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Day 1: Depart New York. Your fascinating journey begins as you depart New York this evening on your overnight flight bound for Venice, Italy.
Day 2: Arrive Venice. Welcome to Venice, the "Queen of the Adriatic." After customs formalities, transfer your centrally located hotel for check-in. The balance of the day is at leisure to explore independently one of the most popular and unique cities in the world. You do not need to wander far in any direction to discover the beauty of Venice. At virtually every turn, you'll encounter winding streets and canals, ancient palaces and piazzas, or a gondola sailing by on the torch-lit waterfront. The city is also home to an abundance of world-famous museums and impressive art collections. Al Mori D' Oriente Hotel or similar. (Passengers on the March departure will stay at the Una Venezia Hotel).(D)
Enjoy the remainder of the afternoon at leisure or take advantage of an exciting optional tour to Murano Island where the world famous glassworks are housed. Your tour also includes admission to the Murano Glass Museum. (B)
This afternoon, continue to Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance. Enjoy the balance of the day at leisure to explore what is often regarded as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Or, join our optional excursion to Pisa to see the Leaning Tower, the Baptistery and the Duomo, all located in Campo Dei Miracoli or "Field of Miracles." This evening enjoy dinner at your hotel. Hotel Ambasciatori or similar. (B,D)
After your tour, enjoy time at leisure to explore Florence on your own, shop for traditional Florentine crafts, stroll among the piazzas, or view the work of the Italian masters in some of the city's magnificent museums. Return to your hotel in the late afternoon for evening at leisure. Or, take advantage of a very special optional tour that promises to make you the envy of family and friends when you return home. Travel to the nearby Vicchiomaggio Castle for a one-of-a-kind cooking lesson and dinner experience. Local chefs will spend two hours divulging some of the best secrets of the Italian kitchen. After your lesson, enjoy a sumptuous dinner of the treats you created! (B)
Enjoy panoramic guided tours in each city plus leisure time to explore each on your own. Before the day is over, be sure to sample some of Italy's famous gelato and pizza. Montaperti Hotel or similar. (B,D)
Day 7: Siena, Orvieto & Rome. After breakfast this morning, depart Siena and travel south to Rome. En route, stop at the one of the principal sights in Umbria— Orvieto. You will have free time to explore this picturesque city, dramatically situated high atop a rocky precipice. Its sheer cliffs are riddled with tunnels and wells that date back to the Etruscans. Must-sees include the magnificent gothic cathedral and the Pozzo di San Pietro, an intricate well surrounded by double helix ramps to allow mules to cart the water back up to the city. Be sure to sample some of the town's renowned white wine, the Orvieto Classico.
Day 10: Rome/USA. Your memorable Italian journey ends today as you say arrivederci Italia and transfer to the airport for your return flight to the USA. Arrive in the USA later today. (B)
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[Italian Treasures] was wonderful and we are very pleased that we chose Friendly Planet as our tour provider. Our tour director, Flavio Nicoletti, was top-notch in every way. He was professional, knowledgeable, friendly and fun-loving. He went out of his way on many occasions to ensure that our group had the best possible experience. He arranged wonderful excursions, including an evening at a Tuscan Farmstead which my travelmates and I will always remember as a highlight of our trip. I co-host a radio Morning Show in North Carolina. During the trip I called into the show to report on the trip. Flavio even agreed to join me during the call and go on the air with us! He did a great job! My friends and I now feel that we have a friend in Rome. We are so thankful to Flavio and to Friendly Planet for making our once-in-a-lifetime trip so special and memorable.
— Tamera Rumfelt, Kernersville, NC
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Departure Airport: This tour departs from New York Kennedy International (JFK).
Coming from somewhere else? Ask us about availability and prices for flights from other cities.
Transfers: Transfers for this tour are provided on a group basis only. For land-only passengers or for passengers deviating in any way from the group program, transfers are not provided. Individual, private transfers can be arranged at a supplement in price. Taxis and other forms of transportation are also available and may cost less than private transfers. If you wish to arrange private transfers, please request this service at the time of reservation.
Our tours may look similar to others you've seen, but we invite you to shop & compare. There are important differences that make Friendly Planet tours the best you can find.
No Compromise on Quality: Despite our extraordinary prices, there are no compromises on our Italian Treasure tour. In all three cities, you'll stay in Superior First Class, centrally located hotels that are noted for their amenities and service.
Included Features: Your group transfers as well as important visits to all the "must see" places are included, not expensive extras as in other tours. Meals include delicious Italian specialties as well as familiar American choices.
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Free Comprehensive Destination Guide: To help you prepare for your trip, you will receive a free, comprehensive Friendly Planet Italy destination guide - a Friendly Planet exclusive - filled with plenty of helpful information about the destinations themselves (including history and other fascinating facts), weather, tipping, local customs, how to dress, plus insider shopping, nightlife and restaurant suggestions, organized by cuisine and cost.
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TourCode: d-000
