ITALYS GREAT CITIES WITH SICILY (LJE2012)
An 11-Day Globus Tours tour starting from $3,377
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Tour Overview
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| Tour Operator: | Globus Tours | ||
| Tour Code: | LJE-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
Pisa
Marvel at the legendary Leaning Tower
Florence
Guided walking tour, visit Michelangelo’s David, and Signoria Square
Verona
Walking tour including Juliet’s balcony and the Arena
Venice
Private boat ride; guided walking tour, visit St. Mark’s Square and Basilica, Doges’ Palace and the Bridge of Sighs; glassblowers’ demonstration
Ferrara
Walk along Este Castle to the cathedral
Rome-Sicily
By air
Sicily
Guided walking tour of Taormina, visit the Greek-Roman AmphitheaterHeadsets throughout the tour
NOTE: Intra-country airfare is required for this tour and is includied in the prices below along with applicable air taxes. Please contact a travel agent for more information.
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Italy's Great Cities with Sicily
Vacation Overview
What do you want from your Italian vacation—amazing architecture, sumptuous food, delicious wine, breathtaking art, historical treasures, ancient ruins, or scenic beauty? Whatever it is, this Italy vacation offers it to you! You’ve seen photos of the Vatican and St. Peter’s Square—now’s your chance to stand in this square, where people gather to hear the pope. You’ve heard about gladiator contests in ancient Rome—now’s your chance to see the Colosseum, where the contests took place. You know the story of Romeo and Juliet—now’s your chance to see Juliet’s balcony in Verona. You’ve seen photos of Venice’s gondolas—now’s your chance to experience a romantic ride in one of them. You’ve seen photos of the Leaning Tower of Pisa—now’s your chance to get up close and take your own photos. You’ve heard about the Greek-Roman Amphitheater in Taormina—now’s your chance to visit it. Scenic rides between cities will show you the Tyrrhenian coast, Lombardian plains, flat Po area, wooded Etruscan Apennine mountain range, and Tuscany’s Chianti wine country—with its vine- and olive-clad hills. These are just a few of the many highlights offered on this tour through Italy’s great cities. You’ll also have some leisure time to enjoy Italy’s most popular destinations—Rome, Florence, Venice, and Giardini Naxos (Sicily)—on your own. It’s the trip of a lifetime!All services in Sicily, including Local Host assistance, are provided by Monograms.
- 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 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 (arranged next morning if closed today), 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–Pisa–Florence. Follow the Aurelian Way along the Tyrrhenian coast to Pisa. Here, take your pictures of the amazing Leaning Tower, 180 feet high and no less than 12 feet out of the perpendicular. Then, on to Florence, the splendid capital of Tuscany. You may wish to join an optional dinner outing to a fine Tuscan restaurant. (B)
Day 4:
Florence. Follow your Local Guide to the ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS with Michelangelo’s celebrated David and the magnificent cathedral. Admire Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry’s heavy bronze “Gate of Paradise,” and sculpture-studded SIGNORIA SQUARE. The afternoon is free. Florentine leather goods and gold jewelry sold by the ounce are attractive buys. (B)
Day 5:
Florence–Verona–Venice. North to Verona, medieval setting of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. See Juliet’s balcony and the well-preserved Arena. Stroll around the picturesque market square. Arrive in Venice, a powerful magnet for romantics and art lovers from around the globe. Tonight is your chance to sample the city’s fine restaurants. (B)
Day 6:
Venice. Start the day 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. Afterwards, enjoy Venice at your own pace or join an optional cruise to the charming island of Burano. (B)
Day 7:
Venice–Ferrara–Rome. A scenic drive today through the lush plains of the mighty River Po to Ferrara. Stroll past imposing Este Castle to the marble cathedral before continuing to Rome across the wooded Apennine mountain range, and past the vine- and olive-clad Tuscan Hills, home of the popular Chianti wines. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner with wine at a local restaurant to celebrate the success of your vacation. (B,D)
Day 8:
Rome–Sicily. You will be transferred by air and coach to your hotel in Giardini Naxos. The remainder of the day is at leisure. (B)
Day 9:
Sicily. Morning guided sightseeing includes a walking tour of picturesque Taormina and a visit to the GREEK-ROMAN AMPHITHEATER. (B)
Day 10:
Sicily. Full day at leisure. Ask your Local Host for suggestions. (B)
Day 11:
Sicily. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning (the nearest airport is Catania). (B)
Hotels
ROME
Cicerone (SF),
FLORENCE
Kraft (F),
VENICE ISLAND
Carlton on the Grand Canal (F),
ROME
Villa Pamphili (F),
SICILY
Hilton Giardini Naxos (SF) at Giardini Naxos.
Meals
Full buffet breakfast daily (B); 2 three-course dinners (D): 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: $475 (March 24), $545 (March 31-June 16 & September 8-October 6), $542 (June 23-September 1)Triple room reduction per person: $76 (March 24-June 16 & September 8-October 6), $79 (June 23-September 1)Extra nights per person in Rome:in single room $226, in twin room $165, in triple room $138Extra nights per person in Sicily (Giardini Naxos):in single room $156, in twin room $94, in triple room $84July 1-September 15: in single room $177, in twin room $115, in triple room $1052013 departures are subject to itinerary and price modification. Details will be available in Sept. 2012.
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You can also save when three people travel together and share accommodations. Refer to the itinerary pages for the specific reduction per tour.
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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!
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