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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. This evening, enjoy dinner and fabulous views of the canals at your hotel restaurant. Hotel Hilton Molino Stucky. (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)
After your tour, proceed to Montecatini Terme, a peaceful spa town in Tuscany. Upon arrival, check-in at your hotel and enjoy the balance of the day at leisure to indulge in the town’s world famous springs and thermal baths. 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" ($ ). Hotel Ambasciatori Montecatini (B,D)
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 Hotel Jolly Siena (Passengers on the March 18 departure will stay at the Hotel Athena). (B, D)
Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. You'll find plenty to see and do as you stroll the picturesque and bustling streets of Rome. Shop, stroll through the Villa Borghese, enjoy a Roman pizza and a glass of wine or espresso in a sidewalk café, and savor the wonderful ambience that is found only here in the Eternal City. (B).
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)
For quick answers to Frequently Asked Questions about travel to Italy, click here.
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• Round trip flights from New York via Lufthansa or other scheduled carriers (flight schedule) including fuel surcharges. Other gateways are available upon request at low through fares.
• 12 meals, including 8 lavish buffet breakfasts and 4 dinners
• All transfers and ground transportation
• Comprehensive touring program including entrance fees
• Professional, English-speaking tour host throughout
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Tour prices are per person, double occupancy, including airfare. Prices in red reflect an early booking discount if you reserve by May 30, 2008. * Prices do not include Additional Taxes, Fees & September 11th Security Fee for this tour of $145. |
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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 Istanbul, Athens & Rome tours. 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 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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Important Note: If you are reserving this tour less than 60 days prior to departure, confirmation is subject to space availability. We will advise you within 48 hours if we can confirm your reservation. In the meantime, no credit cards will be debited for deposits or payments until we are able to confirm your reservations.
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* Some tour prices reflect an early booking discount on select dates. Prices do not include Additional Taxes, Fees & September 11th Security Fee.
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