2012 |

 

THE BEST OF ITALY

Tour Code - LB

11 days Rome to Rome Rome, Tuscany, Venice, Assisi, Capri

All inclusive prices starting at: $3819

Start in Rome on this unforgettable holiday  with a welcome dinner at a local restaurant and enjoy highlight visits like St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. In Orvieto, atop a volcanic rock, ride a funicular to the cathedral, before continuing to your spa resort in Tuscany. Enjoy an excursion to Florence, where guided sightseeing includes visits to the Academy of Fine Arts to admire Michelangelo’s David, the cathedral, and Signoria Square. Stop in Pisa, to marvel at the Leaning Tower, and arrive in Venice, where you will visit St. Mark’s Basilica and lavish Doges’ Palace with a Local Guide, and watch Venetian glassblowers at work. Stay overnight in St. Francis’ Assisi. Next, visit the excavations of Pompeii with a Local Guide, drive through lively Naples and board your jetfoil to the charming Isle of Capri where you will stay for two nights. Guided sightseeing includes a visit to Villa San Michele in Anacapri. Via Sorrento return to Rome, where a farewell dinner at a local restaurant has been included.

Meals

  • Breakfast - 10
  • Lunch - 0
  • Dinner - 5

Standard Features

ROME: Welcome and farewell dinners at a local restaurant; guided sightseeing, visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Square and Basilica, the Colosseum and Roman Forum
ORVIETO: Ride a funicular though the ramparts and visit the cathedral
FLORENCE: Guided walking tour, visit Michelangelo's David, and Signoria Square
PISA: Marvel at the legendary Leaning Tower
VENICE: Private boat ride; guided walking tour, visit St. Mark's Square and Basilica, Doges' Palace and the Bridge of Sighs; glassblowers' demonstration
ASSISI: Guided sightseeing, visit St. Clare's Church and St. Francis' Basilica
POMPEII: Guided walking tour of the excavations
NAPLES-CAPRI-SORRENTO: By jetfoil
CAPRI: Funicular ride; guided sightseeing, visit Villa San Michele in Anacapri
MEALS: Full buffet breakfast (B), 5 three-course dinners (D), including special welcome and farewell dinners with wine in Rome
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.

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Day by Day

DayDescription
1

ARRIVE IN ROME, ITALY.

After arrival check into your hotel. At 5pm, meet your Tour Director and travelling companions and leave the hotel for a special welcome dinner with wine at one of Rome's lively restaurants. (D)

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)

3

ROME-ORVIETO-TUSCANY.

Following the Tiber Valley, reach Orvieto, perched high atop a volcanic rock. Access, denied to many a would-be conqueror through the ages, is easy for you. Ride a modern FUNICULAR right through the forbidding ramparts. Time to browse through tempting shops in the lanes off Piazza del Duomo and to find the right angle for a picture of the fabulous gothic facade of the CATHEDRAL with its San Brisio Chapel. Next, drive through the Chianti wine area to the spa resort of Montecatini in Tuscany. (B)

4

TUSCANY. EXCURSION TO FLORENCE.

All day dedicated to Florence, "Cradle of the Renaissance." Your guided walking tour includes visits to Michelangelo's David in the ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS and the magnificent CATHEDRAL. Admire Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistry's heavy bronze "Gate of Paradise," and sculpture-studded SIGNORIA SQUARE. Afternoon for independent sightseeing and browsing through the many shops. Florentine leather goods and gold jewellery sold by the ounce are attractive buys. (B,D)

5

TUSCANY-PISA-VENICE.

A short drive to Pisa. Take your pictures of the amazing Leaning Tower, 55 metres (180 feet high) and no less than 3.6 metres (12 feet) out of the perpendicular. Next, enjoy a comfortable drive north to Venice, a powerful magnet for romantics and art lovers from around the world. (B)

6

VENICE.

Enter in style by PRIVATE BOAT to meet your Local Guide. Highlights of your walking tour are ST. MARK'S SQUARE and its byzantine BASILICA, lavish DOGES' PALACE and the BRIDGE OF SIGHS. Also watch skilled GLASSBLOWERS fashion their delicate objects in an age-old traditional manner. Then, enjoy Venice at your own pace or join an optional excursion to the island of Burano. (B)

7

VENICE-ASSISI.

Through the Apennine Mountains to peaceful Assisi. Meet your Local Guide and visit ST. CLARE'S CHURCH and ST. FRANCIS' BASILICA built above the Saint's grave. (B,D)

8

ASSISI-POMPEII-NAPLES-CAPRI.

South on the Highway of the Sun to famous POMPEII. Meet your Local Guide and start your highlight visit of this Roman city both destroyed and preserved by an eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. See a patrician home, public baths, and shops that give a striking picture of what day-to-day life was like in Rome at its apex of power. Next, drive to Naples, cross the blue bay by JETFOIL to the beautiful Isle of Capri for your two-night stay, and ride the FUNICULAR to Capri village. (B,D)

9

CAPRI.

This morning, enjoy sightseeing with a Local Guide. Highlight is a visit to VILLA SAN MICHELE in Anacapri. Afternoon and evening are at leisure to stroll around and discover the beauty of this famous island. (B)

10

CAPRI-SORRENTO-ROME.

Speed across the bay to the charming resort of Sorrento. Enjoy time to stroll around and check out the local shops before returning to Rome. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner with wine in a local restaurant to celebrate the success of your vacation. (B,D)

11

ROME.

Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

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Dates/Prices

NB: All prices listed are per person

May 2012

Start DateEnd DateAvailabilityTwin ShareSingle
02 May 201212 May 2012On Request $3869 NZD $4462 NZD Hotel List
02 May 201212 May 2012On Request $3869 NZD $4462 NZD Hotel List
06 May 201216 May 2012On Request $3869 NZD $4462 NZD Hotel List
07 May 201217 May 2012On Request $3869 NZD $4462 NZD Hotel List
09 May 201219 May 2012On Request $3869 NZD $4462 NZD Hotel List
09 May 201219 May 2012On Request $3869 NZD $4462 NZD Hotel List
13 May 201223 May 2012On Request $3869 NZD $4462 NZD Hotel List
14 May 201224 May 2012On Request $3869 NZD $4462 NZD Hotel List
16 May 201226 May 2012On Request $3869 NZD $4462 NZD Hotel List
20 May 201230 May 2012On Request $3869 NZD $4462 NZD Hotel List
23 May 201202 Jun 2012On Request $3869 NZD $4462 NZD Hotel List
23 May 201202 Jun 2012On Request $3869 NZD $4462 NZD Hotel List
27 May 201206 Jun 2012On Request $3869 NZD $4462 NZD Hotel List
30 May 201209 Jun 2012On Request $3869 NZD $4462 NZD Hotel List

Jun 2012

Start DateEnd DateAvailabilityTwin ShareSingle
03 Jun 201213 Jun 2012On Request $3869 NZD $4462 NZD Hotel List
04 Jun 201214 Jun 2012On Request $3869 NZD $4462 NZD Hotel List
06 Jun 201216 Jun 2012On Request $3869 NZD $4462 NZD Hotel List
10 Jun 201220 Jun 2012On Request $3869 NZD $4462 NZD Hotel List
11 Jun 201221 Jun 2012On Request $3869 NZD $4462 NZD Hotel List
13 Jun 201223 Jun 2012On Request $3869 NZD $4462 NZD Hotel List
17 Jun 201227 Jun 2012On Request $3869 NZD $4462 NZD Hotel List
18 Jun 201228 Jun 2012On Request $3869 NZD $4462 NZD Hotel List
20 Jun 201230 Jun 2012On Request $3869 NZD $4462 NZD Hotel List
24 Jun 201204 Jul 2012Open $3869 NZD $4462 NZD Hotel List
25 Jun 201205 Jul 2012Open $3869 NZD $4462 NZD Hotel List
27 Jun 201207 Jul 2012On Request $3869 NZD $4462 NZD Hotel List
27 Jun 201207 Jul 2012On Request $3869 NZD $4462 NZD Hotel List

Jul 2012

Start DateEnd DateAvailabilityTwin ShareSingle
01 Jul 201211 Jul 2012On Request $3869 NZD $4462 NZD Hotel List
04 Jul 201214 Jul 2012On Request $3869 NZD $4462 NZD Hotel List
04 Jul 201214 Jul 2012On Request $3869 NZD $4462 NZD Hotel List
08 Jul 201218 Jul 2012Open $3869 NZD $4462 NZD Hotel List
11 Jul 201221 Jul 2012On Request $3869 NZD $4462 NZD Hotel List
15 Jul 201225 Jul 2012On Request $3869 NZD $4462 NZD Hotel List
18 Jul 201228 Jul 2012On Request $3869 NZD $4462 NZD Hotel List
25 Jul 201204 Aug 2012Open $3869 NZD $4462 NZD Hotel List
30 Jul 201209 Aug 2012Open $3869 NZD $4462 NZD Hotel List

Aug 2012

Start DateEnd DateAvailabilityTwin ShareSingle
01 Aug 201211 Aug 2012On Request $3819 NZD $4412 NZD Hotel List
08 Aug 201218 Aug 2012Open $3819 NZD $4412 NZD Hotel List
15 Aug 201225 Aug 2012Open $3819 NZD $4412 NZD Hotel List
22 Aug 201201 Sep 2012Open $3819 NZD $4412 NZD Hotel List
26 Aug 201205 Sep 2012On Request $3819 NZD $4412 NZD Hotel List
29 Aug 201208 Sep 2012On Request $3819 NZD $4412 NZD Hotel List
29 Aug 201208 Sep 2012Open $3819 NZD $4412 NZD Hotel List

Sep 2012

Start DateEnd DateAvailabilityTwin ShareSingle
02 Sep 201212 Sep 2012Open $4019 NZD $4612 NZD Hotel List
03 Sep 201213 Sep 2012Open $4019 NZD $4612 NZD Hotel List
05 Sep 201215 Sep 2012Open $4019 NZD $4612 NZD Hotel List
05 Sep 201215 Sep 2012On Request $4019 NZD $4612 NZD Hotel List
09 Sep 201219 Sep 2012Open $4019 NZD $4612 NZD Hotel List
10 Sep 201220 Sep 2012On Request $4019 NZD $4612 NZD Hotel List
10 Sep 201220 Sep 2012Open $4019 NZD $4612 NZD Hotel List
12 Sep 201222 Sep 2012On Request $4019 NZD $4612 NZD Hotel List
12 Sep 201222 Sep 2012Open $4019 NZD $4612 NZD Hotel List
16 Sep 201226 Sep 2012On Request $4019 NZD $4612 NZD Hotel List
17 Sep 201227 Sep 2012Open $4019 NZD $4612 NZD Hotel List
17 Sep 201227 Sep 2012On Request $4019 NZD $4612 NZD Hotel List
19 Sep 201229 Sep 2012On Request $4019 NZD $4612 NZD Hotel List
19 Sep 201229 Sep 2012Open $4019 NZD $4612 NZD Hotel List
23 Sep 201203 Oct 2012On Request $4019 NZD $4612 NZD Hotel List
24 Sep 201204 Oct 2012Open $4019 NZD $4612 NZD Hotel List
24 Sep 201204 Oct 2012On Request $4019 NZD $4612 NZD Hotel List
26 Sep 201206 Oct 2012On Request $4019 NZD $4612 NZD Hotel List
26 Sep 201206 Oct 2012Open $4019 NZD $4612 NZD Hotel List
30 Sep 201210 Oct 2012Open $4019 NZD $4612 NZD Hotel List

Oct 2012

Start DateEnd DateAvailabilityTwin ShareSingle
01 Oct 201211 Oct 2012Not Available $4019 NZD $4612 NZD Hotel List
01 Oct 201211 Oct 2012On Request $4019 NZD $4612 NZD Hotel List
03 Oct 201213 Oct 2012Not Available $4019 NZD $4612 NZD Hotel List
03 Oct 201213 Oct 2012On Request $4019 NZD $4612 NZD Hotel List
07 Oct 201217 Oct 2012Open $4019 NZD $4612 NZD Hotel List
08 Oct 201218 Oct 2012Open $4019 NZD $4612 NZD Hotel List
08 Oct 201218 Oct 2012Not Available $4019 NZD $4612 NZD Hotel List
10 Oct 201220 Oct 2012On Request $4019 NZD $4612 NZD Hotel List
10 Oct 201220 Oct 2012Open $4019 NZD $4612 NZD Hotel List
14 Oct 201224 Oct 2012On Request $3869 NZD $4462 NZD Hotel List
15 Oct 201225 Oct 2012On Request $3869 NZD $4462 NZD Hotel List
15 Oct 201225 Oct 2012On Request $3869 NZD $4462 NZD Hotel List
21 Oct 201231 Oct 2012Open $3869 NZD $4462 NZD Hotel List
28 Oct 201207 Nov 2012Open $3849 NZD $4442 NZD Hotel List

Accommodation Prices

Pre & Post TourCityStart DateEnd DateSingle PriceTwin PriceTriple Price
POSTRome01 Jan 201231 Dec 2012 $298 NZD $218 NZD $182 NZD
PRERome01 Jan 201231 Dec 2012 $298 NZD $218 NZD $182 NZD

Charges

TypeNamePrice
OPTIONALGratuity138 NZD

THE BEST OF ITALY

Tour Code - LB

11 days Rome to Rome Rome, Tuscany, Venice, Assisi, Capri

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Optional Excursions

To help plan your leisure time, as well as your pre-tour budgeting, here is a list of optional excursions that may be offered on this tour. Availability is subject to sufficient participation, weather conditions, seasonal suitability, group interests, and general feasibility for your tour. Please note prices may be based on the previous year and are subject to change. Full terms and conditions are contained in the important travel documents.

PriceDetails
39  EUR

Name: AMALFI DRIVE & POSITANO
Location: SORRENTO
Description: Enjoy a scenic drive up to the Madonnina, a breathtaking viewpoint over the Amalfi Coast. Free time to visit and shop in the quaint terraced village of Positano, a prosperous port of the former Amalfi Republic. See the Byzantine church of Santa Maria Assunta and its famous majolica tile dome.
71  EUR

Name: A VENETIAN NIGHT OUT INCLUDING TRANSFER
Location: VENICE
Description: Travel by private water taxi along the splendid Grand Canal to a fine Venetian restaurant. Taste four mouth-watering courses of local specialties and wine or soft drinks. After dinner, time to explore romantic Venice.
38  EUR

Name: GONDOLA SERENADE
Location: VENICE
Description: Enjoy a ride in a traditional gondola, gliding through centuries-old canals, under famous arched bridges, past lavish palaces and quaint piazzas, serenaded by live music.(gondola for 6 people)
35  EUR

Name: HIGHLIGHTS OF UFFIZI GALLERY
Location: FLORENCE
Description: With your Local Guide, admire the world's greatest collection of Italian and Florentine art. The GALLERY showcases works by Leonardo da Vinci, Botticelli, and Michelangelo.
69  EUR

Name: LAGOON CRUISE AND MEAL IN BURANO
Location: VENICE
Description: Cruise past the islands of Santa Elena, San Michele and the famous Lido to picturesque Burano island, renowned for its lace making and colourful houses. Savour a mouth-watering meal, drinks included. Free time to shop and stroll.
29  EUR

Name: ORIENTATION DRIVE
Location: ROME
Description: Enjoy an unforgettable drive through some of the more exclusive streets of the "Eternal City". Marvel at the impressive piazzas, fountains and ancient buildings in all their majesty and much more�
38  EUR

Name: ROMAN HIGHLIGHTS
Location: ROME
Description: A guided stroll through the historical centre of Rome: your Tour Director will propose a tailor-made itinerary featuring some of the city's authentic jewels. For instance: Trastevere and its basilica of Santa Maria, or the baroque district, Campo de' Fiori, the Pantheon, San Luigi dei Francesi, famous Piazza Navona, Via dei Condotti, Piazza del Popolo with its church of Santa Maria del Popolo and displays of Caravaggio paintings.
68  EUR

Name: ROMAN HIGHLIGHTS & DINNER
Location: ROME
Description: A guided stroll through the historical centre of Rome: your Tour Director will propose a tailor-made itinerary featuring some of the city's authentic jewels. For instance: Trastevere and its basilica of Santa Maria, the baroque district, Campo de' Fiori, the Pantheon, and San Luigi dei Francesi, famous Piazza Navona, Via dei Condotti, Piazza del Popolo with its church of Santa Maria del Popolo and displays of Caravaggio paintings. After your walk, relax and enjoy a four-course dinner, including drinks, at a popular Roman restaurant.
56  EUR

Name: TUSCAN DINNER
Location: MONTECATINI
Description: Savour a traditional Italian four-course meal in the warm atmosphere of a famous agriturismo, amidst the green hills of Valdinievole.
 
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