Time to rest or start exploring the Eternal City. At 6 p.m. meet
your Tour Director and traveling companions and leave the hotel for
a special welcome dinner with wine in one of Rome's lively
restaurants. (D)
Sightseeing with your Local Guide starts with a visit to the
VATICAN MUSEUMS and SISTINE CHAPEL, world famous for Michelangelo's
ceiling paintings and The Last Judgement. Continue to
monumental ST. PETER'S SQUARE and BASILICA. Cross the Tiber and
visit the COLOSSEUM and the ROMAN FORUM, where Roman Legions
marched in triumph. Then time for independent activities and
exciting optional excursion possibilities. (BB)
A smooth drive past the Chianti hills takes you to Florence,
capital of Tuscany and home of the Renaissance. Follow your Local
Guide to the the ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS with Michelangelo's
celebrated David and magnificent CATHEDRAL. Admire Giotto's Bell
Tower, the Baptistry's heavy bronze "Gate of Paradise," and
sculpture-studded SIGNORIA SQUARE. Time afterwards to shop for
Florentine leather goods and gold jewelry. (BB,D
The morning is dedicated to Pisa, where you can take your
pictures of the amazing Leaning Tower, before you head across the
wooded Apennine Mountains to the northern tip of the Adriatic Sea.
Tonight is your chance to sample Venetian fare. (BB)
Enter in style by PRIVATE BOAT to meet your Local Guide.
Highlights of your walking tour are ST. MARK'S SQUARE and the
BYZANTINE BASILICA, lavish DOGES' PALACE, and the BRIDGE OF SIGHS.
Also watch skilled GLASSBLOWERS fashion their delicate objects in
an age-old traditional manner. Then enjoy Venice at your own pace
or join an optional gondola ride. (BB,D)
Along the coastline of the Adriatic Sea to Ravenna. Here see the
famous mosaics in the 6th-century BASILICA OF ST. APOLLINARIS IN
CLASSE. In the afternoon arrive in Assisi and visit the massive
13th-century lower BASILICA OF ST. FRANCIS built above the Saint's
grave. Time afterwards to enjoy the peaceful town at your own pace.
(BB,D)
Meet your Local Guide and enter POMPEII, the Roman city both
destroyed and preserved by an eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D.
See patrician houses, public baths, and commercial districts
strikingly recalling day-to-day life when Rome was at the apex of
her power. Tonight board your FERRY in Naples for the overnight
cruise to Sicily. (BB)
After disembarkation start your sightseeing with a Local Guide.
Visit the ornate Piazza Bellini, the CATHEDRAL, and the Arab-Norman
PALATINE CHAPEL in the Royal Palace. After lunch drive up to
Monreale for a panoramic view of the Conca d'Oro and a visit to the
12th-century NORMAN CATHEDRAL (on Sundays inside guided visit not
permitted), famous for its 50,000 square feet of precious Byzantine
mosaics. Your first day in Sicily ends with a visit to the typical
and picturesque village of Mondello, before returning to Palermo.
(BB,D)
Along the western coast of Sicily all the way down to the
saltbeds, famous since Roman times, to Marsala, known for its wine.
Then continue to Agrigento, where your Local Guide will take you
for a spectacular walk through the VALLEY OF TEMPLES. Even
travelers who have visited Athens and Delphi are awed by the
gigantic yet graceful Greek structures which miraculously survived
24 centuries of tormented history. (BB,D)
This morning focus on the 4th-century ROMAN VILLA OF CASALE near
Piazza Armerina. Its colorful and perfectly preserved mosaics
depict mythological themes and hunting scenes. Enjoy the scenic
beauty and treasures of the island's heart on your way to the
Taormina area. (BB)
In the morning you may wish to join the half-day optional
excursion to Mount Etna. Afternoon is at leisure to relax or for
individual activities. (BB,D)
Today board a FERRY and cross the Straits of Messina to land at
the toe of the Italian boot in Calabria. Tonight you are in the
charming resort of Sorrento, delightfully situated on the Bay of
Naples. (BB)
Speed across the Bay of Naples to the Isle of Capri, an ancient
retreat for Roman emperors and renowned ever since that time for
its beauty. Sightseeing with a Local Guide includes a visit to
VILLA SAN MICHELE in Anacapri. Time to stroll around before
returning across the bay to Sorrento. The remainder of the day is
at leisure. (BB)
Interrupt the journey back to Rome to visit the ABBEY OF
MONTECASSINO, rebuilt to medieval plans after near total
destruction by Allied bombers. An optional festive dinner at one of
Rome's fine restaurants may be just the way to celebrate the
success of your Italian vacation. (BB)
Day 1 -
Make your way to Rome to join the tour on day 2
Day 2 - Arrival in Rome, Italy
(Sun.) Time to rest or start exploring the Eternal City. At 6
p.m. meet your Tour Director and travelling companions and leave
the hotel for a special welcome dinner with wine in one of Rome's
lively restaurants. (D)
Day 3 - Rome
(Mon.) Sightseeing with your Local Guide starts with a visit to
the VATICAN MUSEUMS and SISTINE CHAPEL, world famous for
Michelangelo's ceiling paintings and The Last Judgement.
Continue to monumental ST. PETER'S SQUARE and BASILICA. Cross the
Tiber and visit the COLOSSEUM and the ROMAN FORUM, where Roman
Legions marched in triumph. Then time for independent activities
and exciting optional excursion possibilities. (BB)
Day 4 - Rome-Florence
(Tue.) A smooth drive past the Chianti hills takes you to
Florence, capital of Tuscany and home of the Renaissance. Follow
your Local Guide to the the ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS with
Michelangelo's celebrated David and magnificent CATHEDRAL. Admire
Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistry's heavy bronze "Gate of
Paradise," and sculpture-studded SIGNORIA SQUARE. Time afterwards
to shop for Florentine leather goods and gold jewellrey. (BB,D
Day 5 - Florence-Pisa-Venice
(Wed.) The morning is dedicated to Pisa, where you can take your
pictures of the amazing Leaning Tower, before you head across the
wooded Apennine Mountains to the northern tip of the Adriatic Sea.
Tonight is your chance to sample Venetian fare. (BB)
Day 6 - Venice
(Thu.) Enter in style by PRIVATE BOAT to meet your Local Guide.
Highlights of your walking tour are ST. MARK'S SQUARE and the
BYZANTINE BASILICA, lavish DOGES' PALACE, and the BRIDGE OF SIGHS.
Also watch skilled GLASSBLOWERS fashion their delicate objects in
an age-old traditional manner. Then enjoy Venice at your own pace
or join an optional gondola ride. (BB,D)
Day 7 - Venice-Ravenna-Assisi
(Fri.) Along the coastline of the Adriatic Sea to Ravenna. Here
see the famous mosaics in the 6th-century BASILICA OF ST.
APOLLINARIS IN CLASSE. In the afternoon arrive in Assisi and visit
the massive 13th-century lower BASILICA OF ST. FRANCIS built above
the Saint's grave. Time afterwards to enjoy the peaceful town at
your own pace. (BB,D)
Day 8 - Assisi-Pompeii-Overnight Cruise to Palermo
(Sat.) Meet your Local Guide and enter POMPEII, the Roman city
both destroyed and preserved by an eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79
A.D. See patrician houses, public baths, and commercial districts
strikingly recalling day-to-day life when Rome was at the apex of
her power. Tonight board your FERRY in Naples for the overnight
cruise to Sicily. (BB)
Day 9 - Palermo
(Sun.) After disembarkation start your sightseeing with a Local
Guide. Visit the ornate Piazza Bellini, the CATHEDRAL, and the
Arab-Norman PALATINE CHAPEL in the Royal Palace. After lunch drive
up to Monreale for a panoramic view of the Conca d'Oro and a visit
to the 12th-century NORMAN CATHEDRAL (on Sundays inside guided
visit not permitted), famous for its 50,000 square feet of precious
Byzantine mosaics. Your first day in Sicily ends with a visit to
the typical and picturesque village of Mondello, before returning
to Palermo. (BB,D)
Day 10 - Palermo-Agrigento
(Mon.) Along the western coast of Sicily all the way down to the
saltbeds, famous since Roman times, to Marsala, known for its wine.
Then continue to Agrigento, where your Local Guide will take you
for a spectacular walk through the VALLEY OF TEMPLES. Even
travelers who have visited Athens and Delphi are awed by the
gigantic yet graceful Greek structures which miraculously survived
24 centuries of tormented history. (BB,D)
Day 11 - Agrigento-Taormina Area
(Tue.) This morning focus on the 4th-century ROMAN VILLA OF
CASALE near Piazza Armerina. Its colorful and perfectly preserved
mosaics depict mythological themes and hunting scenes. Enjoy the
scenic beauty and treasures of the island's heart on your way to
the Taormina area. (BB)
Day 12 - At Leisure in Taormina Area
(Wed.) In the morning you may wish to join the half-day optional
excursion to Mount Etna. Afternoon is at leisure to relax or for
individual activities. (BB,D)
Day 13 - Taormina Area-Sorrento
(Thu.) Today board a FERRY and cross the Straits of Messina to
land at the toe of the Italian boot in Calabria. Tonight you are in
the charming resort of Sorrento, delightfully situated on the Bay
of Naples. (BB)
Day 14 - Sorrento. Excursion to Capri
(Fri.) Speed across the Bay of Naples to the Isle
of Capri, an ancient retreat for Roman emperors and renowned ever
since that time for its beauty. Sightseeing with a Local Guide
includes a visit to VILLA SAN MICHELE in Anacapri. Time to stroll
around before returning across the bay to Sorrento. The remainder
of the day is at leisure. (BB)
Day 15 - In Sorrento
(Sat. to Wed.) Few resorts in the world match the very special
charm of Sorrento. A favorite with the international jet set, the
resort on the Bay of Naples boasts an exquisite climate, beautiful
beaches, trendy shops and boutiques, museums and galleries, and a
vibrant night life. It's all yours for five happy days. (BB
daily)
Day 16 - In Sorrento
(Sat. to Wed.) Few resorts in the world match the very special
charm of Sorrento. A favorite with the international jet set, the
resort on the Bay of Naples boasts an exquisite climate, beautiful
beaches, trendy shops and boutiques, museums and galleries, and a
vibrant night life. It's all yours for five happy days. (BB
daily)
Day 17 - In Sorrento
(Sat. to Wed.) Few resorts in the world match the very special
charm of Sorrento. A favorite with the international jet set, the
resort on the Bay of Naples boasts an exquisite climate, beautiful
beaches, trendy shops and boutiques, museums and galleries, and a
vibrant night life. It's all yours for five happy days. (BB
daily)
Day 18 - In Sorrento
(Sat. to Wed.) Few resorts in the world match the very special
charm of Sorrento. A favorite with the international jet set, the
resort on the Bay of Naples boasts an exquisite climate, beautiful
beaches, trendy shops and boutiques, museums and galleries, and a
vibrant night life. It's all yours for five happy days. (BB
daily)
Day 19 - In Sorrento
(Sat. to Wed.) Few resorts in the world match the very special
charm of Sorrento. A favourite with the international jet set, the
resort on the Bay of Naples boasts an exquisite climate, beautiful
beaches, trendy shops and boutiques, museums and galleries, and a
vibrant night life. It's all yours for five happy days. (BB
daily)
Day 20 - Sorrento-Rome
(Thu.) Today you will be transferred back to Rome. (BB)
Day 21 -
(Fri.) Leave the tour to make your own way home.
Other Information -
Every
Journey Tells a Story
A Globus Journey. When you travel with Globus, you get more
than the sights. You get the stories behind them that bring a
destination to life, creating unforgettable journeys.
Let Globus take you to places that expand your horizons and
encourage personal discovery. Experience a destination in a deeper,
more memorable way-the Globus way.
The
Globus Difference
Globus vacations are designed to offer you flexibility and choice,
plus a pace that best fits the way you want to travel. Globus
offers MORE included features, MORE quality hotels, and MORE
experience with more than 75 years of taking travellers on
unforgettable journeys. In addition, Globus offers MORE value with
an average price less per day than our nearest competitor. The
safety of our travellers and the richness of our vacations is a
priority, and it is what has made Globus the worldwide leader in
travel and a name you can trust.
With Globus, you visit the key sights, but, more importantly, you
learn the stories behind the sights-from the Sistine Chapel, the
Colosseum and the Forum in Rome, to the Prado Museum in Madrid and
Michelangelo's David in the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence, your
journey is filled with insider's information unique to your Globus
vacation. You'll also enjoy many inclusions such as cruises,
high-speed trains, and Local Guides. We offer over twice the number
of included features as our nearest competitor, without any
additional cost to you.
Globus not only brings you the experiences that others simply don't
offer, we also ensure that you end up with more free time to enjoy
your destination on your own. Most competitors require you to take
extra optional excursions to see these important sights, costing
you additional time and money. And, if you don't join their
excursion, you'll spend most of your time waiting in line. But with
Globus, these sights are already included, freeing up the remainder
of your time to enjoy independent activities.
Leave all the details to us. We provide a Tour Director,
comfortable transportation, many meals, a rich sightseeing
programme and much more.
Accurate,
detailed tour descriptions -
Read our tour descriptions and you'll understand the true value
of our tours. The agenda for each day is spelled out so that you
know exactly what is included in the price. Inside visits are
spelled out in UPPERCASE. With Globus you don't have to guess.
Compare what we give you in a tour with what other companies
offer-and then compare prices. You'll see why knowledgeable
travelers consider Globus vacations the best value on the market
with even more savings in the off season.
Saving Options -
Various reductions are possible: group reduction, child
reduction, triple room reduction, multiple tour reduction.
Discount
for young tour members
Share
the pleasure of a Globus tour with your children and grandchildren
and take advantage of a 10 percent discount on the land-only price.
For eligibility, children must be under 18 years old on the
departure date, and must be accompanied by an adult.
On escorted tours we do not accept children under eight years old
because we've found that they are too young to enjoy these
vacations.
On Monograms-Independent Vacations there is no age
restriction.
New!
For Monograms-Independent Vacations the following land only
discounts apply:
- Free of charge: infants under 2 years of age sharing adult's
accommodation
- 50% discount: under 12 years of age when sharing accommodation
with two adults
- 10% discount: under 18 years of age
Note: We recommend that children under 12 years of age share
accommodation with an adult.
Triple
room reduction
On most Globus tours you receive a reduction when three people
travel together and share the same accommodation. Triple room
reductions are listed on the tour pages. A word of caution: Triple
rooms usually are not larger than twin rooms, and the third bed, if
there is one, is often a rollaway put in a twin-bedded room for the
night.
Avoid
the single room supplement
Single rooms are expensive and often are quite small. We do not
take reservations on a "share" basis because we have found that
strangers rarely enjoy sharing a room for the duration of a
vacation. Sidestep the single room supplement by traveling with a
friend. It's less expensive and much more fun!
Pay
less for your second tour
We charge you list price for your first vacation in 2007, but
for every additional Globus vacation that you take in the same
year, you pay US$35 under list. It's fun to combine vacations to
make the perfect trip, or ask your travel agent for suggestions.
This discount does not apply if one of the vacations is a single
city stay Monograms vacation.
Consecutive vacations can be booked with or without transatlantic
flights. Any intra-European flights between vacations cannot be
reserved as part of the Globus package. Please ask your travel
agent to reserve and ticket such flights for you.
Save
by forming your own group
If you form your own group, you'll receive the following rebates
on the land arrangement of your tour. On vacations to Mexico and
vacations including a cruise of three or more nights, one person
travels free in a group of 32; while one person travels at half
price in a group of 16. On River Cruise Vacations, one person
travels free in a group of 16.
On all other tours, one person travels free in a group of 16; one
person travels at half price in a group of eight.
These rebates are applicable to land-only prices (not air-inclusive
prices). Free and half-price land arrangements are credited at the
twin rate; single room supplements have to be paid in full.
Tour conditions for group bookings may differ from those for
individual bookings.
Joining
late and leaving early
Many Globus land arrangements start and end in London. If you
have already spent time in the British capital, you may want to
skip one or more of the included London nights or even join at the
first overnight hotel on the Continent. Call your Travel Consultant
for any reductions that apply to your vacation for joining late or
leaving early. Vacations with these reductions are sold on a
land-only basis.
It's
in your interest to book early
Plan your vacation in advance, and book your tour as soon as
possible to guard against the disappointment of not finding space.
Many Globus tours sell out months before the departure date.
And remember, the moment we receive your deposit your land price is
guaranteed.
This is valuable protection against currency fluctuations and other
cost increases. So please don't wait. Contact your travel agent now
for a vacation you'll never forget!
Help Along The Way -
Professional Tour Director while touring, Cruise Director on
river cruises, Local Host services on independent vacations, and
hosts to assist you at airports and hotels.
Hotels -
Twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes,
service charges, and tips for baggage handling.
Globus
Hotels Set the Standard for First-class Touring
At the end of a busy day of sightseeing, you want to relax in
comfortable, clean, attractive accommodations. At our first-class,
conveniently located hotels, you'll always feel welcome and well
looked after.
We know that excellent accommodations are of paramount
importance to your enjoyment on tour. Our hotels--many of them
through long association with us--have mastered the art of handling
group check-ins and baggage speedily, preparing tasty and wholesome
meals, and balancing the need for efficiency with the desire of
each traveler to receive individual attention.
You won't be surprised with any hidden charges when you check
out of your Globus hotel. All hotel taxes and tips for restaurant
service and baggage handling are included in the price of your
tour.
Hotel
locations maximize your sightseeing time
We take extra care to select downtown locations for our
independent tours and for longer stays on escorted tours, when your
itinerary features days at leisure to explore on your own.
When your itinerary allows time only for a good night's sleep
between two busy sightseeing days, our expert contractors sometimes
sensibly opt for quiet residential areas.
And you'll be delighted with our choice of hotels in scenic
countryside locations. Wake up to the sound of cow bells, take a
morning walk in crisp mountain air, enjoy glorious panoramic views
of the majestic Alps or the Norwegian fjord country.
Superior
accommodation
Globus uses chains such as Crowne Plaza, Forte, Hilton, Holiday
Inn, Hyatt, Inter-Continental, Jolly, Queens Moat Houses, Marriott,
Mövenpick, Radisson SAS, Renaissance, Scandic, Sheraton,
Sofitel, Thistle and Westin.
The specific hotels we have selected for you are listed
separately for each tour. The vast majority of our hotels are rated
deluxe (D), superior first-class (SF), or first-class (F). In
overnight places where there is no hotel in these categories or
where our demand exceeds the supply, we choose the best available
superior tourist-class (ST) hotels.
Most hotels have amenities such as satellite TV, mini-bar, a
cocktail lounge, a restaurant, room service and concierge services.
Many also have a swimming pool, health club, shops, and dry
cleaning and laundry services.
Globus hotel ratings follow standards set by the independent
Official Hotel Guide (OHG) or by national tourist boards. The
specific rating for each contract hotel is determined by our
quality controllers.
We reserve the right to substitute hotels listed on the tour
pages with hotels of equivalent standard. With your Globus travel
documents you'll receive a list of hotel addresses, telephone
numbers, and fax numbers for your tour.
Transportation -
Including private deluxe motor coach with air-conditioning and
extra leg room.
We
offer many modes of transportation, from trains and motor coaches
to cruise ships and ferries. Each is selected and designed with
comfort in mind.
Coaches
-
Each Globus motor coach has upholstered, reclining seats with
headrests and individual air-conditioning vents. A high-fidelity
sound system broadcasts your Tour Director's commentary to every
seat. Our custom of daily seat rotation gives everyone a variety of
vantage points to see the passing countryside and city scenes.
Limited group size for extra comfort
The length and width of modern motor coaches is standard,
prescribed by law. The difference among tour operators is in the
number of seats installed and actually sold. While it is customary
to install and sell 53 seats, Globus installs fewer seats for extra
leg room, and limits group size to a maximum of 46 tour members.
The extra space contributes enormously to your comfort. For airport
and port transfers in Britain we generally use motor coaches with
53 seats.
Smoke-free coaches
For non-smokers and moderate
smokers an otherwise perfect vacation can be spoiled if they are
forced to inhale other people's smoke on a motor coach. We
therefore do not allow smoking on the coach. There are plenty of
opportunities to smoke during the frequent stops.
Globus drivers are experienced professionals
Globus drivers take pride in driving and in their vehicles, keeping
them in great shape and spotlessly clean. Your driver will help you
on and off the motor coach with a smile and load your bags with
care. Our travellers consistently lavish the highest praise on the
person behind the wheel!
Trains,
Ferries, Cruises and Gondola Rides -
Many of our itineraries include cruises, river jet boat and
mountain gondola rides, whale-watching expeditions, and journeys by
train. Experience the ultra-modern Eurostar train from Rome to
Florence and the exciting high-speed AVE train from Madrid to
Seville. In the Canadian Rockies, you might take one of the sleek,
ultra-modern BC Ferries or, if travelling by rail car in Canada or
Alaska, enjoy travel operated by VIA Rail ®. Other fascinating
Globus vacations feature cruises on the Rhine or Venetian Canals to
enhance your travel experience.
Ships
and River Cruises -
Globus provides the most spacious and newest ships from Avalon
Waterways. Features include unmatched luxury, fine dining, larger
accommodations and impeccable service. Whether you're travelling
Europe, Russia or China-on a Globus river cruise, you'll always
feel well looked after.
