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Italy Experience 12 Days(2009)[EEIX]
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Tour Code: EEIX |
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Thrill to the enchantment of Italy’s cities, marvel at
Rome, the Byzantine Venice, Florence and the Renaissance
Sienna, the mystical Assisi, the ancient Pompeii, and
the famous seaside resorts like Sorrento, Capri, and
Amalfi Coast!7
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Price From $
3190.00+ tax
No hidden charges!
Price includes fuel surcharge |
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Visiting:
Italy
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Day 1 | USA-Rome
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Full American Breakfast
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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Start our Italy Experience tour by boarding an international flight bound for
Rome. The jetliner traverses multiple time zones as it fl ies over the Atlantic
Ocean. Spend the night aboard.
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Day 2 | Arrive-Rome
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Full American Breakfast
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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The jetliner touches down in Rome, the longtime capital of Italy. Local legend
tells the story that Rome was founded by the twins Romulus and Remus in 753
BC and eventually developed into the capital of the Roman Kingdom, Roman
Republic, and finally the Roman Empire. In Rome, one feels the effortless
blending of ancient architecture and cosmopolitan grace. A wondrous city of
great cultural and political significance, Rome is one of the most-visited cities
in the world. After baggage retrieval and clearing customs, we meet the Ritz
Tours guide and transfer to the hotel.
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Day 3 | Rome -Bologna -Venice
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Full American Breakfast
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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Breakfast at hotel or on cruise
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After breakfast, the group boards the motorcoach and we begin the trip up north
to Venice. The leisurely drive through the rural regions of Italy will take us first
to Bologna, an important transportation hub in northern Italy. Here we stop to
visit Bologna’s historic city center which contains numerous Medieval,
Renaissance, and Baroque artistic monuments. Continue onwards to Venice,
where we overnight and enjoy our dinner at Crowne Plaza Padova.
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Day 4 | Venice
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Full American Breakfast
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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Venice could quite possibly be the most enchanting city in all of Italy. With a population
of 272,000, Venice is spread out over 118 small islands. During the Middle Ages and the
Renaissance, the Venetian Republic existed as a major maritime power and an important
center of commerce. Our sightseeing tour of Venice includes St. Mark’s Basilica, the magical
Piazza St. Marco, and the Bridge of Sighs. Here in the water town of Venice, optional
gondola rides afford us an unforgettable way to traverse Grand Canal. Also included in
today’s itinerary is a glassblowing demonstration performed by a skilled Venetian artisan.
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Day 5 | Venice -Verona -Pisa
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Full American Breakfast
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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This morning after breakfast we board the motorcoach as it travels southwards to
Verona, a historic city in northern Italy that serves as provincial capital for Veneto.
A city orientation tour takes us around this town fi lled with medieval architecture.
Verona is perhaps most famous for being the setting for Shakespeare’s famous play
“Romeo and Juliet.” The motorcoach continues south to Pisa, where we overnight.
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Day 6 | Pisa -Florence -Pisa
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Full American Breakfast
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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Florence is the capital of the Tuscany region. Lying on the Arno River, it was once the
capital of Italy and was the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. Florence is a city of
such cultural and historic importance that the entire city was designated a World
Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO. Some of the famous names that called Florence
home included Michelangelo, Donatello, Raphael, Galileo, Dante, and Machiavelli.
A walking tour of the city shows us the most famous landmarks: the Duomo, the
Bronze Doors of the Baptistry called the “Door of Paradise,” the 13th Century Santa
Croce Basilica, and Signoria Square. We also visit the Academy Gallery. Board the
motorcoach in the afternoon for an excursion to see the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
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Day 7 | Pisa -Sienna -Assisi
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Full American Breakfast
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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Breakfast at hotel or on cruise
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We depart Florence this morning headed for Assisi. Enroute, we stop at the 11th century
town of Sienna. A city orientation tour takes us past the Duomo and the town square.
Continue onwards to Assisi, the famed birthplace of St. Francis. Upon arrival at
Assisi, the city orientation tour will take the group to the St. Francis Basilica, an
UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. Overnight in Perugia at the Arte Hotel.
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Day 8 | Assisi -Pompeii -Sorrento
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Full American Breakfast
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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Pompeii was a Roman town that was completely buried by the 79 AD eruption of
Mt. Vesuvius. For two days, ash rained down upon the town, killing the inhabitants
while perfectly preserving it for some 1700 years until Pompeii was rediscovered.
We take a guided tour of the Ruins at Pompeii. Afterwards, continue on to Sorrento,
a town with lemon groves, beautiful beaches and numerous cafes.
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Day 9 | Sorrento -Capri -Sorrento
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Full American Breakfast
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The highlight of today’s tour is a visit by ferry (or hydrofoil) to Capri, the most
popular resort island outside the Gulf of Naples. As our ferry arrives at Marina
Grande, the sightseeing tour begins. The local guide takes our group on an
orientation tour of Capri, including a visit to the Villa San Michele in Anacapri.
Return by ferry back to Sorrento.
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Day 10 | Rome
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Full American Breakfast
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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Depart Sorrento this morning for a drive along the Amalfi Coast. Renowned for
its rugged terrain, scenic beauty, picturesque towns and diversity, the Amalfi
Coast is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. We will stop at the towns
of Positano and Amalfi before continuing onwards to Rome.
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Day 11 | Rome
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Full American Breakfast
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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Back in Rome, today we take the entire day to explore the city. Italy’s largest and
most expansive city, Rome has a population of 2.7 million. Located within its
borders is the state of the Vatican City, home of the Pope. We first journey to the
Vatican where our local guide takes us to visit the Vatican Museum, St. Peter’s
Square, and St. Peter’s Basilica. We next go to the eternal Colosseum, and the
Roman Forum. In the evening, our group will have a farewell dinner.
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Day 12 | Rome -USA
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Our visit to Italy is over all too soon as we check out and transfer to the airport to catch
the homebound international fl ight. Re-cross the Atlantic Ocean to arrive back home.
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$90.00 |
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Meals provided as specified in itinerary
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Full breakfast or buffet breakfast at hotels
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Dinners at hotel or local restaurant in: Venice, Pisa, Perugia, Sorrento
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Farewell dinner in Rome
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Comprehensive sightseeing program
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Knowledgeable and experienced tour manager throughout tour in Italy
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Specialist local guides added in major cities
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Travel Protection Insurance is provided at no additional charge to you if final payment is received by Ritz Tours 60 days prior to the departure date
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USTOA $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program
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Florence – Academy Gallery
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Assisi – St.Francis’ Basilica
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Pompeii – The Ruins
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Capri – Villa San Michelle in Anacapri
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Capri Ferry or Hydrofoil
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Rome – Vatican Museum, Forum, and Colosseum
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Round trip international air ticket
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Comfortable European air-conditioned tour coach with professional service of experienced drivers
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Hotel City:
Rome
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Holiday Inn Eur Parco dei Medici
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Welcome to the Holiday Inn Rome Eur Parco dei Medici, a 4 star hotel in Rome that combines the high standards of the famous brand with the hotel’s elegant style. A stone's throw away from the Eur District, next to the Grande Raccordo Anulare, exit Eur Magliana, and close to the new Rome’s exibition centre, the hotel is within easy reach of Fiumicino International Airport and city centre to which is directly connected by a free scheduled shuttle service. All the wonders of Rome are only a few minutes away.
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Address:
VIALE CASTELLO DELLA MAGLIANA 65, ROME, 00148 ITALY
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Tel:
39-06-65581
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Hotel City:
Venice
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Crowne Plaza Padova
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Crowne Plaza Padova hotel is ideally located just 400m from the A4 motorway exit Padova West, and can be easily reached from Venice Marco Polo airport. Crowne Plaza Padova hotel is an excellent starting point to visit cultural cities like Venice and Verona not to forget Padova itself with its famous Scrovegni Chapel. All 177 spacious hotel bedrooms and suites are fully air conditioned and equipped with high speed internet access and flat screen TV.
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Address:
VIA PO 197, PADOVA, 35135 ITALY
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Tel:
39-049-8656511
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Hotel City:
Pisa
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Jolly Hotel dei Cavalieri
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The hotel is a modern building with 6 floors, inluding the ground floor. It consists of 100 rooms, 3 meeting rooms with a capacity to seat 80 people. It is situated in the heart of the city, only a short walk away from the central train station and 1km away from the airport. It has an ideal location to reach the central offices, the university, the best shops as well as the splendid monuments (the famous Torre Pendente etc). The restaurant offers delicious local and international specialities.
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Address:
Piazza della Stazione, 2, Pisa, Italy
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Tel:
+39 050 43290
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Hotel City:
Perugia
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Arte Hotel Perugia
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Frescoes, paintings, sculpture, relief and temporary exhibitions - the ARTEHOTEL in Perugia, formerly the Hit Hotel, is endowed with the work of contemporary Italian and foreign artists. Its proprietors believe in the importance of high-quality personalization regarding all expressions of the “inhabitable” form, which adds to the clients’ well-being. The ARTEHOTEL, due to its fortunate position, only ten minutes from the historic centre of this splendid Etruscan city, is also a privileged location for business meetings, congresses and round tables.
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Address:
SS Trasimeno Ovest, 159 z/10, 06074 - Ferro di Cavallo (Pg)
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Tel:
075-517 9247
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Hotel City:
Sorrento
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Grand Hotel Moon Valley
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The Grand Hotel Moon Valley complex is situated in the centre of Seiano di Vico Equense on the site of the Ancient Roman “Praedium”. The extensive grounds which cover some 15,000 square meters, boasts a rich and interesting variety of plants and trees , all lovingly and expertly cared for by full-time gardeners.
The Montecatini SpA company built the complex in the 1950’s as a summer holiday camp for their employees; an idea that was considered to be very avant-garde at that time.
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Address:
Peninsola Sorrentina, Sciano di Vico Equense, I-80066 (NA)
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Tel:
(+39)081-8028015
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