Day 1: Overnight Flight
Italy, a land rich in history, culture, art
and romance awaits you. Your journey begins
with an overnight flight to Rome, “The Eternal
City.”
Day 2: Arrive Rome, Italy
Upon arriving in Rome, the remainder of your
day is at leisure. This evening, join your
fellow travelers for a special welcome dinner at
a popular local restaurant featuring regional
delicacies and fine Italian wines. (D)
Day 3: Rome - Classical Rome City Tour
Today enjoy a 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 Spanish Steps and the
Trevi Fountain. The remainder of the day is at
leisure to explore Rome independently.
(B)
Day 4:
Rome -
Christian Rome City Tour
You may begin your day with an optional tour
to the “Magnificent Treasures of the Vatican
Museums. This afternoon, enjoy a Christian
Rome city tour featuring St. Mary Major, one of
the oldest shrines dedicated to the Blessed
Virgin. You then proceed to St. John in
Lateran, the former residence of the popes prior
to their return to Rome in 1377. Next is St.
Paul Outside the Walls, which contains the
remains of St. Paul under its main altar. Visit
the catacombs where early Christians, fearing
persecution, hid. (B, D)
Day 5: Rome - Naples - Isle of Capri - Vietri
Sul Mare
Journeying toward the region of Campania via
the Autostrada, you travel along the brilliant
Bay of Naples. A short transfer by boat
brings you to the enchanting Isle of Capri.
Exploring this island paradise, you visit the
picturesque town of Capri, full of charm
and tradition. (B, D)
Day 6:
Pompeii - Sorrento - Vietri Sul Mare
See the excavated ruins of Pompeii at the
foothills of Mt. Vesuvius before continuing your
journey to the resort of Sorrento, where each
turn in the road reveals panoramic views.
Later in the day, travel the breathtaking Amalfi
Coast, offering spectacular views of the ocean
and hillside towns. (B,
D)
Day
7: Vietri Sul Mare - Florence
Welcome to the northern region of Tuscany.
Florence, the “Cradle of the Italian
Renaissance”, offers spectacular culture, art
and cuisine. Your day ends with a wonderful
Tuscan dinner. (B, D)
Day 8:
Florence
A cultural treasure-trove, Florence is
filled with artistic and architectural gems.
A guided tour of Florence includes the Academy
Gallery, which houses Michelangelo’s monumental
figure of David; the Piazza Del Duomo, to see
the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, one of
the largest in the Christian world; and the
Baptistry. You also view the Palazzo
Vecchio, the Uffizi Museum and the Church of
Santa Croce, burial place of Michelangelo,
Galileo and Machiavelli. (B)
Day 9: Florence - Pisa - Padua - Venice
Driving toward the coast to the ancient
maritime Republic of Pisa, you will find the
Piazza Dei Miracoli, the Duomo (Cathedral) and
its historic Baptistry, along with the famous
Leaning Tower of Pisa. Explore this fascinating
area before journeying through central Italy to
the medieval city of Padua to view the
impressive six-domed Saints Basilica. Your
travels continue to enchanting Venice, built on
117 islands, with 150 canals and 400 bridges.
(B, D)
Day 10: Venice - Murano Island - Venice
Your day begins with a boat trip* (weather
permitting) to Murano Island for an up-close
glass-making demonstration. Return by boat to
charming St. Mark’s Square, a hub of
quintessentially Italian activity and events.
A local expert provides a leisurely
walking tour featuring the Clock Tower, with its
famous Moors; St. Mark’s Basilica; the Doge’s
Palace; and the famous Bridge of Sighs. The
remainder of the day is at leisure. This
evening, an optional gondola serenade cruise is
available. (B)
Day 11: Venice - Verona - Stresa
Depart Venice and drive to Verona, home of
the epic love story, Romeo and Juliet. Later,
continue north to the picturesque Italian Lake
District and the beautiful resort town of Stresa.
(B, D)
Day 12: Stresa - Lugano, Switzerland - Isola
Bella - Stresa
Driving through the beautiful lake district
of Italy, you cross into Switzerland and the
lakeside resort of Lugano, which offers
excellent shopping opportunities. Tonight
you are transported by boat to your farewell
dinner on Isola Bella, the largest of the
Borromean Islands. This is the perfect way to
celebrate the end of a spectacular and memorable
trip.(B, D)
Day 13: Stresa - Milan - Depart for Home
(B)
It’s the
summer of A.D. 79, and the city of Pompeii,
Italy is thriving. Imperial Romans rule the
land, and the local farming industry has never
been better. Soon, however, things will change.
It was the fateful day of August 24 when the
once dormant Mt. Vesuvius volcano erupted,
unleashing its fury on an extremely prosperous
city. Flames shot out from the volcano, and a
cloud of smoke covered the sun. Volcanic matter
poured down on the city for three straight days.
When it was all said and done, the town was
completely buried in ash and mud – in some cases
it was more than 20 feet deep. Sadly, more than
20,000 people perished in the disaster.
The city of Pompeii would remain buried and
forgotten for nearly 1,600 years. Archeologists
began excavating Pompeii in 1800, unearthing a
city that was literally frozen in time.
Buildings, houses, streets and artwork were
found extremely well preserved. Peer into the
daily life of an ancient Roman city with a
fascinating tour of Pompeii.
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Vatican
Museums are not available on Sundays and
holiday Saturdays.
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Uffizi
Museum is closed on Mondays.
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Due to
flight schedules, you may require an early
morning departure from the hotel on the last
day of the tour. Return flights should not
be booked prior to 10 AM.
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On
occasion, due to inclement weather, your
boat trip to Murano Island may be
substituted with a visit to a local glass
factory in Venice.
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At
Collette, we pride ourselves on bringing
travelers the very best experiences a
destination offers. Our itineraries include
many activities and may consist of walking
on uneven terrain, heavy walking on uneven
terrain or heavy walking at times. Some of
the most unique sightseeing can mean
accessing locations that restrict
motorcoaches, especially in historic areas.
For your comfort, we recommend bringing
walking shoes.
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Double $3,999.00 p.p.
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Single $4,699.00
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Triple $3,869.00
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Round Trip Air Fare
From Chicago (ORD) is included in the
cost of the trip. Other cities are
available on request and adjustment will
be made.
First deposit of
$800 per person. First come, first
served.
Final payment due 8/01/2008.
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Passports
are required
for this tour at your expense. Certain
countries require a minimum of 6 months passport
validity from date of return home. You are
strongly urged to contact the appropriate
consulate for details.
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Travel Services, Inc., its affiliated entities
and its and their employees, shareholders,
officers, directors, successors, agents, and
assigns (collectively "Collette"), own or
operate any person or entity which is to or does
provide goods or services for these trips.
Because neither maintains any control over the
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suppliers, Collette assumes no responsibility
for and cannot be held liable for any personal
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accident, delay, inconvenience, or irregularity
which may be occasioned by reason of (1) any
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expenses due to sickness, lack of appropriate
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terrorism, computer problems, or other such
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subject to the laws of the country in which they
are provided. Collette reserves the right to
make changes in the published itinerary
whenever, in their sole judgment, conditions
warrant, or if they deem it necessary for the
comfort, convenience, or safety of the tour.
They reserve the right to withdraw any tour
announced. Collette reserves the right to
decline to accept any person as a member of the
tour, or to require any participant to withdraw
from the tour at any time, when such action is
determined by the tour manager to be in the best
interests of the health, safety, and general
welfare of the tour group or of the individual
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liability for any carrier's cancellation penalty
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concerning, relating, or referring to this
contract, the brochure or any other literature
concerning my trip, or the trip itself, shall be
resolved exclusively by binding arbitration
according to the then existing rules of the
American Arbitration Association in Rhode
Island. Such proceedings will be governed by
substantive Rhode Island law.
Payment of the deposit to Collette constitutes
acceptance of these terms and conditions.
Cancellation
Charges for this tour:
Cancellation Charges for this tour:
Deposit becomes non-refundable at 90 days prior
to departure for a group. 60-16 days prior to
departure: cancellation fee of 20% of total
price. 15-1 days prior to departure:
cancellation fee of 40% of total price. Day of
departure and after: 100% of total price.
Cancellation protection is highly recommended
and must be purchased no later than 90 days
prior to departure. The Waiver Insurance does
not cover any single supplement charges which
arise from an individual’s traveling companion
electing to cancel for any reason prior to
departure. All waivers are refundable outside
90 days. Air rates are subject to change until
tour is paid in full. Cancellation charges also
apply to reservations made for “pre” and “post”
night accommodations. All other monies will be
returned or credited to your credit card in
approximately 14 days. Upon cancellation of
transportation or travel services where you, the
customer, are not at fault and have not canceled
in violation of the terms and conditions above,
you will be refunded 100%. Please see your
sales agent for more information, or review our
brochure for details.
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Protection Plans:
Collette Travel Service holds membership in the
following highly reputable industry
organizations: the United States Tour Operators
Association and the American Society of Travel
Agents. Each association operates a consumer
protection plan to cover deposits made by
travelers. Full details are available from the
organizations or Collette Travel Service.
Collette is pleased to give this additional
protection to our clients. Our
California Sellers of Travel registration number
is 2006766-20. Our State of Washington Unified
Business Number is 601220855. Our Nevada Sellers
of Travel registration number is 2003-0279.
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