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Worldwide Escorted Bus Tours & River Cruises
Italy At Leisure
Italy appeals to the heart and soul of every traveler—with its historical significance and extraordinary beauty. It inspires a sense of romance, excitement, creativity, and amazing cuisine. It’s a country with a more relaxed lifestyle, and on this tour, you’ll explore Italy at a leisurely pace. Three nights in Rome and Venice give you the opportunity to see their must-see sights and free time to explore these amazing cities at your own pace. Be sure to throw a coin in Rome’s Trevi Fountain, as legend states you’ll return to Rome if you do that. Savor a meal at one of the cafés or restaurants in the Piazza Navona, one of Rome’s most much-loved squares, and admire Bernini’s fountains. In Venice, relax at a café in St. Mark’s Square, where you can people-watch, enjoy a drink, and listen to musicians. Or visit Italy’s oldest café, Caffé Florian, opened in 1720. Three nights in Siena, Italy’s best-preserved medieval town, afford you the chance to travel to nearby Florence as well as San Gimignano, a small Tuscan town famous for its medieval towers built by the patrician families who controlled the town in the Middle Ages. While in Siena, enjoy a true Italian highlight—an olive oil tasting!Italy can satisfy even the most discerning traveler, and this leisurely tour allows you to experience its history, gastronomic delights, and architectural treasures—a vacation of a lifetime!At Globus, we design our journeys around the stories that they will tell. What story will you discover next?
Highlights:
Itinerary:
| Day #1 |
Arrive in Rome, Italy. Time to rest or start exploring the “Eternal City.” At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a special welcome dinner with wine at one of Rome’s lively restaurants. (D) |
| Day #2 |
Rome. Sightseeing with your Local Guide this morning concentrates on ancient Rome: visit the COLOSSEUM and the ROMAN FORUM, where Roman legions marched in triumph. Then, time to explore the city on your own, relax, or join your Local Guide for an optional walk that takes you to the magnificent marbled Trevi Fountain, Navona Square, the well-preserved Roman Pantheon, and the Spanish Steps. (B) |
| Day #3 |
Rome. Start with a guided visit to the VATICAN MUSEUMS and SISTINE CHAPEL, world famous for Michelangelo’s ceiling paintings and The Last Judgement. Next, visit monumental ST. PETER’S SQUARE and BASILICA. Balance of the day is at leisure. Savor la dolce vita and enjoy independent activities. Take a stroll along beautiful Via Condotti, discover Rome’s hidden treasures at your own pace, or just sit on a terrace and watch people go by. Tonight, why not join an optional dinner with local specialties at one of Rome’s famous restaurants? (B) |
| Day #4 |
Rome–Siena. Travel north into Tuscany through the lush Apennine Mountains. Arrive in Siena, Italy’s best-preserved medieval town. Your guided walking tour takes you inside its historic ramparts to the PIAZZA DEL CAMPO, famous for the twice-yearly festival, the Palio. Enjoy free time here, then, the highlight of your day: an OLIVE OIL TASTING. (B,D) |
| Day #5 |
Siena. Excursion to Florence. All day is dedicated to Florence, “Cradle of the Renaissance.” Follow your Local Guide to the ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS with Michelangelo’s celebrated David and the magnificent CATHEDRAL. Admire Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry’s heavy bronze “Gate of Paradise,” and sculpture-studded SIGNORIA SQUARE. Time for independent sightseeing and browsing through the shops. Florentine leather goods and gold jewelry sold by the ounce are attractive buys. (B) |
| Day #6 |
Siena. Excursion to San Gimignano & Volterra. Drive to charming San Gimignano with its medieval towers, and join your Tour Director for an orientation of this pretty town. Continue to Volterra, beautifully located on top of a rocky plateau. Balance of the day at leisure in Siena. (B) |
| Day #7 |
Siena–Padua–Venice. A scenic drive through the Apennine Mountains and the fertile Po area to Padua, city of St. Anthony, for a visit to the majestic six-domed BASILICA. In the afternoon, continue to Venice. Enter in style by PRIVATE BOAT. You may want to join an optional dinner tonight. (B) |
| Day #8 |
Venice. Highlights of your walking tour with a Local Guide are ST. MARK’S SQUARE and the byzantine BASILICA, lavish DOGES’ PALACE and the BRIDGE OF SIGHS. Also watch skilled GLASSBLOWERS fashion their delicate objects in an age-old traditional manner. Afternoon and evening at leisure. (B) |
| Day #9 |
At Leisure in Venice. A full day to enjoy Venice at your own pace. This city has attracted and inspired photographers from all over the world because of its setting and translucent light. You may also wish to take an optional cruise through the lagoon and have lunch on one of the islands. This evening an included farewell dinner with wine at a local restaurant celebrates the success of your Italian vacation. (B,D) |
| Day #10 |
Venice. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B) |
Hotels:
Rome Mediterraneo (F), Siena NH Excelsior (F), Venice Residence Palazzo Selvadego (F)
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Pricing Options:
| Depart US | Land-Only |
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| 04/15/2011 | $2,339.00 | | 04/22/2011 | $2,349.00 | | 04/29/2011 | $2,349.00 | | 05/06/2011 | $2,349.00 | | 05/13/2011 | $2,349.00 | | 05/20/2011 | $2,349.00 | | 05/27/2011 | $2,349.00 | | 06/03/2011 | $2,369.00 | | 06/10/2011 | $2,369.00 | | 06/17/2011 | $2,369.00 | | 06/24/2011 | $2,369.00 | | 07/01/2011 | $2,349.00 | | 07/08/2011 | $2,349.00 | | 07/15/2011 | $2,349.00 | | 07/22/2011 | $2,349.00 | | 07/29/2011 | $2,349.00 | | 08/05/2011 | $2,349.00 | | 08/12/2011 | $2,349.00 | | 08/19/2011 | $2,349.00 | | 08/26/2011 | $2,349.00 | | 09/02/2011 | $2,369.00 | | 09/09/2011 | $2,369.00 | | 09/16/2011 | $2,369.00 | | 09/23/2011 | $2,369.00 | | 09/30/2011 | $2,349.00 | | 10/07/2011 | $2,349.00 | | 10/14/2011 | $2,349.00 | | 10/21/2011 | $2,339.00 |
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