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Great Italian Cities (Winter 2012/2013)

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The Papal Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi in Assisi, ItalyFlorence, ItalyPonte Vecchio in Florence, ItalyThe Leaning Tower of Pisa, ItalyColosseum in Rome, ItalyThe Trevi Fountain by night in Rome, ItalyVenice, Italy
The Papal Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi in Assisi, Italy
Florence, Italy
Ponte Vecchio in Florence, Italy
The Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy
Colosseum in Rome, Italy
The Trevi Fountain by night in Rome, Italy
Venice, Italy
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Optionals

On every itinerary, we offer a range of optional excursions that allow you to further enhance your experience should you so choose. These are purchased when you are on your trip, via your Trafalgar Travel Director. Depending on the region visited these can be paid with cash or credit card.

  • FLORENCE

    • + LUNCH OR DINNER WINE AND MUSIC IN THE TUSCAN HILLS Take a scenic drive through the beautiful Tuscan countryside to a delightful regional restaurant set among the pines and cypress trees. Here a feast of gastronomic specialities awaits, accompanied by song and music.

    • + FLORENTINE DINNER WITH ENTERTAINMENT Sample the flavours of medieval Florence, during an evening of good food and music at a distinctive historic venue. (Subject to availability).

    • + VISIT TO SAN GIMIGNANO We drive to the nearby hilltop town of San Gimignano, the 'medieval Manhattan' of Tuscany. Surrounded by fields of sunflowers, vineyards and olive groves, this is Italy's best preserved medieval city and will give you an excellent idea of daily life in Italy during the Middle Ages.

  • ROME

    • + ROMAN EVENING WITH DINNER A light hearted evening in Rome. We will relax and enjoy a typical Italian meal (drinks included), while live musicians entertain us. To complete our evening, we will drive along the Via Veneto, a location made famous by the film 'La Dolce Vita' and see how the Romans enjoy their city. A wonderful end to our day.

    • + POMPEII AND NAPLES We drive to the ancient ruins of Pompeii, excavated after being buried under the ash and pumice from the eruption of Vesuvius in 79AD. We have a guided tour of this Roman city preserved for over 2000 years. Later, we have a panoramic tour of Naples, before returning to Rome, passing the abbey of Monte Cassino.

    • + ANCIENT AND MAGNIFICENT ROME AND THE SEVEN HILLS Your local guide will take you through 2000 years of the most fascinating sights of this incredible city. We will incorporate the seven hills of Rome, the famous Appian Way (Quo Vadis), Caracalla Baths, and a visit to the Catacombs. Then stroll through the historical centre to see the Pantheon, hidden secrets, famous fountains and piazzas. These are just some of the Must See sights which you will experience on this inspiring tour of Rome.

  • VENICE

    • + CANALS OF VENICE An unforgettable introduction to this unique and magical city! We cruise along the Grand Canal by private water taxi, admiring the magnificent and elegant palazzos. We see the Rialto Bridge and then reach 'the most beautiful outdoor drawing room in the world', St Mark's Square. Later during your Gondola Ride, you will glide along the picturesque smaller canals, sipping Italian champagne while a duo of musicians entertains.

    • + LAGOON CRUISE WITH LUNCH OR DINNER Take some time off the beaten track! We are taken by private boat to the nearby islands in the lagoon of Venice. See the island of Murano where the glass blowers live. Lunch or dinner is taken at the picturesque 'Island of the fishermen', Burano, famous for its multicoloured houses and a photographer's paradise. Drinks are also included.

    • + VENETIAN GLORIES Accompanied by a local expert we are taken into the magnificent Doges' Palace - home to the rulers of the Venetian republic for hundreds of years. We are shown the main highlights of the palace and its elegant courtyards, before entering the Byzantine Basilica of St. Mark the Evangelist, patron saint of the city of Venice. Here we admire the stunning golden mosaics and wonderful Byzantine architecture. (entrance fees included).

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  • SF= Superior First Class, F = First Class, MF = Moderate First Class, ST = Superior Tourist, D = Deluxe and MD = Moderate Deluxe.
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Notes
  • * For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
  • ^Twin-share option not available for trips to South America., Costa Rica, Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii or for any holiday & cruise combination, or in Asia and Eastern Mediterranean except Highlights of Turkey (without cruise) & Best of Turkey.

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