THE BEST OF ITALY (LB2012)
An 11-Day Globus Tours tour starting from $3,019
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Tour Overview
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| Tour Category: | Other Globus Tours | ||
| Tour Operator: | Globus Tours | ||
| Tour Code: | LB-2012 |
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Countries Visited
ItalyCities Visited
See DescriptionCity Highlights
Rome
Welcome and farewell dinners at a local restaurant; guided sightseeing, visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, the Colosseum and Roman Forum
Orvieto
Ride a funicular though the ramparts and visit the cathedral
Florence
Guided walking tour, visit Michelangelo’s David, and Signoria Square
Pisa
Marvel at the legendary Leaning Tower
Venice
Private boat ride; guided walking tour, visit St. Mark’s Square and Basilica, Doges’ Palace and the Bridge of Sighs; glassblowers’ demonstration
Assisi
Guided sightseeing, visit St. Clare’s Church and St. Francis’ Basilica
Pompeii
Guided walking tour of the excavations
Naples-Capri-Sorrento
By jetfoil
Capri
Funicular ride; guided sightseeing, visit Villa San Michele in AnacapriHeadsets throughout the tour
Title
The Best of Italy
Vacation Overview
On this Best of Italy tour, visit some of Italy’s most popular cities, including Rome, Florence, Venice, Pisa, and Assisi. See the must-see sights in these cities, including the Vatican Museums, Colosseum, and Roman Forum in Rome; the Leaning Tower of Pisa; St. Mark’s Square and Basilica in Venice; and the church where St. Francis is buried—St. Francis Basilica—in Assisi. In Orvieto, situated high atop a volcanic rock, ride a funicular through the ramparts and visit the cathedral. A tour highlight is Pompeii, which was completely buried during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Imagine what life was like 2,000 years ago—this preserved town gives you an amazingly detailed look into life at the peak of the Roman Empire. Admire the paintings still on the walls, and look for the early fast-food restaurants beloved by ancient Romans. Another tour highlight is the picturesque Isle of Capri, where you’ll ride the funicular to Capri village and have time to pamper yourself at one of its luxurious spas, shop at its designer shops, enjoy limoncello (a sweet local drink), savor the sumptuous cuisine at a bistro, and enjoy the amazing views of the breathtaking azure sea. Italy can satisfy even the most discerning traveler, and this tour allows you to experience its stunning beauty, ancient ruins, amazing sculptures, exquisite art, tasty cuisine, fine wines, and so much more. So grab your camera and leave all the details to Globus, so you can just enjoy yourself on this memorable vacation!
- Save by forming your own group of 5 or more
- Triple Room Reduction Available for most tours
- 10% Discount for Young Travelers 8-17 yrs old
- Pay less for your second vacation in the same year
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Arrive in Rome, Italy. Time to rest or to start exploring the “Eternal City.” At 5 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions and leave the hotel for a special welcome dinner with wine at one of Rome’s lively restaurants. (D)
Day 2:
Rome. 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. (B)
Day 3:
Rome–Orvieto–Tuscany. Following the Tiber Valley, reach Orvieto, perched high atop a volcanic rock. Access, denied to many a would-be conqueror through the ages, is easy for you. Ride a modern FUNICULAR right through the forbidding ramparts. Time to browse through tempting shops in the lanes off Piazza del Duomo and to find the right angle for a picture of the fabulous gothic façade of the CATHEDRAL with its San Brizio Chapel. Next, drive through the Chianti wine area to the spa resort of Montecatini in Tuscany. (B)
Day 4:
Tuscany. Excursion to Florence. All day dedicated to Florence, “Cradle of the Renaissance.” Your guided walking tour includes visits to Michelangelo’s David in the ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS and the magnificent cathedral. Admire Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry’s heavy bronze “Gate of Paradise,” and sculpture-studded SIGNORIA SQUARE. Afternoon for independent sightseeing and browsing through the many shops. Florentine leather goods and gold jewelry sold by the ounce are attractive buys. (B,D)
Day 5:
Tuscany–Pisa–Venice. A short drive to Pisa. Take your pictures of the amazing Leaning Tower, 180 feet high and no less than 12 feet out of the perpendicular. Next, enjoy a comfortable drive north to Venice, a powerful magnet for romantics and art lovers from around the world. (B)
Day 6:
Venice. Enter in style by PRIVATE BOAT to meet your Local Guide. Highlights of your walking tour are ST. MARK’S SQUARE and its 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 excursion to the island of Burano. (B)
Day 7:
Venice–Assisi. Through the Apennine Mountains to peaceful Assisi. Meet your Local Guide and visit ST. CLARE’S CHURCH and ST. FRANCIS’ BASILICA built above the Saint’s grave. (B,D)
Day 8:
Assisi–Pompeii–Naples–Capri. South on the Highway of the Sun to famous POMPEII. Meet your Local Guide and start your highlight visit of this Roman city both destroyed and preserved by an eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. See a patrician home, public baths, and shops that give a striking picture of what day-to-day life was like in Rome at its apex of power. Next, drive to Naples, cross the blue bay by JETFOIL to the beautiful Isle of Capri for your two-night stay, and ride the FUNICULAR to Capri village. (B,D)
Day 9:
Capri. This morning, enjoy sightseeing with a Local Guide. Highlight is a visit to VILLA SAN MICHELE in Anacapri. Afternoon and evening are at leisure to stroll around and discover the beauty of this famous island. (B)
Day 10:
Capri–Sorrento–Rome. Speed across the bay to the charming resort of Sorrento. Enjoy time to stroll around and check out the local shops before returning to Rome. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner with wine in a local restaurant to celebrate the success of your vacation. (B,D)
Day 11:
Rome. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Hotels
ROME
Mediterraneo (F) or NH Villa Carpegna (F),
TUSCANY
Settentrionale Esplanade (F) at Montecatini or Grand Hotel Tettuccio (F) at Montecatini,
VENICE ISLAND
Sant’Elena (F) or Principe (F),
ASSISI
Windsor Savoia (F) or San Francesco or Giotto (F),
CAPRI
La Residenza (F) or La Palma (F),
ROME
Holiday Inn Rome Aurelia (F) or NH Midas (F) or Villa Pamphili (F)
Meals
Full buffet breakfast (B), 5 three-course dinners (D), including special welcome and farewell dinners with wine in Rome
Globus Disclaimer - Indicates that this departure and vacation is available for 2012 early booking. Book and deposit to lock in an early guaranteed price and save 10% on the land-only price. Booking must be made and under deposit between June 29, 2011 and September 13, 2011 for travel between April 1 and December 31, 2012. All tours will be open for 2012 bookings in the Fall of 2011. Vacation upgrades and/or additions will not be available for early booking, as well as, any extra pre- or post-night pricing until the Fall of 2011. With the exception of Journeys Club discounts, future travel promotions are not applicable and are not retroactive on early bookings. Offer reliant on space availability. Applies to new 2012 bookings only. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.
Price Details US
Dates and prices do not include international air travel. When planning your trip, allow one extra day before tour date for travel between the USA and Europe.Prices based on double room occupancy.Single room supplement: $471Triple room reduction per person: $78Extra nights per person in Rome:in single room $226, in twin room $165, in triple room $138
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Young Traveler Discounts
With Globus, travel is definitely a family affair. Young travelers ages 8-17 receive a 10% discount on the land-only portion of their Globus vacation.
Discount for Repeat Travelers
Journeys Club members can save 5% on any 2012 Globus vacation. This is on top of other great member benefits, including exclusive deal alerts throughout the year, unique travel accessories, and special partner discounts and benefits.
Second Tour Discount
It pays to travel more often! Book two Globus vacations traveling in the same year and receive 5% off the land portion of your second tour. And if you take three tours, you save 5% on each of your next two.
Book Early & Save
With Globus, planning ahead pays off. Book your 2012 Globus vacation and pay in full 9 months or more prior to your departure and save 10% off the land-only portion of your tour.
Triple Room Reduction
You can also save when three people travel together and share accommodations. Refer to the itinerary pages for the specific reduction per tour.
Big Savings for Small Groups
Traveling with family and friends has always been rewarding, and now the rewards can really pile up. Small groups of 5, 6, or 7 can save 5% per person off the land-only portion of Globus vacations.
And don't forget: in groups of 8 to 15, one person travels at half-price; in a group of 16+, one person travels free. So, bring others along and multiply the fun—and the savings!
Avoid the Single Room Supplement
We do not take reservations on a “share” basis because we have found that strangers rarely enjoy sharing a room for the duration of their vacation. Avoid the single room supplement by traveling with a friend. It’s less expensive and much more fun!
Ratings & Reviews:
This tour's average rating:
(4 out of 5, Based on 2 ratings) Write a review.
The most recent reviews for this tour:
Colleen rated this tour a 4 on 9/4/2011 7:13:47 AM and says:
"My husband and I returned from a trip to Italy last week, and we want you to know how impressed we were with Globus. We booked a tour called The Best of Italy, through our travel agent Denise Nesler at Doug Fox Travel. We spent 12 days with a wonderful group of people, all led by the best tour director you must have, Elio Bassi. There was nothing Elio couldn’t do. He was so much fun, his wealth of knowledge was endless, and with him nothing ever went wrong. We would also like to recognize Rafaelli, our bus driver, who got us expertly and safely everywhere in Italy. We will highly recommend Globus to everyone, and want to congratulate you on having a great tour company that delivered more than we expected and employs such great people. We will be sure to use Globus for our next trip."
Nodin rated this tour a 4 on 8/8/2011 5:39:38 AM and says:
" To put it best, this is a vacation to get to know a country, in this case Italy, which we did. It was a busy schedule and it surprised me when some people on the bus were complaining. Why did you pick this trip then? This tour visited every place we wanted to see in Italy, and if it took waking up at 6:30 on some mornings, so what? We have to wake up at 6 to get the kids ready and into the Disney parks early to avoid the lines. The hotels were clean, comfortable and safe nothing luxurious, but we did our research ahead of time and felt we got a good value. People need to use the internet or a travel agent and be more imformed before they book a vacation and have a negative attitude. Perhaps we Australians have a more positive outlook on things. Overall nice trip.
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