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12 Day Enchanting Italy with Amalfi (Tuesday Departure)
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| 2 Venice, 2 Florence, 3 Rome, 3 Sorrento |
| Roundtrip airfare from JFK, 2 Venice, 2 Florence, 3 Rome, 3 Sorrento, all transfers, most meals and sightseeing |
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- Flights NYC-Venice, Naples-NYC
- Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for ion and prices
- Airline fuel surcharges
- 10 nights First Class accommodations
- 2 nights at the [Hotel Carlton & Grand Canal], Venice
- 2 nights at the [Grand Hotel Adriatico], Florence
- 3 nights at the [Grand Hotel Palatino], Rome
- 3 nights at the [Hotel Central] or [Hotel Cristina], Sorrento
- All transfers
- 16 meals: 10 buffet breakfasts, 6 dinners with wine
- Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
- Services of English-speaking tour managers throughout
- Services of local guides in all major cities
- Entrance fees per itinerary
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Airport taxes & fees |
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Optional tours, and gratuities |
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| Doges Palace, Venice |
| Wine tasting with local specialties at Tuscan countryside farm |
| Michelangelos David in Florence |
| Basilica of St. Francis, Assisi |
| Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel |
| Forum & Colosseum, Rome |
| Dinner with Opera Singers, Rome |
| Visit to the excavations at Pompeii |
| Scenic Amalfi Drive |
| Wine & mineral water with all dinners |
| Whisper technology enhanced touring |
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| Day 1: Tuesday - Depart the USA |
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Depart USA to Italy. Your flight includes meals, drinks and in-flight entertainment for your journey.
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| Day 2: Wednesday - Arrive in Venice |
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Arrive in Venice and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. This evening, enjoy an orientation meeting with your tour escort, followed by a welcome dinner.
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| Day 3: Thursday - Venice City Tour |
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Today begins with a boat ride to the Island of Murano, known throughout the world for its fine glasswork industry. Then, visit St. Mark`s Square to begin a guided walking tour of romantic Venice. View the Golden Basilica of San Marco, the Bridge of Sighs and visit the Doge`s Palace, whose facade features a massive late-Gothic gate, known as the Porta della Carta. Take the remainder of the day to explore Venice on your own. Optionals: Gondola Ride with Music (PM)
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| Day 4: Saturday - Florence City Tour |
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Today`s morning tour begins with a visit to the Accademia of Fine Arts, where Michelangelo`s David is housed. Walk to the Duomo, celebrated for its magnificent dome designed by Brunelleschi, and view the Baptistery`s renowned "Gates of Paradise" by Ghiberti. Continue to explore the open air art museum of Signoria Square ending at Ponte Vecchio, known as the "Old Bridge." Enjoy the afternoon at leisure in Florence. This evening, dine at an authentic Tuscan restaurant in the countryside.
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| Day 5: Sat - Florence |
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Admire a view of Florence from Michelangelo`s Square and the red dome of the Duomo in the distance, before reaching the 16th century Accademia of Fine Arts. Interestingly, the Accademia`s Tribuna has been home to Michelangelo`s David since 1873. Walk to the Duomo and Baptistery to view Ghiberti`s "Gates of Paradise," whose south door quatrefoils and seated Virtues feature scenes from the life of John the Baptist. Continue to Signoria Square and Ponte Vecchio, known as the "Old Bridge." This evening, dine at an authentic Tuscan restaurant in the countryside.
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| Day 6: Sunday - Sun Route Via Assisi to Rome |
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Today travel along the famous "Sun Route" motorway to the medieval city of Assisi, renowned for its 13th-century Basilica of St. Francis and Giotto`s frescoes. Continue to your hotel in Rome.
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| Day 7: Monday - Tour Ancient Rome |
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This morning, a historic tour of "ancient Rome" takes you to the Roman Forum, the political center during the Roman Republic, the triumphal Arch of Constantine, the Arch of Titus and the Colosseum, the largest amphitheater built in the Roman Empire. Afternoon at leisure. Optionals: Piazzas of Rome (PM)
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| Day 8: Tuesday - Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel |
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Today begins with the visit to the Vatican Museums and Michelangelo`s breathtaking Sistine Chapel. Stroll through St. Peter`s Square, passing Bernini`s famous colonnade, to visit St. Peter`s Basilica, where you will view Michelangelo`s Pieta. This highly-finished marble sculpture depicts the body of Jesus in the arms of Mary after the Crucifixion and is considered to be among the most compelling of all works of art in the Western world. Afternoon at leisure. Tonight, dine in a typical Roman restaurant with wine and music, then enjoy an illuminated tour of the city.
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| Day 9: Wednesday - Pompeii Tour, Travel to Sorrento |
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Drive south, passing by the famous Monte Cassino Abbey, founded by St. Benedict of Norcia in 529. Destroyed on four separate occasions, it was last rebuilt after being the site of fierce fighting during the Second World War. View Mt. Vesuvius in passing the Bay of Naples, before reaching Pompeii. Visit the ruins of this best preserved Roman city, including the Temples of Apollo and Jupiter, and the Forum. Continue to Sorrento
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| Day 10: Thursday - Full Day in Sorrento |
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Enjoy a full day at leisure in Sorrento. Strikingly beautiful and picturesque, even by Italian standards, Sorrento is set along the sea, with stunning escarpments plunging into the Gulf of Naples. Take a walk to see firsthand why this town has long been beloved by poets and artists. Optionals: Full Day Capri
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| Day 11: Friday - Scenic Amalfi Drive |
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Today, enjoy panoramic view of the enchanting towns along the scenic Amalfi Coast. Pass the distinctive white Moorish homes of Positano on this legendary road overlooking the Mediterranean, to reach the coastal town of Amalfi: a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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| Day 12: Saturday - Depart for the USA |
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Transfer to the airport in Naples for your departure flight.
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Notes:
- Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers
- Some departures may be accommodated at the Hotel Cristina.
- US citizens require a passport valid for six months beyond travel dates.
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| Italy Venice, Gondola Ride |
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| 12 Day Enchanting Italy with Amalfi Map |
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| Italy Venice Basilica San Marco |
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| Italy Venice Piazza San Marco |
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| Italy Florence Franciscan church of Santa Croce |
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| Italy Florence Dumo |
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| Italy Rome Vatican by night |
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| Italy Rome Tivoli |
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- Flights NYC-Venice, Naples-NYC
- Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for ion and prices
- Airline fuel surcharges
- 10 nights First Class accommodations
- 2 nights at the [Hotel Carlton & Grand Canal], Venice
- 2 nights at the [Grand Hotel Adriatico], Florence
- 3 nights at the [Grand Hotel Palatino], Rome
- 3 nights at the [Hotel Central] or [Hotel Cristina], Sorrento
- All transfers
- 16 meals: 10 buffet breakfasts, 6 dinners with wine
- Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
- Services of English-speaking tour managers throughout
- Services of local guides in all major cities
- Entrance fees per itinerary
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 |
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| |
Airport taxes & fees |
| |
Optional tours, and gratuities |
|
|
|
|
| Doges Palace, Venice |
| Wine tasting with local specialties at Tuscan countryside farm |
| Michelangelos David in Florence |
| Basilica of St. Francis, Assisi |
| Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel |
| Forum & Colosseum, Rome |
| Dinner with Opera Singers, Rome |
| Visit to the excavations at Pompeii |
| Scenic Amalfi Drive |
| Wine & mineral water with all dinners |
| Whisper technology enhanced touring |
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| Day 1: Tuesday - Depart the USA |
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Depart USA to Italy. Your flight includes meals, drinks and in-flight entertainment for your journey.
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| Day 2: Wednesday - Arrive in Venice |
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Arrive in Venice and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. This evening, enjoy an orientation meeting with your tour escort, followed by a welcome dinner.
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D )
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| Day 3: Thursday - Venice City Tour |
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Today begins with a boat ride to the Island of Murano, known throughout the world for its fine glasswork industry. Then, visit St. Mark`s Square to begin a guided walking tour of romantic Venice. View the Golden Basilica of San Marco, the Bridge of Sighs and visit the Doge`s Palace, whose facade features a massive late-Gothic gate, known as the Porta della Carta. Take the remainder of the day to explore Venice on your own. Optionals: Gondola Ride with Music (PM)
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B )
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| Day 4: Saturday - Florence City Tour |
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Today`s morning tour begins with a visit to the Accademia of Fine Arts, where Michelangelo`s David is housed. Walk to the Duomo, celebrated for its magnificent dome designed by Brunelleschi, and view the Baptistery`s renowned "Gates of Paradise" by Ghiberti. Continue to explore the open air art museum of Signoria Square ending at Ponte Vecchio, known as the "Old Bridge." Enjoy the afternoon at leisure in Florence. This evening, dine at an authentic Tuscan restaurant in the countryside.
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B )
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| Day 5: Sat - Florence |
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Admire a view of Florence from Michelangelo`s Square and the red dome of the Duomo in the distance, before reaching the 16th century Accademia of Fine Arts. Interestingly, the Accademia`s Tribuna has been home to Michelangelo`s David since 1873. Walk to the Duomo and Baptistery to view Ghiberti`s "Gates of Paradise," whose south door quatrefoils and seated Virtues feature scenes from the life of John the Baptist. Continue to Signoria Square and Ponte Vecchio, known as the "Old Bridge." This evening, dine at an authentic Tuscan restaurant in the countryside.
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B, D )
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| Day 6: Sunday - Sun Route Via Assisi to Rome |
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Today travel along the famous "Sun Route" motorway to the medieval city of Assisi, renowned for its 13th-century Basilica of St. Francis and Giotto`s frescoes. Continue to your hotel in Rome.
(
B, D )
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| Day 7: Monday - Tour Ancient Rome |
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This morning, a historic tour of "ancient Rome" takes you to the Roman Forum, the political center during the Roman Republic, the triumphal Arch of Constantine, the Arch of Titus and the Colosseum, the largest amphitheater built in the Roman Empire. Afternoon at leisure. Optionals: Piazzas of Rome (PM)
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B )
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| Day 8: Tuesday - Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel |
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Today begins with the visit to the Vatican Museums and Michelangelo`s breathtaking Sistine Chapel. Stroll through St. Peter`s Square, passing Bernini`s famous colonnade, to visit St. Peter`s Basilica, where you will view Michelangelo`s Pieta. This highly-finished marble sculpture depicts the body of Jesus in the arms of Mary after the Crucifixion and is considered to be among the most compelling of all works of art in the Western world. Afternoon at leisure. Tonight, dine in a typical Roman restaurant with wine and music, then enjoy an illuminated tour of the city.
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B, D )
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| Day 9: Wednesday - Pompeii Tour, Travel to Sorrento |
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Drive south, passing by the famous Monte Cassino Abbey, founded by St. Benedict of Norcia in 529. Destroyed on four separate occasions, it was last rebuilt after being the site of fierce fighting during the Second World War. View Mt. Vesuvius in passing the Bay of Naples, before reaching Pompeii. Visit the ruins of this best preserved Roman city, including the Temples of Apollo and Jupiter, and the Forum. Continue to Sorrento
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B, D )
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| Day 10: Thursday - Full Day in Sorrento |
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Enjoy a full day at leisure in Sorrento. Strikingly beautiful and picturesque, even by Italian standards, Sorrento is set along the sea, with stunning escarpments plunging into the Gulf of Naples. Take a walk to see firsthand why this town has long been beloved by poets and artists. Optionals: Full Day Capri
(
B, D )
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| Day 11: Friday - Scenic Amalfi Drive |
|
|
Today, enjoy panoramic view of the enchanting towns along the scenic Amalfi Coast. Pass the distinctive white Moorish homes of Positano on this legendary road overlooking the Mediterranean, to reach the coastal town of Amalfi: a UNESCO World Heritage Site
(
B )
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| Day 12: Saturday - Depart for the USA |
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Transfer to the airport in Naples for your departure flight.
(
B )
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Notes:
- Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers
- Some departures may be accommodated at the Hotel Cristina.
- US citizens require a passport valid for six months beyond travel dates.
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| |
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| Italy Venice, Gondola Ride |
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| 12 Day Enchanting Italy with Amalfi Map |
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| Italy Venice Basilica San Marco |
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| Italy Venice Piazza San Marco |
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| Italy Florence Franciscan church of Santa Croce |
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| Italy Florence Dumo |
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| Italy Rome Vatican by night |
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| Italy Rome Tivoli |
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| For Dates & Rates, please contact our reservation center at (877) 636-6660 or by email at info@right-travel.com |
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| For Dates & Rates, please contact our reservation center at (877) 636-6660 or by email at info@right-travel.com |
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