SPLENDOURS OF ITALY-2005 - 2006

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Featuring: Rome, Sorrento, Assisi, Venice, Italian Lakes, Florence, Siena


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Splendours of Italy / Itinerary

Day 1- Depart USA
Overnight transatlantic flight to Rome.

Day 2 - Arrive Rome (2 nights)
Transfer to the hotel on arrival in Rome Fiumicino Airport. Then you have time to relax in the 'Eternal City' or perhaps go out to explore this fascinating city. Romans live and love life to the full - so remember, when in Rome …!
Hotel: Ergife Palace (2 nights)

Day 3 - Rome sightseeing & at leisure.
Our morning sightseeing features St. Peter's Basilica plus views of the Forum and Colosseum. Later, free time to perhaps visit the Catacombs or enjoy a cappuccino at a pavement cafe. (Continental breakfast)

Day 4 - Rome - Bay of Naples (2 nights)
Today we head past the Abbey of Monte Cassino to the Bay of Naples for two relaxing nights. This afternoon, why not take an optional excursion to see the excavations of Pompeii, the town literally petrified by the eruption of Vesuvius in AD 79? (Continental breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Hotel Stabia (2 nights)

Day 5 - Sorrento Excursion
This morning we drive to the nearby resort of Sorrento to visit an inlaid wood workshop. Then free time to shop on the Piazza Tasso before maybe taking an optional excursion to the enchanting Isle of Capri. This former summer home of Roman Emperors is alive with colour and character. This evening we return to our hotel for dinner. (Continental breakfast / Dinner)

Day 6 - Bay of Naples - Assisi
Today we're off to mystic Umbria and the city of St. Francis, Assisi. Our arrival an orientation tour includes St. Francis' Basilica, renowned for its fresco paintings. Dinner is at our hotel. (Continental breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Abacus

Day 7 - Assisi - Venice (Main.) (2 nights)
Now to the Adriatic Coast and San Marino, one of the smallest republics in the world, with its spectacular site on the slopes of Mount Titano. From here on to the floating city of Venice, where you may wish to enjoy a romantic gondola serenade. (Continental breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Park Hotel Villa Fiorita (2 nights)

Day 8 - Venice orientation & at leisure
Savour the sights and sounds of this serene city as we take our canal cruise by vaporetto to St. Mark's Square with views of the Bridge of Sighs and more. Next we visit a glass-blowing factory, before time at leisure to shop or sightsee further. (Continental breakfast / Dinner)

Day 9 - Venice (Main.) - Italian Lakes (Varese) (2 nights)
This morning's drive takes us inland to Shakespeare's Verona. Here we stop to admire the Roman Arena and see Juliet's balcony. Finally we travel via Milan to the Italian Lake District where we spend the next two nights. (Continental breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Hotel Continental (2 nights)

Day 10 - Lugano Excursion
After breakfast we head out on an excursion into Switzerland and the pretty resort of Lugano. There's time here to perhaps stroll along the lakeside promenades, pedalo on the lake and enjoy the wonderful mountain air, before we return to our hotel. (Continental breakfast / Dinner)

Day 11- Italian Lakes (Varese) - Florence (Calenzano)
We cross the Apennine Mountains coming to Genoa, Columbus' birthplace. From here we make our way to Pisa where we see the famous Leaning Tower in the square of miracles. Then on to our hotel in Florence. (Continental breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Delta

Day 12 - Florence (Calenzano) - Siena
Florence was one of the liveliest and most creative cities in Europe, so today visitors can see some of the world's greatest works of art and most magnifiecent buildings. We enjoy a walking sightseeing tour of this great city this morning to see the marble Cathedral, Signoria Square, Santa Croce Basilica and Baptistry. Afterwards, there's time to discover the artistic wonders of Donatello or Michelangelo and shop for quality leather and gold. Later, ascenic drive through the Chianti wine-producing region of Tuscany brings us to Siena for dinner and overnight stay. (Continental breakfast)
Hotel: Palace Hotel Due Ponti

Day 13 - Siena - Rome
Today an orientation of this medieval city, famous for the Palio horse race, reveals its rich artistic heritage. Later, we leave Siena behind and make our way back to Rome for our final night. (Continental breakfast)
Hotel: Ergife Palace

Day 14 - Rome - USA
'Arrivederci Roma' as we you transfer to the airport for our return flight to the USA. (Continental breakfast)

Please Note:
This tour visits Switzerland for a short period.

What's Included

Exciting Highlights
  • Rome: Sightseeing highlights the Forum, Colosseum and St. Peter's Basilica.
  • Sorrento: Visit the popular resort.
  • Assisi: Orientation seeing St. Francis' Basilica.
  • San Marino: Visit the world's smallest republic.
  • Venice: Canal cruise by vaporetto. See the Bridge of Sighs. Visit a traditional glass-blowing factory.
  • Verona: See the Roman Arena and Juliet's balcony.
  • Lugano: Visit this magnificent lakeside resort.
  • Pisa: View the Leaning Tower.
  • Florence: Sightseeing includes Signoria Square, Santa Croce Basilica and Baptistry.
  • Siena: Visit the Piazza del Campo.
Fabulous Sightseeing
Sightseeing/ orientation in Rome, Assisi, Venice, Verona, Italian Lakes, Lugano, Pisa and Siena.
Unbeatable Features
  • Accommodation in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
  • Continental breakfast daily.
  • 9 Three course dinners – see day by day itinerary.
  • All hotel service charges, local taxes, baggage handling and hotel tips are included.
  • Services throughout the tour of a professional multi-lingual Tour Director.
  • Services throughout the tour of a professional multi-lingual Tour Director.
  • Specialised local guide in Rome and Florence.
  • Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats.
  • Rome Fiumicino Airport transfers are provided on Days 2 and 14.
  • CostSaver travel bag and tour wallet containing comprehensive documents.coach with reclining seats.
  • CostSaver travel bag and tour wallet containing comprehensive documents.
Airport Transfers
  • London Gateways: FREE Airport Transfers to and from London's Airports direct to Central London (Paddington Station)
  • A Trafalgar bonus – transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and central London. When you book your Costsaver 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 Express operates between 05.10-23.30. Gatwick Express operates inbound services between 05.20-23.45 and outbound services from 04.30-23.45. Transfers outside of these times are 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 Trafalgar or 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.

Dates & Rates

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Sun, 25 December 2005 Sat, 7 January 2006 $1499 On Request
Sat, 31 December 2005 Fri, 13 January 2006 $1499 On Request
Fri, 14 April 2006 Thu, 27 April 2006 $1650 On Request
Fri, 21 April 2006 Thu, 4 May 2006 $1650 On Request
Fri, 28 April 2006 Thu, 11 May 2006 $1650 On Request
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Fri, 23 June 2006 Thu, 6 July 2006 $1650 On Request
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Fri, 14 July 2006 Thu, 27 July 2006 $1650 On Request
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Fri, 28 July 2006 Thu, 10 August 2006 $1650 On Request
Fri, 4 August 2006 Thu, 17 August 2006 $1650 On Request
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Fri, 25 August 2006 Thu, 7 September 2006 $1650 On Request
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Fri, 15 September 2006 Thu, 28 September 2006 $1650 On Request
Fri, 22 September 2006 Thu, 5 October 2006 $1650 On Request
Fri, 29 September 2006 Thu, 12 October 2006 $1650 On Request
Fri, 6 October 2006 Thu, 19 October 2006 $1650 On Request
Fri, 13 October 2006 Thu, 26 October 2006 $1650 On Request
Fri, 20 October 2006 Thu, 2 November 2006 $1650 On Request
Thu, 28 December 2006 Wed, 10 January 2007 $1635 On Request
Thu, 4 January 2007 Wed, 17 January 2007 $1635 On Request

Last Update: DECEMBER 2005

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