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" I would be thrilled to go on another Italy 4 Real's tour." - Julie E. |
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"There wasn't a detail overlooked!! " Kim C. |
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"A very worry free and most excellent trip" Dave P |
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| Focus on Southern Italy & Sicily 16 Days |
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- The best of the South and Sicily. A great way to see the South!
- 16 Days, 15 Nights
- 3 or 4-Star Hotels
- Rome, Naples, Pompei, Sorrento, Capri, Palermo, Monreale, Selinunte, Agrigento, Piazza Amerina, Ragusa, Noto, Siracusa, Etna, Taormina (Region of Taormina), Messina, Cefalu, and Palermo
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Guaranteed Departure!
April to December 2008
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+ Included: Dinner
Arrival At Rome on your own. Day at leasure. Arrival at the hotel and overnight. |
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| 2nd day |
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Saturday: Rome, Assisi, Siena, and Florence |
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+ Included: Breakfast and dinner
Departure at 7.30 am from hotel diana/metropole by deluxe motor coach to Assisi. Arrival and time at leisure to Visit This Little Medieval City. We Reccomend The Visit to the Famous San Francesco’s Basilica, where you shall Find Giotto’s and Cimabue’s Masterpieces. Driving on the “Autostrada del Sole,“ we’ll arrive to Siena This gothic city is constructed on three hills in the heart of Tuscany. This monumental and medieval city is encircled by its ancient walls and is famous for its splendid square “Piazza del Campo“, designed in the shape of a shell . Here, every year the famous “Palio” takes place. See also the elegant Palace and the Cathedral. In the afternoon proceed on to Florence. |
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+ Included: Breakfast and dinner
Breakfast at the Hotel and morning city tour During which you shall appreciate the artistic beauty of Florence with its Dome by Brunelleschi, its Bell tower by Giotto and its Baptistery. The sightseeing tour continues through Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio and finally the church of Santa Croce. Time at leisure and return to the hotel. |
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| 4th day |
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Monday: Florence, Pisa, Padua, and Venice |
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+ Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at Hotel and departure for the excursion to Pisa. This quiet and graceful town shows signs of its past and its greatness through the famous Piazza del Campo, better known as the “ Square of Miracles“ where we find the Cathedral, the Leaning Tower (a Romanic bell tower of 58mt) and the Baptistery. At the end of the visit, departure towards Padua for a short visit of St. Anthony’s Basilica, Continuing Then towards Venice, the city of Gondolas. |
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+ Included: Breakfast and dinner
Breakfast at hotel and visit of this mysterious city built on 177 islands, 150 canals and 400 bridges. The sightseeing includes the panoramic of St. Mark’s square and the Doge’s Palace (external). During the morning the group will stop in one of the famous shops of Murano glass. Afternoon at leisure. |
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| 6th day |
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Sunday: Palermo with excursion to Monreale |
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+ Included: Breakfast and dinner
Breakfast at the Hotel and departure for San Marino. Arrival in one of the smaller states in the world that still has its own currency, stamps and preserves its political system since over nine centuries. In the afternoon arrival to Rome. |
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Thursday: Rome, Naples, Pompeii, and Sorrento |
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+ Included: Breakfast and dinner
After leaving Rome, the coach will take the “ Sun Route“ motorway, driving through the regions of Lazio and Campania, with a view of the Abbey of Montecassino. Upon arrival in Naples there will be a short panoramic city tour : Mergellina, Castel dell’Ovo Plebiscito Square, the Royal Palace, the Maschio Angioino and the port. Lunch in a restaurant on our way to Pompeii and then visit of the excavations of the famous Roman city , destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Leaving Pompeii and driving along the Sorrentine coastal, arrival in Sorrento. |
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| 8th day |
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Friday: Sorrento, Capri, and Palermo |
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+ Included: Breakfast and dinner
After breakfast we board the boat for the Island of Capri, where, weather and sea conditions permitting, we will visit the Blue Grotta in small rowing boats. Lunch in a restaurant and free time for personal activities. Return to Sorrento. In the afternoon departure towards Naples harbour to board on the Tirrenia Ferry Boat to Palermo. |
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| 9th day |
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Saturday: Palermo |
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+ Included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Arrival in Palermo and transfer from the pear to the hotel. Day al leasure. |
| 10th day |
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Sunday: Palermo, Monreale, and Palermo |
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+ Included: Breakfast and dinner
In the morning visit of the town of Palermo that includes: the Palatine Chapel, the Cathedral of Palermo. Continue to Monreale to visit the Cathedral and its Cloister. Lunch at your own. In the afternoon, time at leisure to enjoy this Sunday afternoon in the Sicilian capital or possibility to participate to an optional excursion (to be paid locally) to Cefalù where we will visit the famous Cathedral and Castelbuono, a beautiful village on the Madonie mountains which will give us a slide of the Sicilian inland’s way of life. Return to Palermo. |
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| 11th day |
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Monday: Palermo, Segesta, Erice, and Marsala |
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+ Included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Buffet breakfast at your hotel and then departure to Segesta to visit the Doric Temple placed on a hill surrounded by beautiful landscapes. After the visit we will keep on the medieval village of Erice, viewing the city of Trapani. Erice will draw our attention thanks to the tiny and stony medieval streets. Time at leisure for lunch. We will then continue to Trapani to view the salt windmills and then to Marsala. We will close this exciting day with a special dinner, but before that we will be delighted by a wine tasting of the well-known Marsala wine. |
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| 12th day |
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Tuesday: Marsala, Agrigento, Piazza Armerina, and Cantania |
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+ Included: Breakfast and dinner
Buffet breakfast at your hotel and departure to Agrigento where we will visit the amazing Valley of the Temples, keeping in their stone the weight of an important history. These Temples are better preserved than the Temples in Greece. Continue to Piazza Armerina. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon visit by your own the Roman Villa del Casale famous for its more than 3500 sqm of well preserved mosaics. After the visit continue to Catania.
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Wednesday: Catania, Siracusa, and Ragusa |
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+ Included: Breakfast and dinner
Buffet breakfast at your hotel. In the morning, panoramic visit of Catania and depart for Syracuse to visit the archaeological area, including the Greek theatre, the Dyonisios Ear, the Latomie of the Paradise. The visit continues with the historical and baroque center situated on the Ortigia island. Enjoy the beautiful atmosphere which covers this small piece of land. Time at leisure for lunch and depart to Ragusa to visit the historical center in Ragusa Ibla. After this amazing visit enjoy your dinner at a local restaurant.
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Thursday: Ragusa, Etna, and Taormina |
+ Included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Buffet breakfast at your hotel and then, conditions permitting, departure to Mount Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe. We will reach 1800 meters and visit some of the Sylvester craters. After this unforgettable experience with nature, enjoy a special lunch at a farmhouse where we will also have an Etna wine tasting. Continue to Taormina, called the Mediterranean pearl.
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Friday: Taormina |
+ Included: Breakfast and dinner
Buffet breakfast at your hotel and visit by your own of the Greek Theater viewing the beautiful bay of Naxos. Time at leisure for lunch.In the aftenoon time at leisure or enjoy an optional excursion (to be paid locally) to visit in the village of Savoca the famous catacombs of the Cappuccini convent and Bar Vitelli – used in the shooting of the “Godfather” in 1971. Then a scenic drive to Forza D’agro’. Includes a walking tour trough the peaceful streets, churches and cathedrals. Return to Taormina. |
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Saturday: Taormina |
+ Included: Breakfast
Buffet breakfast at your hotel. End of the tour. |
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| Quick View : Focus on Southern Italy & Sicily 12 Days (12 Days, 11 Nights) |
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- March: 04, 11, 18, 25
- April: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
- May: 6, 13, 20, 27
- June: 3, 10, ,17, 24
- July: 1
- August: 19, 26
- September: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
- October: 7, 14, 21
- Departure of March 18, Supplement of Euro 142,00/person
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Prices are in EURO dollars. Why are our prices in EURO? The Euro is the currency of Italy and by using the local currency we guarantee you the best exchange rate when purchasing your tour. Ask your T.E. (Travel Epert) for details and the current exchange rate.
- Double €2,168/person
- Single €2,767
- Triple €2,141/person
The tour includes
- Transportation by Deluxe motor coach
- Multilingual Tour-Escort
- Accommodation in 4 star or 3 star Hotels
- Meals as per Itinerary
- Panoramic Visits as per itinerary
- Porterage Service: just 1 piece of luggage per person ONLY IN FLORENCE AND VENICE (NO Porterage in the other cities)
The tour does not include
- Tip
- Drinks
- Entrance Fees to Monuments or Museums Tips, Extras
- Entrance at the archeological sites in Sicily for fantasia south of Italy
- Everything that is not mentioned in the paragraph “the tour
includes”
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| The final confirmation will be communicated 30 days before departure. $350 Deposit Required. Full payment is due 90 days prior to departure. |
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