Italian Scene

Italian Lake District
DAY 1 ARRIVE ROME (2 NIGHTS)
Welcome to Rome! After check-in, relax and
unwind. Later meet with your Travel Director
and fellow travellers. This evening, consider a
stroll around this fascinating ancient city and
mingle with the locals in beautiful squares with
stunning architecture! Hotel: Aran Park (F)
Italian Scene
ITALY & COMBINATIONS : REGIONALS
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MEMORABLE HIGHLIGHTS
FABULOUS SIGHTSEEING
Rome Sightseeing tour includes a visit to
St. Peter’s Basilica plus views of the Forum
and Colosseum.
Monte Cassino Views of the monastery
high on the hill.
Sorrento Visit this popular resort.
Assisi Orientation of this beautiful town
dedicated to St. Francis.
Venice Cruise by private boat to
St. Mark's Square. Visit a traditional
glass-blowing workshop.
Verona View Juliet’s Balcony.
Italian Lakes Visit Lake Como.
Italian Riviera Drive this scenic route.
Pisa Visit the Square of Miracles to view the
Leaning Tower.
Florence Sightseeing includes the cathedral
and Signoria Square. Stunning views from
Piazzale Michelangelo.
G Hidden Treasure Enjoy at least one
surprise Hidden Treasure experience, unique
to your itinerary, courtesy of your expert
Travel Director.
Sightseeing / orientation in Rome, Sorrento,
Assisi, Venice, Verona, Pisa and Florence
UNBEATABLE FEATURES
Accommodation in twin-bedded rooms with
private facilities.
9 buffet breakfasts (BB)
4 three-course dinners (D)
All hotel service charges, local taxes, baggage
handling and hotel tips are included.
Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach with
reclining seats and a washroom onboard.
Services throughout the trip of a professional
multi-lingual Travel Director.
Qualified Local Guide in Rome and Florence.
A stylish wallet, travel documents, keepsake
booklet and map.
Rome Fiumicino Airport transfers are
provided on Day 1 and Day 10, conditions
apply, refer to page 80.
DAY 2 ROME SIGHTSEEING AND
FREE TIME
Don't miss the opportunity to join an optional
excursion to the famous Sistine Chapel
and Vatican Museums. Later, your expert
Local Guide takes you on a sightseeing tour
starting with a visit to the Vatican City and
the awe-inspiring St. Peter's Basilica to view
Michelangelo's statue, the Pietà. Cross the Tiber
in ancient Rome and view the Forum and the
mighty Colosseum. Afterwards, during free
time, consider a trip to the catacombs and
the medieval city walls or the Pantheon and
Piazza Navona. (BB)
DAY 3 ROME – SORRENTO – BAY OF
NAPLES
Today head south to the Bay of Naples. Drive
to the nearby resort of Sorrento to visit an
inlaid wood workshop. Then consider an
optional excursion to the enchanting Isle of
Capri. Later enjoy dinner at the hotel. (BB D)
Hotel: Grand Hotel Moon Valley (F)
DAY 4 BAY OF NAPLES – ASSISI
Perhaps join an optional guided walking tour
of Pompeii, which lay undiscovered beneath a
layer of ash for centuries after Mount Vesuvius
erupted in AD 79. Afterwards, leave the Bay
of Naples and continue on passing by Monte
Cassino, the scene of fierce fighting during
the Second World War. Continue north to the
mystical town of Assisi, built on the fertile
slopes of Mount Subasio in Umbria. (BB D)
Hotel: Il Castello (F)
DAY 5 ASSISI – VENICE (2 NIGHTS)
Your morning orientation tour of Assisi reveals
a town that has changed little since the time of
St. Francis, who was born here in 1182. There
is time to visit the great Basilica and see the
Saint’s tomb. Later see the Basilica of
St. Mary of the Angels, built on the site where
St. Francis died in 1226. Your journey continues
north across the dramatic Apennine Mountains
10 days from US$1725
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ITALIAN LAKES 1
per person twin share Ref: ITSE
VENICE
VERONA
2
GENOA
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Genoa
FLORENCE
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Tuscany
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Sea
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Tyrrhenian
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SORRENTO
1 BAY OF NAPLES
Overnight stays
PACE: LIVELY • COUNTRIES VISITED: 1
to the magical, romantic city of Venice. (BB D)
Hotel: Il Burchiello (Oriago) (F)
DAY 6 VENICE ORIENTATION AND
FREE TIME
Your day starts with a cruise by private launch
to St. Mark's Square in the heart of Venice.
Admire the Bridge of Sighs, the ornate
Doge’s Palace and the Byzantine Basilica of
St. Mark. Visit a glass-blowing workshop for
a demonstration of this ancient craft, which
originated on the Island of Murano. Spend
free time afterwards exploring this fascinating
city or perhaps take a trip out across the
lagoon to the Island of Burano for a relaxing
seafood lunch. (BB)
DAY 7 VENICE – VERONA – ITALIAN LAKES
Head west across the plains of the Veneto
to Verona, the home of Shakespeare’s starcrossed lovers. View the vast Roman Arena,
where concerts are still held regularly each
year, and walk to view Juliet’s balcony.
Continue north to the Italian lake district to
visit Lake Como, a favoured summer retreat
of the rich and famous, before arriving at
your hotel where you dine tonight. (BB D)
Hotel: Just Hotel Lomazzo Fiera (F)
DAY 8 ITALIAN LAKES – PISA – FLORENCE
Journey south and cross the Apennines en
route to the coast, past the historic port of
Genoa. Follow the coastline, with marvellous
views of the marble quarries at Carrara,
whose marble has been used since the time
of ancient Rome, and is still sought after
today. In Pisa, explore the Square of Miracles,
featuring the Leaning Tower, Cathedral
and Baptistery. There is time to shop for
souvenirs and take pictures! Arrive later in
Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance. (BB)
Hotel: First Calenzano (F)
DAY 9 FLORENCE SIGHTSEEING – ROME
There are few cities in the world with an artistic
legacy to equal that of Florence. Your expert
Local Guide gives a superb commentary of
the city's history during your walking tour,
which includes the Baptistery, Cathedral of
Santa Maria del Fiore, the impressive Giotto’s
Bell Tower, and Piazza Signoria. Experience a
demonstration of fine leatherwork with time
to explore on your own. Shop for high quality
leather and 18-carat gold jewellery, for which
Florence is renowned and don't forget to try
the ice cream! This evening in Rome you might
like to celebrate the end of your holiday in
style! (BB) Hotel: Aran Park (F)
DAY 10 DEPARTS ROME
This morning, say 'arrivederci’ to Italy, your
Travel Director and newfound friends at the
end of an unforgettable holiday. Transfers
available to Rome Fiumicino Airport.
Conditions apply. (BB)
Visit www.trafalgar.com for all definite
departures and up-to-date information on
itineraries and optional excursions.
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Triple room reduction
US$40
Early payment discount 12 months
10 months
US$125 6 months
2nd trip discount
US$175
US$85
SAVE up to US$89 p.p.
Young traveller discount
US$175
All prices are per person, twin share.
For Trafalgar's other great savings, air details and
extra night accommodation please see pages
12-13 and 80.
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St. Peter's Square, Rome
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