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Worldwide Escorted Bus Tours & River Cruises
Italian Mosaic
On this marvelous vacation through Italy, not only will you see the main cities in Italy—Rome, Venice, Florence, Milan, and Assisi—you’ll also have an opportunity to enjoy some of the smaller towns and scenic attractions. A tour highlight is Pompeii, which was completely buried during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Imagine what life was like 2,000 years ago! This preserved town gives you an amazingly detailed look into life at the peak of the Roman Empire. Admire the paintings still on the walls, and look for the early fast-food restaurants beloved by ancient Romans. Spend time in Lake Maggiore, Italy’s second-largest lake and one of Italy’s most beautiful areas. Enjoy the picturesque lakefront, colorful flowerbeds, shops, cafés, and restaurants. You’ll also have an opportunity to relax in the laid-back town of Sorrento. Explore the cobblestone streets lined with shops and restaurants, and be sure to sample limoncello, the sweet drink made from the enormous lemons that come directly from the town’s numerous lemon trees. Delight in the amazing views, watch the sunset dip into the sea, and see Mount Vesuvius across the bay. You’ll also have time in beautiful Capri, where celebrities go to “get away from it all.” From the relaxing towns of Sorrento and Lake Maggiore to the faster-paced cities, this tour offers it all. You’re sure to have plenty of stories and photos to share with friends and family back home.With Globus, you’ll see more than a place. You’ll discover its story. Note:- Jan 25, Feb 22 & Oct 25 - Dec 20 departures overnight in Milan instead of Lake Maggiore. Dinner on day 5 and Lugano visit not included.
Special Departure:- Dec 20 departure - Christmas Eve in Milan and New Year's Eve in Rome.
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 starts with a visit to the VATICAN MUSEUMS and SISTINE CHAPEL, world famous for Michelangelo’s ceiling paintings and The Last Judgement. Continue to monumental ST. PETER’S SQUARE and BASILICA. Cross the Tiber and visit the COLOSSEUM and the ROMAN FORUM, where Roman legions marched in triumph. Then, time for independent activities and exciting optional excursion possibilities. (B) |
| Day #3 |
Rome–Pisa–Florence. North to Pisa for pictures of its amazing Leaning Tower. Continue to Florence, the capital of Tuscany and home to Renaissance splendor. Why not join an optional dinner at a Tuscan restaurant? (B) |
| Day #4 |
Florence. Follow your Local Guide to the ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS with Michelangelo’s David. Admire the magnificent cathedral, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry’s “Gate of Paradise,” and sculpture-studded SIGNORIA SQUARE. End your tour with a visit of SANTA CROCE BASILICA with the tomb of Michelangelo. Afternoon free to relax or to find out more about Florence’s artistic wealth. (B) |
| Day #5 |
Florence–Milan–Lugano, Switzerland–Lake Maggiore, Italy. Drive through the Apennine hills past Bologna, home of Europe’s oldest university, to dynamic Milan. An orientation features its gothic DUOMO, glass-domed GALLERIA, and famed La Scala Opera House. Then, continue to Lugano in the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland. A leisurely break to stroll along the lake, window-shop on the refined Via Nassa, or sip an espresso on the Piazza Riforma. Next, a scenic drive along Lake Maggiore, one of Italy’s most beautiful areas. Spend two nights at your elegant resort. (B,D) |
| Day #6 |
At Leisure by Lake Maggiore. A restful day to sleep in or maybe join an optional excursion to the baroque palace and peacock gardens of enchanting Isola Bella (open Mar. 26-Oct. 23, subject to change). (B,D) |
| Day #7 |
Lake Maggiore–Verona–Venice. East to Verona, medieval setting for Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, to see Juliet’s Balcony and the well-preserved Arena. Join the locals for lunch before continuing to Venice, deemed by some the most romantic city in the world. Enter in style by PRIVATE BOAT. (B) |
| Day #8 |
Venice. Highlights of your guided walking tour are ST. MARK’S SQUARE and the byzantine BASILICA, lavish DOGES’ PALACE and the BRIDGE OF SIGHS. Then, watch skilled GLASSBLOWERS fashion their delicate objects in the age-old manner. Later, discover Venice at your own pace or take an optional gondola ride. (B) |
| Day #9 |
Venice–Ravenna–Assisi. Follow the sparkling Adriatic coast to Ravenna to see the mosaics in the 6th-century BASILICA OF ST. APOLLINARIS IN CLASSE. Afternoon arrival in Assisi. Visit ST. CLARE’S CHURCH and ST. FRANCIS’ BASILICA with a Local Guide. (B,D) |
| Day #10 |
Assisi–Pompeii–Sorrento. Today, visit POMPEII, the Roman city both destroyed and preserved by an eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Overnight in the charming, bayside resort of Sorrento. (B) |
| Day #11 |
Sorrento. Excursion to Capri. Speed across the bay by JETFOIL to the Isle of Capri. Ride the FUNICULAR to Capri village for a guided visit of this pretty town. Free time to explore the little shops on the Piazzetta before returning to Sorrento. The remainder of the day is at leisure. (B) |
| Day #12 |
Sorrento–Rome. A short drive back to Rome. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner with wine in a local restaurant to celebrate the success of your vacation. (B,D) |
| Day #13 |
Rome. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B) |
Hotels:
Rome Starhotels Michelangelo (SF) or Mediterraneo (F) or Albani (F), Florence Grand Hotel Mediterraneo (F), Lake Maggiore Grand Hotel Bristol (F) at Stresa or Starhotels Ritz (F) at Milan, Venice All’Angelo (F), Assisi Subasio (F), Sorrento Grand Hotel Cesare Augusto (F), Rome Holiday Inn Rome Aurelia (F)
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Pricing Options:
| Depart US | Land-Only |
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| 11/29/2010 | $2,589.00 | | 12/20/2010 | $2,779.00 | | 01/24/2011 | $2,199.00 | | 02/21/2011 | $2,199.00 | | 03/28/2011 | $2,689.00 | | 04/04/2011 | $2,689.00 | | 04/06/2011 | $2,689.00 | | 04/09/2011 | $2,689.00 | | 04/11/2011 | $2,689.00 | | 04/13/2011 | $2,689.00 | | 04/16/2011 | $2,689.00 | | 04/18/2011 | $2,689.00 | | 04/20/2011 | $2,689.00 | | 04/23/2011 | $2,689.00 | | 04/25/2011 | $2,689.00 | | 04/27/2011 | $2,689.00 | | 04/30/2011 | $2,689.00 | | 05/02/2011 | $2,689.00 | | 05/04/2011 | $2,689.00 | | 05/07/2011 | $2,689.00 | | 05/09/2011 | $2,689.00 | | 05/11/2011 | $2,689.00 | | 05/14/2011 | $2,689.00 | | 05/16/2011 | $2,689.00 | | 05/18/2011 | $2,689.00 | | 05/21/2011 | $2,689.00 | | 05/23/2011 | $2,689.00 | | 05/25/2011 | $2,689.00 | | 05/28/2011 | $2,689.00 | | 05/30/2011 | $2,689.00 | | 06/01/2011 | $2,709.00 | | 06/04/2011 | $2,709.00 | | 06/06/2011 | $2,709.00 | | 06/08/2011 | $2,709.00 | | 06/11/2011 | $2,709.00 | | 06/13/2011 | $2,709.00 | | 06/15/2011 | $2,709.00 | | 06/18/2011 | $2,709.00 | | 06/20/2011 | $2,709.00 | | 06/22/2011 | $2,709.00 | | 06/25/2011 | $2,709.00 | | 06/27/2011 | $2,709.00 | | 06/29/2011 | $2,709.00 | | 07/02/2011 | $2,689.00 | | 07/04/2011 | $2,689.00 | | 07/06/2011 | $2,689.00 | | 07/09/2011 | $2,669.00 | | 07/11/2011 | $2,669.00 | | 07/13/2011 | $2,669.00 | | 07/16/2011 | $2,669.00 | | 07/18/2011 | $2,669.00 | | 07/20/2011 | $2,669.00 | | 07/23/2011 | $2,669.00 | | 07/25/2011 | $2,669.00 | | 07/27/2011 | $2,669.00 | | 07/30/2011 | $2,669.00 | | 08/01/2011 | $2,669.00 | | 08/03/2011 | $2,669.00 | | 08/06/2011 | $2,669.00 | | 08/08/2011 | $2,669.00 | | 08/10/2011 | $2,669.00 | | 08/13/2011 | $2,689.00 | | 08/15/2011 | $2,689.00 | | 08/17/2011 | $2,689.00 | | 08/20/2011 | $2,689.00 | | 08/22/2011 | $2,689.00 | | 08/24/2011 | $2,689.00 | | 08/27/2011 | $2,689.00 | | 08/29/2011 | $2,689.00 | | 08/31/2011 | $2,709.00 | | 09/03/2011 | $2,709.00 | | 09/05/2011 | $2,709.00 | | 09/07/2011 | $2,709.00 | | 09/10/2011 | $2,709.00 | | 09/12/2011 | $2,709.00 | | 09/14/2011 | $2,709.00 | | 09/17/2011 | $2,709.00 | | 09/19/2011 | $2,709.00 | | 09/24/2011 | $2,709.00 | | 09/26/2011 | $2,709.00 | | 10/03/2011 | $2,689.00 | | 10/10/2011 | $2,689.00 | | 10/17/2011 | $2,689.00 | | 10/24/2011 | $2,449.00 | | 10/31/2011 | $2,449.00 | | 11/07/2011 | $2,449.00 | | 11/14/2011 | $2,449.00 | | 11/28/2011 | $2,449.00 | | 12/19/2011 | $2,519.00 | | 01/23/2012 | $2,199.00 | | 02/20/2012 | $2,199.00 | | 03/26/2012 | $2,699.00 | | 04/02/2012 | $2,699.00 | | 04/09/2012 | $2,699.00 |
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