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Great Italian Cities
11 Days starting from $2,525.00

Countries Visited:
Italy

Length:	11 Days
Type:	FIRST CLASS 2008
Category:	Free and Easy
Operator:	Trafalgar
Tour Code:	IGIC

About This Tour

Cities Visited:
Rome, Assisi, Florence, Pisa, Bologna, Venice

What's Included

Sightseeing Highlights

Rome: Sightseeing tour includes an overview of the Roman Forum, a guided visit of the Colosseum, the Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums and St. Peter''s Basilica.
Assisi: Guided visit of St. Francis’ Basilica. Visit the Church of St. Mary of the Angels.
Florence: Walking tour of the city. Visit the Basilica of Santa Croce and the tombs of Italy’s great men. Guided visit of the Academy of Fine Arts including Michelangelo’s David.
Pisa: See the Leaning Tower.
Bologna: Guided tour including ‘ the kissing towers’.
Venice: Canal cruise by private launch. Guided walking tour of ‘Secret Venice’ to the Rialto Bridge and famous fish market. See St. Mark''s Square, the Byzantine Basilica, Doges'' Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Visit a Murano glass-blowing workshop.

Dining Highlights

1 Welcome drink with your Tour Director in Rome
9 Hot Buffet breakfasts
2 three-course dinners
1 Local speciality dinner in Florence
Farewell Dinner with wine in Venice

13 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, Assisi, Florence, Bologna and Venice.
Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar''s luxury air-conditioned coaches with onboard washroom.
Cruise to the Isle of Capri.
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
Airport Transfers Group transfers on arrival at Rome Fiumicino Airport will operate at 09.30, 12.30 and 15.30. Return transfers from the last hotel will arrive at Venice’s Marco Polo at 08.00

Rome Fiumicino Airport Transfer will be provided on Day 2 and Marco Polo Airport Transfer will be provided on Day 11.
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.
Click here to see scheduled transfer times.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Depart USA Overnight flight to Rome.
Day 2 - Arrive Rome (3 nights) Trafalgar welcomes you at Rome’s Fiumicino airport and transfers you to your hotel. Then you have time to relax or to take a walk around the Eternal City before meeting up with our travelling companions and Tour Director tonight for a Welcome Drink.

Hotel: Palatino (3 nights)
Day 3 - Rome sightseeing Michelangelo spent 11 years painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, but we will have a little less time to admire it on our included visit of the chapel inside the Vatican Museums! Our guided tour will continue with a visit of St Peter’s Basilica before we cross the river Tiber to Ancient Rome where we overlook the Forum and then have a guided visit of the mighty Colosseum. Finally we see the Circus Maximus where Ben Hur style chariot racing took place before time at leisure to perhaps explore the city further or to sit at a pavement café on the Via Veneto and watch the world go by. Tonight we enjoy dinner together at our hotel. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 4 - Rome at leisure A full day to enjoy the many attractions this beguiling city has to offer. You can take a trip to visit the Catacombs on the outskirts of the city or maybe venture into the Roman countryside to the perched town of Tivoli to visit the house and gardens of the Villa d’Este. This evening, why not throw a coin in the Trevi fountain to ensure your return one day to the Eternal city. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 5 - Rome – Assisi – Florence (3 nights) This morning we leave the city on the Seven hills to drive northward and into the Apennine hills to the mystical town of Assisi built on the slopes of Mount Subasio. We’ll enjoy a guided visit of the town including St Francis’ Basilica, with its enchanting Giotto frescoes, the narrow cobbled streets of the town and the Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli. Then we head north into Tuscany and Florence where our Tour Director will show us one of the many Hidden Treasures of this beautiful city. Tonight we will enjoy a meal of local specialities in a characteristic restaurant. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)

Hotel: Lorenzo Il Magnifico (3 nights)
Day 6 - Florence sightseeing The medieval and Renaissance past of this culturally rich city is revealed to us on our guided walking tour. We will see the Piazza Signoria – the political centre of the 15th century city – with its impressive sculptures and imposing Palazzos, the multi-coloured marble Duomo and famous Baptistery with the bronze doors designed by the Renaissance artist Ghiberti. We’ll also visit the Basilica of the Holy Cross where so many of the great men of Italy are buried. Finally we will enjoy a guided visit of the Academy of Fine Arts where Michelangelo’s statue of the David will be the focus of our tour. This evening why not enjoy some delicious Tuscan cuisine in one of the country restaurants just outside the city? (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 7 - Florence – Excursion to Pisa A short drive along the Arno valley will bring us to the one-time maritime city of Pisa. Although famous for its incredibly Leaning Tower, Pisa has a lot more to offer. A beautifully sculpted marble Cathedral, the delicate lacework of its Baptistery as well as a cemetery, which is said to have soil, brought from Calvary in the Holy Land. Time to explore these sights in the aptly named Square of Miracles before returning to Florence. Plenty of time to shop for bargains in high quality leather goods and 18 carat gold jewellery before perhaps trying out some fine Tuscan wines in one of the city’s many wine bars this evening. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 8 - Florence – Bologna – Venice (3 nights) We cross the Apennines and enter the gastronomic heart of the country in Emilia Romagna, where we stop in the provincial capital of Bologna. Famed for its various sausages and salamis, Bologna is also home to one of the oldest Universities in Europe. It is a charming city of arcades and more leaning towers – two of which are known as ‘the kissing towers’ as they lean towards each other as if in an embrace! These sights and more will be included on our tour with the local guide. Then across the plains of the Veneto, crossing the river Po to Venice – a city built in flight from the Barbarians descending from the north – and constructed on wooden piles in the Venetian Lagoon. There is no other city like it – it is sure to put a spell on you! This evening, what would be better as an introduction to this enchanting place than a Gondola ride along the picturesque canals? Dinner is included at our hotel. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Bellini (3 nights)
Day 9 - Venice – Canal Cruise and orientation Savour the sights and sounds of this Byzantine city as we cruise across to St. Mark’s Square by private launch. We’ll see the Bridge of Sighs, Palladian Churches, Customs House, Grand Canal, St Mark’s Basilica and Campanile as well as the Doges’ Palace on our orientation of the city. A stroll across St Mark’s square will bring us to one of the oldest glass-blowing workshops on the islands to witness how this ancient craft is performed. Then you are free to perhaps visit the Fine Arts Academy, to spend some time at one of the cafés on St Mark’s Square – the most elegant drawing room in Europe – or to enjoy a Lagoon cruise to the island of Burano for a delicious seafood lunch! (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 10 - Secret Venice walking tour & visit to the market Today with our local guide we enjoy a guided commentary using our effective audio system, which will bring the city to life, as we cruise along the Grand Canal to the Rialto Bridge. We cross the Rialto and visit the colourful fish market, which has existed for centuries, and then enjoy a walking tour through the ''calle'' seeing sites such as the house of Marco Polo and other curious as well as beautiful architectural works of art. The balance of the day is at leisure to perhaps take a trip to Burano and enjoy eating some of the local seafood. This evening we get together with our fellow travellers and celebrate the last night of our touring experience at a Farewell Dinner in a local restaurant? (Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)
Day 11 - Venice – USA This morning wish Italy ‘arrivederci’ as we transfer you to Marco Polo airport for your flight home. (Buffet Breakfast)

Dates & Prices

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Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
4/10/2008 - 4/20/2008	$2,699	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
4/17/2008 - 4/27/2008	$2,699	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
4/24/2008 - 5/4/2008	$2,699	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
5/1/2008 - 5/11/2008	$2,699	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
5/8/2008 - 5/18/2008	$2,699	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
5/15/2008 - 5/25/2008	$2,699	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
5/22/2008 - 6/1/2008	$2,699	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
5/29/2008 - 6/8/2008	$2,850	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
6/5/2008 - 6/15/2008	$2,699	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
6/12/2008 - 6/22/2008	$2,799	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
6/19/2008 - 6/29/2008	$2,699	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
6/26/2008 - 7/6/2008	$2,699	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
7/3/2008 - 7/13/2008	$2,699	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
7/10/2008 - 7/20/2008	$2,699	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
7/17/2008 - 7/27/2008	$2,535	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
7/24/2008 - 8/3/2008	$2,535	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
7/31/2008 - 8/10/2008	$2,525	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/7/2008 - 8/17/2008	$2,525	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/14/2008 - 8/24/2008	$2,525	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/21/2008 - 8/31/2008	$2,535	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/28/2008 - 9/7/2008	$2,535	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/4/2008 - 9/14/2008	$2,699	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/11/2008 - 9/21/2008	$2,835	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/18/2008 - 9/28/2008	$2,699	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/25/2008 - 10/5/2008	$2,699	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
10/2/2008 - 10/12/2008	$2,699	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
10/9/2008 - 10/19/2008	$2,699	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
10/16/2008 - 10/26/2008	$2,699	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
10/23/2008 - 11/2/2008	$2,699	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
10/30/2008 - 11/9/2008	$2,699	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us

Sightseeing Highlights

Rome
Assisi
Florence
Pisa
Bologna
Venice

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

About This Tour

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.
Click here to see scheduled transfer times.

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)

Dates & Prices

To book a tour, call and speak to one of our live, experienced travel consultants, Call us now at 1-800-942-3301.

Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
4/10/2008 - 4/19/2008	$1,925	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
4/17/2008 - 4/26/2008	$1,925	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
4/24/2008 - 5/3/2008	$1,925	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
5/1/2008 - 5/10/2008	$1,950	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
5/8/2008 - 5/17/2008	$1,950	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
5/15/2008 - 5/24/2008	$1,950	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
5/22/2008 - 5/31/2008	$1,950	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
5/29/2008 - 6/7/2008	$1,950	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
6/5/2008 - 6/14/2008	$1,950	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
6/12/2008 - 6/21/2008	$1,950	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
6/19/2008 - 6/28/2008	$1,950	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
6/26/2008 - 7/5/2008	$1,950	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
7/3/2008 - 7/12/2008	$1,899	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
7/10/2008 - 7/19/2008	$1,899	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
7/17/2008 - 7/26/2008	$1,899	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
7/24/2008 - 8/2/2008	$1,899	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
7/31/2008 - 8/9/2008	$1,899	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/7/2008 - 8/16/2008	$1,899	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/14/2008 - 8/23/2008	$1,899	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/21/2008 - 8/30/2008	$1,899	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/28/2008 - 9/6/2008	$1,899	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/4/2008 - 9/13/2008	$1,950	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/11/2008 - 9/20/2008	$1,950	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/18/2008 - 9/27/2008	$1,950	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/25/2008 - 10/4/2008	$1,950	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
10/2/2008 - 10/11/2008	$1,950	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
10/9/2008 - 10/18/2008	$1,950	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
10/16/2008 - 10/25/2008	$1,950	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
10/23/2008 - 11/1/2008	$1,899	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us

Sightseeing Highlights

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

Milan and Italian Treasures
10 Days starting from $1,699.00

Countries Visited:
Italy

Length:	10 Days
Type:	FIRST CLASS 2008
Category:	Europe at Leisure
Operator:	Trafalgar
Tour Code:	ITMI

About This Tour

Cities Visited:
Milan, Lake Garda, Vicenza, Venice

What's Included

Sightseeing Highlights

Milan: Orientation of Italy''s financial and fashion capital, including the Duomo, Galleria and "La Scala".
Stresa: See the Borromean Islands
Lugano: Visit the beautiful Swiss resort.
Vicenza: Visit the Piazza dei Signori and the Corso Andrea Palladio.
Bassano del Grappa: Visit this town famous for its white brandy and covered bridge.
Marostica: Visit the lovely 14th century town.
Venice: Canal cruise by private launch. See St. Mark''s Square, the Byzantine Basilica, Doges'' Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Visit a traditional glass-blowing factory.
Lake Garda: Excursion along its sparkling shores.
Sirmione: See the imposing Scaligers'' Castle.
Verona: See Juliet''s balcony and the Roman arena.
Bergamo: Visit this attractive town and admire the 15th and 16th century buildings at the Piazza del Duomo.
Scenic drives Along the shores of Lake Maggiore, Lake Como and Lake Garda.

Dining Highlights

1 Welcome Drink with your Tour Director in Milan
8 Buffet breakfasts
4 three-course dinners
Farewell Dinner with wine in a local restaurant in Milan

13 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)

First Class Travel Highlights
irst Class Travel Highlights • Escorted by one of Trafalgar''s top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors whilst touring. • A qualified local city guide in Verona. • Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar''s luxury air-conditioned coaches with onboard washroom. • Milan Malpensa 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.

Escorted by one of Trafalgar''s top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors whilst touring.
A qualified local city guide in Verona.
Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar''s luxury air-conditioned motorcoaches with reclining seats and washroom.
Milan Malpensa Airport Transfers are provided on Days 2 and 10.
Stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.

Airport Transfers
Transfers on arrival at Milan Malpensa Airport will operate at 09.00 and 12.30. Passengers arriving later should make their own way to the first hotel. Return transfers from the last hotel will arrive at Milan Malpensa Airport at 07.30 and 10.30.

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.
Click here to see scheduled transfer times.

Explore Hidden Treasures - New for 2008

Leisurely guided walking Tours of around 30 minutes duration into the very fabric of the city included in Milan & Verona
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Itinerary

Day 1- Depart USA Overnight flight to Milan.
Day 2 - Arrive Milan You are met at Milan''s Malpensa airport and transferred to your hotel. Later, we enjoy a walking tour of the city centre including the gothic Duomo, the 19th century Galleria and "La Scala" Opera house. This evening enjoy a Welcome Drink with our Tour Director and fellow travellers. (Welcome Drink)
Hotel: Crowne Plaza
Day 3 Milan – Italian Lake District – Lake Garda Today we head to the Italian Lakes. Our first stop is at Stresa, where we can see the idyllic Borromean Islands. Time to relax or take a boat trip before we enter the Italian speaking region of Switzerland on a visit to Lugano. Time to shop for Swiss chocolates and watches. Later, back in Italy enjoy a scenic drive around Lake Como to Como itself. At Bergamo, we join the ''autostrada'' to Lake Garda for six nights. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Villa Maria (6 nights)
Day 4 - Lake Garda – Vicenza – Bassano del Grappa First we''re off to the ancient Roman town of Vicenza. Here we will visit the Piazza dei Signori and the Corso Andrea Palladio. Next, via Castelfranco Veneto to Bassano del Grappa, famous for its white brandy, and covered bridge over the Brenta River, and Marostica, the beautiful 14th century town renowned for its historic chess game played in the main piazza. Finally we make our way back to Lake Garda. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 5 - Lake Garda – Venice Excursion Our Tour Director will show us one of the Hidden Treasures of magical Venice on our excursion today. On our arrival a private motor launch will take us along the canals past Palladian palazzos and churches, to St. Mark''s Square. Here we''ll see St. Mark''s Basilica and Doges'' Palace. Then after witnessing a demonstration of Murano glass-blowing, enjoy time on your own. Why not venture out to the lagoon and enjoy a delicious seafood lunch? Later, a gondola ride would be hard to resist! (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 6 - Lake Garda at leisure After breakfast enjoy a full day at leisure to perhaps stroll along the lakeside, take an excursion to nearby Mantova visiting the magnificent Palazzo Ducale or simply relax. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 7 - Lake Garda – Sirmione & Verona Excursion Today we experience the beauty of Lake Garda on an included excursion along its shores to Sirmione. Here we can admire the imposing Scaligers'' castle before continuing to romantic Verona, for a walking tour with a local guide of the city, home of Shakespeare''s star-crossed lovers. We will see the Roman arena and Juliet''s balcony. Then free time to shop, or simply "do as the locals do" and sit in one of the pavement cafés on the Piazza Bra. We return to Lake Garda for the night. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 8 - Lake Garda at leisure Another full day at leisure in this serene area. Perhaps take a boat trip across the lake. Or join a full day excursion into the Dolomite Mountains where you can ride a cable car up one of the mountain peaks for spectacular alpine views. Alternatively, you may wish to relax in these peaceful surroundings! Whatever you decide, your Tour Director can advise you on how to make the most of your stay! We dine at our hotel this evening. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 9 - Lake Garda – Bergamo – Milan After breakfast, we visit the attractive town of Bergamo. Here we ascend to the upper traffic-free town by funicular to see the town''s finest buildings. Then we walk to the Piazza del Duomo to admire the 15th and 16th century buildings, with time for a cappuccino before returning to Milan. This evening join your Tour Director and fellow passengers for a Farewell Dinner in a local restaurant. (Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)
Hotel: Quark
Day 10 - Milan - USA After breakfast time to bid farewell to your new-found friends as we arrange your transfer back to Milan Malpensa airport for your return flight to America. (Buffet Breakfast)

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Sightseeing Highlights

Milan
Stresa
Lugano
Vicenza
Bassano del Grappa
Possagno
Venice
Lake Garda
Sirmione
Verona
Bergamo

Treasures of Austria Italy and Switzerland
11 Days starting from $1,799.00

Countries Visited:
Austria, Germany, Italy, Switzerland

Length:	11 Days
Type:	FIRST CLASS 2008
Category:	Europe at Leisure
Operator:	Trafalgar
Tour Code:	ESPE

About This Tour

Cities Visited:
Zurich, Munich, Innsbruck, Salzburg, Verona, Venice, Milan, Lucerne

What's Included

Sightseeing Highlights

Zurich: Orientation includes the Cathedral and Bahnhofstrasse.
Innsbruck: Orientation includes the Golden Roof and Hofburg Palace.
Munich: Orientation including the Marienplatz and the Glockenspiel.
Salzburg: Sightseeing including "The Sound of Music" locations. See the Mirabell Palace and Mozart''s birthplace.
Sirmione: See the Scaligers'' Castle.
Verona: Visit the Old Roman Arena, see Juliet''s balcony, Piazza Bra and delle Erbe.
Venice: Canal cruise by private launch. See St. Mark''s Square, the Byzantine Basilica, the Bridge of Sighs and more. Visit a traditional glass-blowing factory.
Lugano: Orientation tour around the lake.
Lucerne: Orientation includes the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge.
Scenic drives along the Zurichsee and Walensee, through the Alberg Region, past Wilder Kaiser Mountains, along the Brenner Pass, through the Dolomite Mountains, along the shores of Lake Garda and the Adriatic Coast, around Lake Como and through the Gotthard Range.

Dining Highlights

A Welcome Dinner and drink in the old town with your Tour Director in Zurich
9 Buffet breakfasts
3 three-course dinners
1 local speciality restaurant dinner in Innsbruck

14 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)

First Class Travel Highlights

The services of one of Trafalgar''s top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors on tour.
A qualified local city guide in Salzburg and Verona.
Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar''s luxury air-conditioned motorcoaches with reclining seats and washroom.
You''ll stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
A stylish travel bag and wallet containing tour documents and helpful information.

Airport Transfers
Group transfers on arrival at Zurich Airport will operate at 09.30, 11.00 and 12.30. Return transfers from the last hotel will arrive at Zurich Airport at 08.30.

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.
Click here to see scheduled transfer times.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Depart USA Overnight flight to Zurich.
Day 2 - Arrive Zurich You are met at Zurich airport and transferred to your hotel. After check-in, later this afternoon, we enjoy an orientation tour of Switzerland''s financial capital with our Tour Director which includes the grand Cathedral and Bahnhofstrasse with its many elegant stores. Early this evening, we meet for a Welcome Dinner and drink in a charming restaurant in the old town with our Tour Director. (Welcome Dinner)

Hotel: Mövenpick Airport
Day 3 - Zurich – St Gallen – Munich – Innsbruck(3 nights) Today''s drive brings us to St Gallen where we pause to see the 18th century baroque Cathedral and the charming pedestrian streets. Then via Germany’s largest lake – Constance, we enter Bavaria and take the ‘autobahn’ to its lively captital Munich. Here an orientation shows us the Marienplatz with its famous Glockenspiel – part of the city’s Rathaus, and of course the celebrated Hofbrauhaus. Time to explore the bustling food market before continuing south through the snow-capped Alps to Innsbruck in Austria - the capital of the Tyrol. Enjoy dinner this evening at our hotel. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Innsbruck (3 nights)
Day 4 - Innsbruck orientation and at leisure This morning’s orientation tour shows us the Golden Roof and Hofburg Palace as well as the Wilten Basilica dominated by the Olympic ski jump. This afternoon you may like to take an excursion to see one of Mad Ludwig’s fairytale castles or simply feast on pastries in a coffee-shop in the old town! This evening why not celebrate and join a folklore evening of thigh-slapping and yodelling (Buffet Breakfast )
Day 5 - Salzburg Excursion An early start this morning as we head to the musical city of Salzburg. We take the scenic route via St. Johann, past the Wilder Kaiser Mountains and drive through a small section of Germany to the province of Salzburg and its sugar icing capital.Memories of "The Sound of Music" will haunt us on our guided walking tour. First through the gardens of the Mirabell Palace and along the pretty Getreidegasse to Mozart''s birthplace before ending on Mozart Square. Then there''s time at leisure to perhaps take the fu