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Other Escorted TripsExperience Italy 8 Day 3 STAR

This is a great 3 star escorted tour that gives you a taste of all of the major sites and areas of Northern and Southern Italy in 8 days. This tour features the major cites of Venice, Florence, Rome as well as the highlights of Tuscany such as the Chianti wine area and Montepulciano. A great value that includes private airport transfers!

Departure Date : March - October

Valid till : 29 October 2010

Days / Nights : 8 Days/ 7 Nights

Hotels : 3 Star

Price: 1,133.00 USD*

Countries : Italy

Cities : Rome, Assisi, Siena, Florence, Bologna, Padova, Venice, Tuscany, Chianti, Montepulciano, Rome. * Prices based on current Euro exchange rate and subject to change.

Itinerary

Experience Italy 8 Day, 3 Star

Customer Experience:

(4 out of 5)

Customer Reviews:

"The trip was great. Italy is beautiful and we both had a great time. The tour that we were on was a huge success. The tour guide Stephano was extremely nice and informative. The bus driver was equally as nice. I was very nervous about doing anything with a tour because of the "clock" you are on but this erased my fears. We couldn’t have asked for a better group to be with as we made a few friends. Thank you for your help with everything!”
- Steve B. Norwood, MA. "

Day 1 Highlights: Arrival to Rome, Private Airport Transfer, Relax & Unpack!

DAY 1: Arrival to Rome – Welcome to Italy!

This tour begins and ends in Rome

Welcome to Italy! Your private transfer will be waiting for you outside baggage claim at Rome's airport to take you in style to your hotel in Rome.

Check into your hotel and relax. The first day in Europe is what we call the “Jetlag Day” where all you are to do is unpack and relax.

Today is your day to arrive, get over the long flight and just enjoy the fact that you have just begun your well needed vacation to Italy.

Stroll the streets around your hotel for a cocktail, find a local artist studio to look over the latest Roman art or just find a piazza and people watch; the choice is yours!

Day 2 Highlights: Assisi, Basilica of St. Francis, Siena, Piazza del Campo, Florence

DAY 2 – Umbria to Tuscany

+ Included: Breakfast, Sightseeing and Dinner
Fuel your full day of sightseeing with pastries, juice, authentic italian espresso and more at your hotel’s included continental breakfast.

Then board your deluxe motor coach for the scenic drive to Assisi, with time at leisure to explore this medieval city. It is the birthplace of St. Francis and is still surrounded by its ancient walls.

We suggest you visit the Basilica of Saint Francis with its early Renaissance masterpieces by Giotto and Cimabue. Lunch is at your leisure. You will then proceed to Siena to take in views of the town square, Piazza del Campo, where the world-famous horse race, the Palio, takes place every year.

Also see the elegant Palace and the Cathedral. Reach your hotel in glorious Florence, the capital of Tuscany, in time for an included, multi-course dinner featuring Italian specialties—an ideal time to get to know your fellow travelers.

Day 3 Highlights: Florence, The Duomo, Campanile Tower, Santa Croce

Day 3 – The City of Art – Florence!

+ Included: Breakfast, Sightseeing and Dinner
Today’s sightseeing tour is dedicated to exploring Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance.

Visit the beautiful Piazza del Duomo, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery of St. John, Campanile Tower, and Santa Croce, the 13th-century Franciscan church with Cimabue’s famous crucifix just to name a few.

Lunch is on your own; perhaps sit at an outdoor café for a typical Italian mid-day meal. Be sure to save room for some exquisite gelato! With your afternoon at leisure, you may want to check out the many shops and stalls at the Ponte Vecchio, where you can browse for Italian leather goods and other souvenirs.

Your afternoon is free or you may join an optional tour to see Pisa. Meet back at your conveniently located hotel for an included dinner tonight.

Day 4 Highlights: Bologna, Padova, Venice

Day 4 – Tuscany, Heartland and Venice

+ Included: Breakfast, Sightseeing and Dinner
Enjoy your breakfast and prepare for a full day of exploring.

It’s on to Bologna for a visit to the city. Visit the city’s historical center, Neptune Square and Major Square, King Renzo’s Palace , Podesta Palace and The Basilica of San Petronio to name a few.

Lunch is at your leisure and the afternoon is yours to explore. Later we will continue Padova for a visit to the Basilica of Saint Antonio and then on to the city of bridges; Venice, with its romantic canals, in time for dinner at your hotel.

Day 5 Highlights: Venice, St Marks Square, Doges Palace, Glass Factory

Day 5 – The City of Bridges – Venice!

+ Included: Breakfast, Sightseeing and Dinner
Good morning! As you rise and shine in Venice, the smell of fresh espresso and pastries fill the air. Today you get to learn about glorious Venice, with its 177 islands, 150 canals and 400 bridges.

Venice is your playground this morning; sightseeing includes the famous St. Mark’s Square (watch out for pigeons!) and the ornate Doge’s Palace (outside), once home to the aristocrats of Venice, Bridge of Sighs and more!

Also stop at a glass factory where authentic, hand-blown Murano glass is made. Centuries ago, the glassmakers who lived on the small island of Murano were known the world over for their art, even rising to Venice’s upper-class because of their extraordinary talents.

With the afternoon at leisure, you may want to linger over lunch at a sidewalk café—be sure to try some gelato! Or perhaps take a ride in a traditional, hand-built gondola—after all; an authentic gondola ride on Venice’s canals just may be a once-in-a-lifetime experience! Don’t forget dinner is included tonight as well.

Day 6 Highlights: Tuscany, Chianti, Montepulciano, Rome

Day 6 – Tuscan Wine Country

+ Included: Breakfast, Sightseeing
Enjoy your breakfast and prepare for your departure to the heart of Tuscany’s wine country. First stop of the day is the Chianti region.

Chianti is world known for its landscape and wine. Located between Siena and Florence, Chianti is synonymous to fine Tuscan wines. The town we choose to visit in Chianti is Montepulciano which is widely known for its famous Brunello red.

You will have plenty of time to visit the local wine shops for tastings, photos of the wine barrels and rolling Tuscan countryside. Later in the afternoon we continue to the capitol of Italy; Rome!

This tour includes our free TRIP PAK which has over $50 in free maps, sightseeing, dining and regional guides. Your TripPak will show you plenty of things to do during your free time when you arrive to Rome!

Day 7 Highlights: Rome, Piazza Navona, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain

Day 7 – All Roads Lead to Rome!

+ Included: Breakfast, Sightseeing
Sip your espresso, take another bit of the fresh fruit and enjoy your breakfast because today you will walk the capital city and learn firsthand the history of Rome.

A walking tour of the city will introduce you to Piazza di Spagna, Fontana di Trevi, Pantheon , Piazza Navona and end in San Pietro Basilica. Now that you have a basic understanding of the layout of the historical center, the remainder of the day and evening are yours to explore, relax and soak it all in.

Ask your Travel Expert about some of the great optional tours you can experience while in Rome such as renting a Vespa scooter or wine tasting at the International Academy of Wine. Italy4Real has dozens of great things to do!

Day 8 Highlights: Private Airport Transfer

Day 8 – Rome to Home

+ Included: Breakfast, Airport Transfer
After breakfast, bid arrivederci to your fellow travelers and transfer to the airport for your flight home, or continue your European vacation on your own.

No matter what your travel plans, the experts at Italy 4 Real can help you with the arrangements.

Departure Dates 2009/2010: STATUS : ALL DATES AVAILABLE -BOOKING NOW

You will select your requested departure date during check out.

2009

November	1, 15, 29
December	6

2010

January	10, 17, 31
February	14, 28
March	14, 28
April	4, 11, 18, 25, 30
May	2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30
June	4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27
July	2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30
August	No departures
September	3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26
October	1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29

Important notes about this Tour

4 Star hotels for 7 nights
Transport by modern European coaches
All breakfasts are included
4 dinners
All taxes included!
Private Airport Transfer
Tour host for duration of tour
Tours are guaranteed in English but may also include other languages to accommodate passengers of other nationalities.
Group Size: Guaranteed Departure with Min 2 people. Average 20
The tour does not include: airfare, tips, baggage handling
All tours are governed by the Terms & Conditions

*Travelling alone? Single supplements available for this trip. Complete Quick Quote Request Box Below.

This tour includes the following extras at no charge!

Our Exclusive TRIP PAK that contains over $50 in maps, local and regional travel guides, travel tips, city information, dining suggestions, sightseeing suggestions and more all developed by our staff of Travel Experts and guides to make your trip more enjoyable.

Access to our 24 hour CRS System (Client Response System) where you will have access to your personal Travel Expert for questions or assistance during your trip