|  | | | | | | | | 2007 Grand Tour of Italy with Trafalgar Tours | | | 16 days from A$3119 | | |  | | | |  | | | | | |  | | | | Grand Tour of Italy What's Included
Sightseeing Highlights
* Rome: Sightseeing tour includes views of the Forum, Colosseum, the Circus Maximus plus visits St. Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel.
* Gargano Peninsula: Visit Monte Sant Angelo.
* Trulli: Marvel at this unique region.
* Alberobello: Visit this town of 'Trulli'.
* Lecce: Sightseeing includes the Basilica and Piazza del Duomo.
* Sorrento: Orientation tour includes a visit to an Inlaid Wood factory.
* Isle of Capri: Orientation includes views of the Faraglioni Rocks.
* Pompeii: A guided tour of the excavations.
* Monte Cassino: Visit the World War II Cemetery.
* Assisi: Sightseeing including St. Francis' Basilica and Santa Maria degli Angeli.
* San Marino: Visit this hilltop republic.
* Venice: Canal cruise by private launch. View St. Mark's Square, Doges' Palace and more. Visit a glass-blowing factory.
* Cortina d'Ampezzo: Visit this ski resort.
* Verona: Guided walking tour seeing the Roman Arena and Juliet's balcony.
* Milan: Orientation including the Duomo and La Scala Opera House.
* Pavia: Visit the Carthusian Abbey.
* Portofino: Cruise to this exclusive resort on the Italian Riviera.
* Pisa: Visit the Square of Miracles, and see the Leaning Tower and Baptistry.
* Florence: Sightseeing tour includes Signoria Square, the Duomo and a visit to the Santa Croce Basilica. Views from Piazzale Michelangelo.
* Siena: Orientation includes the Piazza del Campo and the marble Cathedral.
* Serre di Rapolano: Stop at the grounds of the castle.
* Scenic drives through the Abruzzi Mountains and the Trulli, along the Adriatic Coast, the Gargano Peninsula, the Bay of Naples, through the Campania, the Umbrian Hills, the Apennine Mountains, the jagged Dolomites, along the Tre Croci Pass, the Italian Riviera and the Chianti wine region of Tuscany.
* Where Trafalgar considers that our excellent audio system will enhance the commentary made by our local guides, making your tour of a city clearer and more entertaining, it will be included.
Dining Highlights
* A Welcome dinner with drinks with your Tour Director in Rome.
* 16 Buffet breakfasts
* 8 three-course dinners
* 1 local speciality restaurant dinner in Sorrento
26 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)
First Class Travel Highlights
* The services of one of Trafalgar's top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors.
* A qualified local city guide in Rome, Lecce, Isle of Capri, Pompeii, Assisi and Florence.
* Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar's luxury air-conditioned motorcoaches with reclining seats and washroom.
* Cruise to the Isle of Capri.
* You'll stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
* All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
* A stylish travel bag and wallet containing tour documents and helpful information.
Airport Transfers
Airport Transfers Transfers on arrival at Rome Fiumicino Airport will operate at 09.30, 12.30 and 15.30. Passengers arriving later should make their own way to the first hotel. Return transfers from the last hotel will arrive at Rome Fiumicino Airport at 07.00 and 09.30.
* London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and central London. When you book your tour with Trafalgar your transfers to and from the airport are included. It's that simple. Trafalgar has included a Free transfer to and from your airport and Central London.
* Important Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
* You are staying at a London hotel, booked by Trafalgar, on the night of your arrival and the night prior to the date of your departure.
* Flights are either booked by Trafalgar or detailed information on flights is provided by your Travel Agent not less than 21 days prior to departure.
* Only one included transfer both inbound and outbound per tour is included by Trafalgar. Transfers are by express train to a Central London Rail Station.
* Heathrow Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-21.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by coach. Gatwick Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-12.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by express train and coach. Transfers outside these times will be at the passengers own expense.
* In the event of unforeseen events (road or rail works, demonstrations, strikes) Trafalgar will not be held responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
* No refund is available for passengers not utilising this service.
* Why not upgrade to a Hotelink transfer from the Airport to-the-door of your Trafalgar London hotel? (please ask Trafalgar or your travel agent of the additional upgrade price per person when booking)
* European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
* Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar's Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
* Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
* Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don't coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure.
* Click here to see scheduled transfer times.
Explore Hidden Treasures - New for 2007
* Leisurely guided walking Tours of around 30 minutes duration into the very fabric of the city included in Rome, Capri, Pompeii Excavations, Assisi, Verona, Milan and Florence. |
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Day 1 - Arrive Rome (2 nights)
On arrival at Rome Fiumicino airport you are met and transferred to your hotel. After check-in, there's time to unwind before meeting your Tour Director for a Welcome dinner and drink in a trattoria. (Welcome Dinner)
Hotel: Ateneo Garden Palace (2 nights)
Day 2 - Rome sightseeing & at leisure
Our day starts with a guided visit of Michelangelo's amazing Sistine Chapel brought to life with the use of our effective audio system. We continue our sightseeing with a visit to St. Peter's Basilica and then on for a walking tour in ancient Rome where we stop in the Forum to see the Colosseum. Next we are taken to the Palatine Hill to view the Circus Maximus, the Roman stadium where 'Ben Hur' style chariot races were the order of the day. Later, there's free time perhaps to visit the Catacombs or simply relax over drinks at a sidewalk cafι. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 3 - Rome Gargano Peninsula
Today journey takes us through the Abruzzi Mountains to the Adriatic Coast. We reach the Gargano promontory and drive along its pretty coast. Next we head to the curious site of Monte Sant Angelo before arriving in the port of Manfredonia, guarded by its 13th century castle. (Breakfast Buffet / Dinner)
Hotel: Regio Hotel Manfredi
Day 4 - Gargano Peninsula Alberobello Lecce
This morning a drive along the coast takes us to the region of the Trulli strange, white, dry-stone structures with conical roofs. We visit the unique town of Alberobello on route to beautiful Lecce. Here our guided sightseeing tour shows us this delightful city including the stunning Basilica and its monumental Piazza del Duomo. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: President
Day 5 - Lecce Sorrento (2 nights)
After breakfast, we drive along the coast to Bari and the autostrada taking us to the Gulf of Salerno to Sorrento. Here orientation shows us the Piazza Tasso and Corso Italia with its boutiques and cafιs. Tonight, we enjoy dinner in a picturesque restaurant. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
Hotel: Grand Hotel La Pace (2 nights)
Day 6 - Isle of Capri Excursion
This morning we will visit an inlaid wood workshop where we see a demonstration of this local craft. Then, we cruise across to the beautiful Isle of Capri for the day. Here orientation takes us up to Capri Town where we enjoy a walking tour with use of our audio system to admire views of the Faraglioni Rocks and Marina Piccola. Then we visit the Piazzetta where the rich and famous sip their cappuccinos followed by free time to perhaps ascend to Anacapri. At the end of the afternoon we cruise back to Sorrento. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 7 - Sorrento Pompeii Assisi
It's a short drive to Pompeii for a guided walking tour with audio system of the excavations of the town petrified by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. Then, through the Campania, stopping at Monte Cassino to visit the Commonwealth War Cemetery. Next on through the hills of Frascati and the Umbria en route to Assisi, St. Francis' town. (Buffet Breakfast/ Dinner)
Hotel: Grand
Day 8 - Assisi sightseeing Ravenna Venice (Lido.) (2 nights)
Our morning walking tour with audio equipment in Assisi includes the Upper and Lower Basilicas with their Giotto frescoes plus the Santa Maria degli Angeli to visit the Basilica. From here we travel through the Apennines stopping to visit the smallest and oldest Republic in the world the fairy-tale Republic of San Marino. Finally, we enjoy a scenic drive along the Adriatic Coast, to the magical city of Venice for our two-night stay. (Buffet Breakfast/ Dinner)
Hotel: Boulevard (2 nights)
Day 9 - Venice sightseeing & at leisure
Today we savour the sights and sounds as we cruise to St. Mark's Square on our private launch, seeing the Bridge of Sighs, Doges' Palace and St. Mark's Basilica. Afterwards, we visit a Murano glass-blowing workshop for a demonstration of this craft. At leisure maybe enjoy lunch on the island of Burano. (Buffet Breakfast )
Day 10 - Venice (Lido.) Cortina d'Ampezzo Bolzano (Dolomites)
Today through the Veneto plains to world-famous Cortina d'Ampezzo. Here we will see the Olympic ski-jump before time at leisure. Later, a stunning drive along the Tre Croci Pass via Dobiacco and Brunico to Bolzano. This evening we dine at our hotel. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Alpi
Day 11 - Bolzano (Dolomites) Verona Milan
Today we're off to Verona for a guided walking tour using our effective audio system to see Juliet's balcony and the Roman Arena. Then we arrive in Milan home to the Italian fashion gurus. A walking tour using audio system with our Tour director here shows us the Duomo, the Galleria, and the world famous La Scala Opera House. Later, perhaps visit one of the museums or shop in the boutiques (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Quark
Day 12 - Milan Pavia Santa Margherita
We stop at Pavia to enjoy a guided visit of the Carthusian Abbey by one of the monks (when available). Next via Genoa, Columbus' birthplace, to the Italian Riviera. We stay in the famous resort of Santa Margherita in Liguria for the night. (Buffet Breakfast/ Dinner)
Hotel: Park Suisse
Day 13 - Santa Margherita Portofino-Pisa Florence (2 nights)
This morning we cruise to nearby Portofino (weather permitting), an internationally loved resort. Then past the quarries of Carrara to Pisa, where we see the Leaning Tower and Cathedral in the square of Miracles. Finally, following the old road to Empoli we reach the city which was the jewel of the Renaissance Florence. (Buffet Breakfast/ Dinner)
Hotel: Grand Hotel Mediterraneo (2 nights)
Day 14 - Florence sightseeing and at leisure
Our guided walking tour with an audio system includes the Duomo, Giotto's bell tower, the Baptistry and a visit to Santa Croce Basilica. Later some free time before we enjoy a panoramic view from Piazzale Michelangelo. Later you may wish to shop for fine quality leather goods and 18 carat gold designer jewellery for which this city is so famous! There are also many wonderful museums to visit here your Tour Director can advise you on how to make the most of your time here. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 15 - Florence Siena Serre di Rapolano Rome
Our day begins with a drive through the Chianti vineyards to the medieval city of Siena. Here an orientation includes the Piazza del Campo, scene of the annual Palio horse race, and the Cathedral. Next we stop in the grounds of the ancient castle of Serre di Rapolano, before we return to the 'Eternal City', Rome. Perhaps join in an excursion to Tivoli this evening, to see the wonderful gardens and fountains of the Villa d'Este. (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Sheraton Golf
Day 16 - Depart Rome
This morning bid farewell as we transfer you to Rome Fiumicino airport for your return flight home.(Buffet Breakfast) |
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