Specials With Trafalgar

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Day 1 - Depart USA
Overnight flight to Rome.

Day 2 - Arrive Rome (2 nights)
Trafalgar greets you at the airport and transfers you to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to begin your exploration of the 'Eternal City'. This afternoon, a warm welcome from your Tour Director and a chance to get to know your fellow travellers at dinner tonight. (Dinner)

Hotel: Grand Fleming (2 nights)

Day 3 - Rome sightseeing & at leisure
Our morning sightseeing tour shows us the Forum and Colosseum and visits St. Peter's Basilica. Later you'll have the opportunity to take an excursion to Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel and to explore the ancient catacombs on the old Appian Way. Or perhaps, shop in the designer boutiques along the elegant Via Condotti. (Buffet Breakfast)

Day 4 - Rome - Assisi - Venice (Mestre) (2 nights)
We travel north into the Umbrian hills to Assisi, atop Mount Subasio. Home and burial place of the much loved St Francis, we visit the basilica containing the famous Giotto frescoes and have time to admire the views over the peaceful scenery from this medieval walled town. Then a picturesque drive through the tabacco fields, vineyards and olive groves brings us to magical Venice for our two-night stay. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Antony (2 nights)

Day 5 - Venice sightseeing & at leisure
The perfect way to absorb this city's unique sights and sounds is on an included canal cruise to St. Mark's Square. We will see th Byzantine Basilica and magnificent Doges' Palace before a demonstration of glass-blowing at a Murano glass factory. Then free time to discover some of the other islands in the lagoon and perhaps enjoy a fresh seafood lunch in one of the typical restaurants. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 6 - Venice (Mestre) - Verona - Florence (2 nights)
We enjoy a leisurely drive to Verona, Shakespeare's city of Romeo and Juliet as well as the 'Two Gentlemen'. Here an orientation tour will show us the Roman arena and for the romantics, the balcony of Juliet. We continue into the hills of Tuscany to Renaissance Florence. On arrival, sightseeing shows us the Piazza della Signora, the Cathedral and Holy Cross Church. Tonight why not enjoy some delicious Tuscan cuisine. (Buffet Breakfast)

Hotel: Palazzo Ricasoli / Villa Gabriele D'Annunzio (2 nights)

Day 7 - Florence at leisure
Your Tour Director will advise you on the best places to shop for handmade leather and 18 carat gold jewellery. You'll witness a demonstration of Florentine craftsmanship in the Santa Croce District and then there's free time to shop or sightsee as you please. This afternoon, you'll have the opportunity to take an excursion to Pisa, famed for its Leaning Tower. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 8 - Florence - Siena - Amalfi (2 nights)
First into the Chianti Hills and to Siena, noted for its perfect medieval architecture centred around the Piazza del Campo, where the Palio horse race takes place. Time to explore the quaint boutiques and perhaps visit the marble Cathedral before continuing south alonh the 'Autostrada del Sole' towards Salerno. A beautiful drive brings us to the Bay of Naples and the glamorous resort of Amalfi. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Tramonto D'Oro (2 nights)

Day 9 - Amalfi - Excursion to Isle of Capri
This morning we board our ferry and sail across the Bay of Naples to the island of the Emperor Tiberius. At leisure, perhaps take an excursion to Anacapri with its magnificent views and visit the charming white-washed villa of Dr. Axel Munthe. Later, we return to Sorrento, where an orientation shows us th Piazza Tasso, Corso Italia and visit an inlaid wood-working factory. We return to Amalfi for dinner at our hotel. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 10 - Amalfi - Rome
This morning's exciting highlight is a visit to the excavations at Pompeii. Here our local guide will bring to life the day to day existence of the early Romans as we explore the city which was preserved by the lava from the eruption of Versuvius in 79 AD. Then we head back to Rome for the last night of our Italian Odyssey. (Buffet Breakfast)

Hotel: Hotel C. Colombo

Day 11 - Rome - USA
After breakfast, bid a farewell to your new-found friends as your Tour Director arranges a transfer to the airport for your return flight to the USA. (Buffet Breakfast)

What's Included

Fabulous Sightseeing

Rome: Sightseeing tour with special audio system includes views of the Forum and Colosseum. Visits St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican
Assisi: Sightseeing tour including St. Francis' Basilica
Venice: Canal cruise by private motor launch to see St. Mark's Square, the Byzantine Basilica and Doges' Palace. Visit a glass- blowing factory
Verona: See the Roman Arena and Juliet's balcony
Florence: Sightseeing tour with special audio system includes Signoria Square, Santa Croce Basilica, the Duomo and Baptistry. Admire the panoramic view from Piazzale Michelangelo
Siena: Visit the medieval Tuscan city, scene of the Palio horse-race
Isle of Capri: Excursion to the Isle of Capri (weather permitting).
Pompeii: A guided tour of the excavations
Scenic drives: Through the Chianti vineyards of Tuscany, Along the Adriatic Coast, Through the rolling hills of the green Marches Along the coast of the Bay of Naples, Over the Apennine Mountains

Unbeatable Features

Buffet breakfast daily
6 Three course dinners
First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities; all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes
Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and a washroom on board
Cruise to the Isle of Capri
Rome Fiumicino Airport transfers are provided on Days 2 and 11. (see Airport Transfers section for further details)
Professional, multi-lingual Tour Director on tour
Specialised local guides in Rome, Florence, Assisi, Isle of Capri and Pompeii
Travel bag and wallet with comprehensive tour documents

Airport Transfers
Group transfers on arrival at Rome Flumicino Airport will operate at 9.30, 12.30 and 15.30. Return transfers from the last hotel will arrive at Rome Flumicino Airport at 07.00 and 09.30.

London Gateway: Trafalgar passengers purchasing either “Land Only” or “Land and Air” will receive Hotelink transfers during published hours of operation. This is providing that:
Passengers are staying at a London hotel, booked by Trafalgar on the night of their arrival and the night before their departure.
Passengers or their Travel Agents supply Trafalgar with accurate flight information not less than 14 days prior to departure.
European Gateways: Trafalgar passengers purchasing “Land Only” will receive coach transfers at the times published in the brochure at NO extra charge. However, if these “Land Only” passengers arrive outside the brochure advertised coach transfer times they must make their own arrangements at their own expense.
Passengers purchasing “Land and Air” from Trafalgar will receive coach transfers at times published in the brochure or, if they arrive outside of these set times, then a separate transfer will be booked for them. These transfers will be available only on the days of arrival and departure of the tour.
Passengers purchasing pre and post tour accommodation must arrange their own transfers regardless of whether or not they have bought “Air” from Trafalgar.

*Christmas & New Year's Eve Highlights
Tour departure 23 Dec will be accommodated in Rome over Christmas and tour departure 30 Dec will be accomodated in Rome over the New Year for the opportunity to celebrate in true Italian style

Dates & Rates

Departs On	Returns On	Land Price	Land & Air Price
Fri, 30 December 2005	Mon, 9 January 2006	$1250	On Request
Thu, 5 January 2006	Sun, 15 January 2006	$1250	On Request
Thu, 12 January 2006	Sun, 22 January 2006	$1250	On Request
Thu, 26 January 2006	Sun, 5 February 2006	$1250	On Request
Thu, 2 February 2006	Sun, 12 February 2006	$1250	On Request
Sat, 4 February 2006	Tue, 14 February 2006	$1250	On Request
Thu, 9 February 2006	Sun, 19 February 2006	$1250	On Request
Sat, 11 February 2006	Tue, 21 February 2006	$1250	On Request
Thu, 16 February 2006	Sun, 26 February 2006	$1250	On Request
Fri, 17 February 2006	Mon, 27 February 2006	$1250	On Request
Sat, 18 February 2006	Tue, 28 February 2006	$1250	On Request
Tue, 21 February 2006	Fri, 3 March 2006	$1250	On Request
Thu, 23 February 2006	Sun, 5 March 2006	$1250	On Request
Sat, 25 February 2006	Tue, 7 March 2006	$1250	On Request
Sun, 26 February 2006	Wed, 8 March 2006	$1250	On Request
Mon, 27 February 2006	Thu, 9 March 2006	$1250	On Request
Tue, 28 February 2006	Fri, 10 March 2006	$1250	On Request
Wed, 1 March 2006	Sat, 11 March 2006	$1275	On Request
Fri, 3 March 2006	Mon, 13 March 2006	$1275	On Request
Sun, 5 March 2006	Wed, 15 March 2006	$1275	On Request
Mon, 6 March 2006	Thu, 16 March 2006	$1275	On Request
Wed, 8 March 2006	Sat, 18 March 2006	$1275	On Request
Thu, 9 March 2006	Sun, 19 March 2006	$1275	On Request
Sat, 11 March 2006	Tue, 21 March 2006	$1275	On Request
Sun, 12 March 2006	Wed, 22 March 2006	$1299	On Request
Mon, 13 March 2006	Thu, 23 March 2006	$1299	On Request
Wed, 15 March 2006	Sat, 25 March 2006	$1299	On Request
Thu, 16 March 2006	Sun, 26 March 2006	$1299	On Request
Sat, 18 March 2006	Tue, 28 March 2006	$1299	On Request
Sun, 19 March 2006	Wed, 29 March 2006	$1299	On Request
Mon, 20 March 2006	Thu, 30 March 2006	$1299	On Request
Tue, 21 March 2006	Fri, 31 March 2006	$1350	On Request
Wed, 22 March 2006	Sat, 1 April 2006	$1350	On Request
Thu, 23 March 2006	Sun, 2 April 2006	$1350	On Request
Fri, 24 March 2006	Mon, 3 April 2006	$1350	On Request
Sat, 25 March 2006	Tue, 4 April 2006	$1350	On Request
Sun, 26 March 2006	Wed, 5 April 2006	$1350	On Request
Mon, 27 March 2006	Thu, 6 April 2006	$1350	On Request
Tue, 28 March 2006	Fri, 7 April 2006	$1350	On Request
Wed, 29 March 2006	Sat, 8 April 2006	$1350	On Request
Sun, 2 April 2006	Wed, 12 April 2006	$1375	On Request
Tue, 4 April 2006	Fri, 14 April 2006	$1375	On Request
Thu, 6 April 2006	Sun, 16 April 2006	$1375	On Request