ItalyTourTravel

Rome, Florence & Venice

GT - Independent
10 Days From $1,099
Including Airfare

IT'S INCLUDED!

• Rome, Florence & Venice

Transportation

• Round trip trans-Atlantic airfare and First Class "Eurostar Italia" train between Rome-Florence-Venice

Accommodations

• 8 nights at your choice of Superior Tourist Class, First Class or Deluxe hotels

Meals

• Daily breakfast (B)

Tour Highlights

• Services of professional local guides
• Enjoy city tours of Rome, Florence and Venice
• Sample Rome's culinary treasures during your free time
• Museum-hop or join an optional tour to Tuscan countryside from Florence
• Enjoy a gondola ride, stroll and shop during your free time in Venice
• Travel bag, document folder and luggage tags, all delivered by FedEx delivery service
• GeneralAssist, a network of toll-free 24 hour-a-day emergency on-tour assistance

Day 1 – Depart USA
Begin your journey on an overnight flight to Rome, Italy.

Day 2 – Arrive Rome, Italy
After arrival in the Eternal City of Rome you settle in your choice of hotel. This afternoon and evening are free to get acquainted with the city.

Day 3 & 4 - Explore Rome
Rome, like all of Italy, sparkles with vitality. Here, ancient monuments stand side by side with modern shops, magnificent palaces and outdoor markets filled with all kinds of bargains. A sense of timelessness is balanced by busy streets and steady stream of activity. On an included half-day city sightseeing tour you will see many of the sights that have made Rome famous through the centuries - your choice is a half day city tour featuring St. Peter's Basilica, or the city tour with a visit to the Colosseum - a massive and majestic ancient monument that was begun by the Flavian emperor Vespasian in AD 72 and dedicated eight years later. There is plenty of time to further explore Rome on your own; stroll the Spanish Steps, shop on fashionable Via Veneto, or throw a coin in the Trevi Fountain, a sensational fantasy of mythical sea creatures and cascades of splashing waters. (B)

Day 5 – First class train to Florence
A reserved first class seat on the "Eurostar Italia" train is a comfortable - and traditional - way to travel to Florence , the city of the Medicis and home of the Italian Renaissance. Florence is beautifully situated along both banks of the tranquil Arno River - perfect for walking and exploring. After arrival, the rest of the day is free. (B)

Day 6 & 7 – Explore Florence
Florence is a living museum, filled with treasures of architecture, art and creativity; your included half day sightseeing tour shows you a wonderful collection of the city's treasures. There's plenty of free time for museum-hopping and viewing Michelangelo's sculpture, David, at the Galleria dell' Academia. During your stay in Florence you can also take an optional trip to the magnificent Tuscan countryside to visit Siena and the spectacular medieval town of San Gimignano . (B)

Day 8 – First class train to Venice
The romance of the rails is enjoyed again today to Venice. The rest of the day in Venice is free to begin to explore this glorious city. (B)

Day 9 – A walking tour of Venice
For your included walking tour of this romantic city we offer you a choice between a morning walking tour that includes a visit to the Doge's Palace or an afternoon walking tour with a gondola ride. Regardless of your selection, you'll experience the best of Venice. There is plenty to do to fill the rest of your time in Venice.(B)

Day 10 – Return to USA
It is time to say arrivederci to Italy as you board your flight home. (B)  

10 Days From $1,099 Including Airfare

Time Period     Air Inclusive Land Only Air Inclusive Land Only Air Inclusive Land Only 2003-2004 Tourist Class Tourist Class Superior Tourist Class Superior Tourist Class First Class First Class Jan 1099 749 1199 799 1249 849 Feb 1169 769 1199 799 1249 849 Mar 1329 949 1399 999 1549 1149 Apr 01-Jun 12 1749 1069 1799 1099 1949 1199 Jun 13-30 1949 1069 1999 1099 1999 1099 Jul 01-Sep 04 1769 869 1799 949 1899 999 Sep 05-Oct 31 1769 1069 1799 1099 1949 1199 Nov-Feb'04 1199 749 1299 849 1349 869 2003-2004 Superior First Class Superior First Class Deluxe Deluxe Jan 1569 1169 1899 1529 Feb 1669 1269 1899 1529 Mar 1569 1169 1969 1599 Apr 01-Jun 12 2249 1529 2749 1999 Jun 13-30 2449 1529 3049 2149 Jul 01-Sep 04 2149 1249 2529 1599 Sep 05-Oct 31 2249 1529 2849 2149 Nov-Feb'04 1649 1169 1999 1549

Transfers are available on request.

Air inclusive rates feature round trip flights from New York. For low-cost add-ons from other cities, please call us at 1-800-942-3301. Rates are per person based on double occupancy and include land and air arrangements. A charge of $110 per person covering U.S Departure Tax, Customs, Federal Inspection Fees and other costs imposed by airlines and the Government is not included. Any applicable foreign departure taxes are not included. Air inclusive rates are based on mid-week departures, weekend surcharges may apply. During Trade Fairs and Holidays additional surcharges may apply. Single and triple rates are available on request.