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10 Days Best of Italy |
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Country |
Italy |
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Duration |
10 days |
Price |
USD 1138 |
Operator |
Insight |
Type of Tour |
Insight |
Validity |
16 Aug 2001 - 28 Mar 2002 |
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Departure Dates |
Prices USD |
2001 Thu / Sat |
Aug 16, 18, 23, 25, 30.
Sep 01, 06, 08, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29.
Oct 04, 06, 11. / Nov 15, 29. / Dec 13, 27 |
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$1138 |
2002 Thursday |
Jan 03, 31. / Feb 14, 28. /
Mar 14, 28 |
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$1138 |
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| Supplement : Single Room $260 |
| Child Price : 5-12 years $900 |
| Post Tour accommodation,
Massimo D' Azeglio. Twin $99 Single $137 Triple $83 |
| Pre tour accommodation,
Beverly Hills. Twin $117 Single $162 Triple $111 |
| Prices are per person twin
share. |
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Package price Include |
First Class Services : |
Insight's professional Tour Director accompanies you |
| Travel by luxury
air-conditioned motorcoach |
| Accommodation in
First Class hotels with service charges, taxes and porterage all included |
| Arrival transfer on
Day 1 and departure transfer on Day 10 between Rome airport and your Insight hotel |
| Meals : |
| 9 Buffet
breakfasts and 5 three course evening meals with choice of menu |
| Highlight dinner
of local cuisine with entertainment in Rome |
| Insight's
Exclusive Premium Highlights : |
| Visit to the
Vatican Museums and Sistine Chape |
| Visit inside the
Colosseum |
| Gondola ride along
the Venetian canals |
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Departure
Dates & Prices Tour Highlights Tour Itinerary  |
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Tour Highlights |
In depth sightseeing tours in Rome, Assisi,
Florence, Pompeii |
| Orientation tours of Venice, Sorrento, Isle of Capri |
| See the Roman Forum |
| Guided visit of St Peter's Basilica in Vatican City |
| Visit the Basilica of St Francis in Assisi |
| Cruise, with commentary, to St Mark's Square in Venice |
| Venetian glass-blowing demonstration |
| Brenta Canal drive |
| Visit the Field of Miracles and view the Leaning Tower of Pisa |
| Visit the Academy Gallery to view the Statue of David in Florence |
| View the tomb of Michelangelo |
| Leather-working demonstration |
| Visit the Commonwealth Cemetery in Cassino |
| Cliff-top scenic drive in Sorrento |
| Intarsio' woodworking demonstration and visit to a Cameo workshop in Sorrento |
| Funicular train ride to Capri Town |
| Guided tour of Pompeii |
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Departure Dates Prices Tour Highlights Tour Itonerary |
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Tour Itinerary |
| Day 1. Rome at
Leisure : After your scheduled flight, there are complimentary
transfers to your tour hotel departing at; 09.30, 12.30 and 15.30. After checking in,
there's time at leisure to explore or relax. Later, get together with your Tour Director
and fellow passengers for a welcome drink, followed by a highlight dinner of local cuisine
with entertainment. Hotel: Beverly Hills or Albani. (HD) |
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| Day 2. Rome Sightseeing : This morning
we set off on our in-depth sightseeing tour with a local guide, which takes us first into
the Vatican Museums and then to the Sistine Chapel. We admire the famous ceiling painted
by Michelangelo and then wonder at his emotive work 'Pieta' inside the magnificent St
Peter's Basilica. Now, we cross the River Tiber to ancient, classical Rome. We visit the
world's largest arena, and one of its oldest ?the Colosseum, scene of many gladiatorial
contests. Afterwards, we overlook the Roman Forum. Then there is time at leisure to
reflect and relax or maybe window shop along the Via Condotti with its many tempting
designer boutiques? (BB) |
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| Day 3. Rome - Assisi : We leave Rome
this morning, following the broad valley of the River Tiber until we reach the rounded
hills of Umbria, which form part of the Appenine chain. Our destination today is the
peaceful hilltop town of Assisi, the home of St Francis. First, we visit the the Basilica
of St Mary of the Angels, built in the valley on the site of the original Porziuncule
Chapel foundations. Then we continue up Mount Subasio to the town, where we visit the
great Basilica of St Francis with its magnificent frescoes by the artist Giotto. Hotel:
Subasio. (BB,D) |
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| Day 4. Assisi - Venice : Leaving Venice
, we drive along the scenic Brenta Canal with its magnificent Palladian villas. We cross
the plain of the Po River and traverse the Appenines, the backbone of Italy, to reach the
Arno valley. We now follow the river west to Pisa. Here we see the Leaning Tower, where
elaborate steps have been taken to prevent this landmark from falling over! There is also
time to admire the white marble cathedral and Baptistry, before we continue to The Tuscan
Spa resort of Montecatini. Hotel: Ambasciatori. (BB) |
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| Day 5. Venic - Tuscany : Leaving Venice
, we drive along the scenic Brenta Canal with its magnificent Palladian villas. We cross
the plain of the Po River and traverse the Appenines, the backbone of Italy, to reach the
Arno valley. We now follow the river west to Pisa. Here we see the Leaning Tower, where
elaborate steps have been taken to prevent this landmark from falling over! There is also
time to admire the white marble cathedral and Baptistry, before we continue to The Tuscan
Spa resort of Montecatini. Hotel: Ambasciatori. (BB) |
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6. Tuscany - Florence : We drive to the Tuscan capital, Florence, where our
sightseeing tour includes a guided visit to the Academy Gallery, viewing Michelangelo's
'David'. We enjoy a walking tour, taking in such highlights as the marble Cathedral of
Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto's belltower, the Gates of Paradise and Piazza Signoria.
Florence is also famous for the high quality of its luxury goods, and we are treated to a
demonstration of leatherwork in the area around Santa Croce Basilica. Then, there's time
at leisure to shop! (BB,D) |
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7. Tuscany - Sorrento : Through the volcanic hills of Frascati to Cassino,
where we visit the peaceful Commonwealth Cemetery, overlooked by the monastery of
Montecassino, birthplace of the Benedictine order. Then past Naples, where a dramatic
clifftop drive brings us to Sorrento. Hotel: Corallo. (BB) |
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8. Isle of Capri Excursion : This morning we visit a workshop to observe the
local craft of marquetry inlay woodworking or 'intarsio'. Then to the cosmopolitan island
of Capri, which for 2,000 years has beckoned visitors from Augustus and Tiberius Caesar to
Gracie Fields! Arriving at Marina Grande by boat, we ascend to Capri Town by funicular
railway. We have time to wander through the shops or enjoy fabulous views out over the
Mediterranean Sea. Don't miss the chance to visit the Blue Grotto! (BB,D) |
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9. Sorrento - Rome : A short drive North from Sorrento lies Pompeii,
preserved by layers of ash from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD79. With a local
guide, a tour of the excavations here brings this ancient city to life. Then through the
fields of Campania and Latium to Rome. Hotel: Massimo D'Azeglio. (BB) |
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10.Rome : Our memorable tour ends today after breakfast with a transfer to
Rome Airport for your return flight. (BB) |
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