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Rome and The Tuscan Highlights
10 Days starting from $1,899.00

Countries Visited:
Italy

Length: 10 Days
Type: FIRST CLASS 2008
Category: Europe at Leisure
Operator: Trafalgar
Tour Code: ITRO
   
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Cities Visited:
Rome, San Gimignano, Siena, Florence, Pisa, Assisi

 

 
What's Included

Sightseeing Highlights
 
  • Rome: Sightseeing tour includes views of the Forum and Colosseum plus visits St. Peter''s Basilica and the Circus Maximus.
  • San Gimignano: Visit this medieval town with its ancient towers.
  • Siena: Visit the medieval Tuscan city, home of the Palio horse race.
  • Chianti Hills: Enjoy a magnificent scenic drive.
  • Florence: Sightseeing tour includes Signoria Square, the Duomo and visits the Santa Croce Basilica.
  • Pisa: Visit the Square of Miracles and view the Cathedral, Leaning Tower and Baptistry.
  • Tuscan Countryside: Visit an olive mill including tastings of various varieties.
  • Torre del Lago Puccini: See the home of this great composer.
  • Forte dei Marmi: Visit this seaside resort.
  • Assisi: Sightseeing includes St. Francis'' Basilica.
  • Scenic drives through the Umbrian and Tuscan Hills, through the Chianti Hills, along the Italian Riviera and along the Arno Valley.
  • 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
 
  • 1 Welcome drink with your Tour Director in Rome
  • 8 Buffet breakfasts
  • 2 three-course dinners in hotels
  • 2 lunches of local specialities in Florence and the Tuscan countryside
  • 1 local speciality restaurant dinner in Montecatini
  • Farewell Dinner with wine in a trattoria in Rome
14 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)
First Class Travel Highlights
 
  • Escorted by one of Trafalgar''s top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors whilst touring.
  • A qualified local city guide in Rome, Florence and Assisi.
  • Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar''s luxury air-conditioned motorcoaches with reclining seats and washroom.
  • Rome Fiumicino Airport Transfers are provided on Days 2 and 10.
  • Stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
  • All hotel service charges, tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
  • A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.

Airport Transfers
Transfers 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.
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Explore Hidden Treasures - NEW for 2008
 
  • Leisurely guided walking Tours of around 30 minutes duration into the very fabric of the city included in Rome, Florence and Assisi.
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Itinerary

  • Day 1- Depart USA Overnight flight to Rome.
     
  • Day 2 - Arrive Rome On arrival you''re met at Fiumicino Airport and transferred to your hotel. After check-in there''s time to relax before a Welcome Drink with your Tour Director and fellow travellers. (Welcome Drink)
    Hotel: Jolly leonardo da Vinci
     
  • Day 3 - Rome sightseeing – Tuscan Hills (Montecatini) (6 nights) Our morning sightseeing with a local guide includes a visit to St Peter’s in the Vatican then we cross the Tiber River into ancient Rome where we overlook the Forum and the Colosseum. Finally, we see the Circus Maximus – famous for its ''Ben Hur'' style chariot races in Roman times! Afterwards, a scenic drive takes us into the Tuscan Hills for our arrival at the spa resort of Montecatini. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
    Hotel: Grand Hotel Croce di Malta
     
  • Day 4 - Siena & San Gimignano Excursion Today, during our excursion, our Tour Director will share the secret of a Hidden Treasure which is to be found in one of the cities we visit. First we drive to San Gimignano, a ‘medieval Manhattan’, with time to explore its winding streets. Then to Siena to see the Piazza del Campo, scene of the celebrated Palio horse race, and the stunning marble cathedral, before returning to Montecatini. (Buffet Breakfast)
     
  • Day 5 - Montecatini at leisure After breakfast enjoy a full day at leisure to do as you please. This evening, dinner is at a local restaurant. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
     
  • Day 6 - Florence Excursion It''s a short drive to Renaissance Florence, where a walking tour with a local guide, using our audio system, shows us the Duomo, Piazza Signoria and visits the Santa Croce Basilica. After lunch in a local restaurant perhaps take an excursion to explore the museums, Uffizzi galleries or Pitti Palace. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Lunch)
     
  • Day 7 - Pisa – Torre del Lago Puccini & Forte dei Marmi Excursion First to Pisa to see the famous Leaning Tower, the finely sculpted marble Cathedral and the ornate Baptistry. Then into the Tuscan countryside stopping in a pleasant olive grove to visit an olive mill. Here we will be told about olive oil production and also enjoy a tasting of the various varieties followed by a delicious lunch. Next we''re off to the splendid Italian Riviera via Torre del Lago Puccini to see where the great 19th century composer wrote "La Boheme" and "Madame Butterfly". Finally, we stop in the fashionable seaside resort of Forte dei Marmi with time to lie on the beach, swim, or stroll along the promenade before returning to Montecatini for the night. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Lunch)
     
  • Day 8 - Montecatini at leisure A full day to relax by the pool or do more sightseeing. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

     
  • Day 9 - Tuscan Hills (Montecatini) – Assisi – Rome We drive into Umbria and on to St. Francis'' Assisi. Here there''s time to visit the Basilica with its Giotto frescoes on our walking tour with a local guide using our effective audio system, and enjoy the views from its medieval ramparts. Finally back to the ''Eternal City''. This evening we celebrate our final night together with a Farewell Dinner in a trattoria. (Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)
    Hotel: Sheraton Golf
     
  • Day 10 - Rome - USA ''Arrivedeci Roma'' as we transfer you to Fiumicino Airport for your return flight. (Buffet Breakfast)

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Sightseeing Highlights
  • Rome
  • San Gimignano
  • Siena
  • Chianti Hills
  • Florence
  • Pisa
  • Torre del Lago Puccini
  • Forte dei Marmia
  • Assisi

 

Reflections of Italy
10 Days starting from $1,699.00

Countries Visited:
Italy

Length: 10 Days
Type: First Class Tour
Category: Europe Tour
Operator: Collette
Tour Code: 3333
   
 
About This Tour


Cities Visited:
Rome, Assisi, Perugia, Siena, San Gimignano, Florence, San Marino, Venice, Como

Welcome to Italy, where history, culture, art and romance take on new meaning! This grand vacation takes you to the must-sees of Rome, Florence and Venice, and through the vineyards and olive plantations that dot the Tuscan countryside. Your two-night stay in Rome includes visits to the fabulous landmarks of Classical Rome, including the Colosseum and the Trevi Fountain. After a visit to the outlying medieval town of Assisi, you'll venture through the low-lying hills of Tuscany to Siena and San Gimignano. In Florence, you'll see Michelangelo's Statue of David and the Uffizi Museum, and maybe shop a bit among the city's legendary shops. You'll enjoy a visit to San Marino, one of the smallest countries in the world, while on the way to romantic Venice. Here you will enjoy a glass making demonstration and a leisurely walking tour. You'll conclude your memorable adventure in the picturesque Italian Lake District with a stay in the beautiful resort of Como.

 
What's Included

Enjoy the services of a professional tour manager who accompanies you throughout your trip.

Meals
8 Breakfast(s), 5 Dinner(s)

Hotel Accommodations:
Listed below or equivalent. Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips, and service charges

ROMEHotel Beverly Hills
PERUGIAHotel Sangallo Palace
FLORENCEHotel Bellini
MILANCrown Plaza Malpensa
On some dates alternate hotels may be used.

Complimentary hotel-to-hotel baggage handling.
Sightseeing
Private transportation via a deluxe, climate-controlled motorcoach

Itinerary

Day 1
Overnight Flight
Welcome to Italy, a land rich in history, culture, art and romance. Your journey begins with an overnight flight to Rome, "The Eternal City."

Day 2
Rome, Italy - Tour Begins
You arrive in Rome today. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a special welcome dinner at a popular local restaurant featuring regional delicacies and fine Italian wines.

Day 3
Rome
This morning it’s your choice! Perhaps a trip to Vatican City, with an optional tour to the Vatican Museums*, will be on your personal sightseeing list. This afternoon enjoy a locally guided panoramic tour of Rome featuring St. Peter''s Basilica, the impressive Piazza Venezia, the Circus Maximus, the Colosseum, the Arch of Constantine, and the famous Trevi Fountain.

Day 4
Rome - Assisi - Perugia
LANGUAGE DISCOVERY: Today, your Tour Manager will help you discover the origin and history of the language(s) you will experience on your tour along with key words and phrases that will help you communicate with the locals. Travel to Assisi, birthplace of St. Francis. Take a guided walking tour of the old city, including the Basilica of St. Francis. Then you are off to medieval Perugia, the historic capital of Umbria. Here you will behold one of the grandest squares in Italy, the Piazza IV Novembre, and delight in the medieval palaces and ornate cathedrals.

Day 5
Perugia - Siena - San Gimignano - Florence
A scenic journey through Tuscany’s graceful low-lying hills brings you to the mystical city of Siena. You will be delighted by its narrow Gothic streets, magnificent palaces and historic Piazza del Campo. En route to Florence, stop in lovely San Gimignano, overlooking the vineyards and olive grove plantations of the Tuscan countryside. Enjoy a stroll along Piazza Del Duomo and Piazza Della Cisterna, two of Italy’s most picturesque squares. En route to Florence, visit a family-owned leather shop and learn the traditional Italian techniques of leather making.

Day 6
Florence
In Florence, the “Cradle of Italian Renaissance,” visit the world-famous Academy Gallery to see Michelangelo’s incredible Statue of David. During your cultural tour of Florence, you''ll also view the Cathedral of Santa Maria Del Fiore, the Palazzo Vecchio, and the Church of Santa Croce, burial place of Michelangelo, Galileo and Machiavelli. The remainder of the day is at leisure to enjoy this fascinating city on your own.

Day 7
Florence - San Marino - Venice
Today you will visit the beautiful Republic of San Marino. With only 23 square miles of territory, it is one of the smallest countries in the world! Next, travel past the lagoons and rice-growing fields along the Po River to Venice. This enchanting city was built on 117 tiny islands and is characterized by a latticework of 150 canals and 400 bridges.

Day 8
Venice - Murano Island - Venice
Your day begins with a boat trip* (weather permitting) to Murano Island for an up-close glass making demonstration. Next, return to Venice and visit charming St. Mark’s Square, the lively hub of the city''s activity and events. A local expert will guide you on a walking tour of the area featuring St. Mark’s Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, the Bridge of Sighs, and the Clock Tower with its famous Moors. This evening, you may want to join your fellow travelers for an optional gondola serenade cruise through the romantic canals.

Day 9
Venice - Como - Milan
Today you travel to the picturesque Italian Lake region and the beautiful resort town of Como. Visit one of the areas most distinguished silk and fashion boutiques to learn how this luxurious fabric is made. Continue to Milan for a farewell dinner celebrating the end of an unforgettable trip.

Day 10
Milan - Tour Ends
Your tour ends in Milan this morning.

Dates & Prices

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$1,849
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$2,249
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Sightseeing Highlights

Journey through Rome, Assisi, Perugia, Florence, Venice, Como and more.

In Rome, enjoy a fun-filled evening of fine Italian wine, cuisine and traditional music.

A tour of Florence showcases the cultural treasures of the Cradle of the Italian Renaissance.

Discover Siena’s narrow Gothic streets, magnificent palaces and historic Piazza del Campo.

Visit the beautiful resort town of Como in the Italian Lake District.

Enjoy a locally guided tour of Rome.
Language Discovery: Your Tour Manager will help you discover the origin and history of the language you will experience on your tour. Learn key words and phrases that will help you communicate with the local people you meet.

Visit a family owned leather shop and learn the traditional Italian techniques of leather making.

Visit the Republic of San Marino - one of the smallest countries in the world.

Learn how silk is made in Como
 

Rome and the Amalfi Coast
10 Days starting from $1,599.00

Countries Visited:
Italy

Length: 10 Days
Type: First Class Tour
Category: Europe Tour
Operator: Collette
Tour Code: rome
   
 
 
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Cities Visited:
Rome, Ravello, Vietri-sul-Mare, Sorrento, Paestum, Capri, Pompeii, Naples

Enjoy glorious days of magnificent art, architecture and panoramic views as you explore "the Eternal city" of Rome, and spend five leisurely nights on southern Italy's breathtaking Amalfi coast with its stunning vistas of the Mediterranean Sea. Discover the ruins of Pompeii; explore the most well preserved Greek temples outside of Greece while in Paestum, and visit the stunning hilltop village of Ravello. In Rome, you will enjoy a panoramic tour highlighting the well-known sites of Classical Rome, including the Circus Maximus, the Colosseum, as well as the beautiful Trevi Fountain. In the seaside resort town of Sorrento, watch local artisans demonstrate the art of inlaid wood making. Learn about Italy’s artisan way of life with visits and tours of a local buffalo milk mozzarella factory, and a traditional ceramic factory. This vacation includes free time to explore the Mediterranean island of Capri and to explore the ceramic shops and cafes of Amalfi. In colorful and vibrant Naples, enjoy a visit to the National Archaeological Museum, one of the finest in the world.

 
What's Included

Spend a leisurely five nights on the breathtaking Amalfi Coast, where the Mediterranean Sea and mountains meet.

A local expert walks you through centuries of history during a visit to the Naples Archaeological Museum.

Sail to the enchanting Isle of Capri and spend the day exploring this picturesque paradise.

Itinerary

Day 1: Overnight Flight
Your adventure begins with an overnight flight to Italy. Journey through southern Italy and experience its rich scenery, art, culture, food and wine! Witness the breathtaking scenery of the Amalfi Coast, discover the ruins of Pompeii, explore the most well preserved Greek temples outside of Greece while in Paestum, and visit the stunning hilltop village of Ravello. In addition, participate in an exclusive visit to a traditional ceramic factory, taste the local lemon liquor, and visit a local mozzarella cheese facility.

Day 2: Arrive Rome, Italy
Your tour begins in Rome. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner featuring local delicacies and wines. Today dinner is included.

Day 3: Rome
This morning you may wish to participate in an optional tour to the "Magnificent Treasures of the Vatican Museums". Later, enjoy a panoramic tour of Classical Rome featuring the Piazza Venezia, the Roman Forum, the Circus Maximus, the Colosseum, and the Arch of Constantine. Contemporary Rome is highlighted through the legendary Spanish Steps and the beautiful Trevi Fountain. Today breakfast is included.

Day 4: Rome - Ravello - Vietri-sul-Mare
LANGUAGE DISCOVERY: Today, your Tour Manager will help you discover the origin and history of the language(s) you will experience on your tour along with key words and phrases that will help you communicate with the locals. Depart Rome and journey south to the Amalfi Coast. In the picturesque village of Ravello you will visit Wagner's Villa Rufolo with its spectacular panorama. Also visit a local ceramics studio to learn about this important regional craft. Your day ends in the beautiful town of Vietri-sul-Mare, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.
Today breakfast and dinner are included.

Day 5: Vietri-sul-Mare - Sorrento - Vietri-sul-Mare
Begin your day exploring the popular seaside resort town of Sorrento. In Sorrento, visit local artisans and watch them demonstrate the art of inlaid wood making. Next you will return to Vietri-sul-Mare,where you will enjoy free time to explore the town square, ceramic shops and cafes. Today breakfast is included.

Day 6: Vietri-sul-Mare - Paestum - Vietri-sul-Mare
After breakfast, enjoy a visit to Paestum where a local guide will escort you through some of the best preserved Greek temples outside of Greece. Next, learn about one of Italy's most famous products during a tour of a local buffalo milk mozzarella factory. End your day with dinner at a popular local restaurant.
Today breakfast and dinner are included.

Day 7: Vietri-sul-Mare - Capri - Vietri-sul-Mare
Delight in a boat trip (weather permitting) to the wonderful Mediterranean island of Capri. A local guide provides an interesting tour of this paradise island. Later, enjoy free time to explore the town of Capri, shop its elegant designer shops, or sip a coffee in the Piazza and watch the world go by. Today breakfast and dinner are included.

Day 8: Vietri-sul-Mare - Pompeii - Naples - Vietri-sul-Mare
Experience the excavated ruins of Pompeii at the foothills of Mount Vesuvius. Soak in the history of the preserved original buildings of a typical Roman town 2,000 years ago. The forms of people who died in Pompeii are evident and cast an insight into how they lived. Later, you proceed to colorful and vibrant Naples. Enjoy a visit to the fascinating National Archeological Museum, one of the finest in the world. Today breakfast is included.

Day 9: Vietri-sul-Mare - Rome
Enjoy a morning of leisure to relax or do some last minute shopping in charming Vietri-sul-Mare before you depart for Rome. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner celebrating the end of a marvelous trip to Italy.
Today breakfast and dinner are included.

Day 10: Rome - Tour Ends
Your tour ends, leaving you with many pleasant memories of a wonderful vacation. Today breakfast is included.

Dates & Prices

  Double Single Triple
March 2008 - April 2009      
March 2008 $1399 $1899 $1369
April 2008 $1749 $2199 $1719
May - June 2008 $1949 $2499 $1919
July - August 2008 $1749 $2249 $1719
Sept - Oct 15, 2008 $1949 $2499 $1919
Oct 16 - Nov 10, 2008 $1799 $2299 $1769
November 11 - 30, 2008 $1599 $2099 $1569
February - March 2009 $1599 $2099 $1569
April 2009 $1799 $2299 $1769

 

DEPARTURE DATES

March 2008 - April 2009
2008: March 6, 13, 27; April 10, 17; May 15, 22; June 5, 12, 19; July 17, 24; August 14; September 4, 11, 25; October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Nov 6, 13
2009: February 26; March 5, 12, 19; April 9, 16

 

Tour Notes

The museums in Pompeii, Paestum and Naples are closed on Mondays.
Vatican Museums are closed on Sundays and holidays that fall on Saturday.
Days of features are interchangeable.
Single accommodations are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis.
The boat trip to the Isle of Capri is available weather permitting. If weather conditions prohibit the trip, an additional day of sightseeing on the Amalfi Coast will be substituted.
If you have not purchased air through the tour operator and wish to purchase transfers, you must transfer at our pre-scheduled times.
 

Vesuvius Tour
10 Days

Countries Visited:
Italy - Rome, Florence, Naples

Length: 10 Days
Type: First Class Tour
Category: Tour
Operator: Perillo
Tour Code: vesuvius
   
 
Vesuvius Italy tour map
About This Tour

Visit Pompeii, plus the most exquisite cities in all of Italy on this first-class, fully escorted tour. A perfect combination of big cities and small towns, covering all the highlights of Italy.....

Begin your tour in Rome. This will be your home base for your first night. While your accommodations will be in the romantic city of Florence for the next three nights, take an excursion to Venice with its awesome Grand Canal and St. Mark's Square. Enjoy a sightseeing tour and an enchanted dinner in Florence, the fountainhead of the Renaissance. Then we're off to Naples, a city bursting with life. Marvel at Pompeii, the city of ruins dug out from the ashes rained on it by Vesuvius. Last stop - Rome. We're back to sightsee majestic Rome, the Eternal City, where you will attend a fabulous feast at our exclusive Gala Dinner Dance. Visit places like the Vatican and the grandiose Colosseum.
Depart Rome for the USA after ten stupendous days in the lovely land of Italy!

Included
  • Perillo Tours is happy to arrange low cost flights priced as shown in Dates & Rates

  • Airport transfers, provided you arrive and depart on scheduled tour dates and times

  • First Class Hotels with Private Baths

  • Hearty buffet breakfast daily

  • 7 dinners, 1 lunch serving pasta, choice of 2 entrees, vegetable, salad, dessert, coffee. Antipasto also served on "Dinner Out" nights.

  • Dinner & Lunch Beverages - Dinner wines, mineral water, soda or beer

  • All baggage handling, hotel taxes, hotel service charges

  • All gratuities for hotel and restaurant personnel

  • All sightseeing and excursions described featuring a visit to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

  • Wireless headsets to hear your guide clearly and distinctly in public places

  • Gala Evening at the lavish Casina di Macchia Madama with cocktails, dinner and dancing (starting Apr14)

  • Deluxe air-conditioned inter-city motorcoaches with lavatory aboard

  • Professional Tour Directors and licensed local guides

  • Personalized, worry-free and fully escorted

Tour Itinerary

Day 1
Cities Visited:
DEPART FROM USA

Boarding our overnight flight, we're off on the adventure that most can only dream about.

Day 2
Cities Visited: Rome
AWAKEN IN ROME!

Benvenuti a Roma! We are pleased to offer complimentary transfers from the Rome airport to your hotel at 8:45am, 11:30am and 12:30pm. Your Perillo representative will be at the airport to greet you. This afternoon is free to wander, to shop, to sip at a cafe, whetting our appetites for what's to come. This evening we enjoy a welcome drink followed by dinner with fine local wines.

Day 3
Cities Visited: Florence
OVER THE HILLS TO FLORENCE

This morning, we're off to Florence via the Highway of the Sun. As we traverse the hilly countryside to this capital of Tuscany, we're reminded of the exceptional talents who traveled this very path long before us. Dante. DaVinci. Michelangelo. Galileo. Botticelli. It reads like a 'who's who' of brilliance. As we arrive, we can add our own names to the list, for who knows what ideas will be born of our days here. After getting settled into our hotel, we meet for dinner at a lovely local restaurant and toast our good fortunes with Tuscan wine.

Day 4
Cities Visited: Venice
LET'S GO TO VENICE!

This morning, we board our first-class train to Venice. We'll arrive in time for a great Venetian style luch with wines of the Veneto region. After lunch, we'll meet our local expert for a walking tour, seeing St. Mark's Square, the great Byzantine Basilica, and inside the Doge's Palace, one of the world's most stunning examples of gothis art. This evening we return to Florence for dinner on your own.

Day 5
Cities Visited: Florence
FLORENCE -- BIRTHPLACE OF THE RENAISSANCE AND A SHOPPER'S PARADISE

Today we'll enjoy a breathtaking panorama of the town atop Piazzale Michelangelo, followed by a tour of the Academy of Fine Arts where Michelangelo's proud "David" stands. We'll see the majestic Duomo built in 1296, Giotto's Bell Tower and the Baptistery with its renowned "Gates of Paradise" doors. We follow the medieval streets to the most striking square in Florence, Piazza della Signoria and then to Santa Croce Church. There's plenty of time to shop this afternoon, followed by dinner at our hotel.

Day 6
Cities Visited: Naples
THE ROAD TO NAPLES

Our relaxing drive to Naples takes us through the rolling hills, scenic vineyards and dreamy olive groves of Tuscany, Umbria, Lazio and Campania. Each view is more picturesque than the last. Along the way, we'll pass the medieval villages of Orvieto and Orte and travel through the beautiful Tiber River Valley. At last, we see the sapphire seas of the Gulf of Napoli and the imposing presence of Vesuvius. Home in Naples, we go on a panoramic tour before we nestle in for dinner at our hotel.

Day 7
Cities Visited: Naples
THE ISLE OF CAPRI

Naples at our stern, Capri at our bow, this morning we cross the Bay of Naples to the world's most enchanting island. The vacation spot of Roman emperors and today's movie stars, I promise you'll be equally captivated by the charms of Capri. Later this afternoon, we sail back to Naples for a great dinner out with our new found friends.

Day 8
Cities Visited: Pompeii
TO ROME, VIA ANCIENT POMPEII & GALA DINNER DANCE

This morning it's off to Pompeii. A city perfectly preserved as it was on that fateful day 2,000 years ago, when ash and lava literally stopped it in its tracks. You'll see the tragic fossils of people attempting to escape along with their children and dogs. You'll also see the 'secret room'. But I'll say no more about that - you'll just have to take the tour! Back to the present day, along the Highway of the Sun, we're soon in Rome. Eight days in Italy? How's your Italian? "Chi viaggia con Perillo, viaggia tranquillo!" Tonight get ready for our Gala Party at the Casina di Macchia Madama - an extravagant dinner with flowing wines and dancing to our won orchestra. A memorable night with your new friends. Salute! (Not included on departures Nov1-Apr13 where the Gala will be replaced by dinner out at a local restaurant)

Day 9
Cities Visited: Rome
EXPERIENCING COLOSSAL ROME - CHRISTIAN AND IMPERIAL ERAS

Today we'll visit the birthplace of two great pillars of Western civilization -- the Roman Empire and Christianity. With our expert local guide we'll tour the Vatican Museums, a treasure trove of ancient Greek sculptures, medieval tapestries and Renaissance paintings. Our visit culminates in the Sistine Chapel, the room where the Pope is elected. We enter in total silence, not wanting to disturb Michelangelo's famed frescoes depicting the 'End of Times'. You'll be fascinated by which of Michelangelo's contemporaries he assigned to heaven, and which to hell! Next we visit St. Peter's Basilica, by far the largest church in Christendom. We'll see Michelangelo's Pieta, sculpted when he was just 24, as well as Bernini's seven-story bronze canopy located above the main altar. After a break for lunch, we board our coach for a panoramic tour of Imperial Rome including Castel St. Angelo, the Roman Forum, Largo Argentina (where Caesar was stabbed by Brutus), the Jewish Ghetto and the Circus Maximus. Then we'll enter the Colosseum, reliving the brutal entertainment of the gladiators and the lions, refereed by the Emperor himself. Tonight we'll enjoy dinner out in Rome. No tears, you'll meet your new friends again. Why not plan a reunion party back home?

Day 10
Cities Visited:
FLIGHT HOME

This morning we board our flight home, but we realize we're taking a little piece of Italy back home with us. Thanks for traveling with the Perillo family, and please return soon!

DEPARTURE DATES AND RATES: 2008

AB = American Breakfast, L = Lunch, D+W = Dinner with Wine
 

RATES

Per person double/triple room

Solo Traveler

NO COLOR DATES $2099 $2579
BLACK DATES $2349 $2879
BLUE DATES $2749 $3279
RED DATES $3099 $3679
GREEN DATES $3199 $3779
* Land only rates include everything but airfare and transfers.

Please see rate chart above to see what the land only price of the tour is

Jan 13  18  27
Feb 8  10  15  22  24  29
Mar 2  7  9  14  16  21  23  28  30
Apr 6  13  20  23  27  30
May 4  7  11  14  18  21  25  28
Jun 1  4  8  11  15  18  22  25  29
Jul 6  9  13  16  20  23  27
Aug 17  20  24  27
Sept 3  7  10  14  17  21  24  28
Oct 1  5  8  12  15  19  26   

 

Southern Italy and Sicily
11 Days

Countries Visited:
Italy

Length: 10 Days
Type: First Class Tour
Category: Europe Tour
Operator: Collette
Tour Code: southern
   
 
 
About This Tour

Glorious art, classic Greek and Roman antiquities and ruins, centuries-old hilltop villages, fine wine, and great Italian food are all part of this 12-day journey exploring both the well-known and hidden treasures of Southern Italy and Sicily. Following a two-night stay in Rome, see the 2,000-year-old city of Pompeii that was frozen in time by a volcanic eruption. Your vacation highlights include southern Italy's breathtaking Amalfi Coast, Naples, Sorrento, the Calabria region, the gardens of Taormina, Mt. Etna Volcano National Park, Agrigento, and the Valley of the Temples. Your journey ends in Palermo, with its lovely squares and an eclectic mix of architectural styles. Sip Sicily's famous sweet, dark wine during a wine-tasting and tour of a local Marsala winery. Amid soft, cooling ocean breezes and almond trees, explore the ruins of ancient temples dedicated to Zeus and other mythological Greek gods and goddesses in the Valley of the Temples in the coastal city of Agrigento - one of the most important archeological sites in the world. Stories of ancient Roman life are told in the impressive collection of Roman mosaics at the Villa Casale while a local expert interprets Palermo's mix of Moorish, Norman and Spanish architecture. You'll enjoy six nights on the island of Sicily - known as the crossroads of civilization.

Tour Experiences
  • Enjoy exploring the beautiful island of Sicily, the crossroads of civilization.

  • Spend a day exploring the jewel of Sicily, the historic hill top town of Taormina.

  • Watch local artisans demonstrate the art of inlaid wood making in Sorrento.

  • History comes alive during a guided visit to the ancient Roman city of Pompeii.

  • Rome sightseeing includes the Roman Forum, the Vatican and the famous Colosseum.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Overnight Flight
Join Collette Vacations in exploring the hidden treasures of southern Italy and Sicily. Enjoy breathtaking scenery, historic cities, centuries old hilltop villages, and wonderful cuisine. Your journey begins with an overnight flight to Palermo.

Day 2: Arrive Palermo, Sicily - Tour Begins
Your tour begins in Palermo, the capital of Sicily. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a special welcome dinner at a local restaurant featuring traditional Sicilian cuisine. Today dinner is included.

Day 3: Palermo - Monreale - Agrigento
A Palermo cultural tour features the lovely squares of Quattro Canti, Piazza Pretoria and Piazza Bellini. Note the exotic mixture of Moorish, Norman and Spanish Baroque styles that make this city special. You also see the Palace of the Normans, La Martorana Church, and the Cathedral, which houses the Imperial Crown of Constance of Aragon in its treasury. In the nearby town of Monreale, visit the 12th century Cathedral with its dazzling interior of multicolored marbles, paintings, mosaics and cloisters. Depart Palermo for Agrigento later this afternoon.
Today breakfast and dinner are included.

Day 4: Agrigento
Learn about ancient Greek cultures when you visit the Archeological Museum, known for its extensive collection of Greek vases and mosaics. Then, proceed to the stunning Valley of the Temples, one of the most important archeological sites in the world and a UNESCO World H