside. Your two-night stay in Rome includes visits to the fabulous landmarks of Classical Rome, including the Colosseum and the Trevi Fountain. MEALS 10 days, 13 meals: 8 Breakfasts, 5 Dinners HOTELS Day 1: Overnight Flight Day 2, 3: Hotel Massimo D’Azeglio, Rome Day 4: Hotel Sangallo Palace, Perugia Day 5, 6: Hotel Villa Gabriele D’Anunzio, Florence Day 7, 8: Hotel Bellini, Venice Day 9: Grand Hotel Di Como or *On some dates alternate hotels may be used STAY ANOTHER NIGHT Add a 1 night pre-tour stay or post-tour stay in Rome, starting at $110 per person, double.
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Day 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT. Welcome to Italy - a land rich in history, culture, art and romance. Your journey begins with an overnight flight to Rome, 'The Eternal City.' Day 2: ARRIVE IN ROME, ITALY. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a special welcome dinner at a popular local restaurant featuring regional delicacies and fine Italian wines. Today dinner is included. Day 4: ROME - ASSISI - PERUGIA. Travel to Assisi for a guided walking tour of the old city, including the Basilica of St. Francis. Then travel to medieval Perugia, the capital of Umbria. Behold one of the grandest squares in Italy, the Piazza IV Novembre, and delight in the medieval palaces and ornate cathedrals. Today breakfast and dinner are included. Day 5: PERUGIA - SIENA - SAN GIMIGNANO - FLORENCE. A scenic journey through Tuscany's graceful low-lying hills brings you to the mystical city of Siena. Discover the narrow Gothic streets, magnificent palaces and the historic Piazza del Campo. En route to Florence you stop in San Gimignano, overlooking the Tuscan countryside, permeated by vineyards and olive grove plantations. Enjoy a stroll along Piazza Del Duomo and Piazza Della Cisterna, two of Italy's most evocative squares. Today breakfast and dinner are included. Day 6: FLORENCE. In Florence, the 'Cradle of Italian Renaissance,' you see Michelangelo's famous Statue of David, located in the Academy Gallery. On your cultural tour of Florence, view the Cathedral of Santa Maria Del Fiore, located in the religious center of the Piazza Del Duomo. You also view the Palazzo Vecchio, the Uffizi Museum, and the Church of Santa Croce, burial place of Michelangelo, Galileo and Machiavelli. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Today breakfast is included. 
Day 7: FLORENCE - SAN MARINO - VENICE. Today, you visit one of the smallest countries in the world, the Republic of San Marino - only 23 square miles. Next, travel past the lagoons and rice-growing fields of the Po River en route to enchanting Venice, built on 117 islands with 150 canals and 400 bridges. Today breakfast and dinner are included. Day 8: VENICE - MURANO ISLAND - VENICE. Your day begins with a boat trip (weather permitting) to Murano Island for an up-close glass making demonstration. Return by boat to charming St. Mark's Square, a hub of quintessentially-Italian activity and events. A local expert provides a leisurely walking tour featuring the Clock Tower, with its famous Moors; St. Mark's Basilica; the Doges' Palace; and the famous Bridge of Sighs. Later, a local artisan explains and demonstrates the art and history of carnival mask making. This evening, an optional gondola serenade cruise is available. Today breakfast is included. Day 9: VENICE - COMO. Travel to the picturesque Italian Lake District region and the beautiful resort of Como. Visit one of the areas most distinguished silk producers and learn how this famous fabric is made. This evening gather for a farewell dinner celebrating the end of an unforgettable trip. Today breakfast and dinner are included. Day 10: COMO - MILAN - TOUR ENDS. Transfer to Milan for your return flight home. Today breakfast is included. |
Day 3: ROME.
This morning it's your choice! Perhaps a trip to Vatican City, with an optional tour to the Vatican Museums, will be on your personal sightseeing list. This afternoon enjoy a locally guided panoramic tour of classical Rome featuring the impressive Piazza Venezia, the Circus Maximus, the Colosseum, the Arch of Constantine, and the famous Trevi Fountain.
Today breakfast is included.