Italian Discovery

Rome, Florence, Pisa, Turin, Italian Lakes, Milan, Verona, Venice, Bologna, Assisi

Summary of Italian Discovery

Dining Highlights
  • 1 Welcome Drink with your Tour Director in Rome
  • 9 Hot Buffet breakfasts
  • 3 three-course dinners
  • 1 local speciality dinner in Turin
  • Farewell Dinner with wine in Rome
14 meals in total (See day-by-day itinerary)First Class Travel Highlights
  • The services of one of Trafalgar's top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors.
  • A qualified local city guide in Rome, Florence, Milan, Bologna & Assisi.
  • Chauffeur driven on Trafalgarís luxury air-conditioned coaches with onboard washroom.
  • Stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
  • All hotel service charges, tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
  • A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.
Airport Transfers
Rome Fiumicino Airport Transfers will be provided on Days 2 and 11. Group transfers on arrival at Rome Fiumicino Airport will operate at 09.30, 12.30 and 15.30. Return transfers from the last hotel will arrive at Rome Fiumicino Airport at 07.00 and 09.30.
  • London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and central London. When you book your tour with Trafalgar your transfers to and from the airport are included. It's that simple. Trafalgar has included a Free transfer to and from your airport and Central London.
  • Important Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
  • You are staying at a London hotel, booked by Trafalgar, on the night of your arrival and the night prior to the date of your departure.
  • Flights are either booked by Trafalgar or detailed information on flights is provided by your Travel Agent not less than 21 days prior to departure.
  • Only one included transfer both inbound and outbound per tour is included by Trafalgar. Transfers are by express train to a Central London Rail Station.
  • Heathrow Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-21.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by coach. Gatwick Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-12.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by express train and coach. Transfers outside these times will be at the passengers own expense.
  • In the event of unforeseen events (Road or rail works, demonstrations, strikes) Trafalgar will not be held responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
  • No refund is available for passengers not utilising this service.
  • Why not upgrade to a Hotelink transfer from the Airport to-the-door of your Trafalgar London hotel? (Please ask your travel agent of the additional upgrade price per person when booking)
  • European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
  • Trafalgar Bonus Passengers who book Trafalgar's Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
  • Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(S) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
  • Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don't coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure.

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Tour Operator
Trafalgar Tours
Duration
11 Days
Escorted
Escorted - Yes
DayDestinationDescription
Day 1Depart USAOvernight flight to Rome.
Day 2RomeOn arrival at Rome Fiumicino airport you are met and transferred to your hotel. After check-in at the hotel, there's time to relax or perhaps take a stroll through this historic city. This evening we will enjoy a Welcome Drink with our Tour Director and fellow travelling companions.Hotel: St John (2 nights)
Day 3RomeOur first highlight today is a guided visit of the Sistine Chapel, enhanced by the use of our audio system used by our local guide, where we can gaze in awe at Michelangelo's beautiful painted ceiling. Next we visit St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, and then cross the Tiber to ancient Rome where we will overlook the Forum and visit the Colosseum, infamous for gladiatorial combat, and also see the Circus Maximus where chariot races were held. After, enjoy time on your own and later maybe try out some Roman cuisine in a typical trattoria. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 4FlorenceOur Tour Director will take the time to show us a true Hidden Treasure during our journey today! We start by driving through the Latium, Umbria and into Tuscany to Renaissance Florence. On our arrival we enjoy the view from Piazzale Michelangelo before our guided walking tour, including an audio system. We'll see the Duomo, Baptistery, the Piazza Signoria and visit the Santa Croce Basilica where so many great Italians are buried, including Michelangelo. Then time at leisure to explore further or to shop for leather and gold. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 5TurinThis morning after breakfast our first stop will be at Pisa with its famous Leaning Tower and Cathedral in the Square of Miracles. Here there's time for photos before we continue our drive past the quarries of Carrara and the resorts of Portofino, Rapallo and Genoa, Columbus' birthplace. Then on to Turin where our orientation shows us the ëAntonellianaí building and the Piazza san Carlo. Tonight we enjoy a dinner of local specialities in a local restaurant. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)Hotel: Concord
Day 6MilanFirst we travel to Lake Maggiore, making a stop in elegant Stresa, facing the pretty Borromean islands. From here we enjoy a scenic drive along the lake and then head south for the capital of Lombardy, Milan. Here our guided tour includes the Galleria, the Piazza del Duomo where we admire the Gothic Cathedral, bristling with innumerable sculptures, and the renowned opera house, La Scala. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)Hotel: Crowne Plaza
Day 7VeniceThis morning our first stop is a visit to the Cistercian Abbey of Pavia; an important architectural monument in Italy. Later we continue our journey into the Veneto stopping to see Juliet's balcony in Shakespeare's Verona. We also see the 2000 year old Roman arena, still in use today, before continuing to magical Venice for two nights. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)Hotel: Des Bains (2 nights)
Day 8VeniceAfter breakfast our morning cruise by private motor launch takes us to St. Mark's Square highlighting the Doges' Palace and Basilica en route to one of the oldest Murano glass-blowing workshops. We'll witness a demonstration of this ancient art before time at leisure. You may wish to relax in a cafÈ or take an optional excursion to one of the islands in the Lagoon! Later after dinner at the hotel, why not experience this city from an elegant gondola? (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 9BolognaFirst we visit Mantua with its arcaded streets and Cathedral. Later we arrive in Bologna, famous for its University, architecture and fine sausages and hams. Bologna is a feast for the senses and the stomach! Here a sightseeing tour with a local guide shows us Neptune's fountain, the 'kissing' Towers and Piazza Maggiore. Later, perhaps enjoy some of the city's fine cuisine at a local trattoria! (Buffet Breakfast)Hotel: Sheraton / Aemilia
Day 10RomeThis morning we travel over the Apennine Mountains stopping at Assisi, for a walking tour using our audio system of the peaceful home-town of St. Francis. Here we will visit the magnificent Basilica and see the Church of St. Mary of the Angels. From here it's a short drive back to the 'Eternal City' Rome via the town of Orte. Tonight, we enjoy a Farewell Dinner together with our Tour Director and travelling companions. (Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)Hotel: Sheraton Golf
Day 11Rome USAThis morning it's 'buon viaggio' to your Tour Director and new-found friends as we transfer you to Rome Fiumicino airport for your return flight to America. (Buffet Breakfast)
Dates/Pricing
DatePrice / DescriptionQuote
July 10, 2008$2,450.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
July 15, 2008$2,450.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
July 17, 2008$2,450.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
July 22, 2008$2,450.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
July 24, 2008$2,450.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
July 29, 2008$2,450.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
July 31, 2008$2,450.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
August 05, 2008$2,450.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
August 07, 2008$2,450.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
August 12, 2008$2,450.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
August 14, 2008$2,450.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
August 19, 2008$2,450.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
August 21, 2008$2,450.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
August 26, 2008$2,425.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
August 28, 2008$2,465.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
September 02, 2008$2,465.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
September 04, 2008$2,465.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
September 09, 2008$2,465.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
September 11, 2008$2,499.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
September 16, 2008$2,465.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
September 18, 2008$2,465.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
September 23, 2008$2,475.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
September 25, 2008$2,475.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
September 30, 2008$2,475.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
October 02, 2008$2,475.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
October 07, 2008$2,475.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
October 09, 2008$2,475.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
October 14, 2008$2,475.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
October 16, 2008$2,475.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
October 21, 2008$2,425.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
October 23, 2008$2,425.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
October 28, 2008$2,335.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
Disclaimer
* Taxes, security fees and fuel surcharges are not included. ** This list indicates brochure rates and dates. *** Please note: Land + Air inclusive tour prices are based from New York. For inclusive tour prices to your home city, please contact your Travel Agent. **** For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
  
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