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ITALY BELLISSIMO
11 days from £0
operated by Trafalgar First Class: The Company of Choice - Land only flights not included - ATOL 2688
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Sightseeing Highlights- Monte Cassino: Visit the World War II Cemetery.
- Pompeii: A guided tour of the excavations.
- Sorrento: Visit an Inlaid Wood factory.
- Isle of Capri: Orientation includes views of the Faraglioni Rocks and visits the famous 'Piazzetta'.
- Assisi: Sightseeing includes St. Francis' Basilica and the Church of St. Mary of the Angels.
- San Marino: Visit the world's smallest republic.
- Padua: See the famous Basilica of St. Anthony.
- Venice: Canal cruise by private launch. View St. Mark's Square, the Byzantine Basilica, Doges' Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Visit a glass-blowing factory.
- Brenta Canal: See the Palladian villas.
- Montecatini: Orientation tour.
- Florence: Sightseeing tour with special audio system features Signoria Square, the Baptistry and visits the Santa Croce Basilica.
- Siena: Visit the medieval city.
- Serre di Rapolano: Stop in the grounds of the ancient Castle.
- Rome: Sightseeing tour includes views of the Forum, Colosseum, the Circus Maximus plus visits St. Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel.
- Scenic drives through the province of the Campania, across the Mediterranean, the Sorrento Peninsula, the Umbrian Hills, along the Adriatic Coast, the Brenta Canal, across the Apennine Mountains and the Chianti wine region of Tuscany.
- Where Trafalgar considers that our excellent audio system will enhance the commentary made by our local guides, making your tour of a city clearer and more entertaining, it will be included.
Dining Highlights- A Welcome dinner and drink in a Trattoria with your Tour Director in Rome
- 10 Buffet breakfasts
- 4 three-course dinners in hotels
- 1 local speciality restaurant dinner in Montecatini
16 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 Pompeii, Assisi, Florence and Rome.
- Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar's luxury air-conditioned motorcoaches
with reclining seats and washroom.
- Cruise to the Isle of Capri.
- Rome Fiumicino Airport Transfers will be provided on Days 2 and 12.
- You'll stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
- All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
- A stylish travel bag and wallet containing tour documents and helpful information.
Airport TransfersTransfers on arrival at Rome Fiumicino Airport will operate at 09.30, 12.30 and 15.30. Passengers arriving later should make their own way to the first hotel. 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 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.
- Click here to see scheduled transfer times.
Explore Hidden Treasures - New for 2007- Leisurely guided walking Tours of around 30 minutes duration into the very fabric of the city included in Pompeii Excavations, Capri, Assisi, Florence and Rome.
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Your itinerary Map - Day 1 - Arrive Rome On arrival at Rome Fiumicino airport you are met and transferred to your hotel. After check-in, there's time to unwind or perhaps people-watch from a pavement café. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Dinner and drink with your Tour Director and fellow travelling companions. in a Roman Trattoria. (Welcome Dinner).
Hotel: Borromini / Sheraton Golf
- Day 2 - Rome - Pompeii - Isle of Capri (2 nights) This morning after breakfast we will travel through the area the Romans knew as the 'Campania Felix' and view the Abbey of Monte Cassino, where we visit the World War II cemetery. Then on to Pompeii where we enjoy a guided walking tour with our audio system of the excavations of this Roman city petrified and preserved by the eruption of Vesuvius in AD 79. From here we continue our journey to Sorrento where we have time to enjoy the atmosphere of the Piazza Tasso and where we visit an Inlaid Wood factory to admire the fine local craftsmanship. Then we enjoy a short sea-crossing across the Bay of Naples to the beautiful Isle of Capri for two relaxing nights. This evening, dinner is included at our hotel. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Regina Cristina (2 nights)
- Day 3 - Capri orientation & at leisure Today's walking tour of Capri Town with our audio system includes views of the Faraglioni Rocks and Marina Piccola plus the famous 'Piazzetta' - home to the international jet-set. Then enjoy time at leisure perhaps to shop at the elegant boutiques, or explore the coast of this pretty island by private motor launch. Tonight, your Tour Director will be happy to advise you on the best dining in this romantic spot! (Buffet Breakfast)
- Day 4 - Isle of Capri - Naples - Assisi We enjoy a morning sail across the Mediterranean to 'Bella Napoli' - we drive through the streets of Naples and through the Latium, before heading into the Umbrian hills and to mystical Assisi. Here we enjoy a guided walking tour with our audio system of the town much loved by St. Francis. We'll see the Basilica with its serene Giotto frescoes, as well as the miraculous Church of St. Mary of the Angels before dinner in our hotel this evening. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Giotto / Grand Hotel
- Day 5 - Assisi - San Marino - Padua - Venice (Main.) (2 nights) This morning, we drive through rolling Umbrian hills to the tiniest Republic in the world - picture postcard San Marino. Then on to Padua, where we view the Basilica of St. Anthony before continuing to the floating city of Venice, where we spend the next two nights. Dinner will be included at our hotel this evening. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Antony (2 nights)
- Day 6 - Venice sightseeing & at leisure Today we will savour the sights and sounds of this serene city by private motor launch on an included canal cruise to St. Mark's Square, where we will view the Byzantine Basilica, Bridge of Sighs and Doges' Palace. After witnessing a demonstration of the ancient art of Murano glass-blowing, time is your own perhaps to explore further and relax. Or alternatively why not take a cruise to the island of Burano, and enjoy a fresh seafood lunch? Tonight dinner is included at our hotel. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
- Day 7 - Venice (Main.) - Brenta Canal - Montecatini (Tuscan Hills) (2 nights) This morning after breakfast, we gaze on the beauty of the Palladian villas as we drive along the scenic Brenta Canal. Then we head south and ascend into the Apennine Mountains, the Emilia Romagna and Tuscany. Here, we make our approach to the spa-resort of Montecatini, for the next two nights. This evening, why not try some of the reputed Tuscan cuisine and Chianti wines? (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Grand Hotel Tettuccio (2 nights)
- Day 8 - Florence Excursion Today it is only a short drive to Renaissance Florence where we spend a full day. On our arrival a walking tour with a local guide using our excellent audio system highlights the Cathedral with its magnificent Baptistry, and visits the Santa Croce Basilica and the Piazza Signoria. Florence is truly a shopper's paradise with bargains in quality leather goods and gold jewellery. For 'culture vultures', there are many museums and art galleries to visit. Later, we return to our hotel at Montecatini for the night. This evening, we will enjoy dinner at our hotel. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
- Day 9 - Montecatini (Tuscan Hills) - Siena - Castle of Serre di Rapolano - Rome (2 nights) A short drive today brings us to Siena - famous for its Palio horse race. Here there's time to admire the architecture from one of the open-air cafés on the fan-shaped Piazza del Campo. Or pick up some local pottery before we continue to the ancient castle of Serre di Rapolano where we stop to visit the grounds and perhaps sip a glass of Chianti or a 'cappuccino'. Later, we arrive back at the 'Eternal City', Rome for two nights. Why not dine out in one of the city's many fine trattorias this evening? (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Borromini (2 nights)
- Day 10 - Rome sightseeing & at leisure A visit to the Sistine Chapel to marvel at the ceiling of Michelangelo provides a thrilling start to our morning sightseeing tour with a local guide making good use of our effective audio system. From here we visit St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, and then cross the Tiber for our walking tour showing us the Forum and the mighty Colosseum. Finally, we stop to view the Circus Maximus, where 'Ben Hur' style chariot races were once the order of the day. The remainder of your day is at leisure perhaps to take an optional excursion to the Catacombs, ancient Tivoli or simply while away the afternoon sipping a cappuccino at a café and watch the world go by! This evening on the final night of your tour, why not enjoy a farewell dinner with your fellow travelling companions. (Buffet Breakfast)
- Day 11 - Depart Rome Time to bid farewell before we transfer you to Rome Fiumicino airport for your return flight home. (Buffet Breakfast)
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